There are financial advantages to letting Bill Carmody finish out his contract at Northwestern, as there won’t be a buyout. NU needs to put more money into its next coach and the program as a whole when that coach takes over. Even if Carmody makes the Big Dance next season, the school has to help him out by upgrading facilities and re-examining admission standards. Without a … [Read more...] about Who might replace Bill Carmody at Northwestern?
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Should Northwestern give Bill Carmody another year?
Bill Carmody’s seat is warm. Warmer than he has ever felt it before and warmer than a seat typically gets for coaches at Northwestern. After yet another year in which his team failed to miss the NCAA Tournament, Carmody is taking heat. And he certainly deserves it. This year’s team underachieved. It failed in the clutch so many times throughout the season and couldn’t … [Read more...] about Should Northwestern give Bill Carmody another year?
Northwestern Goes for School Victory Record in NIT Quarterfinals
Maybe this season wasn't such a disappointment in Evanston after all? They're the only team from the Chicago area still alive, even if it is in the consolation bracket that is the NIT. Still, by Northwestern Wildcats standards this season became a rousing success with their blowout 85-67 win at #1 seed Boston College this past weekend. It gave them win number 20, tying the … [Read more...] about Northwestern Goes for School Victory Record in NIT Quarterfinals
Northwestern Wildcats 73, Iowa Hawkeyes 70: Rapid Reaction
Though many fans of the Iowa Hawkeyes were in attendance Thursday night, the most famous of the faithful: Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore were not at Welsh-Ryan Arena to see their Hawks drop yet another college basketball game; this time to the Northwestern Wildcats. Although it was much less closer than the first meeting. The Cats shot the lights out to an almost historical … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats 73, Iowa Hawkeyes 70: Rapid Reaction