By Paul M. Banks Creating an all decade team for Northwestern, the only program from a major power conference never to qualify for a NCAA tournament, was interesting to say the least. A task such as this requires creativity, being unconventional, perhaps even a bit abnormal. But my celebrity crush is Kirsten Dunst, so conventionalism and normality aren’t exactly my strong … [Read more...] about Northwestern Hoops All Decade Team
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Injuries Piling up for Wildcats Hoops, 2011 Looking Good Though
By Paul M. Banks First Kevin Coble, now this. An official statement just released from Northwestern University reads: that senior guard/forward Jeff Ryan suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the Wildcats’ season-opening contest against Northern Illinois Friday night and will miss the remainder of the 2009-10 season. Ryan is expected to … [Read more...] about Injuries Piling up for Wildcats Hoops, 2011 Looking Good Though
Kevin Coble Suffers Serious Foot Injury at Practice
By Paul M. Banks Is this is the year Northwestern makes the tourney? Well, those hopes took a huge blow on Tuesday when NU's most important player, and star Kevin Coble seriously injured his foot. He'll be further evaluated by doctors on Friday, but preliminary reports say he'll be out 4-6 weeks. How legitimate are these estimates that he's going to miss a month to a month … [Read more...] about Kevin Coble Suffers Serious Foot Injury at Practice