This week, Philadelphia Eagles superstar quarterback Michael Vick is mending from broken ribs. He stayed in the game, a season-deflating loss to the Arizona Cardinals, but he admitted to the media that his desire to play was a tad selfish and hurt the team. At 3-6, their season is over so there's no reason to play Vick if he's anything less than 100% this week. Vick is the … [Read more...] about When Will Philadelphia Eagles Start Mike Kafka at QB in a Game?
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Philadelphia Eagles Fans, Here’s the Dossier on QB Mike Kafka
Last night, a neck injury to Philadelphia Eagles superstar quarterback Michael Vick forced him to leave the nationally broadcast night game at the Atlanta Falcons. The Eagles lost, and Vick's injury was revealed to be a concussion. Who knows if he'll be back for next week? The Eagles #QB2 Vince Young, was not active. (Not sure when he'll be back either) Meaning the emergency … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Eagles Fans, Here’s the Dossier on QB Mike Kafka
Juice Williams, All-Big Ten Selection!! Wait…Juice Williams, All-Big Ten Selection????
By Paul Schmidt Let me be the first to say, I love Juice Williams, and I want you to, too. I think he's a great kid. I think he was the most deserving player of all that received mention as a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Nominee. The grace with which he handled his demotion, and the teaching capabilities he showed with Eddie McGee and Jacob Charest surprised even me, … [Read more...] about Juice Williams, All-Big Ten Selection!! Wait…Juice Williams, All-Big Ten Selection????
Northwestern Gives #8 Iowa First Loss 17-10
By Paul M. Banks All year long, Iowa wasn’t just wining ugly, they were winning HIDEOUSLY. To their immense credit, the un-sexiest 9-0 team in college football history kept winning, despite a starting quarterback, Ricky Stanzi who is to throwing interceptions what cable news is to covering celebrity deaths. The Iowa Hawkeyes got off to the best start in school history with … [Read more...] about Northwestern Gives #8 Iowa First Loss 17-10
Big Ten QB Power Rankings
By Paul M. Banks The Big Ten has a historical reputation for being a “black and blue” type conference like the old NFC Central in the NFL. Woody Hayes and his “3 yards and a cloud of dust” comes to mind. But today, it’s all about the spread-option, and having a quarterback who can run the ball almost as well, or better than he can throw it. The Big Ten’s best are the guys … [Read more...] about Big Ten QB Power Rankings
Mike Kafka: Northwestern’s Record Setting QB
By Paul M. Banks This fall Northwestern breaks in a new starting quarterback, one with a few starting games under his belt. One of those games was extraordinary. “All Mike Kafka did last year with his opportunity was run for a Big Ten single-game record (for a quarterback) 217 yards. You’ll see if you come out to practice that he’s throwing the ball as well as he has in … [Read more...] about Mike Kafka: Northwestern’s Record Setting QB
