In the immortal words of Ron Burgundy, "boy that escalated quickly." Northwestern has fired head coach Pat Fitzgerald, and we have more on his complicated and tainted legacy here. For now, NU needs a new head coach, for the first time since 2006. Is New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka the guy? Will things get Kafkaesque in Evanston, with a metamorphosis at the … [Read more...] about Kafkaesque: Mike Kafka a Leading Northwestern Coaching Candidate
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When Will Philadelphia Eagles Start Mike Kafka at QB in a Game?
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?
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
Northwestern Complete Bowl History: Cliff Notes Version
The beauty of history is that it tells us where we've been in order to figure out where we're going. Illinois took out Baylor in part one of Chicago Big Ten teams in the bowl "Texas Two-Step." And on New Year's Day, the Northwestern Wildcats will likewise have an opportunity to defeat a 7-5 Big 12 team in their home state; and a drivable distance from their campus. Just like … [Read more...] about Northwestern Complete Bowl History: Cliff Notes Version
Northwestern Passing Attack breaking in new QB, WRs
During his time at the podium at Big Ten Media Day, Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald discussed how his team's appearance in a New Year's Day bowl is changing the program's national image. "I believe our system is quarterback friendly. It's amazing, when you come out of the Outback Bowl, I get a bunch of calls from quarterbacks nationally saying: So you throw the ball … [Read more...] about Northwestern Passing Attack breaking in new QB, WRs
Dan Persa taking over for Mike Kafka in Northwestern Air Show
Last year, Northwestern led the Big Ten in passing offense and were among the national leaders in passing completions and plays per game. Their offense was extremely fun to watch as their QB Mike Kafka was one of the nation's best in the total offense department, and wide receiver Zeke Markshausen was essentially the Wes Welker of college football; one of the best go-to … [Read more...] about Dan Persa taking over for Mike Kafka in Northwestern Air Show
NU’s Mike Kafka, Sherrick McMannis get picked in NFL Draft
By Paul M. Banks Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka, the man whose production accounted for an overwhelming proportion of the team's offense in 2009, heard his name called on NFL Draft day. As did Sherrick McMannis, who was perhaps the best overall athlete in the Wildcats secondary last season. … [Read more...] about NU’s Mike Kafka, Sherrick McMannis get picked in NFL Draft
Northwestern will have presence in 2010 NFL Draft
Tonight and tomorrow figure to be to the most intriguing portions of the NFL Draft for Northwestern fans. DE Corey Wootton has been projected as an early-mid second rounder in most NFL mock drafts, and QB Mike Kafka projects as a 3rd-5th rounder. … [Read more...] about Northwestern will have presence in 2010 NFL Draft