Four weeks ago, Northwestern had hit rock bottom. The ‘Cats were 2-5 after a five-game losing streak – blowing substantial leads in several of those games – and were on the verge of a losing record, which would have ended the streak of four consecutive years of bowl eligibility. With a four-game winning streak, … [Read more...] about Northwestern moves to 6-5, gains bowl eligibility
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Northwestern’s Five Biggest Wins of the Pat Fitzgerald Era
With the 28-25 upset of the ninth-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers this past Saturday, Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald gained sole possession of second place on NU’s all-time coaching wins list. Fitzgerald stands at 38 wins, one more than his predecessor Randy Walker and 11 behind Lynn Waldorf’s school-record of 49. Fitz is inked to be at the school till 2020, so it's safe … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s Five Biggest Wins of the Pat Fitzgerald Era
Penn State, Matt McGloin is Your Quarterback, Accept That Already!
I'm a firm believer that when you say you have two #1 quarterbacks, you really have none. And the Penn St. Nittany Lions claim they have two number ones, even though it's PAINFULLY obvious they have a clear cut #1 and clear cut #2. Matt McGloin IS your QB1, Rob Bolden is your QB2. Whether you admit it or not. Fresh off their historical win at Northwestern, where McGloin … [Read more...] about Penn State, Matt McGloin is Your Quarterback, Accept That Already!
Joe Paterno Ties Eddie Robinson For Career Coaching Victories (408)
In both 2010 and 2011, Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno reached a legendary coaching milestone versus the Northwestern Wildcats. Last year, the all-time FBS coaching wins leader notched his 400th career win in Happy Valley, as the Nittany Lions nipped the Cats 35-21. This time, the 84-year-old grandfather of 17 and father of five tied Grambling legend Eddie Robinson for … [Read more...] about Joe Paterno Ties Eddie Robinson For Career Coaching Victories (408)
Northwestern Football Rap Video: Go U (NU Anthem)
The city of Evanston, IL doesn't have the hip-hop tradition of say New York, L.A. or The Chi. (for obvious reasons) But it does have Northwestern alum Mo Greene. Who produced/recorded the new hip-hop anthem for the 2011 Wildcats football team. The pretty solid single debuted last night; it's just unfortunate that it's releases comes at a time when the team is 2-3 and looking … [Read more...] about Northwestern Football Rap Video: Go U (NU Anthem)
Michigan Wolverines Stay Undefeated, Conquer Northwestern 42-24
The #11 Michigan Wolverines took to the road for the first time this season tonight. And in their trip to Northwestern's Ryan Field, UM quickly found themselves trailing for just the second time this season in the second half. (The first time was the Notre Dame "Under the Lights" game). Denard Robinson, 17-26-337 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT made some really ugly throws in the first … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines Stay Undefeated, Conquer Northwestern 42-24
#11 Michigan Wolverines vs. Northwestern Wildcats: Brutally Honest Game Preview
If you ever needed any more evidence that Greg Robinson was in fact THE WORST Defensive Coordinator in college football history, look no further than what the Michigan Wolverines defense has done this year. They've only given up 10 whole points in their last three games, and the unit is more opportunistic and turnover-forcing (more on that here) Sure, this unit has their two … [Read more...] about #11 Michigan Wolverines vs. Northwestern Wildcats: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Illini Receiver A.J. Jenkins: Probably Best WR Weapon in Big Ten
Earlier this college football season, University of Illinois senior wide receiver A.J. Jenkins made some comments that proclaimed himself the best wide receiver in the Big Ten. He has since backed off from those remarks, and now maintains a more standard, PR-friendly, humble and some could say vanilla manner in his on-the-record comments to the media. But his play on the … [Read more...] about Illini Receiver A.J. Jenkins: Probably Best WR Weapon in Big Ten
Illini LB Kick to Northwestern OL Groin Earns him 1 game Suspension
The Big Ten Conference announced today that it has accepted the one-game suspension of University of Illinois linebacker Jonathan Brown for violating the Big Ten Sportslike Conduct Agreement during the rivalry game versus Northwestern this past Saturday. In case you missed it, Brown blatantly and very intentionally kneed Wildcats OL Patrick Ward in the, um, let's say he hit … [Read more...] about Illini LB Kick to Northwestern OL Groin Earns him 1 game Suspension
Illini Beat Northwestern 38-35: Chicago’s Big Ten Team?
It was a week where one school's marketing slogan became a motivational rallying cry for the other school in the state. Northwestern has been promoting themselves as "Chicago's Big Ten Team" for a season and half, and today Illinois made stated pretty loudly how they felt about it. Quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase scored a 1-yard touchdown with 13 seconds left to lead #22 … [Read more...] about Illini Beat Northwestern 38-35: Chicago’s Big Ten Team?