The Northwestern Wildcats have completed 14 of their allotted 15 spring practices, with only the spring game remaining. On Saturday at noon, the ‘Cats will take to Ryan Field and showcase the 2011 team in what Pat Fitzgerald referred to as a “situational exhibition.” If you’re hoping for a big game on Saturday, don’t get your hopes up. Pat Fitzgerald is leaving it to (NU … [Read more...] about Northwestern Spring Scrimmage Preview
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Illinois and Northwestern Bowl Projection/Preview
Currently, 70/120 FBS college football teams participate in a bowl game at the end of the season. This includes 6-6 teams, and this year believe it or not, a couple 5-7 or 6-7 teams. Yes, this is turning into "everyone gets a trophy" and setting a horrible example for our children. But on to more positive things- Illinois has their second bowl berth since 2002, and now Zook … [Read more...] about Illinois and Northwestern Bowl Projection/Preview
Northwestern vs. Penn State: Brutally Honest Game Preview
The last time I caught up with Legendary Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno, it was at Big Ten Media Day where he was being harassed by questionable reporters asking him inane and downright ghoulish questions about his health. He was being told "you look tired," and "are you tired?" How about you just shut the hell up and let the man do his job. And try to look like you're … [Read more...] about Northwestern vs. Penn State: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Northwestern vs. Illinois State: the Brutally Honest Game Preview
GO CATS! Last weekend, I drove to both Ohio State and Notre Dame to cover their openers. Therefore, the Indiana Toll Road and I became quite familiar with one another. This weekend I'm home; back in Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood, a placed described by Baseball Prospectus writer Christina Kahrl, in her latest Cubs piece as...there are still enough trust funders … [Read more...] about Northwestern vs. Illinois State: the Brutally Honest Game Preview