It was a rough day for Illinois sports fans on Sunday as they were swept by Wisconsin teams. As if it wasn't enough for the Northwestern basketball team to lose by 32 points to the Wisconsin Badgers, they lost in a heart-breaker 21-14 to division-rival Green Bay Packers. The latter loss is assuredly the toughest to swallow as it ends the Bears' season and the chance to play in … [Read more...] about Jay Cutler’s Toughness in Question after Injury and Loss to Packers
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John and Juice Leading 9-1 Northwestern into Big 10 Play
Northwestern hoops has been "sipping on John and Juice" this season. (At least I didn't make the "purple drank" joke which seemed obvious given the team's colors). This college basketball season in Evanston, the Wildcats have been led by junior forward John Shurna, the Big Ten's leading scorer and one of the most underrated players in the country. And senior point guard Michael … [Read more...] about John and Juice Leading 9-1 Northwestern into Big 10 Play
Northwestern B-ball names Captains, Departs for Italian Adventure
Northwestern head men's basketball coach Bill Carmody announced seniors Jeff Ryan (Glenview, Ill./Glenbrook South) and Michael Thompson (Chicago, Ill./Lincoln Park) have been selected team captains for the upcoming season. "Jeff and Michael have proven to be tremendous leaders throughout their careers and have set a great example to their teammates through their dedication … [Read more...] about Northwestern B-ball names Captains, Departs for Italian Adventure