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Michael Wilbon to do Northwestern’s Graduation Speech

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Michael Wilbon, sports columnist for the Washington Post and co-host of the popular ESPN show, “Pardon the Interruption,” will speak at Northwestern University’s 152nd Commencement on June 18 at Ryan Field. Wilbon will replace CNN correspondent Christiane Amanpour, who  originally was scheduled to speak but will be out of the country on assignment at that time. Wilbon, a … [Read more...] about Michael Wilbon to do Northwestern’s Graduation Speech

Northwestern set to face Georgia Tech in Challenge

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First ever meeting between the schools to take place at Welsh-Ryan Arena Tuesday, Nov. 30 Northwestern went 20-14 during the 2009-10 season, including 7-11 in Big Ten play. The Wildcats advanced to the National Invitation Tournament for the second consecutive season. NU returns four starters next season, not including Kevin Coble, a second-team All-Big Ten selection in … [Read more...] about Northwestern set to face Georgia Tech in Challenge

Illinois, Northwestern Announce Scheduling Updates

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The Big Ten announced today game times for 2010 conference Homecoming games. The Fighting Illini will play at Penn State on Oct. 9 at 11 am CT, at Michigan State on Oct. 16 at 11 am CT and home on Oct. 23 against Indiana, also at 11 am CT. The Illinois Homecoming on Oct. 23 will be the 100th Homecoming celebration on the UI Campus. In addition, Illinois and Wisconsin have … [Read more...] about Illinois, Northwestern Announce Scheduling Updates

Notre Dame grads will disown this music Video

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By Paul M. Banks I hope, for Notre Dame's sake, that their application for the Big Ten distances themselves as far as possible from the "We are ND" music video. It's so bad that the unintentional comedy scale is through the roof. Aside from the singing, attempts at rapping, beat, melody and lyrics, the song is pretty good. It's sooooooooooooooooo bad that I won't watch it … [Read more...] about Notre Dame grads will disown this music Video

College Football hope springs Eternal in April

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By Paul M. Banks EVANSTON, IL- In this city, the phrase "wait till next year" is a natural part of the local dialect. It specifically refers to the Chicago Cubs' postseason ineptitude since 1908. (And if early returns are any indication, things will likely not change this October. But the phrase also applies to another Chicago area team: the Northwestern Wildcats, who … [Read more...] about College Football hope springs Eternal in April

Wrigley Field set to Host Illinois vs. Northwestern in November!!!

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CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs and Northwestern University today announced the Northwestern Wildcats football team will host the University of Illinois at Wrigley Field Saturday, November 20, 2010, at 11 a.m. CT. The matchup will mark the first college football game at Wrigley Field since 1938, when DePaul University played home games at the ballpark. The contest will be … [Read more...] about Wrigley Field set to Host Illinois vs. Northwestern in November!!!

Illinois and Northwestern Set For Wrigley Field Showdown

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By Paul Schmidt Rumors had been swirling for months over the possibilities, and now it is confirmed: The Northwestern Wildcats will host the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field on November 20th. This marks the first football game at Wrigley in decades, and guarantees that a sporting event will be played at Wrigley in November for the first time … [Read more...] about Illinois and Northwestern Set For Wrigley Field Showdown

2011 looking good for Northwestern

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By Paul M. Banks Once again, the Northwestern Wildcats are not advancing past the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. Once again they are not going to the NCAA tournament. This happens every March. But this year is a lot different, because this year they won 20 games. The program has never even won 19 in a season prior to 2010. And in 2011, they really could win 25 or … [Read more...] about 2011 looking good for Northwestern

Northwestern a 20 Game winner! 1st time Ever

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By Paul M. Banks INDIANAPOLIS- Northwestern won a national title in the 1930s, during the pre tournament era. They also won a couple Big Ten titles during that decade. Since then things have been pretty lean. But the color purple shines a little brighter today, as the Northwestern Wildcats added another win to their school record 19, downing the Indiana Hoosiers 73-58. … [Read more...] about Northwestern a 20 Game winner! 1st time Ever