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Northwestern Passing Attack breaking in new QB, WRs

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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

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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

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

Penn St. ends Northwestern’s NCAA Dreams

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By Paul M. Banks Nittany Lions' first win in the Big Ten ends NU's at-large NCAA chances. How could this happen? How could Penn St., a de facto "one man team" beat Northwestern? For their FIRST win in conference play, on a night when their one man, Talor Battle, was limited to very few shots, and he made very few of them? If you're a Cats fan, at least you have closure on … [Read more...] about Penn St. ends Northwestern’s NCAA Dreams

Super Sunday! Northwestern DESTROYS Indiana

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By Paul M. Banks Before you head on to your Super Bowl parties, take in some college hoops. Indiana is just plain awful though, you have to realize that. But hey, at least the people who live in "the crossroads of America"  have the Indianapolis Colts in their life. Seriously, who nicknames their state "the crossroads of America." You're basically saying "yeah, we know it … [Read more...] about Super Sunday! Northwestern DESTROYS Indiana

Northwestern Wildcats Blow Out Michigan HarriSims at home

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By Paul M. Banks If I always refer to the one man team that is the Penn St. Nittany Lions as the "Penn State Talor Battles" than I must also (to stay true to the bit I stole from whoever the first scribe was to call the Cleveland Cavaliers the "Cleveland LeBrons") refer to the two man team that is the Michigan Wolverines as the "Michigan HarriSims". In reference to DeShawn … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats Blow Out Michigan HarriSims at home

Northwestern-Wisconsin Live Blog

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By Paul M. Banks How will the Sconnies respond to Life without Leuer? Will Alex Marcotullio finally hit a three and end his slump? Will I hear and share an even better soundbite than Mike Brey's "We knew about Marcello. We knew what he could do to us" (in response to Marcotullio's perimeter display against the Irish earlier this season) Because after all if the Irish head … [Read more...] about Northwestern-Wisconsin Live Blog