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)
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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)
Illinois 38, Northwestern 35: Rapid Reaction
It was a game that could have changed the Northwestern season. The Wildcats had Dan Persa back, had an 18-point lead on the road, and had momentum. Then, it all fell apart. Northwestern did everything in its power to lose on the road at Illinois. So did the Fighting Illini. … [Read more...] about Illinois 38, Northwestern 35: Rapid Reaction
Northwestern Joins “It Gets Better” Project
Northwestern today released a video supporting the "It Gets Better" project, which is committed to showing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people that a positive future for themselves does exist. The video was filmed over the summer and features Northwestern Director of Athletics and Recreation Jim Phillips, head coaches Pat Fitzgerald (college football), Kate … [Read more...] about Northwestern Joins “It Gets Better” Project
Kevin Wilson Did It Again … and It Cost Indiana This Time
New Indiana University football coach Kevin Wilson is quickly developing a reputation as a riverboat gambler ... to a fault. He unsuccessfully attempted a fourth-down conversion rather than kicking an easy field goal last week in the Hoosiers' season-opening loss to Ball State, but it didn't make a difference in the final score of that game. This time, it did. Wilson … [Read more...] about Kevin Wilson Did It Again … and It Cost Indiana This Time
New Northwestern Basketball Court Revealed; All Purple Design Not Chosen
Northwestern college basketball unveiled its new design for the playing court at Welsh-Ryan Arena to be incorporated for the upcoming 2011-12 school year. The interior of the three-point arcs are purple with the exception of the lanes which are the traditional wood color. The brand new Big Ten Conference logo is located just below the top of the key inside the free throw … [Read more...] about New Northwestern Basketball Court Revealed; All Purple Design Not Chosen
Kevin Wilson looking forward – not back – at Indiana
First year Hoosier head coach Kevin Wilson said he won’t look back at the past of Indiana football as he starts his tenure. Literally. “I have yet to watch one snap of last year’s games,” Wilson said at the Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. “If you're a police officer trying to catch me, you're going to have to chase me a while because I'm not looking in the rearview mirror. … [Read more...] about Kevin Wilson looking forward – not back – at Indiana
Illinois gets Maryland, Northwestern vs. Georgia Tech in Big 10/ACC Challenge
Matchups for the 13th annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge have been determined. Illinois will travel to College Park, Md., to face Maryland on Nov. 29 in college basketball's best pre-conference event Illinois and Maryland will meet for the fourth time in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge - and the third time at College Park - with the Illini looking for their first Challenge win against … [Read more...] about Illinois gets Maryland, Northwestern vs. Georgia Tech in Big 10/ACC Challenge
Stanford to Meet Northwestern in 4 game Football Series
Following last week's two-game series announcement with Notre Dame, Northwestern University A.D. Jim Phillips announced today a four-game college football series with Stanford. The Wildcats and Cardinal will play their first game in 2019. Yes, that's how long in advance these things are planned. Northwestern and Stanford have played six times previously, with the last … [Read more...] about Stanford to Meet Northwestern in 4 game Football Series
Northwestern’s John Shurna Declares for NBA Draft, No Agent
Northwestern Wildcats junior forward John Shurna declared for the 2011 NBA Draft but hasn't hired an agent. He's eligible to return to NU for his senior year if he withdraws by May 8th. “This is an exciting opportunity for John and I fully support his decision,” Northwestern head coach Bill Carmody said in a statement. “It’s a chance for him to pursue his dream and we look … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s John Shurna Declares for NBA Draft, No Agent