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#13 Iowa-Northwestern: Brutally Honest Game Preview

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"Human identity is no longer defined by what one does, but by what one owns. But we've discovered that owning things and consuming things does not satisfy our longing for meaning. We've learned that piling up material goods cannot fill the emptiness of lives which have no confidence or purpose." These words were delivered to the American people on July 15th, 1979 … [Read more...] about #13 Iowa-Northwestern: Brutally Honest Game Preview

Northwestern will Make the Tourney this Year, I mean it this time

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"Wait till next year" has become a seriously overused cliche in Chicago sports, but now it applies to teams other than the Cubs. You can say it about Northwestern, and their college football bowl win drought (1949). The past two years, the Cats were just an errant kick away from ending that streak. In college basketball, there's another streak alive and well. The Cats are … [Read more...] about Northwestern will Make the Tourney this Year, I mean it this time

Northwestern vs. Penn State: Brutally Honest Game Preview

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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 Sells out 2 Final Games, Announce ’11, ’12 Schedule

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As important as it is for Northwestern to win games this college football season, it’s maybe even more important they sell tickets this season. Attendance at Ryan Field has been a big issue in recent years, and the University’s athletic department sought to remedy that with the new “Northwestern: Chicago’s Big Ten Team” ad campaign in August. And the campaign is working. … [Read more...] about Northwestern Sells out 2 Final Games, Announce ’11, ’12 Schedule

Northwestern Loses Thriller to Michigan State, but Attendance Improving

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As important as it is for Northwestern to win games this college football season, it's maybe even more important they sell tickets this season. Attendance at Ryan Field has been a big issue in recent years, and the University's athletic department sought to remedy that with the new "Northwestern: Chicago's Big Ten Team" ad campaign in August. Although they're still not … [Read more...] about Northwestern Loses Thriller to Michigan State, but Attendance Improving

#7 Michigan State-Northwestern: Brutally Honest Game Preview

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On my way home from the “Banks Bowl” (nickname I give to the annual Illinois-Michigan State meeting, because the former is my undergrad, the latter my MBA school) on Saturday night I drove past the town of Climax, MI on I-94. The miles immediately leading into Climax are exciting, but then when you’re past Climax, it’s all downhill. By the way, wouldn’t it be … [Read more...] about #7 Michigan State-Northwestern: Brutally Honest Game Preview

Northwestern’s John Shurna named to Wooden Award Watch List

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Despite the departure of star forward Kevin Coble, things are looking up for the Northwestern hoops program. When was the last time a Wildcat player was named to the Wooden Award watch list? Evan Eschmeyer during one of his 12 years of college eligibility? Jim Stack in the 1960s? Well you can add junior forward John Shurna to the list. By Paul M. Banks … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s John Shurna named to Wooden Award Watch List

Stanley Cup Coming to Northwestern Football Game on Saturday

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It may have been in the low 90s in The Chi today, but hockey preseason has already begun, believe it or not. Now you may have a less than optimistic perspective on the Blackhawks' upcoming season, due to the fact they gave away assets and weapons like Russia after the Berlin Wall crumbled, but remember this- the cup is still here. And sport's most cherished and recognizable … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Coming to Northwestern Football Game on Saturday

Northwestern Hoops Finishes Italian Exhibition Tour Undefeated

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Northwestern hoops has moved forward after the "stray cat strut" of Kevin Coble this summer, going on an Italian tour that even Dicky Greenleaf and Tom Ripley would envy. In their four game exhibition, the Cats went undefeated, finishing Sunday evening with a 77-55 victory over Pallacanestro Pavia in Pavia, Italy. Sophomore Drew Crawford scored a game-high 21 points, classmate … [Read more...] about Northwestern Hoops Finishes Italian Exhibition Tour Undefeated