In the immortal words of Ron Burgundy, "boy that escalated quickly." Northwestern has fired head coach Pat Fitzgerald, and we have more on his complicated and tainted legacy here. For now, NU needs a new head coach, for the first time since 2006. Is New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka the guy? Will things get Kafkaesque in Evanston, with a metamorphosis at the … [Read more...] about Kafkaesque: Mike Kafka a Leading Northwestern Coaching Candidate
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Contradictory Northwestern Football Team Statement Hurts Pat Fitzgerald
It is actually quite possible that Pat Fitzgerald does not coach a single Northwestern football game ever again. That idea would have sounded impossible as recently as Thursday, but now the scandalous situation in Evanston is escalating rapidly. Honestly, I have no idea if he was aware or not of the deplorable incidents that were alleged to have occurred on his watch. I'll … [Read more...] about Contradictory Northwestern Football Team Statement Hurts Pat Fitzgerald
Pat Fitzgerald talks about Northwestern’s new Under Armour uniforms
Pat Fitzgerald had a great quote on dais at Big Ten Media Day: "some people have called me the youngest old-school person in the country, and I'm okay with that" He's definitely earned it, as Northwestern has been to four straight bowl games, a first in school history. Their academic rating, APR is so high that it makes them one of the best ranked schools in the nation. And … [Read more...] about Pat Fitzgerald talks about Northwestern’s new Under Armour uniforms
Northwestern 2012 Recruiting Class has Some Top Notch Prospects
Happy National Signing Day. Northwestern’s 21 commits (the largest class of the Pat Fitzgerald era) hail from 10 states. The Wildcats signed 13 of their 21 players from three states—five from Pennsylvania, four from Illinois and four from Ohio. Scout ranks the class 5th in the Big Ten, 44th in the nation. Those numbers are higher than usual in Evanston. In addition, … [Read more...] about Northwestern 2012 Recruiting Class has Some Top Notch Prospects
Northwestern’s Five Biggest Wins of the Pat Fitzgerald Era
With the 28-25 upset of the ninth-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers this past Saturday, Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald gained sole possession of second place on NU’s all-time coaching wins list. Fitzgerald stands at 38 wins, one more than his predecessor Randy Walker and 11 behind Lynn Waldorf’s school-record of 49. Fitz is inked to be at the school till 2020, so it's safe … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s Five Biggest Wins of the Pat Fitzgerald Era
“GO CATS!” Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald to Sing at Chicago Cubs Game
Pat Fitzgerald Leads Discussion with Former Bears, Wildcats at Great Lakes
With his military style buzz haircut, overt intensity, and passion for the many qualities unique to both college football and the military, Pat Fitzgerald would fit in quite well with the United States Armed Forces. The leader of the Northwestern Wildcats program held a team practice at Naval Station Great Lakes, and plans to hold another Wildcats practice on base this … [Read more...] about Pat Fitzgerald Leads Discussion with Former Bears, Wildcats at Great Lakes
Northwestern 2011 Recruiting Class Synopsis
Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald and the Northwestern University football program announced today the signing of 17 recruits to National Letters of Intent. This year’s class features 11 offensive players and six defensive players. Northwestern’s 17 commits hail from seven states. The Wildcats signed five players from Illinois and four from Ohio. Northwestern also landed players … [Read more...] about Northwestern 2011 Recruiting Class Synopsis
Northwestern Complete Bowl History: Cliff Notes Version
The beauty of history is that it tells us where we've been in order to figure out where we're going. Illinois took out Baylor in part one of Chicago Big Ten teams in the bowl "Texas Two-Step." And on New Year's Day, the Northwestern Wildcats will likewise have an opportunity to defeat a 7-5 Big 12 team in their home state; and a drivable distance from their campus. Just like … [Read more...] about Northwestern Complete Bowl History: Cliff Notes Version
Northwestern vs. Illinois State: the Brutally Honest Game Preview
GO CATS! Last weekend, I drove to both Ohio State and Notre Dame to cover their openers. Therefore, the Indiana Toll Road and I became quite familiar with one another. This weekend I'm home; back in Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood, a placed described by Baseball Prospectus writer Christina Kahrl, in her latest Cubs piece as...there are still enough trust funders … [Read more...] about Northwestern vs. Illinois State: the Brutally Honest Game Preview