Monday saw the Northwestern football program unveil more artist renderings of their new stadium, the new Ryan Field, which is slated to open in 2026. In the new venue, capacity will be 35,000 which is a decrease from the old building which held 47,000. But obviously this new home field will have a lot more bang for the buck. Wildcats fans, as well as fans of other Big Ten teams … [Read more...] about New Northwestern Football Stadium Renderings Unveiled
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Jim Phillips, CEO of Northwestern’s Athletic Program Part 1
By Paul M. Banks In 2008-09, Chicagoans became well aware of how Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz, along with team Vice President John McDonough re-branded the Blackhawks from red-headed stepchild to main event on the Second City’s sports stage. Forbes named them the biggest turnaround in sports business history. When you’re a university Athletic Director, you have … [Read more...] about Jim Phillips, CEO of Northwestern’s Athletic Program Part 1