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Zeke Markshausen, Stefan Demos Named <I>ESPN The Magazine</i> Academic All-Americans

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:27:03 -0500

On Tuesday (Nov. 24), Northwestern senior wide receiver Zeke Markshausen (pictured left) and junior place-kicker Stefan Demos (right) were named ESPN The Magazine Academic All-Americans, as voted on by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

Phillips, McManis Named All-Big Ten First Team, Seven 'Cats Honored

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:00:41 -0500

A pair of Northwestern defensive backs have been named All-Big Ten first team honorees, leading a group of seven Wildcats to earn all-conference accolades in 2009, announced today (Nov. 23) by the Big Ten conference office. Brad Phillips (left) and Sherrick McManis (right) give NU multiple first teamers for the first time since 2000 and the seventh time since 1994.

Football. Kafka, Demos Earn Big Ten Conference Weekly Honors

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:59:08 -0500

Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka (pictured) and place-kicker Stefan Demos were honored by the Big Ten Conference Sunday night after leading the Wildcats to a 33-31 win over No. 16 (BCS) Wisconsin on Saturday. The announcement was made on the Big Ten Network's "Big Ten Tonight" program.

Top 25: Northwestern upsets No. 17 Wisconsin

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:42:00 -0500

Saturday's Top 25 roundup: Mike Kafka hit Andrew Brewer with two first-half touchdown passes and Brian Peters and Jordan Mabin made key defensive plays late as Northwestern beat No. 17 Wisconsin 33-31.

Northwestern edges Badgers, wins third in a row

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:08:00 -0500

Mike Kafka hit Andrew Brewer with two first-half touchdown passes and Brian Peters and Jordan Mabin made key defensive plays late as Northwestern beat No. 17 Wisconsin 33-31 on Saturday.

Northwestern closer to consecutive bowl bids

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:16:00 -0500

Mike Kafka threw for 305 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score, and Sherrick McManis made a last-minute interception to preserve Northwestern's 21-16 win Saturday over Illinois.

Northwestern Claims Inaugural Land of Lincoln Showdown, 21-16

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:39:09 -0500

Northwestern scored touchdowns in each of the final three quarters and got an interception from Sherrick McManis late in the fourth quarter to seal a 21-16 victory over Illinois Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Sherrick McManis (pictured left, celebrating with Jared Carpenter) sealed the win with an interception on Illinois' final drive.

Happy Trails No More for Hawkeyes

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:17:00 -0500

by Mark HastyFiled under: Iowa, NorthwesternWe finally figured out what sort of misfortune Iowa's Cardiac Kids couldn't survive. They couldn't survive losing Ricky Stanzi. No. 8 Iowa fell to unranked Northwestern today, 17-10 The junior quarterback left just before halftime after Northwestern's Corey Wootton tackled him in the end zone. Stanzi sprained his right ankle and fumbled the ball. As Northwestern's Marshall Thomas recovered the fumble for a touchdown, Stanzi remai...

Unbeaten run over for No. 8 Hawkeyes

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:02:01 -0500

No. 8 Iowa finally ran out of luck. After a 9-0 start that featured four wins by three points of less, the Hawkeyes were stunned by Northwestern on Saturday, 17-10.

Iowa Will Have to Go Through Second Half Comeback Routine Sans Starting QB

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:47:23 -0500

Hawkeyes QB Ricky Stanzi went down on a hit in the endzone, causing him to cough up the ball to give Northwestern the first of its two first half touchdowns. It was one of four turnovers by Iowa, which puts them in a halftime hole for the eighth time in their nine games this season. Worse still, Stanzi won't be returning in this game, putting the hopes of remaining undefeated on the shoulders of redshirt freshman QB James Vandenberg. Northwestern had a fantastic chance to take a decisiv...

Iowa's Stanzi taken to locker room with injury

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:35:52 -0500

Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi was taken to the locker room after being hit in the end zone in the second quarter of the No. 8 Hawkeyes' game against Northwestern. Stanzi was drilled by Corey Wootton, and his fumble was recovered by Marshall Thomas for a touchdown that brought Northwestern within 10-7. Stanzi was limping as he was helped off the field. He was replaced by redshirt freshman James Vandenberg, whose first pass was intercepted.

Iowa’s Stanzi Hurt Against Northwestern

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:24:15 -0500

Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi left the Hawkeyes’ game against Northwestern early in the second quarter with an apparent foot injury. Stanzi was hurt when Wildcats’ defender Corey Wootton sacked him in the end zone. He fumbled and Nwest Marshall Thomas recovered the ball in the end zone for a Northwestern touchdown to cut Iowa’s lead to [...]

Grading The Penn State Defense Against Northwestern

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:30:23 -0500

More photos » by Nam Y. Huh - AP 1 day ago: Penn State's Eric Latimore, right, looks down at sacked Northwestern quarterback Dan Persa during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. Penn State won 34-13. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Browse more photos » It was a rocky start, but the defense clamped down and did the job holding the Northwestern Wild...

It Was A Slow Turning Engine: Penn State 34, Northwestern 13

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:04:21 -0500

More photos » by Nam Y. Huh - AP about 20 hours ago: Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka, right, fumbles the ball during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State's Jack Crawford in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Browse more photos » It was an easy start for Northwestern against a BBDS defense that came out in its softest form. Poor tackl...

Penn State on the road again

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Penn State fans remember this play like it was yesterday. See the video below for the source footage of one of the most important plays this decade in the Penn State football program.Kevin joins the 700 Level to offer an appetizer for tonight's Phillies game. On the menu is Penn State football if you so desire. For more of Kevin's Penn State coverage check out Examiner and Nittany White Out.After picking up a much needed win for the program last week in Ann Arbor, Penn State takes t...

Wildcat breakdown with Lake the Posts

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0500

For the best Northwestern Wildcats coverage, where else would we go, but Lake The Posts? LTP was kind enough to run the gauntlet of Penn State blogger interviews this week, stopping by our place for a few. This late in the season, every game is a big game. Here's what LTP had to say about this week's Halloween hubbub with the Nittany Lions.ZN: Northwestern is one win away from bowl eligibility. Is this about where you saw this team at this point in the season?LTP: Not even close. The...

Upset Bait: Kafka can bring down Michigan State, but he can't enjoy it

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:13:10 -0500

The Doc Saturday crew peruses the weekly lines and pulls out a few shockers. Matt Hinton: Northwestern (+13.5) over Michigan State. With MSU back at .500 after two straight conference wins, it's only appropriate that Wildcat quarterback Mike Kafka comes into East Lansing wielding the existential dagger that will puncture the Spartans' bourgeois optimism. Although Michigan State hasn't emphasized its usual themes of alienation and persecution as consistently under Mark Dantonio as...

The Third Moses of Northwestern Football

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:48:41 -0500

Gary Barnett left as soon as he got a "better" job. Randy Walker was taken by a tragic heart attack. Northwestern Football has had a tough run since their 1995-6 Rose Bowl season, but with former standout LB Pat Fitzgerald at the helm, things appear to be on the upswing.

2007 Football Recruiting Roundup: Northwestern Wildcats (Big 10)

Mon, 07 May 2007 15:52:50 -0500

Despite their history, the Northwestern Wildcats can produce some good numbers for fantasy college football team owners. Unfortunately for 2007, their recruiting efforts don't look so great, which won't help you in the short term ...