LATEST STORIES FROM NORTHWESTERN ATHLETICS
Big Ten Network Football Telecasts Enjoy Ratings Increase in 2009
3 days ago by
Northwestern Athletics
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Ratings for Big Ten Network national football telecasts dramatically increased across the board in 2009, based on Nielsen metered-market data. The average for the network's afternoon telecasts improved by 28 percent over the comparable period last year, while the average ratings...
NU's 81 Fall Sports Academic All-Big Ten Honors Leads Big Ten Again
4 days ago by
Northwestern Athletics
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For the second-straight year Northwestern led the Big Ten in Academic All-Big Ten honorees per sport in the fall season, breaking its own school record with 81 award winners in six sports, announced today (Dec. 1) by the conference office. Brad Phillips (left) and Sherrick McManis...
Zeke Markshausen, Stefan Demos Named <I>ESPN The Magazine</i> Academic All-Americans
11 days ago by
Northwestern Athletics
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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
11 days ago by
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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...
Skip Myslenski: That's a Wrap!
13 days ago by
Northwestern Athletics
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NUsports.com Special Contributor Skip Myslenski on NU's win against No. 17 Wisconsin.
Mark Woodsum Makes Video Debut with NU Drumline
16 days ago by
Northwestern Athletics
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Senior football player Mark Woodsum is taking on campus activities off the football field in a new video series called "What Wouldn't Woody Do?" The bi-weekly series will run on NUSports.com and the official Northwestern Athletics Facebook fan page.
Northwestern Closes Out Regular Season With Senior Day
19 days ago by
Northwestern Athletics
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After winning its third game in four weeks, surging Northwestern wraps up the 2009 regular season at home against the 16th-ranked (BCS) Wisconsin Badgers, who have won three in a row. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT. The Big Ten Network is televising the game to a national cable audience...
Watch Pat Fitzgerald's Weekly News Conference Live at Noon CT
19 days ago by
Northwestern Athletics
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Northwestern football fans can get the latest information on the Wildcats straight from Coach Pat Fitzgerald at 12 p.m. CT Monday, when Coach Fitz's weekly news conference is streamed live on NUSports.com. Click here to watch Monday's press conference live (Requires All Access subscription)
Northwestern Claims Inaugural Land of Lincoln Showdown, 21-16
21 days ago by
Northwestern Athletics
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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...
Northwestern, Illinois Set to Play for First Land of Lincoln Trophy
22 days ago by
Northwestern Athletics
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Starting with this Saturday's gridiron meeting between Northwestern and Illinois -- the 103rd all-time get-together -- the two schools will play for a new rivalry prize: the Land of Lincoln Trophy.
Andrew Brewer Named Finalist for Wuerffel Trophy
23 days ago by
Northwestern Athletics
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Northwestern senior Andrew Brewer (pictured) has been named one of 12 finalists for the 2009 Wuerffel Trophy, the national award that honors the college football player who best combines exemplary community service with outstanding academic and athletic achievement.
An Update from the M*A*S*H Unit
25 days ago by
Northwestern Athletics
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NUsports.com Special Contributor Skip Myslenski updates us on the conditions of Mike Kafka and Dan Persa while also spending a few minutes with offensive coordinator Mick McCall.
Watch Pat Fitzgerald's Weekly News Conference Live at Noon CT
26 days ago by
Northwestern Athletics
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Get the latest news surrounding the Northwestern football team straight from Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald Monday, when his weekly news conference is streamed live on Wildcats All Access. Click Here to Watch Coach Fitz's News Conference LIVE at Noon CT!
Northwestern-Wisconsin Football Kickoff Time Announced
26 days ago by
Northwestern Athletics
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Northwestern's final regular season game of 2009 vs. the University of Wisconsin will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT at Ryan Field. The Big Ten Network will televise the contest.
Watch Pat Fitzgerald's Weekly News Conference Live at Noon CT
November 02, 2009 by
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Northwestern football fans can get the latest information on the Wildcats straight from Coach Pat Fitzgerald Monday, when Coach Fitz's weekly news conference is streamed live on NUSports.com. Click Here to Watch Coach Fitz's News Conference LIVE at Noon CT!
Skip Myslenski's Postgame Reality Check
October 31, 2009 by
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NUsports.com Special Contributor Skip Myslenski offers his "reality check" following Northwestern 34-13 loss to No. 12 Penn State Saturday at Ryan Field.
College Football Hall of Famer Steve Reid, 94, Dies Saturday
October 31, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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Steve Reid, a former Northwestern guard from 1934-36, captain of the 1936 Big Ten championship team and member of the College Football Hall of Fame, died Saturday morning at the age of 94.
Watch Darnell Autry Turn Purple Tomorrow!
October 30, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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Thanks to the incredible support from Wildcat fans the last 15 days, a former Heisman trophy finalist will be painted purple from head-to-toe tomorrow before the NU football game against No. 12 Penn State. As part of Purplepalooza, Darnell Autry accepted his former teammate Pat Fitzgerald...
Quick Hitters from Skip Myslenski Prior to Saturday's Penn State Tilt
October 29, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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NUsports.com Special Contributor Skip Myslenski talks with running back Scott Concannon (pictured), cornerback Jordan Mabin and chats with head coach Pat Fitzgerald about his legendary coaching opponent prior to Saturday's game against Penn State.
Halloween Treat: 'Cats Play Host to No. 12 Nittany Lions on Saturday
October 26, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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After notching its biggest comeback win in school history last weekend, Northwestern is back at Ryan Field this Saturday, Oct. 31, entertaining 12th-ranked (BCS) Penn State. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. CT (ESPN). Saturday is Purplepalooza at Ryan Field. The event, which is being dubbed...
Stefan Demos Tabbed Big Ten's Special Teams Player of the Week
October 25, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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For the second time this season and the third time in his career, junior place-kicker Stefan Demos (pictured) has been tabbed the Big Ten Conference's Special Teams Player of the Week. The announcement was made on the Big Ten Network's "Big Ten Tonight" show Sunday evening.
Skip Myslenski's Inside Look at NU's Historic Win
October 24, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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NUsports.com special contributor Skip Myslenski provides his inside look into Northwestern's thrilling 29-28 come-from-behind win over Indiana.
Northwestern Rallies From 25-Point Deficit To Beat Indiana, 29-28
October 24, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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Stefan Demos kicked a 19-yard field goal with 21 seconds left Saturday and Northwestern completed a comeback from a 25-point deficit to beat Indiana 29-28.
Northwestern Entertains Indiana For Homecoming This Saturday
October 19, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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Northwestern is back at Ryan Field this Saturday, Oct. 24, entertaining Big Ten foe Indiana University in the Wildcats' annual homecoming contest. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT. The Big Ten Network is televising the game to a national audience, while radio stations WGN (720 AM...
Wildcat Wednesdays on WGN Radio Switch the Savings to Basketball!
October 19, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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WGN Radio and the Wildcats announce the latest Wildcat Wednesday ticket deal featuring the men's basketball home opener against Northern Illinois on November 13 at 7 p.m. Fans can purchase half-price tickets to this game every Wednesday at NUsports.com between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m...
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