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Northwestern hangs on to beat Illinois 21-16
15 days ago by
Chicago Tribune
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Game ends with Wildcats' controversial interception
CHAMPAIGN -- Even with one hand in a cast, Northwestern safety Brendan Smith was determined to carry the 28 1/2 -pound Land of Lincoln Trophy to a rendition of "Go U Northwestern."
Review: Penn State 34, Northwestern 13
27 days ago by
Zombie Nation
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Penn State woke up after halftime at Northwestern, just in time to pull off the closest blowout wins you'll ever see. The game really swung in the Nittany Lions' after Wildcat QB Mike Kafka went down. But Penn State didn't play a poor game. Northwestern just played better...
Pair in secondary sets the tone for Northwestern
August 29, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Defense can make the difference for Wildcats
Quarterback Mike Kafka will get more ink. Defensive end Corey Wootton will get more love from the NFL scouts.
First Look '09: Northwestern Wildcats
August 06, 2009 by
Zombie Nation
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Northwestern is the last team not named Michigan or Ohio State to beat Penn State in Beaver Stadium. Lions fans will remember Nov. 7, 2004 as the day Penn State fell to a very lonely last place in the Big Ten, thanks to Northwestern. This series has had plenty of great moments, like...
ESPN College Football Odds: Penn State vs Northwestern
October 30, 2009 by
Sports Handicapping Blog
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The Penn State Nittany Lions and the Northwestern Wildcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Ryan Field. Oddsmakers currently have the Nittany Lions listed as 17-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game's total is sitting at 47. Penn...
Who Ordered The Baloons?
December 30, 2008 by
Today's ACC Headlines
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NOTHING SAYS BOWL VICTORY LIKE PINK BALOONS. Missouri players celebrate after they defeated Northwestern in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2008. Missouri won 30-23. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Football. Mike Kafka, Brad Phillips and Corey Wootton to Represent NU at Big Ten Media Day
July 08, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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Northwestern University will be represented by three of its leading seniors at this year's Big Ten Football Media Day and Kickoff Luncheon: quarterback Mike Kafka (Chicago, Ill./St. Rita), safety Brad Phillips (Export, Pa./Franklin Regional) and defensive end Corey Wootton (Rutherford...
NU defensive end Wootton wants 1st-round draft status
July 29, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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After tearing ACL in bowl game, 5th-year senior on a mission
After Northwestern's Corey Wootton heard a "pop" in his right leg late in the Alamo Bowl, he lay on the turf and wished he was dreaming.
Northwestern QB Mike Kafka leaves games vs. Penn State with leg injury
Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka injured his leg in the second quarter Saturday and had to leave the Wildcats' game with No. 12 Penn State.
Football. Three Wildcats Named <i>ESPN The Magazine</i> Academic All-District V
25 days ago by
Northwestern Athletics
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Northwestern's Doug Bartels (pictured), Stefan Demos and Zeke Markshausen all have been named ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V first-team selections, announced today (Nov. 5) by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Ben Burkett Named to Rimington Trophy Watch List
May 20, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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Northwestern center Ben Burkett (pictured), a redshirt sophomore, is one of 44 players who has been named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List for the upcoming 2009 season. The award honors the nation's top center.
Northwestern Football 2009 Unit Preview: Offense
September 02, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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For all of the optimism swirling around the D, there is an equal amount of questions circling the offense at the start of the 2009 season. As any good Wildcats fan knows, NU lost EVERY starting skill position player off of last year's nine-win squad, including NU's second...
Football. Corey Wootton Named to Playboy's 2009 Preseason All-America Team
July 01, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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Northwestern defensive end Corey Wootton (pictured), a first-team All-Big Ten selection in 2008, has been named to Playboy Magazine's annual preseason All-America team.
Untitled
17 days ago by
The Final Score
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Get Gamm - Week ElevenHere we are entering our 11th week of Big Ten football and each and every team can still make a bowl. Not everyone will of course, but it speaks to the parity of the league. Check that, it speaks VOLUMES to the parity in this league.Aside from some must-win battles...
Prepare For a Thriller
September 25, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Northwestern's loss to Syracuse was heartbreaking, but in the end, it was merely a non-conference game. Northwestern's goal is simple: win the Big Ten title.
Please don't laugh. They could do it. They don't have to play Michigan and Ohio State. They get Penn State...
Northwestern football's Corey Wootton now draws more NFL interest
August 26, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Defensive end a potential first-round pick
The Nicolet Center was the site of a modest fashion show during Northwestern's Wednesday morning practice.
Senior Student-Athletes Set for NU Commencement Ceremonies
June 16, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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It has been a wild ride for each and every student-athlete in Northwestern's 2008-09 senior class but it comes to an end this Friday, June 19, with NU's annual commencement ceremony at Ryan Field. Wildcat fans can reflect on the careers of four remarkable graduating seniors...
Football. Preseason Publications Honor Wildcats
June 02, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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Several preseason publications have put forth their predictions for the 2009 football season. Click this story for a sampling of the honors afforded to the Wildcats. Senior Mike Kafka is featured on the cover of the 2009 Athlon Sports Big Ten preview.
Blog Ten Gameday: The State of Indiana > The State of Illinois
October 24, 2009 by
Foul Balls
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We’ve got two matchups this morning featuring the Big Ten’s Indiana contingent taking on Illinois’, and the Hoosier State is emerging victorious so far.
Indiana 28 Northwestern 17 Halftime
The score in this game is a bit misleading, as Indiana jumped out to a 28-3 lead...
SU vs. Northwestern: The Recap
August 30, 2008 by
The Orange Squeeze
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It was a game for a half, that I can give the SU's coaching staff, but once again there was no one amongst that staff that could make adjustments during the intermission and so Syracuse (0-1) loses to Northwesterns (1-0) by the score of 30 to 10.
ESPN2 NCAA Football Odds: Northwestern vs Michigan State
October 16, 2009 by
Sports Handicapping Blog
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The Northwestern Wildcats and the Michigan State Spartans will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Spartan Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Spartans listed as 14-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game's total has not yet been posted...
Defense Dominates in Northwestern's 16-6 Win over Miami (Ohio)
October 10, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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Northwestern's defense put together a stellar effort as it forced four turnovers and recorded seven sacks in posting a 16-6 win over Miami (Ohio) on Homecoming Saturday at Ryan Field. Offensively, Mike Kafka threw for 191 yards and ran for 52 more and two touchdowns as the Wildcats...
GAME - Ohio Bobcats @ Northwestern Wildcats 09-20-2008
September 05, 2008 by
GamePages's Blog
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SU vs. Northwestern: Head 2 Head
August 29, 2008 by
The Orange Squeeze
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As part of the coverage for the Syracuse vs. Northwestern game I have already done First Thoughts, and now "Da Beat of N.Y." and I will go at it in "Head 2 Head, where I will answer the question regarding the Orange and he will do the same regarding the Wildcats.
NU's Gun Club has committed member in Davie
August 17, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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KENOSHA -- Northwestern linebacker Quentin Davie does not carry an NRA card. But he is a member of the Gun Club.
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