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Football. Demos Caps Wildcat Comeback; NU Upends Indiana, 29-28
October 24, 2009 by
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Northwestern scored 26 unanswered points, capped by a Stefan Demos (pictured) 19-yard field goal with 21 seconds remaining as the Wildcats complete a furious comeback to top Indiana 29-28 at Ryan Field. The homecoming victory moves NU to 5-3 on the year and 2-2 in Big Ten play.
Offense Comes to Life in 2009 Spring Scrimmage
April 25, 2009 by
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Photo Gallery (Buy Photos!)After losing running backs Tyrell Sutton and Omar Conteh from its 2008 football team, there were a lot of question marks about the Northwestern running game heading into the 2009 spring season. While not all the questions have been answered about the Wildcats...
Northwestern Football: RB Alex Daniel Done For the Season
September 04, 2009 by
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According to week one's injury report, the Northwestern Wildcats have lost redshirt freshman running back Alex Daniel to a season-ending ankle injury. Daniel was a highly touted recruit from Georgia who was expected to compete for the starting RB job this season and was in...
2009 Scouting Series: Northwestern
July 29, 2009 by
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This summer, the National Football Post is breaking down every team in the Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly known as Division I-A) to identify players who might warrant interest from NFL teams in the 2010 draft.
The Northwestern Wildcats have an impressive group of senior prospects...
GAME - Illinois Fighting Illini @ Northwestern Wildcats 11-22-2008
September 05, 2008 by
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SU still a big underdog versus Northwestern
August 03, 2008 by
The Orange Squeeze
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As the days pass and the start of Syracuse at Northwestern comes closer and closer (Aug. 30th at noon EST (shown on ESPN2)) the Las Vegas oddsmakers are keeping the line pretty steady in this game. It opened with the Orange being 12 point underdogs. Now, about a week after the opening...
SU Gridiron: Getting to know Northwestern
July 28, 2008 by
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Most people probably don't know this but Northwestern and Penn State, two teams that the Orange will play this year, have had the same record in the Big Ten in the last five years at 19 and 21.
Syracuse underdog against Northwestern
July 18, 2008 by
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I've been reading around the Syracuse blogosphere and find it weird that Northwestern being a twelve point favorite is news. Heck, I have a feeling that by the time the game kicks off, the line will be over two touchdows (or more).
Northwestern Football: How to Turn Around the 2009 Season
September 28, 2009 by
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Northwestern entered the 2009 season with high hopes, and rightfully so. The Wildcats were coming off of one of just a handful of nine-win seasons in the program's history and had the vast majority of a strong defense coming back.
And the schedule was more than favorable...
Northwestern Football: My Thoughts on The 'Cats 2009 Season Opener
September 05, 2009 by
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Northwestern won their season opener against Towson Saturday, 47-14.
The Cats jumped out to a 30-0 lead early in the second quarter and never looked back.
Most of Northwestern's key defensive players were done for the day well before halftime, and numerous backups saw significant...
Northwestern Football Season Preview
August 24, 2009 by
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With just under two weeks until I'm tailgating in the West Lot outside of Ryan Field again, it's time for my opening thoughts on my beloved Northwestern Wildcats.
The Cats are coming off a strong season where they went 9-4 and lost in overtime in the Alamo Bowl. While they...
Northwestern-Purdue: Wildcats Look for Redemption
September 29, 2009 by
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Both Northwestern (2-2, 0-1) and Purdue (1-3, 0-0) enter their matchup in West Lafayette wanting to stay out of the Big Ten basement heading into the crucial middle stretch of the 2009 season.
The Wildcats are coming off of consecutive blown fourth quarter leads and are looking...
Stefan Demos 49-yard Boot Gives NU 27-24 Win Over Eastern Michigan
September 12, 2009 by
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Junior Stefan Demos hit a career-long 49-yard field goal with six seconds remaining in the fourth quarter Saturday to give Northwestern a 27-24 win over Eastern Michigan at Ryan Field.
What's Important Now for Northwestern: Minnesota
September 22, 2009 by
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The members of the Northwestern football program say they live by the acronym W.I.N which stands for “What’s Important Now.” In the wake of the Wildcats' disappointing and frustrating 37-34 loss to Syracuse, there has never been a better time for the Wildcats...
Pick Up Your Copy of <i>The Den</i> Saturday at Ryan Field
September 04, 2009 by
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Saturday's issue of The Den, the official game day magazine of Northwestern Athletics, features a Skip Myslenski piece with Tammy Walker along with ON THE RECORD segments with Chris Jeske and Mark Woodsum. Click here for an excerpt of The Coach's Wife, and be sure to pick up...
Northwestern: Using the "J" Factor Against Minnesota
September 25, 2009 by
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Everyone keeps asking me what I expect to happen in tomorrow’s game against the Gophers. The truth is, I have no idea. I’m pretty sure it will be exciting. But beyond that, I’m really at a loss to tell you what I expect.
But here’s a wild guess....
GAME - Northwestern Wildcats @ Duke Blue Devils 09-06-2008
September 05, 2008 by
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SU vs. Northwestern: A Quick Hit post about the 1st Half
August 30, 2008 by
The Orange Squeeze
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A "Quick Hit Post" on the first half of the first game for the the Syracuse football team. They looked awesome in the first drive, but then they went back to 2007 in most facets of the game.
Northwestern at Syracuse Post-game Notes
September 19, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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Northwestern played the contest with several starters/key reserves out due to injury: CB Sherrick McManis, backup CB Justan Vaughn (who did not make the trip), WR Sidney Stewart (who did not make the trip), RB Stephen Simmons, MLB Nate Williams and RB Jeravin Matthews.
Return To Form: Northwestern's Wootton Cleared For Training Camp
July 27, 2009 by
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After his 2008 season ended in pain against Missouri in the Alamo Bowl, Corey Wootton will make his return to the football field in a limited role at Northwestern's training camp.
The 2008 first-team All-Big Ten selection shredded the ACL in his right knee during Northwestern...
Three Things To Watch in Northwestern's Opener
September 02, 2009 by
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NU will open the season this Saturday at Ryan Field.
After a 9-4 season that ended with a trip to the Alamo Bowl, Northwestern fans are excited about the start of the new season and another potentially successful season.
They didn't exactly schedule a tough first game. Towson...
Moment No. 8: Brendan Smith's Pick-Six Beats No. 20 Minnesota
July 30, 2009 by
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Northwestern Athletics' 2008-09 Top 15 Moments countdown hits No. 8 today with junior safety Brendan Smith's (pictured) pick-six late in the Wildcats' 24-17 win at No. 20 Minnesota on Nov. 1.
How to Get Northwestern Football Rolling Again After the Scare
September 14, 2009 by
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Northwestern is off to a 2-0 start to the 2009 season and has racked up 58 first half points while allowing just 10 in the same period.
Although the Wildcats let up a bit in the second half of the first game against FCS opponent Towson, they had enough in the tank to cruise to a 47...
Football. Northwestern Announces 2009 Team Captains
August 28, 2009 by
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Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald announced today (Friday, Aug. 28) that seniors Mike Kafka, Sherrick McManis, Brendan Smith and Corey Wootton will serve as the team's 2009 captains.
Northwestern Football 2009 Unit Preview: Defense
September 02, 2009 by
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For the first time in about 13 years, Northwestern fans can (and should) be very excited about NU's defense for the coming season. In 2008, the Wildcats' D, led by new DC Mike Hankwitz, improved in every major defensive category and return eight of 11 starters from a...
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