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What We Learned About Northwestern Football in Week One
September 07, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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There was a time when veteran college football coaches scoffed at scheduling easy week one opponents. They believed playing some cupcake you could hammer by 30 points was less useful than practice. Now, though, with a 12-game schedule and more than 30 bowl games which will be open...
Predicting the 2009 Iowa Hawkeye Football Season: Northwestern
August 27, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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If I had to come up with a list of my top five least favorite teams, the Northwestern Wildcats fall in at Number Three on the list.
For those curious about the other teams on the list, here is the complete top five in order: Iowa State, Arizona State, Northwestern, USC, Boise State...
SU vs Northwestern; The Final Thoughts
August 30, 2008 by
The Orange Squeeze
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As the game is about to begin I give you my "Final Thoughts" on it. Just like the "First Thoughts" I did at the beginning of the week, these too are random and just off the top of my head as I think about the game.
SU vs Northwestern; The First Thoughts
August 26, 2008 by
The Orange Squeeze
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Well, it's about time to begin the focus on the game against Northwestern. As will happen every Tuesday before the game there will be First Thoughts, a blog where I will just give some thoughts about the game. Nothing specific, just random, about what I think of the game and what...
Early Deficit Too Much For NU to Overcome in 14-2 Loss to Valpo
May 05, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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Northwestern was unable to overcome a nine-run second inning by Valparaiso as the Wildcats fell to the Crusaders 14-2 Tuesday evening at U.S. Steel Yard. Freshman Quentin Williams (pictured) ripped his fourth home run of the season for the Wildcats.
Northwestern Football 2009 Unit Preview: Special Teams
September 02, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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One of the most unappreciated players from last year's squad was likely placekicker Amado Villarreal, who, despite not hitting any monster (50+ yard) field goals, had a very solid season—in fact, by the percentage of field goals hit in the regular season, he had the best...
Northwestern Wildcats Defeat Towson 47-14 In 2009 Football Season Opener
September 05, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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OverviewThe Northwestern Wildcats (1-0, 0-0) kicked off the 2009 season with a relatively easy win over the Towson Tigers (0-1) of the FCS, 47-14.
Northwestern utilized its backups early and often after building a 21-0 first-quarter lead, thanks to an oft-used running game and...
Pat Fitzgerald Taking Northwestern Wildcats To Finishing School
September 27, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Evanston, Illinois—Once again the Wildcats were in position to win the game.
Northwestern, led by quarterback Mike Kafka battled in the third quarter to come back from an 11 point deficit to lead 24-21 at the end of third quarter.
But the Wildcat's couldn't hang on, allowing...
Northwestern Football Drops Big Ten Opener to Minnesota, 35-24
September 26, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Northwestern (2-2, 0-1) has now lost consecutive games for the first time since 2007 after falling to Minnesota (3-1, 1-0) by a final score of 35-24 in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
Although NU QB Mike Kafka once again had a big passing day (32-of-47 for 309 yards passing...
Are the Northwestern Wildcats Here to Stay?
August 10, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Few teams have been as historically bad as Northwestern. However, over the last two decades, the Wildcats have made a concerted effort to improve their stature not only in one of the most respected football conferences, but in the national outlook as well.
In 1994, NU went just...
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September 22, 2009 by
The Final Score
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Tuesday Morning QuarterbackIt was another tough weekend for the Big Ten. The MAC bit us again (NIU over Purdue). Notre Dame finally beat MSU at home, despite being on its heels all the way to the end. Northwestern coughed up a big lead in a loss to Syracuse - who is now 1-2 in the...
Another interview with Da Beat of N.Y.
September 01, 2008 by
The Orange Squeeze
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With the game between Syracuse and Northwestern well in the archives and the thoughts now focusing on the next opponent for the Orange, I checked to see if it was possible to get Da Beat of N.Y. to offer his thoughts on the game from last Saturday.
Big Ten: Week One Match-Ups
August 27, 2008 by
The Orange Squeeze
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Big Ten Games for Week One by guest blogger CW03 (from Tar Heel Chat). He includes predictions with all games!
The more I read the more I am amazed...
September 03, 2008 by
The Orange Squeeze
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It's evening, the television is not giving me much to be happy about, one day from the beginning of the National Football League, but still tonight not much. So, what can a blogger do. Easy find some more of the quotes that head coach Greg Robinson can pull out and try to figure...
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July 21, 2009 by
The Final Score
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Big Ten Football Previews – Part IIIEditor's Note: This is the third in a series of my annual summer Big Ten football previews. Check back often to see who’s next...Team: Northwestern WildcatsTidbits … The Wildcats won nine games in 2008 - the most since the 1996 team went...
Wildcats CB McManis should be ready for Minnesota
September 24, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Injured Wildcats cornerback back at practice
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald was asked Monday whether the opportunity to cover star Minnesota receiver Eric Decker would give Sherrick McManis extra motivation to return to the field Saturday.
Football Preview: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Towson Tigers
September 02, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Towson Tigers at Northwestern University WildcatsRyan FieldSaturday, Sept. 5 11:00 am CDTTV: BTNRadio: Up for grabs, due to the Cubs. WNUR and WGN Internet will carry the game.
Overview
Time for the first full game preview of 2009 as Northwestern (0-0, 0-0) kicks things...
Wildcats can't keep up with Gophers
September 26, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Late fumble by Mike Kafka seals Wildcats' fate
Minnesota strips the ball late from Northwestern QB Mike Kafka, pulls away for a 35-24 victory.
Stefan Demos Named Big Ten's Co-Special Teams Player of the Week
October 04, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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Northwestern junior Stefan Demos (pictured) was named the Big Ten Conference Special Teams Player of the Week Sunday night. The announcement was made live on the Big Ten Network's "Big Ten Tonight."
'Under-recruited' running back gets first start for Northwestern
October 28, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Wildcats hope Scott Concannon can keep surprising
In 2005 and 2006, the big-time recruiters weren't shy about pursuing players at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, Mo.
Ohio State, Pryor Will Use Tressel-Ball To Defeat the Hawkeyes
17 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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Can one sack by Northwestern's Corey Wootton (and the subsequent injury to Iowa's comeback quarterback Ricky Stanzi) really turn the Hawkeyes into a bunch of pushovers? A group that seemingly ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
NU seniors prepare for last game at Ryan Field
12 days ago by
Chicago Tribune
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Northwestern defensive end Corey Wootton said he gets emotional before most games.
Minnesota has score to settle with Northwestern QB
September 21, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Gophers easily remember Wildcats QB Mike Kafka running wild last year
Three Northwestern players will have bull's-eyes on their backs Saturday when the Wildcats line up against Minnesota.
Football. Markshausen's Big Day Not Enough as Wildcats Fall to Spartans, 24-14
October 17, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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Senior Zeke Markshausen made a career-best 16 catches, giving him the most receptions in a single game by a Wildcat in 27 years, but Michigan State scored 24-straight points after halftime to defeat Northwestern, 24-14, Saturday at Spartan Stadium.
Kafka leads Northwestern over Wisconsin 33-31
7 days ago by
Sign on San Diego
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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.
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