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GAME - Missouri Tigers @ Northwestern Wildcats 12-29-2008
December 20, 2008 by
GamePages's Blog
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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...
Football. Wildcats Fall To Gophers, 35-24, in Big Ten Opener
September 26, 2009 by
Northwestern Athletics
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Mike Kafka was 32 of 47 for 309 yards passing and two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough as Northwestern falls to Minnesota 35-24 in its Big Ten Conference opener at Ryan Field. The Wildcats drop to 2-2 on the year and 0-1 in conference play.
Northwestern surprises Purdue
October 03, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Wildcats outlast Boilermakers in sloppy game
Purdue's six turnovers, Mike Kafka's 2-yard keeper with two minutes to play lift Northwestern to a 27-21 victory in West Lafayette.
Down 28-3, Northwestern rallies for stunning 29-28 win
October 24, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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It all came down to the left foot of Stefan Demos, and the Northwestern kicker came through.
Football. Monday Press Conference Quick Hitters With Skip Myslenski
25 days ago by
Northwestern Athletics
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NUsports.com Special Contributor Skip Myslenski files this report from Northwestern's Monday press conference, including quick hits with Marshall Thomas (pictured), Corbin Bryant and Sidney Stewart.
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
23 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
18 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
13 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.
Injuries on defense, feeble running attack hurting NU
October 19, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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After muffing a kickoff at Michigan State, Jeravin Matthews seemed stunned. As officials peeled bodies off the pile, Matthews remained on his knees, seemingly glued to Northwestern's 25-yard line.
NU's safeties playing hurt
October 30, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Northwestern safety Brian Peters likes to use his hands when expressing himself. But with his left paw wrapped in a black cast, Peters had to go at it one-handed after practice Wednesday.
QB Ricky Stanzi Likely Sidelined For Iowa's Final Two Games
27 days ago by
Bleacher Report
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Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi went to the locker room in the second quarter of the Northwestern game after a hard hit in the end-zone by Corey Wootton, who also caused a fumble. The fumble was recovered by the Wildcats for a touchdown...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Northwestern's new president committed to winning
October 07, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Morton O. Schapiro already football and basketball teams' No. 1 fan
Northwestern's new president is equally fluent in the economics of higher education and the pass-coverage abilities of Sherrick McManis.
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.
Illinois Falls to Northwestern, 21-16
20 days ago by
University of Illinois Athletics
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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's top tailback Simmons set for return
October 08, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Northwestern's weekly injury report deserves attention for a name that does not appear: Stephen Simmons . NU's top tailback is finally past the ankle injury that shelved him for three games.
Highlights: Wisconsin- N’Western
13 days ago by
Digital Sports Daily
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Mike Kafka threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Wildcats over No. 17 Wisconsin 33-31.
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