The UCLA basketball program has more illustrious history than any other. Another page in the Bruins history book will be written tomorrow night when they visit the Northwestern Wildcats for the first time as conference foes. UCLA lead the all-time series 5-1, with their only L coming way back in 1949. … [Read more...] about UCLA Basketball at Northwestern Stats, Metrics, Trends, Prediction
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Five Notre Dame Prospects to Watch this NFL Draft Season
Marcus Freeman has brought the Notre Dame football program up to a level that's basically equal to the highest points that it reached under his predecessor, Brian Kelly. Freeman appears to be a pretty good guy, something that we definitely know Kelly is/was not. So hey, if you're going to be in the same place anyway, it's better to be there with a much nicer dude in place … [Read more...] about Five Notre Dame Prospects to Watch this NFL Draft Season
When Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez Attended Notre Dame vs Purdue in 2010
Taylor Swift was attending high profile football games long before she began dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. As has been well documented, Swift will be at the Super Bowl this Sunday in New Orleans, supporting her boyfriend and his team. Just as she has done all season long. Her attending the big game will be part of a larger political "psy-op," according to … [Read more...] about When Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez Attended Notre Dame vs Purdue in 2010
Bret Bielema Has an $88,000 Super Bowl Ring
As Super Bowl 59 approaches this Sunday, it's a good time to be reminded of the bodacious bling possessed by Illini Coach Bret Bielema. In addition to the Rose Bowl ring that he earned during his playing days (1990 Iowa Hawkeyes, Big Ten Co-Champions, who lost to Washington 46-34), he also has a ring Super Bowl ring. It's from Super Bowl LIII, when he served as the defensive … [Read more...] about Bret Bielema Has an $88,000 Super Bowl Ring
How Northwestern Basketball Adjusts to Life After Brooks Barnhizer
Northwestern basketball suffered a heart-breaking home loss on Saturday, 75-69 to #17 Wisconsin. Sadly, it was a big missed opportunity for NU, who held an 8 point lead midway through the second half. This L was overshadowed by another loss- Brooks Barnhizer, who is done for the season (and with that, his entire college career), due to a broken foot. … [Read more...] about How Northwestern Basketball Adjusts to Life After Brooks Barnhizer
Chris Collins Gets Emotional Revealing Brooks Barnhizer’s Northwestern Career is Done
When Northwestern coach Chris Collins announced that Brooks Barnhizer will miss the remainder of this season with a broken foot, he got very emotional. And Collins' emotional breakdown is understandable, given how much he loves Barnhizer. He loves Barnhizer like a son, and he said so today, following Northwestern's 75-69 loss at home to the #17 Wisconsin Badgers. … [Read more...] about Chris Collins Gets Emotional Revealing Brooks Barnhizer’s Northwestern Career is Done
Rutgers Basketball at Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview
The Rutgers basketball team (men's edition) began the season ranked in the final spot of the AP poll. And from there, everything went straight downhill. They'll visit the Northwestern Wildcats tomorrow night in a game that both sides desperately need to get. Both teams are in danger of missing the Big Ten Tournament, let alone the NCAA Tournament. The bottom three in the … [Read more...] about Rutgers Basketball at Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview
Riley Leonard Could be the Next Tim Tebow
Now that Riley Leonard has seen his college football career come to an end, it's time to do some next level player comps. Tim Tebow comes to mind first, for several reasons. Leonard, like Tebow is a dual threat quarterback, who has some deficiencies as a pure passer prospect. … [Read more...] about Riley Leonard Could be the Next Tim Tebow
Illini Football: Very Early 2025 Season Preview
With 18 of 22 starters returning, Illini football should be special in 2025. Winning ten games, including the Citrus Bowl, has put the program back up at a level relevance that hasn't been seen since 2001. And perhaps most importantly, the Illini have done it by finding and maintaining an identity. Defensive Coordinator Aaron Henry has perfectly articulated the Illini … [Read more...] about Illini Football: Very Early 2025 Season Preview
#7 Notre Dame vs #8 Ohio State: National Title Game Preview, Prediction
The final game of the college football season is here and it's as blue blood as it gets with #7 Notre Dame (14-1) taking on #8 Ohio State (13-2). The main storyline here is of course Notre Dame head coach, Marcus Freeman. In his third season game as Notre Dame head coach, he'll take on the very program where he played his college football, and starred as an all-conference … [Read more...] about #7 Notre Dame vs #8 Ohio State: National Title Game Preview, Prediction
