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Kafkaesque: Mike Kafka a Leading Northwestern Coaching Candidate

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In the immortal words of Ron Burgundy, "boy that escalated quickly." Northwestern has fired head coach Pat Fitzgerald, and we have more on his complicated and tainted legacy here. For now, NU needs a new head coach, for the first time since 2006. Is New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka the guy? Will things get Kafkaesque in Evanston, with a metamorphosis at the … [Read more...] about Kafkaesque: Mike Kafka a Leading Northwestern Coaching Candidate

When Will Philadelphia Eagles Start Mike Kafka at QB in a Game?

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This week, Philadelphia Eagles superstar quarterback Michael Vick is mending from broken ribs. He stayed in the game, a season-deflating loss to the Arizona Cardinals, but he admitted to the media that his desire to play was a tad selfish and hurt the team. At 3-6, their season is over so there's no reason to play Vick if he's anything less than 100% this week. Vick is the … [Read more...] about When Will Philadelphia Eagles Start Mike Kafka at QB in a Game?

Philadelphia Eagles Fans, Here’s the Dossier on QB Mike Kafka

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Last night, a neck injury to Philadelphia Eagles superstar quarterback Michael Vick forced him to leave the nationally broadcast night game at the Atlanta Falcons. The Eagles lost, and Vick's injury was revealed to be a concussion. Who knows if he'll be back for next week? The Eagles #QB2 Vince Young, was not active. (Not sure when he'll be back either) Meaning the emergency … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Eagles Fans, Here’s the Dossier on QB Mike Kafka

Northwestern Complete Bowl History: Cliff Notes Version

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The beauty of history is that it tells us where we've been in order to figure out where we're going. Illinois took out Baylor in part one of Chicago Big Ten teams in the bowl "Texas Two-Step." And on New Year's Day, the Northwestern Wildcats will likewise have an opportunity to defeat a 7-5 Big 12 team in their home state; and a drivable distance from their campus. Just like … [Read more...] about Northwestern Complete Bowl History: Cliff Notes Version

Northwestern Passing Attack breaking in new QB, WRs

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During his time at the podium at Big Ten Media Day, Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald discussed how his team's appearance in a New Year's Day bowl is changing the program's national image. "I believe our system is quarterback friendly. It's amazing, when you come out of the Outback Bowl, I get a bunch of calls from quarterbacks nationally saying:  So you throw the ball … [Read more...] about Northwestern Passing Attack breaking in new QB, WRs

Dan Persa taking over for Mike Kafka in Northwestern Air Show

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Last year, Northwestern led the Big Ten in passing offense and were among the national leaders in passing completions and plays per game. Their offense was extremely fun to watch as their QB Mike Kafka was one of the nation's best in the total offense department, and wide receiver Zeke Markshausen was essentially the Wes Welker of college football; one of the best go-to … [Read more...] about Dan Persa taking over for Mike Kafka in Northwestern Air Show

Northwestern Gives #8 Iowa First Loss 17-10

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By Paul M. Banks All year long, Iowa wasn’t just wining ugly, they were winning HIDEOUSLY. To their immense credit, the un-sexiest 9-0 team in college football history kept winning, despite a starting quarterback, Ricky Stanzi who is to throwing interceptions what cable news is to covering celebrity deaths. The Iowa Hawkeyes got off to the best start in school history with … [Read more...] about Northwestern Gives #8 Iowa First Loss 17-10

College Football Live Blog Week 3, Nighttime games!

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Welcome to our nighttime version of the college football live blog!  There's a few great matchups tonight, starting with Northwestern at Syracuse, and to be followed by Texas Tech-Texas and Arkansas-Georgia.  Should be a fun night, and we'll kick it off with some musings from my guy PB about one of his many alma maters, Northwestern! Syracuse 3, Northwestern 0 (12:33 left … [Read more...] about College Football Live Blog Week 3, Nighttime games!

Big Ten QB Power Rankings

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By Paul M. Banks The Big Ten has a historical reputation for being a “black and blue” type conference like the old NFC Central in the NFL. Woody Hayes and his “3 yards and a cloud of dust” comes to mind. But today, it’s all about the spread-option, and having a quarterback who can run the ball almost as well, or better than he can throw it. The Big Ten’s best are the guys … [Read more...] about Big Ten QB Power Rankings