Here's a post that just reinforces all stereotypes. A Northwestern student brought a book to Ryan Field to keep himself occupied during a college football game versus the Iowa Hawkeyes. After the jump, you can see him reading it in the stands during crunch time. The fan responded on the comment threads in the original post, and informs us the book is sports related- "The … [Read more...] about Northwestern student reads book in stands at Iowa game (photo)
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Northwestern’s Venric Mark punt return TD (video)
When Venric Mark of Northwestern returned this punt 75 yards for a TD, the Wildcats took an 11 point lead at Penn State. It looked like NU might get their first 6-0 start since 1962 and Pat Fitzgerald would get his first win over PSU. But the NU defense collapsed in the second half, tired from being on the field most of the day, as Penn St. dominated time of possession, and … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s Venric Mark punt return TD (video)
Northwestern sets school record for total offense
In their 44-29 victory over Indiana Saturday, Northwestern had an extremely balanced attack on offense: accruing 310 yards passing and 394 yards rushing (704 overall on 93 plays). The first and only 700 yard total offense day in school history just says so much about how a very bad Hoosier defense was just so over-matched all day. … [Read more...] about Northwestern sets school record for total offense
Northwestern Defense “Brings It” in Victory Over Vanderbilt
Earlier this week, Pat Fitzgerald told the Vanderbilt passing offense to “bring it.” But it was his own defense, not the Commodores’ offense, that got the memo Saturday night. The same Northwestern defense that made Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib the nation’s leading passer last week stymied Vanderbilt quarterback Jordan Rodgers for 86 second half passing yards — and the … [Read more...] about Northwestern Defense “Brings It” in Victory Over Vanderbilt
Northwestern’s Venric Mark on Hornung Award watch list
The Louisville Sports Commission announced that Northwestern junior Venric Mark is one of 49 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) players named to the Paul Hornung Award Preseason Watch List, handed out annually to the most versatile player in college football. … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s Venric Mark on Hornung Award watch list
Northwestern Media Day highlights
Training camp is underway for Northwestern football. The 'Cats figure to be explosive on offense, with some questions on defense. Media day was Wednesday and with it Pat Fitzgerald answered some key questions about Chicago's Big Ten team. Here were some of the highlights … [Read more...] about Northwestern Media Day highlights