Northwestern spring game recap
April 27, 2009 by feed · Leave a Comment
Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg
Northwestern couldn't expect to solve all of its skill-position questions during 15 spring practices, but the Wildcats emerged from Saturday's scrimmage feeling a bit better about their ground game.
Three running backs combined for 207 rush yards and four touchdowns as the Wildcats offense scored 49 points against a banged-up defense.
The…
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Fitzgerald doesn’t see Northwestern as pit stop
April 17, 2009 by feed · Leave a Comment
Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg
Most outsiders view Northwestern as a stepping stone, the type of place an up-and-coming young coach would leave as soon as a better opportunity presented itself.
History supports the belief.
Ara Parseghian left Northwestern for Notre Dame after upgrading the Wildcats program in the 1960s. After years of flirtation with other schools, program restorer…
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Wildcats’ Wootton finds inspiration after injury
April 13, 2009 by feed · Leave a Comment
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EVANSTON, Ill. — Corey Wootton's pity party lasted all of five minutes on the Alamodome carpet.
The Northwestern star defensive end had mangled his right knee late in the fourth quarter of the Alamo Bowl against Missouri. His instant self-diagnosis — a torn ACL — would turn out to be spot on, and Wootton went to the sideline in obvious…
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Northwestern adopts next-step philosophy
April 9, 2009 by feed · Leave a Comment
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EVANSTON, Ill. — Any list of great Eastern philosophers includes Confucius, Lao Tzu and … Pat Fitzgerald?
Apparently the Northwestern head coach is taking a tidbit from the Far East to motivate his football team in the Midwest.
"Coach uses the word Kaizen," Wildcats defensive line coach Marty Long said, "which means constantly…
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Northwestern freezes football ticket prices
March 30, 2009 by feed · Leave a Comment
Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg
Add Northwestern to the list of Big Ten schools freezing football season-ticket prices for the 2009 season.
Wildcats season-ticket prices remain between 4-8, depending on location and other factors (age, alumni, etc.), for the team's seven home games. There's also a 0 family plan, which includes two adults and three children.
The school…
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Northwestern finalizes nonconference slate
March 26, 2009 by feed · Leave a Comment
Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg
After some extensive mixing and matching, Northwestern's 2009 nonconference schedule has been finalized. It turns out the Wildcats will play the same four teams they originally scheduled, but three home games will be on different dates.
Here's the rundown: Sept. 5 vs. Towson Sept. 12 vs. Eastern Michigan Sept. 19 at Syracuse Oct. 10 vs….
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Will mobile QBs spur Northwestern’s offense?
March 20, 2009 by feed · Leave a Comment
Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg
The departure of a three-year starter at quarterback is never cause for celebration, but Northwestern offensive coordinator Mick McCall could get exactly what he wants in the backfield this fall.
Northwestern's spread offense works best with a mobile quarterback who poses a legitimate rushing threat. After all, the roots of the Wildcats' system…
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Northwestern’s Phillips to sit out spring drills
March 17, 2009 by feed · Leave a Comment
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Northwestern senior safety Brad Phillips will miss spring practice after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery, the team announced Tuesday.
Phillips, who led the Wildcats in tackles last season (109) and earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors, will be back for preseason camp in August. Northwestern will be without arguably its two best…
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Arizona? Give me a break
March 16, 2009 by feed · Leave a Comment
Bill Rabinowitz here. Indulge me if you want to spare a couple minutes of your life for this rant. I have nothing against the Arizona Wildcats and am not a fan of Creighton, St. Mary’s or any of the other…
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DeCourcy: Bubble Watch: Rebels, Wildcats in dangerous spots
March 12, 2009 by feed · Leave a Comment
Sporting News college basketball expert Mike DeCourcy takes a daily look at teams living on t…
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