Northwestern Hangs On to the Bubble
After a loss to Michigan and a win over Penn State, Northwestern still has a chance to receive its first bid to the N.C.A.A. Tournament.
View ArticleVictory Over Iowa Keeps Northwestern Hoping
After narrow losses to No. 13 Michigan and No. 10 Ohio State, Northwestern kept its hopes alive for its first trip to the N.C.A.A. tournament with a victory at Iowa.
View ArticleFor Northwestern, One More Year (That’s 74 Straight) Without a Bid
Northwestern University's men's basketball team was on the bubble for the N.C.A.A. Tournament this year, but close losses hurt the team's chances.
View ArticleRare for Northwestern: A Five-Star Transfer
Kyle Prater, a wide receiver who was a five-star recruit at Southern California, transferred to Northwestern, but it is unclear when he will be able to play for the Wildcats.
View ArticleMeyer Defends His Tenure at Florida
Speaking in a Big Ten teleconference, Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer defended his tenure at Florida, recently the subject of a critical article in The Sporting News.
View ArticleFor Northwestern Football Deonte Gibson Is a Burgeoning Star
The redshirt freshman defensive end has yet to play a down for the Wildcats, but his performance during Northwestern’s spring practices has spiked expectations.
View ArticleNew Imbalance in Big Ten, but Realignment Is Unlikely
Postseason bans for Ohio State and Penn State mean the Big Ten has four teams competing for its title football game in one division and six in the other.
View ArticleBig Ten Commissioner Addresses Playoff, Scheduling and Proposal on Powers
Jim Delany sees expanded opportunities for the conference because of the four-team national tournament.
View ArticleNo Quarterback Controversy: One Starts, One Finishes
Trevor Siemian, a backup quarterback, has played an important late-game role in each of Northwestern's two victories this season.
View ArticleFor Northwestern Running Back Mark, No Shortage of Motivation
The junior Northwestern junior Venric Mark leads a multi-dimensional Northwestern running attack, rushing for 107.6 yards per game with five touchdowns. Mark broke the 100-yard mark in three of the...
View ArticleFor Northwestern Football, Sleep Is Not Optional
Before playing Nebraska on Saturday afternoon, Northwestern players will eat a team breakfast, hold position group meetings, and then settle down for nap time.
View ArticleMajor Honors for Zeller, but He Remains Cool
Cody Zeller has received preseason accolades, and Indiana is a favorite to win the N.C.A.A. title, but he can still laugh at YouTube videos about him.
View ArticleNorthwestern Tries to Overcome Fourth-Quarter Woes
Three blown fourth quarter leads have changed the season for Northwestern's football team.
View ArticleThe Illini Get Together
After eight games, and wins, as the new coach at Illinois, John Groce has gained the trust of his players and a No. 22 ranking for the Illini.
View ArticleWill Northwestern Finally Win a Bowl Game?
Northwestern has not won a bowl game since 1949. Mississippi State is its opponent in this season's Gator Bowl, and the game may well be a close one -- again.
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