Sports
Walk-ons take the field by storm
Why walk-ons like receiver Zeke Markshausen triumph at Northwestern.
CBA spells trouble for the NFL
Problems within the NFL may hurt the chances of professional football hopefuls from colleges all over the country.
Lots of landslides for Big Ten football
Ohio State and Wisconsin blank their opponents, while Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota also see easy victories.
Next year's bowl schedule looks good for the 'Cats
The 'Cats are gearing up for future bowl games in important recruiting cities.
The Big Ten's best just got better in football this weekend
Ohio State, Penn State and Iowa all rolled over very formidable opponents, while Northwestern and Purdue won in the battle of who was worse.
No respect for 'Cats football? Here's why
Tribune columnist Teddy Greenstein said that losing the Valero Alamo Bowl last year against Missouri was a lost opportunity for attention and exposure. The ‘Cats need to have high impact victories to impress analysts from Sports Illustrated and ESPN.
Northwestern sports: know nothing? No problem.
Learn about everything from the basic rules of some of Northwestern's favorite sports to the current teams' stats.
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a superback!
Superback Drake Dunsmore could be a hero for Northwestern's football program.
Time for the 'Cats to start running the ball better
In three conference losses, the 'Cats have rushed for 52, 64 and 79 yards. The teams needs smarter and stronger rushing if it wants to succeed.
Dashed dreams and indecisive victories: the Big Ten weekend
Despite the crushed dreams of Ohio State fans, the status quo of Big Ten football remained unchanged over the weekend.
Is Fitz your friend on Facebook?
Fitzgerald's use of Facebook and Twitter is helping Northwestern both on and off the field.
Football's future schedule: a battle of the nerds?
Northwestern will face some of the best academic institutions in the country over the next three years. But this isn't just about the grades. There's good football to be played.
Family, football and facing the Big Ten
In Fitzgerald’s fourth season as the head coach at Northwestern, the Wildcats are accustomed to the many sides of Pat Fitzgerald - the coach, the dancer and the family man.
“With the NFL’s future held by a thread, staying in school may be the only option [for college football players].” - Edwin Rios
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