Sports

Cofield and Castillo: from Northwestern to the NFL

No, this story does not end with a pair of Medill grads talking about their time covering NFL. Instead, it’s Barry Cofield (’06), defensive tackle for the Giants, and Luis Castillo (’05), defensive end for the Chargers -- two friends who have found success as NFL linemen. By Christian West

Are the 'Cats on the road to March Madness?

The basketball team looks to move past its major injuries and may still have a chance at the NCAA tournament. By Kevin Echavarria

Meet Northwestern's "no-name" receivers

This year's wide receivers contribute heavily to the team's success and have begun to build a reputation. By Josh Sim

A Wrigleyville bar run by two former 'Cats

Former Wildcats C.J. Bacher and Keegan Kennedy open a new bar in Wrigleyville geared towards Northwestern students and alumni. By Alexandra Baum

Rugby crushes, kills, destroys for another victory

The men's club rugby team scores its second CARFU title in three years. By Colin Becht

Bowl game projections 2009

With the season winding down, it’s time to look at the bowl outlook for each Big Ten team. By Dan Cohen

They've got the brains to go along with the brawn

How Northwestern athletes manage to succeed both in the classroom and on the field. By Alexis Sanchez

What the Iowa win means for NU football

It may not have been a bowl game, it may not have been a Big Ten title and it may be only the sixth win of the year, but Northwestern’s shocker in Iowa City on Saturday was huge for the ‘Cats, for now and the future. By Ross Lipschultz

The fine line between sports and safety

College athletes know that fame comes with a price. By Kevin Echavarria

Walk-ons take the field by storm

Why walk-ons like receiver Zeke Markshausen triumph at Northwestern. By Chris Rowe

CBA spells trouble for the NFL

Problems within the NFL may hurt the chances of professional football hopefuls from colleges all over the country. By Edwin Rios

Lots of landslides for Big Ten football

Ohio State and Wisconsin blank their opponents, while Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota also see easy victories. By Nathan Lipkin

Next year's bowl schedule looks good for the 'Cats

The 'Cats are gearing up for future bowl games in important recruiting cities. By Colin Becht
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