The annual Big Ten Media Days took place in Chicago this week, and accompanying it came many storylines. With the first day in the books, it's time to take a look at the teams who met with the press from day one of this year's gathering. Nebraska New head coach Scott Frost has made it his mission to resurrect Nebraska's legacy, saying, "The parents all remember Nebraska … [Read more...] about 2018 Big Ten Football Preview-Day One
Coach Pat Fitzgerald
Northwestern Shuts Out Minnesota, 27 – 0
The Northwestern Wildcats have not started a season 4 – 0 since 2013, and had a 10 point lead at home on the Ohio State Buckeyes when the wheels fell off of that season. The Wildcats spent the last two year rebuilding after back to back 5 – 7 seasons and have not made a bowl game since 2012. Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald doesn’t want a repeat of 2013 as his team hosted the … [Read more...] about Northwestern Shuts Out Minnesota, 27 – 0
Illinois Tops Northwestern, Now Bowl Eligible
Championship football took over Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois on Saturday afternoon. The stadium first opened in 1923 when Illinois defeated Chicago, 7-0 in a homecoming game. Unfortunately for the Illini, they were playing at Ryan Field in Evanston on Saturday, and the championship game back at their house was for the IHSA State Title. Meanwhile at Northwestern … [Read more...] about Illinois Tops Northwestern, Now Bowl Eligible
NU’s Comeback aided by ND mistakes
There are venues across the sports landscape that fans should visit, no matter what team banners hang on your wall at home. Notre Dame Stadium is one of those venues. Yes… you might be packed into your row like sardines and are sitting on rock hard benches, but you should be there for the ambiance. It will only be once, so suck it up and soak in the history. From tailgating … [Read more...] about NU’s Comeback aided by ND mistakes
Michigan vs. Northwestern
The best part of the Michigan-Northwestern game for fans was the singing of National Anthem by Chicago Blackhawks vocalist Jim Cornelison. A pair of teams sitting at 2-3 in the Big Ten, squared off in Evanston today and their records were indicative of how they played. With both teams underachieving during their 2014 campaigns, Michigan was able to edged Northwestern, 10 – 9 … [Read more...] about Michigan vs. Northwestern
