on the Weekend Sports Report with Packer Dave and Steve Leventhal ...Jeff Rich joins us for a discussion as the NFL preseason games conclude, and a look at the NFC West. John Poulter and WSR intern Hannah Puckorius give us their take on what to look for in September baseball. Plus some soccer and college football talk. Don't miss a cameo from Dick Vitale, and audio from … [Read more...] about NFL Preseason ends, College Football begins
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NFL Preseason Week 3, College Football Preview
on the Weekend Sports Report with Packer Dave and Steve Leventhal ....Teddy Greenstein of the Chicago Tribune joins us to for a College Football Preview. We'll look at Ohio State, Michigan State, and Wisconsin atop the Big Ten, as well as the local schools - Northwestern, Illinois, and Northern Illinois. Jeff Rich will talk about the NFC East and the controversy involving … [Read more...] about NFL Preseason Week 3, College Football Preview
Northwestern – Stanford Preview
Enjoy waiting for football season while you can, because the year will just go by quickly, and then it's another eight months away. On September 5th, Northwestern is set to kick off their season with their first matchup against Stanford since 1994, which ended in a 41-41 tie. This is their seventh matchup overall, and the Wildcats are 1-3-2 against the cardinals with their … [Read more...] about Northwestern – Stanford Preview
Big Ten Media Day Recap
The offseason for college sports is like when a really hyped movie releases a trailer months before it’s actual release. Fans can’t wait until it comes out. But instead of full length trailers, you get lots and lots of teasers from your favorite teams. Considering the Big Ten won the first championship in the 4-team playoff format, there’s a lot to look forward to this year. … [Read more...] about Big Ten Media Day Recap
Purdue Beats Northwestern 68-60
Saturdays contest between Purdue and Northwestern University was a matchup between two teams on completely different paths. Northwestern entered the game with a 10-10 overall record and a putrid 1-6 mark in Big Ten play. The Wildcats could have easily been 13-7 however, losing their last three games by a combined five points before Saturday’s matchup with Purdue. The … [Read more...] about Purdue Beats Northwestern 68-60