On a picture perfect Chicago spring day, one would never guess the Northwestern football team was amidst a historic battle, in regards to the unionization of its players. Testing out their soon to be permanent home along the lakeside (construction of new facilities slated to begin within the next year with the aid of a […]
Northwestern 2013: A Tale of Two Seasons
November 22, 2013 by
Rewind to January 2013. A 10-3 record and their first bowl win since 1949. “We’re here now, and we’re here to stay,” were the words of victory. October 2013. College GameDay showed up in Evanston. A Primetime game, under the lights, on a national stage. Undefeated and ranked in the top 20 in every poll. […]
I Don’t Believe What I Just Saw: A Northwestern account of Nebraska 2013
November 5, 2013 by
Northwestern 24 (4-5, 0-5 Big Ten) v Nebraska 27 (6-2, 3-1 Big Ten): Nebraska wins 27-24 “I DON’T BELIEVE WHAT I JUST SAW”, were words mouthed by famous announcer Jack Buck after Kirk Gibson’s 1988 World Series walk off home run. That is exactly what the hundreds of thousand fans thought on Saturday afternoon. Saturday, […]
