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Nov 29, 2012
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1″][vc_column_text] Northwestern’s had a dream season by many accounts, finishing with their second nine-win season since 2008. Perhaps even more impressive is that the Wildcats led in the fourth quarter of all three losses. A bowl victory would give Northwestern a 10-win season for the first time since appearing in the 1996 Rose Bowl. Record: 9-3 Record vs. Bowl-Eligible Teams (6-6 or better): 4-3 Key Wins: vs. Vanderbilt (23-13), @ Michigan State (23-20) Key Losses: vs. Nebraska (29-28), […]
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Nov 08, 2012
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1″][vc_column_text] A critical game for Big Ten bowl positioning takes place this weekend in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This Saturday the No. 24 Northwestern Wildcats (7-2, 3-2 Big Ten) meet the Michigan Wolverines (6-3, 4-1 Big Ten) in a game that will ultimately go a long way in determining where the two teams will spend their holidays. Kickoff: Noon Television: ESPN Series: Michigan leads 53-15-2 Series Since 1995 When Northwestern Got Good: Michigan leads 9-4 Series In Ann Arbor: […]
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Aug 22, 2012
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1″][vc_column_text] We’re previewing the upcoming season with help from SBNation. Today, Rodger from Sippin’ On Purple talks Northwestern. The Wildcats made the postseason in 2011 for the third-straight year, a school record, and look to go bowling yet again in 2012. NU starts the season with four manageable non-conference games, followed by a Big Ten opener at home against Indiana. A 5-0 start is possible, and the Wildcats also avoid Wisconsin and Ohio State from the Leaders Division. […]
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