I really look forward to watching the Cats in Minneapolis next weekend.

This interview with Andy Katz is wonderful.

For many years, I have had two bricks near the Wildcat statue. I purchased one in my name when they first became avaialble, then I purchased a second one in my daughter’s name when she graduated from NU. I’m sure I’m not alone in stating the purchased bricks were more than just a donation to NU. They were a gesture aimed at posterity.

I had hoped that everyone’s bricks would be transferred to the new stadium, either inside or just outside the facility. But today, I was advised by NU Asst. VP and Deputy Director of Athletics Jesse Marks that the bricks have been “salvaged” and will be returned to donors later this spring.

This is very disappointing, and I asked Marks what my daughter and I were supposed to do with the bricks after they are sent back. He wrote, “People usually enjoy having them on display in their office or home.” I’m not so sure about that.

He scored 34 points for Mt. Carmel tonight to lead them to their first Sectional title since 2008. He needs to get stronger but he’s got a really high ceiling. The other recruit from Ben Davis looks like he can contribute right away. Small but exciting recruiting class.

Any guesses??

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1. Just win baby
2. Boo Buie appreciation
3. Seniors with Eligibility come back.

Anyone know how much of a "cut" the players get on this stuff?

I only bring this up as Coach Lowery was a pretty successful and well liked coach at SIU and the word is that the big donors have their wallets open. Coach Lowery has coached under some good Coaches, Coach Weber, Coach Painter..he is from Evansville Indiana, played at SIU....but really had a black and white career as coach at SIU...4 winning seasons including an NCAA 4 seed.and 3 straight NCAA appearances ..then the wheels fell off and he finished with 5 losing seasons culminating with a 5-23 season. I am guessing he has really enjoyed the last couple years at NU....

(If you are still here, which I fear might be true)

The new stadium will take two years to build. NU is looking to sell suites, enhance game day amenities and services, I would start looking at your operating model NOW! If you are asking folks to spend $ on these new amenities it needs to be well organized and deliver a true service per the $ being asked. Based on your track record this seems to a gap in your skill set, so hire someone to focus on this and deliver.

Yours truly,

NUChicago

C’mon guys. We’ve had a pretty remarkable run. If you’re going be in Evanston, let’s grab a drink. Ok, it damages the insulting anonymous people on the internet concept - but I think we can move through it. PPD met me and gave my love interest some silly artifact I can’t even remember. We battle and I would love to bend an elbow with him. Gcg drives me nuts - love to do a shot with him. We don’t have to agree on everything to find camaraderie. And @PurpleWhiteBoy - I’m so curious about you.

I get we live in world of hate and be hated. Gcg, sd, and anyone not named coral - I really won’t make it awkward. I’ll be all about having fun. Ask Holland. Hell, CMT and glades both were involved in violence based threads with me and I would love to meet them. NU Purple Let’s Go Cats

Last home game - who wants a free drink!

All times CENTRAL. All games available nationally unless otherwise indicated. I will add announcers as they are assigned. This is the final week of the regular season.

First, the NU games:

Northwestern @ Michigan State
Wednesday, March 6
6:00 PM, BTN
PxP: Brandon Gaudin
Color: Robbie Hummel

Minnesota @ Northwestern
Saturday, March 9
8:00 PM, BTN
PxP: Dave Revsine
Color: Brian Butch

And the rest:

Tuesday, March 5

Purdue @ Illinois
6:00 PM, Peacock (streaming only)
PxP: Noah Eagle
Color: Robbie Hummel
Color: Stephen Bardo

Wednesday, March 6

Indiana @ Minnesota
8:00 PM, BTN
PxP: Cory Provus
Color: Stephen Bardo

Thursday, March 7

Rutgers @ Wisconsin
6:00 PM, FS1
PxP: Brandon Gaudin
Color: Robbie Hummel

Sunday, March 10

Nebraska @ Michigan
11:00 AM, BTN
PxP: Connor Onion
Color: Nick Bahe

Wisconsin @ Purdue
11:30 AM, FOX
PxP: Jason Benetti
Color: Robbie Hummel

Ohio State @ Rutgers
1:00 PM, BTN
PxP: Jason Horowitz
Color: LaPhonso Ellis

Michigan State @ Indiana
3:30 PM, CBS
PxP: Spero Dedes
Color: Jim Spanarkel

Illinois @ Iowa
6:00 PM, FS1
PxP: Brandon Gaudin
Color: Stephen Bardo

Maryland @ Penn State
6:30 PM, BTN
PxP: Kevin Kugler
Color: Jess Settles

Another SRO for the Lake Show. Denver is currently ranked tenth, but the way the Cats have been rolling lately it may not matter.

I was in the building for Northwestern's Pro Day this morning. It marked not just an opportunity for three NU players: QB Ben Bryant, WR Cam Johnson and LB Bryce Gallagher, to show their skills, it was also the first public address by Braun at Walter Athletics Center since bowl season. Here are our takeaways from the Northwestern workouts and Braun's remarks.

Chris Collins, Boo Buie and Ryan Langborg addressed the media ahead of the Minnesota game, Senior Night, tomorrow night. Here are our takeaways from what they had to say.

Chris Collins, Boo Buie and Ryan Langborg addressed the media ahead of the Minnesota game, Senior Night, tomorrow night. Here are our takeaways from what they had to say.

We beat MSU and Minnesota - We're in 100%
We beat one of MSU and Minnesota - We make it unless Wisconsin beats both Rutgers and Purdue, and Nebraska beats Michigan
We lose to both MSU and Minnesota - We only make it if Indiana beats Minnesota, Rutgers and Purdue beat Wisconsin, and Illinois beats Iowa

Given the likelihood of these events, we need to win one and have Purdue beat the Badgers. The best way to have Purdue be motivated to beat the Badgers is for Illinois to beat Purdue during the week, as that will mean Purdue won't have the 1-seed locked up.

Happy to see that Purple N there. #FireGragg

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...obviously /s

Did coral just call me incompetent and misspell my name on the rock? That’s it, definitely not subscribing now until the bring back the rant and add a premium BB board.

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The Cats are exhausted.

The effort was really, really good.

So gutsy to run a play for Langborg — cold all night, but had just nailed one.

Shots weren’t falling for Barnhizer, but he was a consistent presence on the boards and was called for a foul for getting run over.

I’m tired too.
An optimist, but there is a lot missing right now.

Honestly, I want the Cats to beat Minnesota this weekend, and I want to see Boo rest for the BTT so that he’s ready to go with almost two weeks off.

Quiet board after a tough loss.

this was it, given the injury setbacks and playing on MSU's court. They played their hearts out. I see no way they lose to Minnesota at home this weekend.

@lou v has the list for Northwestern's visitors this weekend for the first week of spring practice. The Wildcats are hosting 13 different recruits, including two quarterbacks, on Saturday.