Expanding a comment from a thread into a bigger post: does anyone have any sense on what budget NU will have for a coach?

But, check out THIS article. Purdue's coach was not a "splashy" hire & he's one of the youngest in the country, but he's at $4M/year.

I have to imagine the Tommy Rees/Jim Leonard's of the world will need to be at $6M+/year range + admissions support to even consider this job.

Is NU willing to play ball with these salaries? Are we being unrealistic for even mentioning these candidates as possibilities?

@lou v has the breakdown on what you need to know about the Howard Bison before they play Northwestern for the first time in program history.

Here's the quick story with Class status, profile and highlights for Williams. How about the Wildcats tonight? More to come on Williams from WildcatReport.

I had the chance to talk to Tito Williams about his visit to Northwestern, check out this article to read about his decision to commit and his relationship with interim head coach David Braun.

Northwestern kicking is off to a perfect start, 4-for-4 on field goals and 13-for-13 on extra points. I interviewed long snapper Will Halkyard and kicker Jack Olsen on their long-standing friendship, the card game that brings the specialists together, and how they plan to continue their success in the second half of the season.

Welcome Aiden

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Since Howard is 1-AA there's no official spread, but I am presuming we are the favorite. I'm thinking NU - 25.5 ought to do it.

“Penn State’s gonna play all 60 minutes,” says SVP.

(Cappy closed the other thread 😢. Sorry for your loss, @ricko654321.)

Heres the 24-28 format

With a little more than a month until the season tips off on Nov. 6 against Binghamton, head coach Chris Collins and players Boo Buie, Ryan Langborg and Blake Preston went to the Chicagoland Media Luncheon and talked about their expectations and preparations for the upcoming season.

Liar.

With a little more than a month until the season tips off on Nov. 6 against Binghamton, head coach Chris Collins and players Boo Buie, Ryan Langborg and Blake Preston went to the Chicagoland Media Luncheon and talked about their expectations and preparations for the upcoming season.

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they asked some good questions. They got some expected answers. But interesting read.

Here's the quick story with Class status, profile and highlights for Williams. How about the Wildcats tonight? More to come on Williams from WildcatReport.

Another one!

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For a team like NU without Iowa/Wisconsin level OL.

Should be obvious

Northwestern's first commit since July 31! The Wildcats are back in business and earned a commitment from OT Aiden Newbill after his official visit last weekend. Here's the quick story with Newbill's information, the Class' standing and highlights. More to come from WildcatReport.

Fitz had become a bad head coach.

This year’s team is last year’s team minus a terrible DC and four NFL players, and it has gotten much, much better.

I only wish the season had opened with UTEP, because a team that had stopped being ‘Against the World’ and had started just being the best they could be could have beaten Rutgers.

A shame that Anderson and Bajakian were allowed to continue stealing paychecks from NU.

All times CENTRAL. Rankings come from the AP poll. All games available nationally unless otherwise indicated. I will add announcers as they are assigned.

First, the NU game:

Howard @ Northwestern
Saturday, October 7
2:00 PM, BTN
PxP: Connor Onion
Color: Matt Millen

And the rest:

Friday, October 6

Nebraska @ Illinois
7:00 PM, FS1
PxP: Jeff Levering
Color: Mark Helfrich

Saturday, October 7

Maryland @ #4 Ohio State
11:00 AM, FOX
PxP: Gus Johnson
Color: Joel Klatt

Rutgers @ Wisconsin
11:00 AM, Peacock (streaming only)
PxP: Brendan Burke
Color: Kyle Rudolph

Purdue @ Iowa
2:30 PM, Peacock (streaming only)
PxP: Jac Collinsworth
Color: Jason Garrett

#2 Michigan @ Minnesota
6:30 PM, NBC
PxP: Noah Eagle
Color: Todd Blackledge

Indiana, Michigan State, and #6 Penn State are off this week.

Big year ahead for Brooks.

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Interim head coach David Braun addressed the media after the loss to Penn State to break down that game and talk about the team's prep for Howard this week.

Hi All,

Me and my real good Dave friend share a yearning for the Cats. My mom was a KKG and we have a free ticket if anyone wants to have one. Eve Sutherland, DuBois, and Kelly. I’m sure my mom would love to meet some old friends if anyone is around, I’ll also be around with my mom to meet some people from the board if possible

Not just looking for results on the field....

That time of year as we turn to homecoming. While I doubt Ms. Markle (and former royal family) will show up for her 20th; there will be some folks in from out of town checking out the tailgating. Maybe some of the WR regulars who have a spot might let the wandering alums know where they set-up. Understood if they don't want that broadcast on a public board for the general masses.

GO CATS!

Also -- curious to see what kind of reception the Pres gets at various reunion events. The NGN luncheon should also be a bit interesting; maybe the AD (VP A&R) will make an appearance....