Cats offer ‘23 Cam Christie out of Rolling Meadows HS. That name should sound familiar.

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At historic Scioto Country Club in Columbus. Leading 2nd place MSU by 15 strokes heading to the inward 9 in today’s final round. Illinois well back.

Go Cats!

GOUNUII

Looks to be a highly accomplished player. Plays well in Purple. Nice get for NU.

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https://www.espn.com/college-sports...an-house-v-ncaa-case-irks-non-power-5-schools

"This is incredibly unfair and has a dramatic impact. I'm losing about 10% of my operating budget. Do I cut two staff members in order for money to go to Zion Williamson? Ninety percent of the money in the suit projects to go to Power 5 football and men's basketball players. The 40% payment for the power conference isn't proportionate."

And what the article doesn't say is that these schools surely will have to account for Title IX challenges, too, because the lawyers are coming because that's what lawyers do.

@lou v talked to former Defensive Director of Player Personnel Bryan Payton on his departure from Northwestern, the Wildcats' past and present recruiting philosophy, and what's next for him in the recruiting space.

They play the winner of Denver vs Stanford on Sunday May 12. Unfortunately it's Mother's Day so I can't go. 🙁

Lucky me! I met dwayne dowell the voice of northwestern basketball in the early 80s. He noticed my buddy's northwestern sweatshirt I had given to him a few years back. We were at a joint called chiggys in palatine Illinois. Not sure if I am spelling his name correctly. He asked me if I was an nu grad. I of course confirmed it. We talked about nu sports over the past 40 years. Really nice guy! Colgate grad. Turns out he lives in a senior living house just down the street from me! Looks about 90 years old. He thinks ccc is nu royalty. Told me about 83' game vs nd in nit. Really sharp still. Anybody know dwayne??

I am wondering if the NCAA's decision to pay athletes will ultimately lead to the demise of women's sports. From what I understand, Title 9 led to an equal split of scholarships between men's and women's sports.

Starting in 2025, NCAA athletes will be W2 employees of the schools. So, a school could decide to have 100 paid athletic employees, 16 for men's basketball and 84 for football. They could pay them all $200k per year and give them a 90% discount on tuition. No need for scholarships,and no reason to keep women's sports programs.

I don't think most of us will like the destination to which we are headed.

Victory and Honor,
Jim

@lou v talked to new Northwestern quarterback Mike Wright on his decision and his journey to Evanston as a grad transfer.

Feels so weird...

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NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS (NO. 13; +12 SPOTS)​

Where Northwestern ranked in 2018: N/R

Northwestern made a monumental leap in 2021 and continues to hang around the top 15 in 2024 thanks to a practice facility that is, undoubtedly, college football's most majestic. Standing outside of Northwestern's 450,000-square football facility on the shores of Lake Michigan, you'd think this was college football's Mecca — not a program that's itching to break into the realm of being a consistent threat. There was almost instantaneous criticism over Northwestern's quarter-billion dollar project that serves only a tiny percentage of Northwestern's student body, but the noise has quieted since.


Not sure if they're aware that the Palace by the Lake is open to use by other sports, but still, a small fraction of the student body.

Wish the lockerroom design was a bit more modern/sleek and more in line with the rest of the facility.

We’ve had some “freaky” type athletes at NU football, guys like Ifeadi and Tommy Adebawore come to mind. Just saw a post about a South Carolina freshman Nyck Harbor who qualified for NCAA track in 100m and 200m, posting 10.12 and 20.20 times. By the way, he’s 6-5 240 lbs. Damn!

Go Cats!

Seems like CCC is casting a wider net this year. Good to see!

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Hadn't heard this one..

I talked to Cincinnati (Ohio) Archbishop Moeller defensive end Jonah Hayes about his offer from Northwestern and his recruitment.

Not sure how this fully impacts NU. Assuming it leads to some sort of a salary cap, it could be a good thing?

Several athletic directors told ESPN that they are hopeful the settlement lays the groundwork for a system where success on the field is less dependent on which schools can spend the most money.

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That’s the 2023 $$$ distribution per B1G member. We are VERY fortunate to be a founding member of the conference. I’m hopeful our BOT understands the need for us to remain competitive in all sports.

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Just an impossible task.

I understand the ruling but the runner barely grazed the SS not to mention the infield fly rule was in effect.

@lou v checked in with top DE target Tommy Rupley about his official visit with the Wildcats.

Jonah Hayes from Moeller HS, has an impressive family, to say the least. Dad is former longtime Bengal TE Jonathan Hayes (Iowa grad and current AD at Moeller), brother Jaxson (Texas grad) is a 6 year NBA veteran playing for the Lakers (7 ft), sister Jillian is a F for Cincinnati and the other brother, Jewett is a freshman DE at Virginia. Glad we offered based on bloodlines alone. LOL.

Hayes lists himself at 6’6” and 215 pounds. He certainly has the frame to put on more weight.

I’d expect him to be a part of the May 31st visit weekend. Looking forward to the @mshelton33 interview with Jonah!

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