rehire Fitz, Jake, and Hank??? This is rock bottom.

Seriously though, we have to ask more direct questions of the coaching staff, who don’t seem prepared or at minimum on different pages. Ugh.

Northwestern (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) is on the road tonight at Maryland (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten) at SECU Stadium under the lights. The game is set to kick at 7:05 pm CT and air on FS1.

This one’s a must-win for a bowl, yeah?

Game 3 of the most important 4-game stretch of the season, right?

I hope NU makes McNamara look stupid.

Was last weekend so discouraging that fans have lost hope? Maybe it was.

Either way, super-quiet, quieter than usual here.




(Super hot resurrected gambling discussion, tho. I watched a bit of the Pistons on the FanDuel Sports Network last night. I saw that they had a huge lead, but not how they blew it.)

So after trying to do the impossible with not much time on the clock, multiple times in terrible field position. He finally gets decent field position and lets the clock run out.

No Mueller, no Kirtz, two backup Gs… yeesh

How does Braun kick another 50 yard field goal with a punter who clearly has a 45 yard limit? Is he just determined to make one before season is over? Mind-numbing.

Forth and two and you have been moving the ball ad you make your punter try a 50 yarded ..... Just like last week.

This scares me given the “revenge game” motivation…

@lou v and I log our predictions as the Wildcats hit the road to play the Hawkeyes.

I will be in attendance. First timer at kinnick

Today’s scrimmage highlights to help ease the pain of the Wisky debacle.

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Let’s start with the best of the ProCats:

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Another frustrating outing by the Cats leaves them running out of chances to reach bowl-eligibility. The defense was effective until it was worn down by the Badgers last week. The offense regressed after an encouraging showing @ Maryland.

This week, NU travels to Iowa to face a team that is down from its strong season last year but that seems to have found an offense, so predicting a low-scoring game isn't as easy as it once was. But the game is afoot (hoping Luke has a better game, too)....so:

Pink 23
Purple 13

I hope I am wrong.

We need to do the usual things that have been discussed before on this board. The lowering of admissions for athletes, NIL money (Jackson is a step in the right direction) and the allure of NU degree from a top 10 university. These policies haven't hurt Duke so I don't see any issues with damaging of the academic reputation. As the famous Nike phrase says Just Do it!!

From the schedule there is no game listed for 11/9/24 but not listed as a bye. Don't recall that happening before (at least not in a long time)

Gotta think CC is on the short list of “to call first”

@lou v and I log our predictions as the Wildcats hit the road to play the Hawkeyes.

Amid fields of gold
Vistas of steamy styscapes
Cats reawaken

If you are a Northwestern fan and watching the game on TV (or streaming it), you are welcome to join us for a live Zoom discussion during the game. It's a great way to share the experience with others as you watch.

One thing you should be aware of is that TV and streaming are not always in sync with real time. It is not unusual for some viewers to be 30 seconds ahead of others, which leads to an interesting dynamic during the game watch. You can often tell by the reactions of others if something good or bad is about to happen. To me, it just makes it more interesting.

I hope that you can join us on via Zoom on Saturday at 2:30 PM CT.

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First, the NU game:

Northwestern @ Iowa
Saturday, October 26
2:30 PM, BTN
PxP: Chris Vosters
Color: Anthony Herron

And the rest:

Friday, October 25

Rutgers @ USC
10:00 PM, FOX
PxP: Jason Benetti
Color: Brock Huard

Saturday, October 26

Nebraska @ #4 Ohio State (Big Noon Kickoff)
11:00 AM, FOX
PxP: Gus Johnson
Color: Joel Klatt

Washington @ #13 Indiana (ESPN College GameDay)
11:00 AM, BTN
PxP: Guy Haberman
Color: Yogi Roth

#20 Illinois @ #1 Oregon
2:30 PM, CBS
PxP: Brad Nessler
Color: Gary Danielson

Maryland @ Minnesota
2:30 PM, FS1
PxP: Connor Onion
Color: Spencer Tillman

#3 Penn State @ Wisconsin
6:30 PM, NBC
PxP: Noah Eagle
Color: Todd Blackledge

Michigan State @ Michigan
6:30 PM, BTN
PxP: Jeff Levering
Color: Jake Butt

Purdue and UCLA are off this week.

@lou v talked to GoIowaAwesome.com's Adam Jacobi to get the inside scoop on this weekend's game vs. the Hawkeyes.

@lou v talked to GoIowaAwesome.com's Adam Jacobi to get the inside scoop on this weekend's game vs the Hawkeyes.

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Maybe he can replace Lujan as our next OC. He is young enough.