NU battling heavyweights for 4-star Fla. DE Dallas Turner

[lou v]

The competition is fierce, but the Wildcats are still in the hunt for Florida standout Dallas Turner.

Northwestern among heavyweights in battle for 4-star DE Dallas Turner ($)

 

[PURPLE Book Cat]

“My dad is a Northwestern fan, let’s put it that way”

 

[mickbula]

“My dad is a Northwestern fan, let’s put it that way”

Isn't it cool that virtually every NU grad would love to see their kids go to NU as well. Is it my imagination or is the NU experience dominant over just about any other options??

 

[Aging Booster]

Isn't it cool that virtually every NU grad would love to see their kids go to NU as well. Is it my imagination or is the NU experience dominant over just about any other options??

My wife and I have often remarked on how many NU alums want their kids to go to the school. Unfortunately, many have not been admitted. That said, I know of very, very few people who went to NU and have anything but great things to say about the university.

 

[Inovacat]

My wife and I have often remarked on how many NU alums want their kids to go to the school. Unfortunately, many have not been admitted. That said, I know of very, very few people who went to NU and have anything but great things to say about the university.

Having no offspring I can name, I guided my step-nephew into going to Kellogg for an MBA. His rise in the casino business has made me a favorite uncle. Obviously I am thrilled and revel in his success. His children will not have to fight for tuition help and a “board job.”

 

[Gladeskat]

Isn't it cool that virtually every NU grad would love to see their kids go to NU as well. Is it my imagination or is the NU experience dominant over just about any other options??

How many colleges have you attended or worked for?

My wife and I have often remarked on how many NU alums want their kids to go to the school. Unfortunately, many have not been admitted. That said, I know of very, very few people who went to NU and have anything but great things to say about the university.

I'm one of those very, very few people. The fifth dentist that doesn't agree. Having pass/fail labs because of premed student sabotage, and having to take courses over because NU courses didn't pass muster with professors who were members of college accreditation boards sucked. I know those problems and other glaring issues have been corrected since 1976, though. Bad timing.

However, I am very thankful for my football experience and a grad level course and Professor who greatly changed my thinking. Just to step into her office was an education.

 

[Deeringfish]

My parents knew I wouldn't get in to NU but my dad got me an interview anyway. I had excellent test scores but I was not a dedicated student. Honestly, I was lazy but smart enough and privileged enough to get by with a B- average. Still, when my daughter got into NU's grad school there was much jubilation in my family. I only wish my dad had been alive to see it, he would have spoiled her rotten with NU gear.

 

[Aging Booster]

My parents knew I wouldn't get in to NU but my dad got me an interview anyway. I had excellent test scores but I was not a dedicated student. Honestly, I was lazy but smart enough and privileged enough to get by with a B- average. Still, when my daughter got into NU's grad school there was much jubilation in my family. I only wish my dad had been alive to see it, he would have spoiled her rotten with NU gear.

My Dad always shook his head at my report cards in junior HS and HS, muttering "why do you want to work so hard?". He could not understand why anyone would not be satisfied with Cs - after all, even a D was a passing grade. He cared much more about athletic success and how pretty my dates were than about any grades I ever received. Of course, he refused to pay for NU, saying, "all college educations are the same" and wondering why I had to be so "uppity". He was a wonderful, tender, and loving man, but he hated "putting on airs" and academic pretensions. It seems like a different world.

 

[DaCat]

“My dad is a Northwestern fan, let’s put it that way”

At least that's keeping us on the list, and hope the coaches can pull it off.

 

[torque-cat]

My wife and I have often remarked on how many NU alums want their kids to go to the school. Unfortunately, many have not been admitted. That said, I know of very, very few people who went to NU and have anything but great things to say about the university.

One counter point is that for many years NU has among the lowest alumni donor rates among top universities. I haven’t noticed a big difference if I think of the various schools my friends and family have attended.

 

[docrugby1]

My Dad always shook his head at my report cards in junior HS and HS, muttering "why do you want to work so hard?". He could not understand why anyone would not be satisfied with Cs - after all, even a D was a passing grade. He cared much more about athletic success and how pretty my dates were than about any grades I ever received. Of course, he refused to pay for NU, saying, "all college educations are the same" and wondering why I had to be so "uppity". He was a wonderful, tender, and loving man, but he hated "putting on airs" and academic pretensions. It seems like a different world.

I wish your dad was the head of admissions at NU

 

[Gladeskat]

One counter point is that for many years NU has among the lowest alumni donor rates among top universities. I haven’t noticed a big difference if I think of the various schools my friends and family have attended.

It probably has something to do with NU's lack of concern for student well-being back then. The roof of the Foster Walker complex used to be a "Stairway to Heaven". Fortunately, NU pulled their head out of their asses and made the necessary changes in part out of fear of financial liability. The rejuvenation of NU athletics was the last step. Fitz, bless his heart, recognized this and has thanked those who kept the program going during this period of overall neglect. From what I see, I like where NU is at now.