Men's Swimming: Freestyler Matthew Margritier leaving Northwestern
May 15, 2013
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Sophomore freestyler Matthew Margritier has left the men’s swimming and diving team and dropped out of Northwestern. Margritier cited “mostly personal and academic fits” as his reason for leaving the school. He also made it clear that his decision had nothing to do with the swimming program... Read more »
Freshman 15: Maggie Lyon, 2013 Big Ten Freshman of the Year
May 14, 2013
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Women's Basketball
While most freshmen on campus are worrying about the dreaded Freshman 15, we know one group of new students who won't: the athletes. Instead of packing on the pounds, these new faces answer 15 questions about what it's like to wear purple and white for the next four years. Name: Maggie Lyon (6-foot-1) Sport:... Read more »
Paschall's Point: What the new Big Ten divisions mean for Northwestern
April 30, 2013
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In the Big Ten Conference, geography now matters more than ever. The conference on Sunday announced its new divisional alignments, set to debut in 2014. Northwestern joins Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Purdue and Wisconsin in the West Division. Its East counterpart consists of Indiana, Maryland,... Read more »
4 Northwestern football players moving on to NFL
April 28, 2013
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More than 250 picks went by in the 2013 NFL Draft, and no Northwestern football players heard their names called. But that doesn’t mean it’s the end of the road for a handful of graduating NU seniors. Defensive lineman Brian Arnfelt and offensive lineman Patrick Ward were the first to report their... Read more »
Softball: Wildcats avoid sweep against Hawkeyes with Sunday win
April 14, 2013
Filed under Softball, Sports, Spring Sports, Top Sports Stories
Northwestern (21-16, 6-5) entered Sunday coming off two heart-breaking losses against a scrappy Iowa (24-16, 4-8) team. But coach Kate Drohan wanted those two recent defeats to quickly become a distant memory. “We made a lot of mistakes,” Drohan admitted. “We gave them a lot in terms of walks... Read more »
Stat up, Stat down for football 2013
April 13, 2013
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With spring practice coming to a close Saturday, let's take a look at some statistics from last year and make some (really) early predictions on which direction they will be heading next year. But first, here's a number to think about: 60 percent. The answer to what statistic that represents will... Read more »
Freshman 15: Fran Strub
April 10, 2013
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While most freshmen on campus are worrying about the dreaded Freshman Fifteen, we know one group of new students who won't: the athletes. Instead of packing on the pounds, these new faces answers 15 questions about what it's like to wear the purple and white for the next four years. Name: Fran Strub Sport:... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Van Donkersgoed overcomes migraines to fulfill dream
April 8, 2013
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports, Swimming & Diving, Top Sports Stories, Top Stories
For a stretch in his life, Van Donkersgoed was afraid of what tomorrow would bring. “My life was consumed by pain,” he said. “It was all about how am I going to get through the next day.” Donkersgoed was held captive by his own body 9 a.m.-3 p.m. every weekday. He would step into a world... Read more »
Women's Tennis: Northwestern braces for difficult battle with rival Michigan
April 4, 2013
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports, Tennis, Women's Tennis
After coming up just short in its last three matches against nationally ranked opponents, No. 14 Northwestern hopes to change that trend this weekend when it welcomes Michigan State and No. 8 Michigan to Evanston. NU comes off two dominating performances against conference foes Minnesota and Wisconsin.... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Stephens, Wildcats finish strong at Big Ten Championships but fall to ninth place finish
March 3, 2013
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving, Winter Sports
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Coach Jarod Schroeder brought his team together before the preliminary races on the last day of the Big Ten Championships for one last meeting. He told them this final day was meant to honor the seniors but also to see who would step up and be a leader for next year. Junior... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Wildcats not backing down at Big Ten Championships
February 26, 2013
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving, Winter Sports
"Fight as a fist, not five fingers." That’s the mentality Northwestern will take with them when they compete in the Big Ten Championships this week in Bloomington, Ind. While the odds are stacked against them for winning a Big Ten title as a team because of their smaller roster size, the Wildcats... Read more »
'Harlem Shake' video of Northwestern men's swim team goes viral, removed
February 12, 2013
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The Harlem Shake has found its way to Evanston — for a brief moment, at least. The Northwestern men’s swimming and diving team released a video on Saturday of members of their team doing the Harlem Shake, a hip hop dance that involves shaking the torso and shoulders, that has recently gone viral... Read more »
Video: Signing Day Roundtable
February 8, 2013
Filed under Fall Sports, Football, Multimedia, Sports, Video
Highlight videos courtesy of Northwestern Athletics.
Football: Meet the Wildcats' 2013 recruiting class
February 6, 2013
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Northwestern added 21 players Wednesday on National Signing Day. "We as a staff are confident we've signed a group of young men who are tremendous fits for our program athletically, academically and socially," head coach Pat Fitzgerald said. "These 21 individuals are joining a program with a lot of... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Brett Walsh
February 6, 2013
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Brett Walsh (6-1, 195) OLB There are a few things that stand out to me with Walsh: Speed, power, and production. First let’s start with speed. After watching his junior year footage, there’s no question this kid can fly all over the field. He recognizes plays well and his speed allows him to blow... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Matthew Harris
February 6, 2013
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Matthew Harris (5-11, 170) WR/CB Harris played a lot of receiver in high school but will be playing cornerback for NU. He has a lot of athleticism to compete at corner and has the ability to stay with most speedy receivers. He does a very nice job of reading the quarterbacks eyes and making a play.... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Tyler Lancaster
February 6, 2013
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Tyler Lancaster (6-4, 269) DT Lancaster made an interesting position switch at the last second for NU as he went from being a highly ranked center to now playing defensive line according to NU Sports. It certainly helps the depth for the defensive line and Lancaster played the position in high school... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Eric Joraskie
February 6, 2013
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Eric Joraskie (6-4, 255) DL It’s really clear from watching Joraskie’s film that the kid just lives and breathes football. He played fullback, tight end, and defensive line for Mount Carmel and looked solid doing them all but he will suit up as a defensive lineman for NU. Joraskie displays a very... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Blake King
February 6, 2013
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Blake King (6-5, 270) OT King has the size required to play tackle at the BCS level. From watching the film, he can move well for a guy his size. He also displays a great level of nastiness when he takes on his blocks. He’s very quick off the ball and anchors well in pass protection. The biggest... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Anthony Walker Jr.
February 6, 2013
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Anthony Walker Jr. (6-1, 207) OLB Walker, like his classmate Brett Walsh, has great speed for the linebacker position. He does a good job of reading and reacting to the play and uses his speed to close in quickly on the ball carrier. His best asset might be covering running backs out of the backfield... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Hunter Niswander
February 6, 2013
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Hunter Niswander (6-5, 210) K Niswander was both the punter and kicker at his high school. He has a big time leg on both his punts and field goals thanks to his height (6-5). There’s a chance he could end up doing both at NU although that would be a fairly tricky situation if he were to ever get... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Kyle Queiro
February 6, 2013
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Kyle Queiro (6-2, 190) ATH Labeled as an athlete, Queiro is listed on NU Sports as a safety. He posses great size for the position and has tremendous cutting ability and speed. He played mostly that position in high school along with a little bit of cornerback and was not afraid to lay a hit on a... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Keith Watkins
February 6, 2013
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Keith Watkins II (5-10, 175) RB/CB Most of the film on Watkins online is of him as a running back but he will be suiting up as a defensive back in Evanston. He has a phenomenal ability to cut and run which should translate well to covering receivers. He showed good hands out of the backfield as a... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Marcus McShepard
February 6, 2013
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Marcus McShepard (5-11, 180) CB McShepard got a late offer from NU but verbally committed pretty quickly upon receiving the scholarship. He’s very raw at the cornerback position and is seen more as a nickel back than an outside corner. He has a lot of upside but needs some coaching. He has great... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Sam Coverdale
February 6, 2013
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Sam Coverdale (6-6, 280) OT Coverdale looks to be a really solid prospect for the offensive tackle position with a tremendous frame. He relied a lot on his size and strength to overpower defenders so it will be interesting to see how he can compete with Big Ten lineman. But Coverdale moves very well... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Macan Wilson
February 6, 2013
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Macan Wilson (6-1, 185) WR Wilson could be one of those under the radar prospects that could become a contributor for NU in a couple years. He’s a receiver that relies on his good hands and speed (ran a 4.45 40-yard dash). He runs routes pretty well but could improve slightly in that area. He can... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Tommy Fuessel
February 6, 2013
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Tommy Fuessel (6-3, 176) ATH Fuessel was originially committed to Northern Illinois before decommitting and signing with NU in early December. He was going to play quarterback at NIU but is more likely to try and pick up the receiver position in Evanston. The Illinois native possesses a great size-speed... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Jayme Taylor
February 6, 2013
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Jayme Taylor (6-4, 230) SB NU fans should get excited about Taylor playing superback for the Cats. He has a lot of similar qualities to what we see with current superback Dan Vitale but he’s much bigger. Taylor supports a six feet-four inch frame that could support even more than his current weight.... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Warren Long
February 6, 2013
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Warren Miles Long (5-11, 191) RB Long was named to the Cal-Hi sports all-state first team as a multi-purpose player (RB/LB) but he will be a running back in Evanston. Long, unlike his classmate Menifield, does not ‘wow’ you with his speed. Instead, he’s more of a punishing back and refuses to... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Godwin Igwebuike
February 6, 2013
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Godwin Igwebuike (6-0, 190) RB Igwebuike comes in listed as an athlete but according to an official release by NU, he will play running back. It's really simple: Igwebuike is a big time playmaker. He’s a very instinctive runner and has tons of natural athletic ability. He displays good hands catching... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Matt Alviti
February 6, 2013
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Matt Alviti (6-0, 192) QB He is the prize of NU’s 2013 recruiting class and will be the future of the program. He reminds me a lot of a poor man’s blend of Kain Colter and Trevor Siemian, which should get Cats’ fans excited. He is incredibly elusive when running out of the pocket and doesn’t... Read more »
Signing Day 2013: Brad North
February 6, 2013
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Brad North (6-2, 280) OG/C North played tackle in high school but projects more as a guard at the next level. Although with Lancaster moving to the other side of the ball, North could see some time as a backup center. He’s extremely physical, which will suit him well in his transition to a guard.... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Wildcats split dual meet on Senior Day
February 5, 2013
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving, Winter Sports
After senior Charlie Rimkus came in second in the 200-yard butterfly, he refused to get out of the pool. He looked around the Norris Aquatics Center at all the Northwestern fans in the stands cheering him on, took one cool down lap in the main pool and finally walked back to the bench. “I just... Read more »
Paschall: Fitzgerald silently recruits another strong class
February 5, 2013
Filed under Football, Sports, Winter Sports
There’s nothing sexy about a Northwestern football recruiting class. You won’t find them with a top-25 ranked class or competing with other Big Ten powerhouses like Ohio State and Michigan. A five-star recruit won’t have a NU hat sitting next to a Florida or Alabama cap on National Signing Day... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Seniors look to go out victorious at Northwestern Invitational
January 31, 2013
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving, Winter Sports
When senior Charlie Rimkus was going through a routine SPAC meeting, there was an announcement about the Wildcats' final home meet of the year. For most in the room, it was just another bullet point on the meeting agenda. But for Rimkus, it meant a whole lot more. “This is actually my last home... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Wildcats can't catch any breaks in Iowa City
January 28, 2013
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving, Winter Sports
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The seniors hoped Saturday’s meet with Iowa would become a lasting memory. Now, they are trying to make it a distant one after a 161-122 defeat in Iowa City. “We got to forget about it,” coach Jarod Schroeder said. “We got to move on to Notre Dame and Missouri State. But... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Wildcats look to make national statement and end drought against Iowa
January 23, 2013
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving, Winter Sports
If Northwestern was trying to play down the importance of its weekend meet against No. 18 Iowa, they certainly were not showing it. “It doesn’t get any bigger than this,” coach Jarod Schroeder said. “We feel like we are on the same level as they are. We are swimming against a team that is... Read more »
NCAA passes numerous recruiting proposals in effort to simplify rule book
January 21, 2013
Filed under Blogs, Sports Blogs, Wildcat Extra
NCAA president Mark Emmert wanted to make the recruiting rules simpler and easier to understand. He and the NCAA Division I Board of Directors did just that this weekend when they passed 25 of 26 rule change proposals brought to them. With these alterations, Emmert said regulations will allow schools... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Wildcats set four pool records on way to dominating win
January 17, 2013
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving, Winter Sports
It’s safe to say the Wildcats own the Klotsche Natatorium. Northwestern entered the meet with five pool records at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s home pool. Though they lost one record in the 200-meter fly, the Cats added three more and rewrote another in their 166-125 win against the... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Wildcats return from training trip motivated to swim to potential
January 15, 2013
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving, Winter Sports
Fate seems to have led senior Charlie Rimkus in a full circle. After the team had to change its initial practice location, the squad’s co-captain found himself in a very familiar place on the team’s training trip: Mission Viejo High School. It was the pool where Rimkus trained all throughout... Read more »
Potential major changes on horizon for college football recruiting
January 15, 2013
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The Division I Board of Directors will vote this weekend on multiple proposals that could radically alter the way college football coaches recruit high school athletes. According to the proposals being reviewed, coaches can make off-campus contact with a recruit on a universal start date of the July... Read more »
Football: Why Northwestern will win the 2013 Gator Bowl
December 27, 2012
Filed under Football, Road to Jacksonville, Sports
Have no fear, Northwestern fans. You will finally be able to witness the Wildcats win a bowl game on Tuesday when they take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Gator Bowl. When NU does come out the 2013 Gator Bowl champions, it will be for five key reasons. 1. Mississippi State hasn’t beaten... Read more »
Statistical Highlights: Northwestern vs. Illinois
November 28, 2012
Filed under Blogs, Paschall's Point, Sports Blogs
Thanks to the powers of TiVo, I was able to break down the first half in Northwestern’s blowout win versus Illinois. Wrap it up Though the Wildcats' defense had a tremendous amount of success against a struggling Fighting Illini offense, there was a glaring issue that stood out: missed tackles.... Read more »
Statistical Highlights: Northwestern vs. Michigan State
November 20, 2012
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Vitale’s historic game Quick! Two Northwestern players have gone for more than 100 yards receiving this year. Who are they? If you guessed freshman superback Dan Vitale and junior Kain Colter, pat yourself on the back. Vitale was clearly sophomore Trevor Siemian’s favorite target Saturday,... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Wilimovsky claims pool record as Wildcats glide to easy win at TYR Invitational
November 19, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Swimming & Diving
Coach Jarod Schroeder predicted at the beginning of the year that freshman Jordan Wilimovsky would break records in distance freestyle events during his career at Northwestern. He just didn't know it would be this soon. Competing in only his fifth collegiate meet, Wilimovsky broke an eight-year-old... Read more »
Statistical Preview: Northwestern vs. Michigan State
November 16, 2012
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Trouble in East Lansing It’s been well documented that the Spartans have yet to win a home game against a conference opponent this year. Junior quarterback Andrew Maxwell may have to do with this disappointing stat. The signal caller was one of the big question marks coming into this season and... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Wildcats look to rebound at home in TYR Invitational
November 15, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Swimming & Diving
Just when the Wildcats thought they could catch their breath after three meets in six days, they are back racing in the pool at Norris Aquatics Center. Not only does Northwestern face another dual meet, but the race is in Big Ten Championship format, which consists of preliminaries in the morning and... Read more »
After receiving golden opportunity, Seetane scores in U.S.
November 13, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Soccer, Sports
When Lepe Seetane finally broke the news of his looming departure to his boarding school friends, nobody believed him. “They all looked at me and just said, ‘Just stop’,” Seetane recalled. “The day before I said, ‘Guys, I’m really leaving tomorrow morning,’ and they said, ‘OK, we’ll... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Wisconsin spoils Auren's return as Wildcats come up short in Madison
November 13, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Swimming & Diving, Winter Sports
Sophomore Uula Auren was so excited to get back to racing last Thursday that he committed one of the cardinal sins of swimming: He underestimated his opponent. “I was thinking that I could outrace him if I had a lot of energy at the end,” the breaststroker said of his 100-meter race. “Him being... Read more »
Statistical Highlights: Northwestern vs. Michigan
November 12, 2012
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Looking back I predicted before this weekend's game that if Northwestern were to have a chance at winning, the Wildcats would have to put up similar numbers as their upset at Nebraska last year. Let’s compare and see how they fared: Third downs: At Nebraska, NU converted 58 percent of their... Read more »
Cross Country: Northwestern falls short in heartbreaking race
November 11, 2012
Filed under Cross Country, Fall Sports, Sports
The dream at the beginning of the season was simple: Make the NCAA Championships. However, that vision did not quite become a reality Friday at the NCAA Midwest Regional in Springfield, Mo. Northwestern was running wild for the first part of the race, a goal the team had the entire season. Senior... Read more »
Freshman 15: Shelly Patton
November 11, 2012
Filed under Blogs, Sports Blogs, Wildcat Extra
While most freshmen on campus are worrying about the dreaded Freshman Fifteen, we know one group of new students who won't: the athletes. Instead of packing on the pounds, these new faces answers 15 questions about what it's like to wear the purple and white for the next four years. Name: Michelle... Read more »
Statistical Preview: Northwestern vs. Michigan
November 9, 2012
Filed under Blogs, Paschall's Point, Sports Blogs
Upset history The Wildcats have pulled off two big-time upsets in the past two years in November (Nebraska in 2011 and Iowa in 2010) and although they are the ranked team in this match-up, it seems as though they are the underdogs heading into Ann Arbor. So how can the Cats pull off the upset? Because... Read more »
Cross Country: Huth, Wildcats run to Springfield in hopes of extending season
November 9, 2012
Filed under Cross Country, Fall Sports, Sports
The Wildcats have a secret, and senior Audrey Huth can’t wait to share it with the competition at NCAA Midwest Regionals on Friday in Springfield, Mo. “People don’t know what we are capable of,” Huth said. “We may be one of the only ones who do. That little secret will go and show on Friday.” It... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Auren to make season debut in critical match-up against Wisconsin
November 7, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Swimming & Diving, Winter Sports
If there has been one constant so far this year for the men’s swimming and diving team, it’s the less than spectacular showings in the breaststroke. That could all change Thursday, with sophomore Uula Auren expected to make his season debut against Wisconsin. The breaststroker, who tore his labrum... Read more »
Freshman 15: Elena Barham
November 4, 2012
Filed under Blogs, Sports Blogs, Wildcat Extra
While most freshmen on campus are worrying about the dreaded Freshman Fifteen, we know one group of new students who won't: the athletes. Instead of packing on the pounds, these new faces answer 15 questions about what it's like to wear the purple and white for the next four years. Name: Elena Barham... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Northwestern edges Western Kentucky, gets outdone by Purdue
November 4, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Swimming & Diving, Winter Sports
Senior Charlie Rimkus was ticked off. The co-captain had been out-touched by 0.09 seconds against Western Kentucky junior Heitor Rodrigues in the 200-meter butterfly because of a simple error. “It was all on me,” Rimkus said. “To chop the stroke at the end was inexcusable.” So when the... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Wildcats look to wake up after opener stunner
November 1, 2012
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving
After a nightmarish meet again Eastern Michigan, the Wildcats are hoping to wake up when they dive into their home pool this weekend. NU will face off against Western Kentucky and Illinois-Chicago on Friday and Big Ten foe Purdue on Saturday. The Cats have not beaten the Boilermakers since 2006. "A... Read more »
Statistical Highlights: Northwestern vs. Iowa
October 29, 2012
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Fourth-quarter efficiency The Wildcats again struggled to put up points when the game got late. They have now totaled 7 points in the fourth quarter of the past four games. The offense has also produced at least one three-and-out in the fourth quarter of the past four games. Three of the four games... Read more »
Cross Country: Wildcats struggle, leave Big Ten Championships unsatisfied
October 29, 2012
Filed under Cross Country, Fall Sports, Sports
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Untapped potential can be any team's biggest regret. Northwestern found that out the hard way in East Lansing, as the Wildcats ran to a frustrating seventh place finish in the Big Ten Championships. Though the Cats did improve their team placing from last year's meet, there... Read more »
Cross Country: Experience laden Wildcats ready to make noise at Big Ten Champsionships
October 26, 2012
Filed under Cross Country, Fall Sports, Sports
Coach April Likhite is taking a different approach to this year’s Big Ten Championships in East Lansing, Mich., and she is putting her energy toward getting pumped for the event rather than stressing out because of it. “We are focusing more on the excitement of it instead of thinking ‘Oh my... Read more »
Stats Preview: Iowa vs. Northwestern
October 25, 2012
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What to watch for in this week’s critical matchup between Iowa and Northwestern: Blandenberg Calling senior quarterback James Vandenberg’s season bland is a bit of an understatement. Anytime you need your coach to give you the dreaded “vote of confidence,” you know you are in trouble.... Read more »
Freshman 15: Jordan Wilimovsky
October 23, 2012
Filed under Blogs, Sports Blogs, Wildcat Extra
While most freshmen on campus are worrying about the dreaded Freshman Fifteen, we know one group of new students who won't: the athletes. Instead of packing on the pounds, these new faces answers 15 questions about what it's like to wear the purple and white for the next four years. Name: Jordan Wilimovsky... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Northwestern upset by improved Eastern Michigan squad
October 22, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Swimming & Diving
The Wildcats were speechless Friday after a hungrier and more improved Eastern Michigan squad, one that Northwestern dismantled just last year, bested them in a hard-fought upset. “They put their focus on us,” coach Jarod Schroeder said of the 157-141 defeat. “They wanted to take down a Big... Read more »
Statistical Highlights: Northwestern vs. Nebraska
October 22, 2012
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Formula for failure Where to begin? Let’s compare this weekend’s loss to the other NU loss this year, at Penn State. Here are some similarities: NU’s defense gave up more than 150 yards rushing, including one rusher who went more than 100 yards. NU allowed the opposing quarterback... Read more »
Statistical Preview: Northwestern vs. Nebraska
October 19, 2012
Filed under Blogs, Paschall's Point, Sports Blogs
With Northwestern’s biggest game of the year so far coming up, let’s look into some of the key offensive players in the Nebraska match-up and see where they could have the biggest impact: Junior quarterback Taylor Martinez Let’s start with what Martinez is known for: his scrambling ability.... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Northwestern rediscovers its swagger
October 17, 2012
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving
Somewhere deep down at the bottom of the pool in the Norris Aquatics Center you will find the men’s swimming and diving team’s swagger from last year. They forgot to bring it with them to the Big Ten Championships last year in Iowa, and it cost them dearly. But after spending an entire off-season... Read more »
Cross Country: Huth breaks own record in stellar weekend
October 16, 2012
Filed under Cross Country, Fall Sports, Sports
Another race, another record broken. The Wildcats continued to live up to their “Run Wild” mentality this weekend, setting personal and team records at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational and the Bradley Classic. In the two meets, the Cats finished 27th and seventh. Senior Audrey Huth steamrolled... Read more »
Statistical Highlights: Northwestern vs. Minnesota
October 14, 2012
Filed under Blogs, Paschall's Point, Sports Blogs
Quick turnover Northwestern forced three turnovers — the third turnover came on the second-to-last play of the game — against Minnesota on Saturday and took little time to capitalize. It took NU only three plays combined to score touchdowns following the first two turnovers. Throughout this season,... Read more »
Cross Country: Experience, chemistry propel Wildcats
October 11, 2012
Filed under Cross Country, Fall Sports, Sports
Flash back one year to the day before the 2011 Wisconsin Adidas Invitational. The cross-country team that traveled to the meet thought it was a a deep squad. Fast-forward to today, when the team that will head to Madison, Wis., for the 2012 Wisconsin Adidas Invitational on Friday believes it is more... Read more »
Statistical Highlights: Northwestern vs. Penn State
October 8, 2012
Filed under Blogs, Paschall's Point, Sports Blogs
Here’s a look into some of the stats that might have been telling in Northwestern’s first loss of the season at Penn State. King McGloin Might as well crown him now after another solid performance against the Wildcats. The senior quarterback, who has never thrown an INT against NU, methodically... Read more »
An introduction to Paschall's Point
October 8, 2012
Filed under Blogs, Paschall's Point, Sports Blogs
Sometimes things in life just don’t make sense. Here at Paschall’s Point, we will try and explain the unexplainable through numbers. We will dive beyond the interviews and the final score and dissect where the Wildcats won and lost. For you stat geeks out there, you’ve found your new hangout. For... Read more »
Cross Country: Wildcats not satisified with South Bend success
October 1, 2012
Filed under Cross Country, Fall Sports, Sports
This weekend’s meet at the Notre Dame Invitational proved there has been a culture change in the cross country team. Any of the girls on the roster will briefly mention the Wildcats' strong sixth-place finish in a group of teams that included four ranked squads before moving on to how they can... Read more »
Cross Country: Huth leads Wildcats into two-meet weekend
September 28, 2012
Filed under Cross Country, Fall Sports, Sports
Despite solid performances from Northwestern's young core so far this season, the youth movement is not in full effect just yet. Led by senior Audrey Huth, the Wildcats have found success early in the season. With better contribution from less experienced runners, NU can build on a strong early season. The... Read more »
Football: What to watch for: NU vs. Vanderbilt
September 8, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
You look familiar... A quarterback named Rodgers will face the Wildcats on Saturday night. Luckily for Northwestern, his first name isn’t Aaron. Senior quarterback Jordan Rodgers, brother of Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, will march his squad onto Ryan Field looking to overcome a tough loss... Read more »
Northwestern alum takes home gold in London
July 30, 2012
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving
Northwestern alum Matt Grevers set a new Olympic record of 52.16 seconds in the 100-meter backstroke Monday en route to a gold medal. It was the first individual gold medal for the Lake Forest, Ill. native and the third in his career. The 2007 graduate won a silver medal Sunday after swimming in the... Read more »
Long journey home for Prater
May 15, 2012
Filed under Football, Sports
Famous Hulbert lived up to his name when he was a kid. Hulbert was one of the top recruits in the nation in 1994 when he came out of Proviso West High School, a school about 25 miles away from Evanston. Due to a muscle injury, however, his career at the University of Illinois was never what he hoped... Read more »
Paschall: Fitzgerald has all the tools to break the curse
April 1, 2012
Filed under Football, Sports
He's the man who says all the right things. He's the man who the players love to play for. He's also probably your Facebook friend. Coach Pat Fitzgerald has enjoyed the praise and support from Wildcats nation over the past seven years as head coach. And deservedly so. He has taken the Cats to five consecutive... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Wildcats go international to grab top recruits
February 27, 2012
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving
Recruiting for swimming has some similarities to online speed dating. The University has to woo the athlete with an offer it can't refuse, usually a large scholarship, while the athlete must flaunt his talents to the University in hopes of getting a call back. And that pool of prospective matches has... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Northwestern comes out 'flat' at Big Ten Championships, places ninth
February 27, 2012
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving
IOWA CITY, Iowa - When senior Tony Mattar touched the wall to complete his final individual run in the 200-yard fly, he gazed up at the scoreboard and saw he placed fifth. He hopped out of the pool and searched through the sea of fans to find his parents still cheering him on. After he spotted them,... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Northwestern comes out 'flat' at Big Ten Championships, places ninth
February 27, 2012
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving
IOWA CITY, Iowa - When senior Tony Mattar touched the wall to complete his final individual run in the 200-yard fly, he gazed up at the scoreboard and saw he placed fifth. He hopped out of the pool and searched through the sea of fans to find his parents still cheering him on. After he spotted them,... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Auren, Northwestern hope best yet to come at Big Ten Championships
February 21, 2012
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving
Don't remind freshman Uula Auren about how he slipped up in both the 100- and 200-yard breast last month against Missouri. He won't be happy. But the Finnish sensation has learned a lot from those two disappointing losses. "I tried one thing in the 100," Auren said. "It obviously didn't work too well.... Read more »
Men's Swimming: NU secures upset of No. 25 Missouri with .01-second relay win
January 28, 2012
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving
John Frutiger was fed up. The senior team captain had seen this nightmare of an ending play out over and over again throughout his time at Northwestern: the Wildcats would be within striking distance going into the last race and come up just short. But on Saturday, his senior night, Frutiger, who is... Read more »
Men's swimming: Auren, Wildcats ready for No. 25 Missouri
January 26, 2012
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving
The Wildcats can see the light at the end of the tunnel. The grind that was the month of January is now almost over. But how to describe a month in which they put a beat down on a Division II and a Division III opponent, won the majority of the individual races against arguably their biggest rival,... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Only two Northwestern swimmer win races as Iowa dominates
January 22, 2012
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving
Northwestern thought facing No. 15 Iowa at this point in the season allowed them to get a good look at what they could be facing in the Big Ten Championships. But the only good look the Wildcats got was of a Hawkeye swim cap gliding in front of them to the finish as NU fell to Iowa 178-120 in the Norris... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Revenge on NU's mind at Notre Dame
January 12, 2012
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving
Coach Jarod Schroeder said he always looks at the Notre Dame roster and thinks it looks pretty impressive. Sometimes, even better than his own squad. Yet, the Wildcats found ways to beat the Fighting Irish for eight straight seasons. Until last year. The memory of defeat in Evanston on Senior Night... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Cats shine in tune-up meet against Lewis, Carthage
January 8, 2012
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving
January will prove to be a true measure of how good Northwestern will be heading into the Big Ten Championships. If Saturday's results were any indication of what is to come, expect the Wildcats (4-1, 1-1) to fair well these next few weeks. NU nearly swept the board of victories in all of the men's... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Cats shine in tune-up meet against Lewis, Carthage
January 8, 2012
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving
January will prove to be a true measure of how good Northwestern will be heading into the Big Ten Championships. If Saturday's results were any indication of what is to come, expect the Wildcats (4-1, 1-1) to fair well these next few weeks. NU nearly swept the board of victories in all of the men's... Read more »
Men's Swimming: Hawaii training creates high hopes for Cats
January 5, 2012
Filed under Sports, Swimming & Diving
Most people go to Hawaii to enjoy the warmth and calmness of the tropical islands. But the Northwestern men's swimming team? They went to the Hawaiian Islands and trained. Very hard. Coach Jarod Schroder called it "one of the best trips we've had in the last four season." Schroder pointed out senior... Read more »
Swimming: Night sessions go Cats' way at TYR Invitational
November 21, 2011
Filed under Archive, Manual
The Northwestern men's swimming and diving team didn't do itself any favors last weekend by digging itself into a deep hole on the first day of the TYR Invitational.. "The first day kind of killed us, not swimming as fast as we wanted to," junior Charlie Rimkus said. "We were behind the eight ball after... Read more »
Cross Country: Likhite finds Evanston is where the heart is
November 16, 2011
Filed under Soccer, Sports
Timing has been everything for April Likhite. From the smooth, paved track to the unpredictable bumps on the path of life, time has always been on the Northwestern cross-country coach's side. She has built a strong, improving program. Twice. She has pushed every runner she has coached to her limit.... Read more »
Cross Country: Goldsmith, Huth and Moriset ready to lead way for NU at Big Ten Championship
October 27, 2011
Filed under Cross Country, Sports
The wait is over for the Northwestern cross-country team as its runners will finally get a chance to avenge last year's disappointing 10th-place finish at the Big Ten Championship. Coming off a strong performance at the Wisconsin Invitational, there is no question that this year's squad is improved... Read more »
Cross Country: NU runners compete for elusive ninth spot
October 20, 2011
Filed under Cross Country, Sports
It's an old-fashioned dog fight as the Wildcats travel to Champaign, Ill., for Friday's Illini Open. The "Big Ten Group," comprised of the top nine Northwestern runners, has almost been finalized, with one spot left to be decided. Coach April Likhite said she feels confident in her first eight selections.... Read more »
Cross Country: Record-setting day for Northwestern as Wildcats keep pace with Big Ten foes
October 17, 2011
Filed under Sports
After a race in which nearly half the Northwestern cross-country team set personal records, sophomore Lexie Goldsmith said the team wasn't quite satisfied. "We're still hungry for more," Goldsmith said. That insatiable appetite for success showed last Friday as the Wildcats finished 31st overall at... Read more »
Cross Country: Huth leads way as Cats finish second at Notre Dame
October 4, 2011
Filed under Sports
If 30 to 40 miles per hour winds and sloppy weather can't stop Audrey Huth, what can? The junior runner won the Gold Division at the very fast track of the Notre Dame Invitational by 16 seconds and led the Wildcats to a second-place finish out of 20 teams Friday. Northwestern finished behind only Grand... Read more »
Cross Country: Huth leads way as Cats finish second at Notre Dame
October 4, 2011
Filed under Sports
If 30 to 40 miles per hour winds and sloppy weather can't stop Audrey Huth, what can? The junior runner won the Gold Division at the very fast track of the Notre Dame Invitational by 16 seconds and led the Wildcats to a second-place finish out of 20 teams Friday. Northwestern finished behind only Grand... Read more »
Cross Country: Huth leads Northwestern to 16th place finish at Roy Griak Invitational
September 25, 2011
Filed under Sports
The cross country team had its two-meet win streak snapped this weekend as the split squad finished 16th out of 26 teams at the Roy Griak Invitational in Minnesota. Junior Audrey Huth continued to lead the way for the Wildcats, giving the team its best finish at 17th out of 272 runners. "Overall, it... Read more »