Jeff Budzien

Football: Settling into Wildcats’ starting kicker role, Kuhbander exudes confidence

October 19, 2017

Football In high school, Charlie Kuhbander gained notoriety for launching a 60-yard kick — blindfolded. But in college, he appears to have a more mundane goal: Make every kick he attempts. “Every...

Football: From one Oct. 4 to another, it’s been a long year

October 3, 2014

Northwestern football has perhaps never experienced a day cheerier than Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. As the sun rose, ESPN’s Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic broadcast their talk show “Mike & Mike”...

2014 Northwestern football preview: special teams

August 22, 2014

Projected depth chart: Kicker 1. No. 8 Jack Mitchell, sophomore 2. No. 32 Hunter Niswander, redshirt freshman Punter 1. No. 31 Chris Gradone, junior Kick returner 1. No. 27 Matthew Harris,...

Four former Northwestern players sign with NFL teams

May 11, 2014

After slight disappointment on draft day, four former Northwestern football players will have a chance to fulfill their NFL dreams. Receivers Kain Colter and Rashad Lawrence, defensive end Tyler Scott...

Halftime Reaction: Northwestern 20, Illinois 17

November 30, 2013

The Key: Junior quarterback Trevor Siemian is playing admirably. Filling in for senior Kain Colter, who is missing his last game at Northwestern, Siemian has played the best he has all season. He already...

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