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Pat Fitzgerald Puts The Media In Their Place

Pat Fitzgerald Puts The Media In Their Place
… or “Pat Fitzgerald Bites The Hand That Feeds Him.” At his Signing Day press conference, Coach Fitz used part of his opening statement to lay into the recruiting services/websites.  It was seemingly meant more in jest than anything else, but it was a little over the top and unnecessary. The catharsis is understandable.  As... Read more »
By FitzStache,
February 2, 2012 at 8:42 am
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I love when media screws up...

I love when media screws up...
It would be hard to get this past Medill professor David Nelson… Northwestern, which was 3-5 in the Big Ten, looks at the matchup as a chance to build on a strong finish. The Wildcats had a four-game winning streak snapped in a 31-17 loss in the regular-season finale at Michigan State. “Our young men... Read more »
By 2054,
December 5, 2011 at 3:45 pm
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Joe Paterno and the myth of the university

Joe Paterno and the myth of the university
They rioted in the streets of State College, PA Wednesday night for reasons that are hard for a neutral observer to fathom. How could the love of one man go so deep that students would actually protest when he was fired for failing to report child rape to the police? The situation at Penn State... Read more »
By rosebowldreaming,
November 10, 2011 at 12:13 am
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IT'S GAMEDAY!

IT'S GAMEDAY!
Time to get back on track.
By FitzStache,
October 15, 2011 at 10:52 am
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He's lost that lovin' feeling...

He's lost that lovin' feeling...
Did NU’s loss to Michigan have you throwing things against the wall after the ‘Cats allowed 28 unanswered second half points? Or maybe you were looking for unsuspecting Wolverine fans to kick in the nuts in the Ryan Field parking lot. One Spread Far the Fame reader wishes he could feel that anger once again. We... Read more »
By sweetsiouxtom,
October 11, 2011 at 2:03 pm
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Top 10 Reasons to get FIRED UP for Michigan

Top 10 Reasons to get FIRED UP for Michigan
Coming off an unacceptable loss to Army and an epic collapse against Ill-ANNOY, the Northwestern Wildcats don’t exactly inspire a lot of excitement. Well, that’s why I’m here. NU is 2-0 this season when I get you FIRED UP and 0-2 when I’m lazy and don’t. So it’s time…legggo. 10. It’s Michigan. You know, the... Read more »
By rosebowldreaming,
October 8, 2011 at 1:17 pm
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Blogging from the Press Box: Illinois

Blogging from the Press Box: Illinois
Throughout the year, our fearless correspondent Rose Bowl Dreaming will tour the Big Ten and give you the inside scoop from his bird’s eye view in the press box. He will also be providing live Twitter updates at www.twitter.com/sftfame all season long. First up: Ill-ANNOY. Well it was obvious that the season would be mediocre... Read more »
By rosebowldreaming,
October 1, 2011 at 2:48 pm
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Top 10 reasons to get FIRED UP for Eastern Illinois

Top 10 reasons to get FIRED UP for Eastern Illinois
The annual FCS “we’ll pay you lots of money to get your asses kicked unless something goes horribly wrong” game is tomorrow and I know this isn’t the most exciting game for Northwestern fans. After a rather surprising win with backup QB #colterquick on the road against Boston College, NU returns home to take on... Read more »
By rosebowldreaming,
September 9, 2011 at 9:26 pm
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No more Goose Island beer tent

No more Goose Island beer tent
So what has become a tradition for many people, has now gone to the wayside, as the State of Illinois liquor board is helping make the City of Evanston one step closer to becoming dry again. PROHIBITION BABY!!!! Bring your beer into the lot, meet up with a random tailgater, get trashed, and then break... Read more »
By 2054,
September 9, 2011 at 4:52 pm
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Do you like apples? (Good Dan Hunting)

Do you like apples? (Good Dan Hunting)
There are really no reasons to get FIRED UP or to hate Boston College so instead I just decided to bring you my top 10 quotes from the legendary movie “Good Will Hunting” that may or may not directly relate to the football game on Saturday. 10.  “You’re not perfect, sport, and let me save... Read more »
By rosebowldreaming,
August 29, 2011 at 9:38 pm
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