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Top ten reasons to get FIRED UP for the 2011 Northwestern football season

Top ten reasons to get FIRED UP for the 2011 Northwestern football season
“I’m back bitches.”–Dan Persa at Big Ten Media Days “Why am I here?”–Al Netter at Big Ten Media Days “Seriously guys, Fitz hates Iowa.”–Adonis Smith just outside of Big Ten Media Days Okay, #persastrong didn’t really say that, ( I can neither confirm nor deny the other two quotes) but he might as well have... Read more »
By rosebowldreaming,
July 28, 2011 at 7:53 pm
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7 quotes we don't want to hear from Big Ten Media Day

7 quotes we don't want to hear from Big Ten Media Day
Big Ten Media Day is here; which means, the season is only a month away, and it’s time for those coaches to pull out their coachspeak answers to give to every single idiot 21-year-old reporter. John L. Smith once told me of Javon Ringer “He used to not get it, then all of a sudden... Read more »
By 2054,
July 28, 2011 at 9:49 am
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You Won't Believe How This Really Happened...

You Won't Believe How This Really Happened...
Look at our beloved campus. Last week’s storm devastated some of the oldest trees at Northwestern – trees many of us walked under as we celebrated wins by our Wildcats. Ground Services Superintendent Tim Spahn talks about the trees we lost here. But not even Tim knows the full story – one we discovered after... Read more »
By sweetsiouxtom,
July 16, 2011 at 1:18 pm
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The 'Cat you really should be cheering for this week

The 'Cat you really should be cheering for this week
As a horrible golfer, I think that we here at Spread Far The Fame forget about a lot of the so-called “Olympic” sports and the amazing athletes who have come through the ranks at Northwestern. Look no further than Luke Donald. So many people I talk to… A) Don’t realize Luke is the #1 ranked... Read more »
By 2054,
July 12, 2011 at 9:23 am
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The Myth of the Night Game

The Myth of the Night Game
While some are working hard selling out our opponents’ stadiums, it really is high time to take care of our own backyard and talk about Ryan Field attendance. The 2011 Ryan Field schedule is different from the schedules we are used to seeing– so far, there is not a single 11AM start to be found. ... Read more »
By FitzStache,
July 8, 2011 at 7:30 am
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You only rent corn anyway...

You only rent corn anyway...
That’s the saying, at least. Well, they’re here.  The other “NU” has finally made its long-awaited move to the Big Ten Conference. We didn’t really discuss this much when it happened, we were busy talking about more important things like convincing some of our more short-sighted fans not to turn our beloved stadium into even... Read more »
By FitzStache,
July 1, 2011 at 9:53 am
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This ain't no Johnny off the pickle boat...

Today is the five year anniversary of Randy Walker’s tragic death.  I still remember where I was when I heard. I was staying over at a friend’s apartment in Evanston because I had to go with him to shoot a golf tournament in Hammond the next day. I was having trouble sleeping the entire night... Read more »
By 2054,
June 29, 2011 at 2:03 pm
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Campaign 2011

Persa for Heisman.  HERE WE GO... Read more »
By FitzStache,
June 22, 2011 at 8:39 am
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NU had better stop the early morning practices...

… because our little sources are saying that NU will have yet another non-11:00am game.  We are hearing that the NU-EIU game will have a 2:30pm CT start time.  Something will be announced for sure this afternoon, so we will either be right or we will be ESPN... Read more »
By FitzStache,
June 7, 2011 at 10:48 am
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Bill Carmody: "Give Peace a Chance"

Or is the “V” for Vendetta? So we stumbled upon a couple classic Bill Carmody photos on these interwebs. He’s clearly calling for two more plates of Calamari in this one. More after the jump. KISS THE COOK! A little grillin’ and chillin’ – Notice that the brats appear to be arrayed in a 1-3-1... Read more »
By sweetsiouxtom,
June 3, 2011 at 12:01 pm
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