David Banks-Imagn Images It took a half for Northwestern to find its offensive juices. This one couldn’t have been more different that Northwestern’s home opener, but the ‘Cats nonetheless got across the finish line. After a blowout victory that saw the ‘Cats ahead wire-to-wire, many expected much of the same at home against another mid-major opponent. UIC had other … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Northwestern outwears UIC for an 83-74 win
Big Ten Bracketology: Week 2 weaknesses
Dale Zanine-Imagn Images A much more imperfect week for the conference. After every Big Ten team won its season opener and the conference started 22-0 overall through Thursday night, the Big Ten collectively struggled with more teams clashing with major conference opponents. The most attention-grabbing matchup of the week was Michigan State taking on No. 1 Kansas, with … [Read more...] about Big Ten Bracketology: Week 2 weaknesses
Flippers, floaters and threes: It’s time to talk about Nick Martinelli
Photo by Northwestern Athletics Just wait for Brooks to get back. Up by just four, with 80 seconds to go against UIC, Northwestern called on its budding star for a big bucket. Nick Martinelli jabbed at his defender, blew into the paint and floated up a miraculous and-one flipper. At least, that’s what Chris Collins called it. “Nick brought us home with the little … [Read more...] about Flippers, floaters and threes: It’s time to talk about Nick Martinelli
Where are we Wednesday: Charging into the valley of death
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Half a league, half a league, half a league onward. Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die. Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. “He was writing about LSU-Ole Miss. ‘Forward the light brigade’ — it’s like the offense. ‘Charge for the guns!’ he said — it’s like the end zone.” There is … [Read more...] about Where are we Wednesday: Charging into the valley of death
David Braun Ohio State game week presser notes
Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images It’s a good thing the team had two weeks to get ready for this one. Northwestern was able to bask in the glow of its second Big Ten win (albeit against a poor Purdue team) for longer than usual thanks to an off week. However, the Wildcats have to get right back to business this week, with No. 2 Ohio State rolling into town. In Northwestern’s … [Read more...] about David Braun Ohio State game week presser notes