Let’s pick up right where we left off, shall we? At the season’s midpoint, Michigan took a trip to Champaign for a nominal top-25 matchup. More Defining Plays From Michigan’s Season Game 7: Illinois Fans Rush The Field After Outlasting A Rock Fight This is not meant to sour folks on rushing the field. This is not the space for such NIMBY complaints. Still, Illini fans had this … [Read more...] about The Defining Plays of Michigan’s 2024 Season: Part Two
Colleges
Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 76-74 overtime victory against Maryland
David Banks-Imagn Images Never count out the Cardiac ‘Cats. This was an absolute must-win game for the ‘Cats, and they found a way in characteristically heart-stopping fashion. After dropping three straight games to start the calendar year, Nick Martinelli called game with a fading 18-footer to lift NU over Maryland in a 76-74 overtime victory. Here are some things we … [Read more...] about Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 76-74 overtime victory against Maryland
Previewing the 2025 Northwestern lacrosse defense
Northwestern Athletics It’s Sammy White’s to run. The 2025 Northwestern lacrosse team will look a little different from recent years. For the first time in six years, there will be no Izzy Scane. For the first time in five years, there will be no Erin Coykendall. But Kelly Amonte Hiller is looking at more than just a different attack, with defenders Kendall Halpern, a … [Read more...] about Previewing the 2025 Northwestern lacrosse defense
Resiliency, the hallmark of Northwestern basketball
David Banks-Imagn Images We’re talking about PLaYoFfs? Yes, the ‘Cats still are. This season, Northwestern basketball has been less than ideal. Ideally, the Wildcats are humming right along through conference play with two Big Ten Player of the Year candidates leading the charge. Ideally, Josh Dix doesn’t hit a stunning buzzer beater in Iowa City. Ideally, Big Ten refs … [Read more...] about Resiliency, the hallmark of Northwestern basketball
EARNED 5-STAR PODCAST: Let’s preview Notre Dame’s destiny in the National Championship
Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Things are happening Brendan and Jude are here to preview the upcoming National Championship game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Is this a team of REAL destiny? Please RATE and REVIEW! All reviews left on Apple Podcasts will be read on the next Earned 5-Star Podcast. … [Read more...] about EARNED 5-STAR PODCAST: Let’s preview Notre Dame’s destiny in the National Championship