The Big Ten
At this time last year, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo found himself in a most unfamiliar situation. His Spartans, for the first time in this century, were not considered one...
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Bringin’ the goods
He arrived in the Big Ten, as the saying goes now, back in the day. The year was 1983, and among those on hand to welcome him were Bob Knight...
Again, Cats go from wild to mild
This one was truly a treat for the ticket-holders. Here they were, thinking they had purchased seats just for Iowa's visit to Ryan Field. Instead, they got more. They got...
Healing time feels like years
He was ready to go that Sept. 22 afternoon in Columbus, which is just down the road from his home in Akron. He slipped on his uniform and trotted into...
Wildcats let one get away
Ignore the final score, which is as misleading as a politician on the stump. The hard and harsh truth of the matter is this: This game was right there for...
Bowl is seniors’ goal
The harsh reality slapped guard Adam Crum two Mondays ago. It happened during an offensive line meeting when tackle Dylan Thiry nudged him and whispered, "Man, we only have five...
An inconsistent success story
There is one fact often ignored when considering cliches and it has nothing to do with their banality or lack of imagination. It is: So very often, they are as...
Erratic, but victorious
There is one fact often ignored when considering cliches and it has nothing to do with their banality or lack of imagination. It is: So very often, they are as...
Pulling masks off NU offensive stars
What a difference a month can make. Four weeks ago at Ohio State, Northwestern managed just 11 first downs and gained a mere 120 yards as it failed to score...
Putting best foot forward
It is not quite like waiting for Godot. He never did appear, but Tuesday morning, running back Tyrell Sutton was scampering about Northwestern's practice field. He joined some seven-on-seven drills....