Teddy Greenstein – Page 57

Lovie Smith arrives at the Bielfeldt Athletics Administration Building in Champaign for his introduction as the new Illini football coach on March 7, 2016.

College football early signing day wrap-up: What’s next for Notre Dame, Northwestern and Illinois?

May 31, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

The early national signing period for college football began Wednesday and ends Friday. Here’s a recap of the classes Notre Dame, Northwestern, Illinois and Northern Illinois signed Wednesday. After Friday,...

Big Ten’s openness to an 8-team College Football Playoff could shine a light on ‘weakness of schedule’

May 31, 2019 at 4:40 p.m.

If you want to see steam rise from the foreheads of Big Ten officials, ask them about football scheduling. Mention that teams from the SEC and ACC play just eight...

Pat Fitzgerald ‘not happy’ after Big Ten schedules Ohio State-Northwestern for a Friday night

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

For Pat Fitzgerald, Friday night lights will always conjure images of high school football. Yet Northwestern will play its biggest regular-season game of 2019 at home, on a Friday, under...

Chargers running back Justin Jackson celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Steelers on Dec. 2, 2018, in Pittsburgh.

Q&A with Justin Jackson: From scoring touchdowns for Northwestern to scoring fantasy points for the Chargers

May 31, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

Justin Jackson’s life hasn’t changed much since he went from anonymous special teamer to starting running back for the Chargers. “A few more media requests,” he said. And idiots like...

Could Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald make it in the pros? NFL receiver and ex-Wildcat Austin Carr chimes in

May 31, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

Like most associated with Northwestern football, Saints receiver Austin Carr believes Pat Fitzgerald could make it as an NFL coach. And like most, he hopes never to find out. “I...

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald speaks to the media at the Big Ten media days on July 25, 2016.

21 thoughts on Pat Fitzgerald, the Packers and whether he ‘fitz’ in the NFL

May 31, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

The Pat Fitzgerald/Packers buzz has led to genuine curiosity, healthy skepticism and, because it’s 2018, wagering odds. Last week MyBookie.ag listed Fitzgerald as a co-favorite with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh...

Northwestern football assistant Adam Cushing will be new Eastern Illinois head coach

May 31, 2019 at 4:34 p.m.

Sean Payton. Tony Romo. Mike Shanahan. Jimmy Garoppolo. Ryan Pace. Dino Babers. John Jurkovic. Here’s another name you might one day associate with Eastern Illinois football — Adam Cushing. The...

The Tribune’s Heisman Trophy voters share who topped their ballots — and why

May 31, 2019 at 4:40 p.m.

How baiduhai staff members voted for the 2018 Heisman Trophy: Teddy Greenstein College football reporter I went into championship weekend with this thought: May the best quarterback win. Like...

Dwyane Haskins' family during the Big Ten Championship game between Ohio State and Northwestern in Indianapolis on Nov. 28.

Heisman Trophy finalist Dwayne Haskins was destined to select Ohio State. Next up: Become the next Peyton Manning

May 31, 2019 at 4:36 p.m.

Between bites of omelets and waffles, Dwayne Haskins Jr.’s father, mother and sister are telling stories about the young man they love. They recall when two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Shawn...

Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis drives against Northwestern guard Anthony Gaines during the second half Dec. 4, 2018, at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Michigan basketball can ‘go all the way’ with a freshman scorer whose name you should know

May 31, 2019 at 9:23 p.m.

You will want to remember the name. Trust me. Or take Northwestern coach Chris Collins’ word for it: “He is a great player. He’s a warrior, he’s tough, he makes...

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