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Scott Powers, ESPNChicago.comThe Illinois-Northwestern rivalry has been mostly subdued the past five years.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Shoulder injury puts Purdue QB Painter's 40-game starting streak in jeopardy
Associated PressCurtis Painter had what coach Joe Tiller called a slight-to-moderate right shoulder separation against Minnesota last weekend, putting his nation-leading streak of 40 consecutive starts in jeopardy.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2008Northwestern, 6-1, rebounds from only loss with win over Purdue
Associated PressC.J. Bacher threw three touchdown passes and ran for a fourth score to help Northwestern rebound from its only loss to beat Purdue 48-26 on Saturday, sending the Boilermakers to their fourth straight defeat.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 18, 2008Northwestern 48, Michigan St. 41, OT
Associated PressNorthwestern 48, Michigan St. 41, OT
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 06, 2007Breaking down the Big Ten
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comTake a look at what Big Ten questions were answered this spring and what problems linger heading into the fall.
Story | Conversation | May 16, 2007Minnesota hires offensive, defensive coordinators
ESPN.com news servicesMinnesota coach Tim Brewster started rounding out his new staff, hiring former Cal and Northwestern offensive coordinator Mike Dunbar to run the Gophers offense and Titans secondary coach Everett Withers as the defensive coordinator.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2007Fitzgerald, Mason optimistic about future of programs
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comNorthwestern and Minnesota have struggled mightily this season, but both teams still have reasons to be optimistic.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2006Week 8: BCS reveals two numbers that really matter
Dave Revsine, Special to ESPN.comAfter seven weeks of college football, we finally have the two most important numbers of the season, writes Dave Revsine.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2006Northwestern pays tribute to late coach with victory
With his number on their helmets and his nickname over their hearts, Randy Walker's players gave him a two-part tribute.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 31, 2006Northwestern at Miami (Ohio), 7:30 p.m. ET
Northwestern at Miami (Ohio), 7:30 p.m. ET
Preview | August 31, 2006Just For Argument's Sake ...
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comFrom FSU as a sleeper to respecting WVU to how to look off a linebacker to Heisman hype, Ivan Maisel tackles all the hot topics.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2006Mourners remember Walker at service
Associated PressMourners remembered Northwestern football coach Randy Walker on Thursday as a role model, friend and father figure who preached love and respect.
Story | Conversation | July 06, 2006Big Ten spring recap
Brett Edgerton, Special to ESPN.comTake a look at what questions were answered in the Big Ten this spring and what problems linger heading into the fall.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2006Spring look around the Big Ten
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comWith spring practices over, our Big Ten notebook addresses the big questions for each team.
Story | Conversation | April 28, 2006Spring look around the Big Ten
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comWith spring practices in full swing, our Big Ten notebook addresses the big questions for each team.
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