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They don't know drama

Scott Powers, ESPNChicago.com

The Illinois-Northwestern rivalry has been mostly subdued the past five years.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

QB Kafka, Northwestern jump on Towson early, often

Associated Press

Mike Kafka led three touchdown drives in the first quarter and passed for a career-high 192 yards to lead Northwestern to a 47-14 victory over Towson on Saturday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 05, 2009

Big Ten lunch links

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...t happen again, Kent Youngblood writes in the Star Tribune.  Northwestern freshman running back Arby Fields shares a few similarities with former Wildcats star Tyrell Sutton, Teddy Greenstein writes in the Chicago Tribune. ...

Blog | August 11, 2009

Big Ten position rankings: Running backs

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg The position rankings switch over to offense. Before examining the all-important quarterback position, which ...

Blog | August 04, 2009

Three fresh faces for Northwestern in 2009

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...running back, Fields fills a need for Northwestern, which loses four-year starter Tyrell Sutton and backup Omar Conteh. Running back traditionally is a position where the Wildcats give true freshmen a look, and though...

Blog | June 25, 2009

Big Ten recruiting scorecard

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Cornerback Allen Veazie could contribute early in his career.  NORTHWESTERN 2010 verbal commits: 3 ESPNU 150 Watch List: None Quick take: The Wildcats finally got on the board and had a big week...

Blog | June 22, 2009

Big Ten mailblog

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Nick from the Bay Area writes: when ivan maisel says, "most people would think PSU would beat cal" ...

Blog | June 16, 2009

Hope and concern: Northwestern Wildcats

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...against Minnesota. The Wildcats go two and three deep at every position and boast two aggressive corners in Sherrick McManis and Jordan Mabin. The defense as a whole should be Northwestern's strength...

Blog | June 09, 2009

Where Big Ten teams got help this spring

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...threat, and quarterback Adam Weber liked what he saw from Brandon Green and Da'Jon McKnight. Northwestern's running backs -- Of the three offensive skill positions where Northwestern loses starters, running back appears...

Blog | May 26, 2009

Northwestern spring wrap

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Northwestern Wildcats 2008 overall record: 9-4 2008 conference record: 5-3 Returning starters Offense: 5; Defense: 8...

Blog | May 06, 2009

Examining the Big Ten in the NFL draft

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...6th round, No. 179) MICHIGAN STATE Picks: 1 Running back Javon Ringer, Titans (5th round, No. 173) Northwestern, Minnesota and Indiana did not have any players drafted this year. Notable Big Ten players not drafted...

Blog | April 28, 2009

Northwestern spring game recap

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Northwestern couldn't expect to solve all of its skill-position questions during 15 spring practices, but the Wildcats emerged from Saturday's scrimmage feeling...

Blog | April 27, 2009

Simmons, Persa highlight spirited NU practice

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...shining, AC/DC had been cranked up and Northwestern players gathered for the always entertaining "board...is pretty simple: push the other guy back. Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald, who absolutely loves this...

Blog | April 09, 2009

What's on tap this week in the Big Ten

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Here's a snapshot of the final three squads to begin drills. NORTHWESTERN First practice: Monday Big issue: The Wildcats need to replace running back Tyrell Sutton, a four-year starter, as well...

Blog | March 30, 2009

Will mobile QBs spur Northwestern's offense?

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...celebration, but Northwestern offensive coordinator Mick McCall could get exactly what he wants in the backfield this fall.     Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images   Mike Kafka is one option for the Wildcats at quarterback...

Blog | March 20, 2009