Northwestern restores reliability in the clutch
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...have a special year." Northwestern can attribute its 7-2 record to much-improved play in the fourth quarter, particularly on the defensive side. The 24th-ranked Wildcats haven't allowed a point...
Blog | November 03, 2008If healthy, Bacher to start against Buckeyes
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald is sticking to the old rule that a player doesn't lose his...
Blog | November 03, 2008Big Ten official Players of the Week
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...touchdown with only 12 seconds left to lead Northwestern to a road victory at Minnesota. The junior safety recorded six tackles in the game as the Wildcats defeated a ranked foe for the first time...
Blog | November 03, 2008A look back at the (bad) Week 10 picks
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...lead. Badgers running backs P.J. Hill and John Clay outshined Javon Ringer, but Wisconsin lost again. NORTHWESTERN-MINNESOTA My pick: Minnesota 24, Northwestern 14Game result: Northwestern 24, Minnesota 1720-20 hindsight: The winning score...
Blog | November 03, 2008Big Ten power rankings
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...2, 3-2) -- A new starting offensive backfield didn't deter Northwestern, which showed its resiliency in a road win against Minnesota. The Wildcats shut out the Gophers in the second half and backup quarterback...
Blog | November 03, 2008Penn State remains No. 3 in BCS standings
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...a bye week. Michigan State jumped three spots to No. 18 after its win against Wisconsin, and Northwestern re-entered the BCS standings at No. 24 after a road upset of Minnesota
Blog | November 02, 2008Big Ten Players of the Week
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...42. Siller had 343 total yards in the game. Other notables include Purdue running back Kory Sheets, Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka and Michigan State wide receiver Blair White. DEFENSE Purdue DE Ryan Kerrigan -- It was...
Blog | November 02, 2008What we learned in the Big Ten: Week 10
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...left wondering whether the school made the right choice with RichRod. 3. Northwestern boasts greater depth than in past seasons -- The Wildcats lost starters at arguably the three most important positions on the field...
Blog | November 02, 2008Big Ten helmet stickers: Week 10
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...all four of his field-goal attempts, including the game-winning 44-yarder with seven seconds remaining. Northwestern QB Mike Kafka -- Making his first start since 2006, Kafka stepped up to help Northwestern upset No...
Blog | November 02, 2008Kafka takes opportunity and runs with it
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...of a star-crossed season for Northwestern. The team struggled to bounce back after the sudden death of head coach Randy Walker earlier in the summer. The Wildcats went 2-2 with Kafka at...
Blog | November 01, 2008Gophers' winning formula backfires in crunch time
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Getty Images Minnesota's Adam Weber thought Northwestern's defense was vulnerable Saturday but his interception at the end of the game gave the Wildcats a 24-17 victory. MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota's amazing...
Blog | November 01, 2008Patience pays off for Northwestern defense
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...six today.'" Harry How/Getty Images Northwestern's Brendan Smith celebrates his interception for a touchdown in the final minute of the Wildcats 24-17 win over Minnesota It seemed like a...
Blog | November 01, 2008Final: Northwestern 24, Minnesota 17
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg MINNEAPOLIS -- Northwestern needed a turnover to win. Minnesota doesn't commit turnovers. A problem? No doubt. But the Wildcats came up big when it counted. Cornerback David...
Blog | November 01, 20083Q update: Defense shines as game still tied, 17-17
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...shot field goal attempt. So here we are, one quarter to play. Northwestern's conservative scheme hasn't prevented turnovers, but the Wildcats remain in the game and have a good track record in close...
Blog | November 01, 2008Halftime update: Entertaining matchup tied, 17-17
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...offense continue to play mistake-free football. But undermanned Northwestern is hanging in there, and it's been an entertaining game so far. The Wildcats have to feel good to be tied after their...
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