It’s time to welcome new LTP contributor Brett Kurland as he takes the lead on reuniting with a co-captain of the 1995 Rose Bowl and Big Ten Champion Wildcats – William Bennett
History
Stacking Up The Stats – Clip ‘N Save Edition
It’s that time of year again. The time when you need to be armed to debunk myths and trends about NU’s reputation. Since the world is coming to an end (again!) let’s be sure to start back at the beginning…1995.
‘Cats – Illini Gameday (Literally) Edition
Gameday of the ESPN variety is underway. Gameday of the “what really matters” is upon us. Let the wild rumpus start.
Persa-nalysis, Trump Card & Other ‘Cat Nip
Who gets the RB start on Saturday? Is Persa REALLY #1 in QB rating? Click on over as the answer(s) might surprise you.
>’Cats In The Backyard
>Northwestern was humbled by yesterday’s practice at Great Lakes Naval Station in North Chicago. The base is quite a sprawling campus and is just north of Lake Bluff and just south of Waukegan. This is likely too much info, but I can walk to the Naval Station from my house (ran by there this morning). […]
>Hail to "What If?"
> Image courtesy of HailToPurple Mark this one under “summer daydream.” The fine friends at http://www.hailtopurple.com/ are always one to take deep dives to a level that I can’t touch. Whether it be history, traditions or stadium trivia they are the goods. Then, an LTP reader sent this post along and I couldn’t resist sharing […]
>Brand Ambassadorship
>I promised a story on the LTP excursion to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies last week. The more I think about it, I should be on the payroll of NU as a brand ambassador. It really is silly how easily I’m able to work Northwestern Athletics in to a conversation regardless of […]