Northwestern Athletics A comeback for the ages. Absolute insanity. The ‘Cardiac Cats pulled off one of the most incredible comebacks in program history to return to the NCAA championship game for a third consecutive year. After going down 11-6 with 15 minutes left, the No. 3-seeded Northwestern lacrosse went on a 6-0 run in the fourth quarter to upset No. 2 Boston … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Northwestern comes back from five-goal deficit, advances to third-straight title game
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Jack Swarbrick was always the smartest person in the room
Hate on haters The importance of Notre Dame Football’s independence has been something which has been talked about, argued about, and reported about for decades. While it’s sometimes hard to imagine the complete college football narrative during the pre-internet world, Irish independence wasn’t remotely as hot of a subject back then as it is now. It did, however, really start … [Read more...] about Jack Swarbrick was always the smartest person in the room
Three predictions: Alabama, USC, Oregon
Four-star LB Xavier Griffin decommitted from USC and there are plenty of reasons to believe Alabama will benefit most. … [Read more...] about Three predictions: Alabama, USC, Oregon
Women’s Golf: Northwestern basks in celebration after winning national championship
The sprinklers built atop Northwestern’s Lakeside Field can be likened to industrial-grade water cannons. During field hockey matches in the fall, the sprinklers wet the turf to ensure the ball can travel along the pitch. But on special occasions during the offseason, they’re turned on — full blast. Thursday evening was one of those times,... The post Women’s Golf: Northwestern … [Read more...] about Women’s Golf: Northwestern basks in celebration after winning national championship
Stick Season, Week 14: The home stretch
Northwestern Athletics Off to Gillette Stadium for championship weekend. It’s Final Four eve, and another Stick Season column is out! Due to my massive academic backlog and Northwestern women’s golf’s NCAA championship run, this week’s piece is out a day late, but the amount of lacrosse content doesn’t change. So let’s talk about all things Lake Show, ranging from … [Read more...] about Stick Season, Week 14: The home stretch