In this week’s edition of Joe’s Corner, WNUR co-Sports Director Joe Misulonas examines the push by Northwestern players for union recognition and how it may negatively impact Northwestern football. When Kain Colter and other Northwestern football players initially petitioned for union recognition, I was skeptical. On one hand, I believed the intentions of the players were noble. Athletes deserve the
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In this week’s edition of Joe’s Corner, WNUR Sports co-Director Joe Misulonas (@jmisulonas) takes a look back at the state of Northwestern sports ten years ago in honor of Kanye West’s debut album. This week marked the tenth anniversary of Kanye West’s debut album, “The College Dropout.” The album immediately made an impression with it’s blend of soul, old school R&B,
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WNUR Sports Director Joe Misulonas (@jmisulonas) explains how the story of the 2014 Northwestern lacrosse team won’t be defined by the players it lost in recent years. It’s hard to believe that a season that ends with a Final Four appearance for a Northwestern athletic program would be considered a disappointment. But for Northwestern women’s lacrosse last year, that was
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In this week’s edition of Joe’s Corner, WNUR co-Sport Director Joe Misulonas examines this year’s football and basketball recruiting classes. Yesterday, Pat Fitzgerald and the Northwestern Wildcats announced their 2014 recruiting class. There were no Signing Day surprises, and many consider this year’s class to be the best of the Fitzgerald-era. Most of the 2014 signees were recruited following last
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In this week’s edition of “Joe’s Corner,” WNUR co-Sports Director Joe Misulonas examines the recent petition for union recognition by Northwestern football players. After I finished my Tuesday class, I went to the Plex cafeteria to have lunch. Once I got my sandwich and chips, I sat down and turned on my phone to check Twitter. Almost immediately, I was flooded
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In this week’s edition of Joe’s Corner, WNUR co-Sports Director Joe Misulonas examines the role of Northwestern’s Junior point guard Dave Sobolewski The Fate of Dave Sobolewski On Saturday, the Northwestern Men’s Basketball faces the Iowa Hawkeyes for the second time this season. Last time these two teams played each other, Iowa won easily, 93-67. Iowa beat a top ten
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WNUR’s Joe Misulonas (@jmisulonas) investigates the possible implications of a Northwestern loss this Saturday to Michigan State, leaving the team without bowl eligibility for the first time since Pat Fitzgerald’s first year at the helm. This Saturday may not be the most important football game in Pat Fitzgerald’s tenure as head football coach of the Northwestern Wildcats, but it does
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WNUR Sports Director Joe Misulonas (@jmisulonas) explains what makes WNUR Sports so special and how listener contributions can help the station. Donations are now being accepted. If you would like to contribute, click here, select “WNUR” under “Give to Other Northwestern Areas,” and thank you for your help. This Friday, WNUR Sports is kicking off our third annual Sportsathon. For
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WNUR Sports Director Joe Misulonas (@jmisulonas) looks at the good and bad news from Northwestern’s four non-conference games. Northwestern wrapped up non-conference play Saturday afternoon with a 35-21 victory over the Maine Black Bears. The opening four games for the Wildcats were interesting, to say the least, as the team looked drastically different each week. Here are some thoughts on
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WNUR Sports Director Joe Misulonas (@jmisulonas) previews the Ohio State Buckeyes as part of our summer Big Ten Preview series. To check out our previous previews, click: Illinois | Purdue | Michigan | Indiana | Nebraska | Minnesota | Penn State | Wisconsin Let’s not kid ourselves, the Ohio State Buckeyes were the best team in the Big Ten. Sure,
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WNUR Sports Director Joe Misulonas (@jmisulonas>) previews the Northwestern quarterbacks heading into the 2013 season as part of WNUR Sports’ summer preview series. You never know what Northwestern’s going to do at quarterback. Three years ago, Evan Watkins was supposed to be the backup to Dan Persa, but after Persa went down with a ruptured Achilles, coach Pat Fitzgerald burned
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WNUR Sports Director Joe Misulonas (@jmisulonas) compares the end of Northwestern’s lacrosse season to the end of a TV series. Last week, NBC aired the series finale of “The Office.” A beloved comedy show came to a sweet end which tied up all the character arcs and delivered the bittersweet moments fans expected for the final episode. Series finales are
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