WNUR’s Sam Levitt speaks with NU defensive end Dean Lowry and defensive line coach Marty Long about the unit’s emphasis on tipping passes and getting their hands up in the faces of opposing quarterbacks. NU leads the nation with 7 interceptions through 2 games this season. Listen below.
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The WNUR Sports staff provides their predictions for Saturday’s football contest between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Western Michigan Broncos. Zach Kisfalusi (@zKisfalusi): Northwestern, 45-13. Wildcats play younger players in the second half. Player to Watch: Traveon Henry. Jim Sannes (@JimSannes): Northwestern, 41-14. Hey, guuuuurl. I see you like interceptions. It just so happens that Northwestern leads the league in
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WNUR’s Jim Sannes (@JimSannes) sits down with Northwestern Wildcats All-Big Ten kicker Jeff Budzien. Budzien discusses his pursuit of several conference and school records, the mechanics behind his new-found powerful swing, the magic of Wisconsin’s cheese curds, and the @Budzien4Groza Twitter account.
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WNUR Sports Online Content Director Cameron Songer (@CameronSonger) uses NCAA Football 14 to predict a winner in this weekend’s Northwestern-Western Michigan football game. After splitting their first two games of the season, the virtual ‘Cats kick off the easiest part of their schedule with games against the Western Michigan Broncos and placeholder FCS East next week. The Wildcats have
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WNUR’s Nick Scoliard breaks down the tape behind Trevor Siemian’s 47-yard touchdown pass to Tony Jones and Dean Lowry’s interception as the Northwestern Wildcats defeated the Syracuse Orange 48-27. Last Saturday, the Wildcats decimated the Syracuse Orange, defeating them by a score of 48-27. However, the game was not even as close as the score shows, as the ‘Cats were
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WNUR’s Jim Sannes (@JimSannes) takes a look at the numbers behind Northwestern’s 48-27 victory over Syracuse Saturday with notes on Tony Jones, Jeff Budzien and Trevor Siemian. Before the season opener, we heard a lot about the “Bear Raid” offense under Sunny Dykes. Me thinks Northwestern was taking notes. Saturday, in their 48-27 victory over Syracuse, Trevor Siemian and Kain
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Northwestern beat the Syracuse Orange on Saturday night 44-28 at Ryan Field. The Wildcats moved to 2-0 on the young 2013 campaign and enter Week 3 as the #17 ranked team in the nation according to the latest AP Poll. The ‘Cats return to action on Saturday to take on Western Michigan. The WNUR Sports Kickoff Show will begin at
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WNUR’s Jim Sannes (@JimSannes) recaps today’s win for the Northwestern Wildcats over the Syracuse Orange, 48-27. After jumping out to a 34-7 halftime lead, the Northwestern Wildcats were able to coast their way to a 48-27 victory over the Syracuse Orange to improve to 2-0 on the season. Northwestern’s first drive was an indicator for the rest of the game,
Read moreWNUR’s Jim Sannes (@JimSannes) gives his thoughts from the first half of today’s game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Syracuse Orange. At the half, Northwestern leads 34-7. So, obviously, things went well for the ‘Cats in the first half. Looking at the numbers, a few big things stick out: Tony Jones has already set career highs in receptions (7)
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WNUR’s Jim Sannes (@JimSannes) gives some things to keep an eye on during today’s contest between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Syracuse Orange. We’re at about two hours before game time, and I’ve already seen a man trying to hurdle a six-foot fence to get to a grungy port-a-potty, disregarding the open gate three feet to his right. At this
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WNUR’s Zach Kisfalusi (@zKisfalusi) speaks with Northwestern safety Jimmy Hall, who entered Northwestern as a receiver, and is now a key part of the Wildcats defense in nickel situations. Hall talks about his easy transition from receiver to safety, the value of special teams and his board game prowess.
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WNUR’s Christian Flores (@Mr_C_G_Flores) speaks with Week 1 stars Collin Ellis and Treyvon Green about their battles throughout the last two years. Both have dealt tragic deaths in their families, yet have found ways to get their way back to the top of the collegiate game. This feature will also air during the WNUR Sports Kick-Off Show on Saturday prior
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