A unique take on Northwestern Athletics with thoughts ranging from the visceral to the statistical.  Sam, John and Erik will break down NU football, recruiting, basketball and more.

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As we come to the final weekend of the Softball regular season, the Cats are in the driver&#39;s seat for the Big Ten regular season title. To talk all things Softball, we welcome Sydney Supple back to the show to catch us all up on her tremendous entrance into the Softball Media world.

As we come to the final weekend of the Softball regular season, the Cats are in the driver's seat for the Big Ten regular season title. To talk all things Softball, we welcome Sydney Supple back to the show to catch us all up on her tremendous entrance into the Softball Media world.

Episode 574: Sydney Supple

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Finally the Football team has a place to call home while the new Ryan Field arises from the rubble of the old barn. This fall, the Cats will be playing right on the lake, in a temporary stadium built up around Martin Stadium, the home of Lacrosse and Soccer. We are also excited to be a part of a big tailgate for the Women&#39;s Non-Revenue Sports Weekend on May 4th. Stay tuned for more details on how to get involved in that.

Finally the Football team has a place to call home while the new Ryan Field arises from the rubble of the old barn. This fall, the Cats will be playing right on the lake, in a temporary stadium built up around Martin Stadium, the home of Lacrosse and Soccer. We are also excited to be a part of a big tailgate for the Women's Non-Revenue Sports Weekend on May 4th. Stay tuned for more details on how to get involved in that.

Episode 573: Football on the Lake

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With the NIL landscape continuously in flux, we welcome back TrueNU&#39;s Jacob Schmidt to update us on what is going on with Northwestern&#39;s efforts and talk about a tremendous fundraiser they are running. Remembering Ryan Field is auctioning off amazing artifacts from Ryan Field before it came down and all the proceeds go directly to supporting TrueNU&#39;s NIL efforts.

With the NIL landscape continuously in flux, we welcome back TrueNU's Jacob Schmidt to update us on what is going on with Northwestern's efforts and talk about a tremendous fundraiser they are running. Remembering Ryan Field is auctioning off amazing artifacts from Ryan Field before it came down and all the proceeds go directly to supporting TrueNU's NIL efforts.

Episode 572: Remembering Ryan Field Auction w/ Jacob Schmidt

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It was an incredible weekend in Brooklyn for Northwestern. The Cats continued their undefeated record in the Round of 64 with a dramatic overtime win over Florida Atlantic. Even though they weren&#39;t able to pull of the incredible upset over #1 overall seed UConn, the Cats showed their heart and fought to the very end. Tonight, we look back at the weekend and relive the vibes of an incredible season.

It was an incredible weekend in Brooklyn for Northwestern. The Cats continued their undefeated record in the Round of 64 with a dramatic overtime win over Florida Atlantic. Even though they weren't able to pull of the incredible upset over #1 overall seed UConn, the Cats showed their heart and fought to the very end. Tonight, we look back at the weekend and relive the vibes of an incredible season.

Episode 571: The Big Dance

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For the second consecutive year and third time ever, Northwestern is dancing in March! The Cats earned the 9 seed and will take on Florida Atlantic, one of last season&#39;s Final Four. Looming behind the Owls is (presumably) the defending champion UConn Huskies. Joining us tonight is Scott Sepich, our resident Bracketologist to talk about this year&#39;s tournament.

For the second consecutive year and third time ever, Northwestern is dancing in March! The Cats earned the 9 seed and will take on Florida Atlantic, one of last season's Final Four. Looming behind the Owls is (presumably) the defending champion UConn Huskies. Joining us tonight is Scott Sepich, our resident Bracketologist to talk about this year's tournament.

Episode 570: Dancing Again and Bracketology w/ Scott Sepich

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The Cats finished off the regular season in style as they trounced Minnesota on Senior night. Boo Buie ended his Welsh-Ryan Arena tenure in perfect fashion, draining a 3-pointer from up top, whipping up the sold-out crowd into a frenzy. Now, with a double-bye in hand, they head up to Minneapolis for the Big Ten Tournament and get ready for their second consecutive trip to the Big Dance.

The Cats finished off the regular season in style as they trounced Minnesota on Senior night. Boo Buie ended his Welsh-Ryan Arena tenure in perfect fashion, draining a 3-pointer from up top, whipping up the sold-out crowd into a frenzy. Now, with a double-bye in hand, they head up to Minneapolis for the Big Ten Tournament and get ready for their second consecutive trip to the Big Dance.

Episode 569: Big Ten Tourney Time

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After an epic win on the road at Maryland, the Cats came home to take on the red hot Iowa Hawkeyes. It seems the injury bug has bitten them again as they played without Ryan Langborg again and also had Matt Nicholson go down with a lower body injury. With only 2 games left in the regular season, we&#39;ll see how deep the bench is as they take on Michigan State and Minnesota.

After an epic win on the road at Maryland, the Cats came home to take on the red hot Iowa Hawkeyes. It seems the injury bug has bitten them again as they played without Ryan Langborg again and also had Matt Nicholson go down with a lower body injury. With only 2 games left in the regular season, we'll see how deep the bench is as they take on Michigan State and Minnesota.

Episode 568: Bumps in the Road

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With all three Pirates in attendance, Boo Buie broke the record of John Shurna and became the all-time leading scorer in Northwestern Basketball history. We relive that amazing night and look ahead to the pivotal final four games of the regular season leading into the Big Ten Tournament.

With all three Pirates in attendance, Boo Buie broke the record of John Shurna and became the all-time leading scorer in Northwestern Basketball history. We relive that amazing night and look ahead to the pivotal final four games of the regular season leading into the Big Ten Tournament.

Episode 567: #0 is #1

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With Boo Buie just 5 points away from becoming Northwestern&#39;s all-time leading scorer, we have history on the mind as we recap an absolutely incredible evening looking through the archives and diving into the artifacts, the history and the lore of Northwestern Athletics.

With Boo Buie just 5 points away from becoming Northwestern's all-time leading scorer, we have history on the mind as we recap an absolutely incredible evening looking through the archives and diving into the artifacts, the history and the lore of Northwestern Athletics.

Episode 566: Night at the Archives

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As the NU Basketball team gets back on track after a pair of tough OT losses, the Women of Spring start off their respective seasons with a bang. Lacrosse started their title defense with a resounding victory over Syracuse and Softball went down to the desert and came back with 4 wins in 5 games.

As the NU Basketball team gets back on track after a pair of tough OT losses, the Women of Spring start off their respective seasons with a bang. Lacrosse started their title defense with a resounding victory over Syracuse and Softball went down to the desert and came back with 4 wins in 5 games.

Episode 565: The Women of Spring

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Coming off their huge wins over Illinois and Ohio State, Northwestern made the trip down I-65 to West Lafayette to take on Purdue and gave the Boilermakers absolutely everything they could handle. 2 games against Purdue, 2 games went to overtime. While the outcome wasn&#39;t what the Wildcats were looking for, there is a ton to take away from that game and the week as a whole as they head into the back half of the conference schedule.

Coming off their huge wins over Illinois and Ohio State, Northwestern made the trip down I-65 to West Lafayette to take on Purdue and gave the Boilermakers absolutely everything they could handle. 2 games against Purdue, 2 games went to overtime. While the outcome wasn't what the Wildcats were looking for, there is a ton to take away from that game and the week as a whole as they head into the back half of the conference schedule.

Episode 564: Heavyweight Bout

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After last night&#39;s titanic victory over Illinois, we just couldn&#39;t wait till next week to talk about this one. John and Erik found some time in the middle of the day to put down their thoughts about this epic win.

After last night's titanic victory over Illinois, we just couldn't wait till next week to talk about this one. John and Erik found some time in the middle of the day to put down their thoughts about this epic win.

Bonus Episode: Northwestern 96-Illinois 91

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Tonight, we recap our fantastic experience watching the NU Hockey team in their home tournament, check in with the basketball team as they approach the toughest stretch of the schedule and announce the NU Night at the Archives event coming up in February.

Tonight, we recap our fantastic experience watching the NU Hockey team in their home tournament, check in with the basketball team as they approach the toughest stretch of the schedule and announce the NU Night at the Archives event coming up in February.

Episode 563: Hockey Night in Evanston

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With David Braun&#39;s coaching staff coming into focus, we talked with Wildcat Report&#39;s Managing Editor Matthew Shelton to get his thoughts on all the new hires as well as a brief look at the incoming freshman class of 2024.

With David Braun's coaching staff coming into focus, we talked with Wildcat Report's Managing Editor Matthew Shelton to get his thoughts on all the new hires as well as a brief look at the incoming freshman class of 2024.

Episode 562: Coaching and 'Cruiting with Matthew Shelton

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As the 2023 College Football season came to an end with Michigan hoisting the trophy, we turn our attention to 2024 with rumors and reporting indicating imminent hires at both Offensive and Defensive Coordinator. We also formally pivot fully to Basketball season as the Men&#39;s squad dives deep into B1G play with a resounding win over Michigan State.

As the 2023 College Football season came to an end with Michigan hoisting the trophy, we turn our attention to 2024 with rumors and reporting indicating imminent hires at both Offensive and Defensive Coordinator. We also formally pivot fully to Basketball season as the Men's squad dives deep into B1G play with a resounding win over Michigan State.

Episode 561: A Winter's Pivot

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The saying goes &#34;What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas&#34;, but for this Northwestern team, that Las Vegas Bowl trophy will be leaving Vegas and putting up permanent residence in Evanston. The Cats rode on the backs of the Defense and a gutsy performance from Ben Bryant and the Offense to grind out a 14-7 win over Utah. We take a look back at the game and start to put a bow on the 2023 season, one of the most inexplicable seasons any of us can remember.

The saying goes "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas", but for this Northwestern team, that Las Vegas Bowl trophy will be leaving Vegas and putting up permanent residence in Evanston. The Cats rode on the backs of the Defense and a gutsy performance from Ben Bryant and the Offense to grind out a 14-7 win over Utah. We take a look back at the game and start to put a bow on the 2023 season, one of the most inexplicable seasons any of us can remember.

Episode 560: Northwestern 14-Utah 7

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This amazing 2023 Northwestern Football season arrives at its final stage, a Las Vegas Bowl matchup with Utah. To help us break down the matchup, we welcome InsideNU&#39;s Bradley Locker back to the show to take us through all the ins and outs of the game.

This amazing 2023 Northwestern Football season arrives at its final stage, a Las Vegas Bowl matchup with Utah. To help us break down the matchup, we welcome InsideNU's Bradley Locker back to the show to take us through all the ins and outs of the game.

Episode 559: Las Vegas Bowl Preview w/ Bradley Locker

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With the Vegas Bowl just over a week away, we take a look at Northwestern&#39;s Bowl history and where this game fits in the hierarchy of relevance. Oh yeah, Basketball laid an egg against Chicago State today as well.

With the Vegas Bowl just over a week away, we take a look at Northwestern's Bowl history and where this game fits in the hierarchy of relevance. Oh yeah, Basketball laid an egg against Chicago State today as well.

Episode 558:Bowling Views

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For the second consecutive season Purdue came to Welsh-Ryan arena sporting the #1 ranking. For the second consecutive season Northwestern knocked them off their perch. For the second consecutive season the students swarmed the floor after the final horn to celebrate. Tonight we bask in the glory of what may be the greatest game a Northwestern Basketball player has ever played in the Purple and White as Boo Buie went off for 31 points, 9 assists and 0 turnovers. Oh, and did we mention that NU Football is on their way to Vegas?

For the second consecutive season Purdue came to Welsh-Ryan arena sporting the #1 ranking. For the second consecutive season Northwestern knocked them off their perch. For the second consecutive season the students swarmed the floor after the final horn to celebrate. Tonight we bask in the glory of what may be the greatest game a Northwestern Basketball player has ever played in the Purple and White as Boo Buie went off for 31 points, 9 assists and 0 turnovers. Oh, and did we mention that NU Football is on their way to Vegas?

Episode 557: Knocking off #1 (again)

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The LOLHat is back in town! In the final ever Big Ten West game, Northwestern and Illinois put on a show that will be long remembered. Was it wild? Yeah. Was it back and forth? Sure. Did it take years off our lives? Definitely. Did it keep Illinois out of the postseason while also clinching Northwestern 2nd place in the Big Ten West and 5th place in the conference overall? Oh hell yeah!

The LOLHat is back in town! In the final ever Big Ten West game, Northwestern and Illinois put on a show that will be long remembered. Was it wild? Yeah. Was it back and forth? Sure. Did it take years off our lives? Definitely. Did it keep Illinois out of the postseason while also clinching Northwestern 2nd place in the Big Ten West and 5th place in the conference overall? Oh hell yeah!