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EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 31: Mike Kafka #13 of the Northwestern Wildcats looks for a receiver against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ryan Field on October 31, 2009 in Evanston, Illinois. Penn State defeated Northwestern 34-13. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The Amazing Story of Northwestern Football's Senior Class

Tomorrow afternoon, 21 NU seniors will play at Ryan Field for the final time. They've been through hell and have emerged as one of the most successful senior classes in Northwestern football history...

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Wow! Its hard to believe that these guys have succeeded considering the adversity they have faced. Hopefully, they can go out winners today against Wisconsin and...

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Carl Stine commented on Wisconsin-Northwestern Preview: Giving the People What They Want

Good breakdown, I think it comes down to which teams limits mistakes, missed tackles, turnovers, etc...will be a good game.

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Carl Stine commented on Wisconsin-Northwestern Preview: Giving the People What They Want

Good breakdown, I think it comes down to which teams limits mistakes, missed tackles, turnovers, etc...will be a good game.

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Mike Deneen commented on Pat Fitzgerald: A Better Fit at Northwestern than at a Big Time Program

Memo to author: Northwestern IS a big time program.

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Memo to author: Northwestern IS a big time program.

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Tomorrow afternoon 21 NU seniors will play at Ryan Field for the final time. They've been through hell and have emerged as one of the most successful senior classes in Northwestern football history...

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The annual rumors concerning potential major program coaching vacancies have started, and Pat Fitzgerald's name has come up in connection with Notre Dame...

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Carl Stine commented on Northwestern-Wisconsin Football Rivalry Renewed for Big Ten Finale

Great breakdown! Good luck to the Wildcats this weekend!

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It's always great to have more fans on board. Unfortunately, you'll find that the stadium likely won't sell out on Saturday despite a solid 7-4 bowl-bound...

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On a rather balmy mid-November afternoon, Northwestern (7-4, 4-3) defeated Illinois (3-7, 2-6) by a final score of 21-16 to claim the very first Land of Lincoln Trophy, after bringing home the last edition of the Sweet Sioux Tomahawk last year in Evanston

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