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What This Chicago Fan Is Thankful For

Living in Chicago or being a fan of the city's teams is a love/hate relationship. Given that today is Thanksgiving, here are some of the things the city's sports teams have made me thankful for: Tom Ricketts - Chicago Cubs Owner Now that Tribune Co...

Written by Sam Wenk about 8 days ago 34 reads 0 comments
College Football: Big Ten Media Day Mailbag, Notes and Quotes

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College Football Media Day 2009: Big Ten Head Coach Translator

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Written by Sam Wenk about 4 months ago 428 reads 5 comments
College Football: Big Ten Media Day Wish List

For the second consecutive year, Bleacher Report will be among the credentialed media at the quote-happy, cliche-rich, and always entertaining Big Ten Media Days in Chicago...

Written by Sam Wenk about 4 months ago 403 reads 1 comments
Big Ten Football: Have a Question? I Have the Answer(s)

For the second year in a row, Bleacher Report will be represented at the Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. Last year brought big names like James Laurinaitis, Malcolm Jenkins, Tyrell Sutton, Juice Williams, Javon Ringer, and Derrick Williams...

Written by Sam Wenk about 4 months ago 319 reads 11 comments
Turn It Up/Turn It Down: A Weekly Review of the Media

First week of December Every week I write a media column that sheds some light on a few of the great, strange and/or debatable columns and radio segments from around the country. Enjoy, and as always, feel free to comment and nominate your favorites too.

Written by Sam Wenk about 12 months ago 182 reads 0 comments
(Fill In The Blank) Is Our Quarterback

With four games remaining, the Chicago Bears still have a chance to make the playoffs. But if history plays any role in how this season will finish, Bears fans are more than likely to be sitting ...

Written by Sam Wenk about 12 months ago 96 reads 0 comments
What Chicago Sports Fans Aren't Thankful For

Its been a busy year in Chicago sports in 2008. The Cubs returned to the playoffs (and got swept again), the White Sox continued to their every other year trend of making the post season, the ...

Written by Sam Wenk about about 1 year ago 561 reads 7 comments
Has The Balance Of Power Finally Shifted in Illinois?

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The New Windy City Flyer

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Written by Sam Wenk about about 1 year ago 284 reads 0 comments
Is Ohio State the New Miami?

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Written by Sam Wenk about about 1 year ago 1,403 reads 19 comments
Robbing the College Cradle: The Best NFL Seventh Round Draft Picks

As Week 7 of the 2008 NFL season is officially in the books, I thought it would be a good time to look back at some former seventh round draft picks making headlines this season...

Written by Sam Wenk about about 1 year ago 913 reads 5 comments
Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers: College Football Pre-Game Primer

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Written by Sam Wenk about about 1 year ago 150 reads 0 comments
Return on Investment: Pat Fitzgerald Paying High Dividends at Northwestern

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Written by Sam Wenk about about 1 year ago 644 reads 0 comments
Purdue-Northwestern: College Football Pre-Game Primer

Pre-Game Primer Purdue (2-4) at Northwestern (5-1) Date: October 18th, 2008 Location: Ryan Field, Evanston, IL Game Time: 11:00 a.m. CT On Air: ESPN 2, 720 AM Line: Northwestern by 3...

Written by Sam Wenk about about 1 year ago 265 reads 3 comments
The Northwestern Wildcats: Purple Haze Or Purple Daze?

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Written by Sam Wenk about about 1 year ago 352 reads 0 comments
Michigan State-Northwestern: College Football Pre-Game Primer

Pre-Game Primer Michigan State (5-1) at Northwestern (5-0) Date: Oct. 11, 2008 Location: Ryan Field, Evanston, IL Game Time: 2:30 p.m. CT On Air: ESPN 2, 720 AM Line: Michigan State by three Northwestern can win if...

Written by Sam Wenk about about 1 year ago 599 reads 4 comments
What He Really Said: The Lou Piniella Translator

After it was reported Cubs manager Lou Piniella was heard yelling at Alfonso Soriano in Spanish after the Game 2 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers, I felt it would be a good time to translate Piniella's other post season quotes...

Written by Sam Wenk about about 1 year ago 912 reads 20 comments
Northwestern-Iowa: College Football Pregame Primer

Pre-Game Primer Northwestern (4-0) at Iowa (3-1) Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA Game Time: 11:00 a.m. CT On Air: ESPN Classic, 720 AM Line: Iowa by 8...

Written by Sam Wenk about about 1 year ago 182 reads 8 comments
Northwestern Wildcats: The Big Ten's Purple Surprise Package

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Written by Sam Wenk about about 1 year ago 468 reads 0 comments
Northwestern-Ohio: College Football Pregame Primer

Pregame Primer Ohio (0-3) at Northwestern (3-0) Date: Sept. 20, 2008 Location: Ryan Field, Evanston, IL Game Time: 11:00 am CT On Air: Big Ten Network, 720 AM Line: Northwestern by 10...

Written by Sam Wenk about about 1 year ago 433 reads 1 comments
Conquering the Press Box: Transforming a Dream into Reality

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Written by Sam Wenk about about 1 year ago 389 reads 6 comments
Northwestern's Two-Headed Monster: Corey Wootton, John Gill Rack Up Sacks

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Written by Sam Wenk about about 1 year ago 603 reads 0 comments
Saluki Smackdown: Northwestern Dominates Southern Illinois During a Monsoon

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Written by Sam Wenk about about 1 year ago 303 reads 0 comments
Northwestern-Southern Illinois: College Football Pregame Primer

PREGAME PRIMER Southern Illinois (1-0) at Northwestern (2-0) Date: Sept. 13, 2008 Location: Ryan Field, Evanston, IL Game Time: 11:00 a.m. CT On Air: Big Ten Network, 720 AM Line: Off Northwestern can win if… …quarterback C...

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Sam Wenk Article Archive

What This Chicago Fan Is Thankful For

College Football: Big Ten Media Day Mailbag, Notes and Quotes

College Football Media Day 2009: Big Ten Head Coach Translator

College Football: Big Ten Media Day Wish List

Big Ten Football: Have a Question? I Have the Answer(s)

Turn It Up/Turn It Down: A Weekly Review of the Media

(Fill In The Blank) Is Our Quarterback

What Chicago Sports Fans Aren't Thankful For

Has The Balance Of Power Finally Shifted in Illinois?

The New Windy City Flyer

Is Ohio State the New Miami?

Robbing the College Cradle: The Best NFL Seventh Round Draft Picks

Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers: College Football Pre-Game Primer

Return on Investment: Pat Fitzgerald Paying High Dividends at Northwestern

Purdue-Northwestern: College Football Pre-Game Primer

The Northwestern Wildcats: Purple Haze Or Purple Daze?

Michigan State-Northwestern: College Football Pre-Game Primer

What He Really Said: The Lou Piniella Translator

Northwestern-Iowa: College Football Pregame Primer

Northwestern Wildcats: The Big Ten's Purple Surprise Package

Northwestern-Ohio: College Football Pregame Primer

Conquering the Press Box: Transforming a Dream into Reality

Northwestern's Two-Headed Monster: Corey Wootton, John Gill Rack Up Sacks

Saluki Smackdown: Northwestern Dominates Southern Illinois During a Monsoon

Northwestern-Southern Illinois: College Football Pregame Primer

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