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From: sjtruog at yahoo.com (SjT (Stephen J. Truog))
Date: Sat Aug  1 17:36:42 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] SjT Big Ten Preview / Preseason Top 25 ...
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OK, school starts next week in Arizona, so before heading back, I thought I'd get these out. Pigskin Picks info should be coming by the end of the month! Enjoy ...

SjT BIG TEN PREVIEW
===================

It?s almost here! The media days have taken place, the first practices are about to begin and baseball is mired in yet another summer of steroid scandals and ?why bother?? shrugs from small market fans as the playoff teams appear to, once again, be those with big market bucks. But don?t reach for that clicker and turn to golf, cars going in circles or ?extreme? skateboarders in a desperate search for sport-like programming ? football season is here!

And with the oncoming kickoff of the greatest season of the year, it?s time for another look at the Big Ten and who will edge ahead in that race for Pasadena (and no, it?s not Boise State). The 2009 season may appear to be a flashback to older times for many fans as the league can once again be referred to as the ?Big Two? ? except that instead of Michigan, it is Penn State who has become a legitimate rival to Ohio State for the top spot.

But that characterization would also be a bit unfair to the programs ?bubbling under? who are ready to breakout. A better comparison for 2009 Big Ten football might be the 2008-09 Big Ten basketball season. The league won?t get much respect nationally because of a few years of postseason slump ? like the hardcourt Big Ten, we?ll get a small mention for a couple teams on top and there will be a clear cellar dweller (same team), but there will also be an underrated horde of quality and improving teams in the middle who won?t get much notice during the season, but will show their strength in the postseason and be ready to usher in a resurgent era next year. But just like in basketball, most of the national media probably won?t catch on until late in the year and then finally realize that losing a road game in this league (as long as it?s not in the state of Indiana) is not an indictment against the team?s bowl worthiness. I?ll certainly
 put the Big Ten?s middle tier against any other league in the country and it may look like massive mess of 4-4 league records at the end, but it will be much more than that.

So without further delay, to the Sit Big Ten predictions for 2009 ?  

1) PENN STATE (8-0 in Big Ten / 12-0 overall)

The Nittany Lions had two bad quarters last year ? the fourth in Iowa City and the second in Pasadena ? otherwise they were a fun team to watch and a dominant one on both sides of the ball. A bit of the speed is gone at wideout, but the Lions have the best backfield in the Big Ten with quarterback Daryll Clark and running back Evan Royster. As an added bonus, the defense should be better with the return of linebacker and field general Sean Lee. The secondary could be a problem, but no one on the schedule will really test PSU vertically. The schedule is also favorable in that the Buckeyes and Hawkeyes both come to Happy Valley. The only thing keeping PSU from a 12-0 year is a mental block road slip up like the Iowa game last year. I hope it comes in Evanston as they look ahead to OSU, but it will more likely come in Champaign against the Illini. If they manage to avoid those Land O? Lincoln traps and beat the Buckeyes to go 11-0, they won?t lose
 to Sporty for the finale.

* Key game: vs. Ohio State ? There is simply no better atmosphere for football than Beaver Stadium under the lights for the Penn State White Out ? nothing comes close. So when these two border rivals battle in November, it should be an incredible game with everything on the line. The Buckeyes are pretty much impossible to beat in consecutive years under Coach Jim Tressel, but if anyone can do it, it looks like PSU at home is the one.

* Bowl outlook: Rose Bowl vs. USC. Even if they go 12-0, perceived weakness/league bias will keep PSU headed to Pasadena and a rematch with the Trojans (probably bypassed by a 10-2 SEC team, no doubt) ? this one will be close, but SC will be a much better team in January at home than the one we see in Columbus in September. Could be a classic, as Joe Paterno and company won?t want to lose a second straight game to SC.

2) OHIO STATE (7-1 / 11-1)

After carrying the league banner for a few years and getting hammered unfairly by the national press (making two straight title games is a feat ? the first one was a bad break injury wise and the second a road game), the Bucks will be tested early and late this year. A September showdown with USC will be built up as a do-or-die respect game for both OSU and the Big Ten and it should be a great game. SC will have loads of talent as usual, but it?s as close as you?ll ever get to a Pete Carroll team ?rebuilding? ? that?s where Terrelle Pryor?s experience has to kick in and the Buckeyes have to get that ?big win? at home. Once they do that, it will be clear sailing through October, as any threats have to come to the Shoe. November is a different story, though, opening with a megamatch in Happy Valley and closing with The Rivalry Game at Michigan. They get the Wolverine game again (closer than expected, though), but fall short at PSU.

* Key game: vs. Southern Cal ? The PSU game is more important for the league title, but this is more important for the league overall. Credit the Buckeyes for being one of the few teams who will schedule big games out of league play with the Texas series a couple years back and this USC home-and-home (are you listening, SEC???). The Trojans will be young but loaded as usual ? and Pete always has them fired up for the big games in prime time, but something tells me Pryor makes the difference this time.  

* Bowl outlook: Fiesta Bowl vs. Oklahoma. The Buckeyes are BCS bound unless they lose big to USC and PSU. They travel well and draw big ratings. And while they?ve taken heat for their BCS record in recent years, the Sooners have gotten almost a free pass for an even longer losing streak in the big one. This way someone has to win.

3) MICHIGAN STATE (6-2 / 10-2)

Sparty is on the verge again ? they?ve been there before only to have a coach leave or suffer some big self-inflicted wound and fall back to the middle of the pack. I think Mark Dantonio is the coach who can finally wake this sleeping giant for good and take MSU to the next level ? but it won?t happen quite yet. On paper, it would look like a good year for MSU to make that breakthrough ? Ohio State is off the schedule and PSU visits East Lansing. But I think Sparty drops a game before the Land Grant Trophy classic (perhaps at Illinois but more likely at Minnesota) and finishes 10-2 again. They showed a lot of guts in the bowl game last year, so another 10-win season and a bowl win would be a nice improvement. They just have to make sure they don?t slip up early at Notre Dame or against Michigan and lose confidence before the big games arrive later in the year.

* Key game: @ Notre Dame ? Michigan State is, by far, the best team on the Irish schedule not named USC. It?s a rivalry and it?s a nationally televised game that a lot of people will be watching. A narrow escape or loss by Sparty could be catastrophic, but a Green and White demolition of an overrated Notre Dame in South Bend not only would quash all that BCS talk for Notre Dame early, but it would give MSU a push for the top 25 and set up a big season.

* Bowl outlook: Citrus Bowl vs. Alabama. Sparty gets a return trip to Orlando and this time needs to come home with the win. The opponent could be Georgia again or perhaps Ole Miss, but more fans and viewers would want to see the Tide and former coach slick Nick Saban face MSU. Those big bad Wolverines won?t be down for too much longer, so Sparty needs to get the big win and set up a breakthrough 2010 now.

4) ILLINOIS (8-4 / 4-4)

There is no greater wild card in the Big Ten race than Ron Zook?s team. They?re the type of team that can win in Columbus one week and slip up against Purdue the next. For years, the recruiting magazines have been telling us that Zook has the best recruiting classes this side of South Bend, so unless the Illini want to earn that reputation Notre Dame has of being a place where great recruits go out to pasture, it?s put up or shut up time for the blue and orange. Can the Illini do it? Absolutely. Juice Williams and Arrelious Benn are the league?s best passing combo and the Illini can score in bunches. But the defense took some hits, even from an underachieving group last year. So the best bet is to expect another wild ride for Illinois fans this year ? they are the most likely team to beat Penn State this year, but they could also drop a home game to Michigan or (hopefully) Northwestern. A fast start is essential, as the Illini schedule is front
 loaded this year with Mizzou, OSU, PSU and MSU being four of the first five games. A good start and it could be Roses, a bad start and they?ll quit on Zook, an even split and, well, welcome to Illinois football.

* Key game: vs. Michigan State ? I think the Illini will get either PSU or MSU at home this year, but the Spartan game is the one they really need to focus on as a must-win if they want to have January 1 bowl hopes, as losses in Columbus and to the Nittany Lions will be excusable. A loss to Sparty could start a collapse of confidence.

* Bowl outlook: Champs Bowl vs. Clemson ? A win over PSU would give the Illini some national attention again and they would make a push for Tampa, but they just don?t bring as many people to fill the seats as Iowa and Wisconsin ? hence it?s a trip to Orlando?s second-tier bowl and an obscene amount of orange in the stands with Clemson.

4) IOWA (8-4 / 4-4)

The Hawkeyes seem to be everyone?s darkhorse based solely on being the one Big Ten team to win a bowl game last year ? but any of those teams in the running for Tampa probably would have won the Outback Bowl last year, so Iowa just got a lucky draw to avoid facing Mizzou in San Antonio. As for the 2009 team, I just don?t see much hope for a big run. For starters, Shonn Greene (foolishly) bolted early for the NFL, so it?s tough to see who will pick up the slack and actually move the chains for Iowa. The defense will be solid but not spectacular. And then there?s the schedule. Iowa faces road games in Happy Valley, Columbus, East Lansing and Madison. Ouch! Throw in a road game at in-state nemesis Iowa State and you can see it?s going to be tough to break into title contention even if they do sweep their home games. Kirk Ferentz? teams are usually better in November than September, but all of those road games except OSU come early.

* Key game: @ Wisconsin ? No one has a tougher road than the Hawkeyes this year, so that leaves the Badgers and a visit to Camp Randall as the ?easy? one. Unless they can break through here, they can?t get more than 8 wins and that still assumes holding on at home against Minnesota and Northwestern.

* Bowl outlook: Alamo Bowl vs. Nebraska ? After overreaching last year and heading to Tampa when they should have been in San Antonio, the Hawkeyes head to the Alamo this year for a game that should be a non-conference series every year. The Corn Bowl!

4) NORTHWESTERN (8-4 / 4-4)

Coach Pat Fitzgerald has quietly made improvements in the win column every year in Evanston, but unless another ?Purple to Pasadena? type of season comes around, that streak ends this year. Still, Northwestern has shown that they?re not going away ? 15 years after the Rose Bowl run, they?re bowl contenders every year. This year?s team will be a bit unusual for NU fans in that it will rely on its defense, especially early. The Wildcats must replace virtually every skill position player on offense, but do have some talent waiting in the wings. But while they start to get a rhythm, it?s up to the Cats? defense, which should be their best since 1995?s Fitzgerald-led crew. If Corey Wootton can come back from injury close to what he was last year, he should be one of the league?s top pass rushers, and the secondary may be the best in the league. The schedule is favorable for NU, with the first major road test coming in the middle of
 October, but they can?t afford many slip ups early as the slate is backloaded with trips to Iowa and Illinois sandwiched between visits from PSU and Wisconsin in the final four games. If the offense has clicked by then, it could be another 9-win season or better, but more the Cats will lose a game or two they should win to go along with an upset and finish right in the middle of that massive 4-4 pack.

* Key game: vs. Minnesota ? the Cats must defend home turf and win the ones they should win to get to 8 wins this year, that means beating the Gophers. The good news is that they get Minny early (they?ll be a much better team by November), but it?s going to be tough. Lose this and you have to make up a win at Iowa or Illinois in November.

* Bowl outlook: Insight Bowl vs. Colorado ? Northwestern has actually had six or more wins 5 of the past 6 years ? but they can?t get much love from bowls, being left at home twice and getting bypassed in the pecking order the other three years. NU gets the short straw again here (though Phoenix in December is perfect!) with a ?Barnett Bowl? against the Buffs to rouse up some interest ? the biggest thing is that the Cats need to finally get that bowl W to change the pecking order a bit.

4) WISCONSIN (8-4 / 4-4)

No seat is hotter these days in the Big Ten than the one of Brett Bielema in Madison. He?s pretty much done the reverse of his youthful counterpart Fitzgerald in that UW?s win total has decreased by 2 or 3 each season as fewer of Barry Alvarez? recruits remain. The coach may stop some of that bleeding this year, but it?s tough to see Bucky breaking through into league title contention. The roster is solid in most places, but there just don?t appear to be many playmakers on offense or defense. John Clay is the hope at running back, but he needs to prove he can be a workhorse in the Wisconsin tradition. Overall, the schedule is favorable. Ohio State is on the road (though Wisky is one of the few teams not intimidated by The Shoe), but key games with Iowa and MSU are at home and Illinois is off the schedule.

* Key game: vs. Iowa ? The Badgers must beat the Hawks at home to move into that upper tier of bowls for the Big Ten. Beating Sparty in Madison would be nice, too, but the Hawkeyes are more likely to be competing with Bucky for that final January 1 bowl bid.

* Bowl outlook: Outback Bowl vs. Georgia ? Despite a lackluster finish to the year, no one brings fans to bowl sites like the Badgers and Tampa would love to have a red-on-red matchup with Georgia here.

8) MINNESOTA (7-5 / 4-4)

The new stadium should be both a blessing and a curse for Minnesota in their first year at home. The benefits will obviously be bigger in the long run, with a jewel for fans and recruits and a true home-field edge in the elements. But those things take time. In the short term, the new stadium won?t feel like home yet and it will hurt what could have been the league?s best passing attack in Adam Weber to Eric Decker ? especially with three of the last four at home in the strange, non-Metrodome elements. Coach Tim Brewster started to prepare Minny with a more ground-oriented attack in last year?s bowl game, but this too will take time. Unfortunately for Gopher fans, the early schedule isn?t kind for all this changeover ? Air Force, Cal and Wisconsin are the first three home games and all spell danger for home fans. Throw in road games to OSU, PSU and Northwestern before Halloween and the pumpkin may already be in need of smashing. The future
 looks bright, Gopher fans, but you may have to take a step backwards before taking off in the new era.

* Key game: vs. Michigan State ? Most of the Gophers? big games are on the road this year, so if they get a big win at the new home stadium, it will either be the Cal nonconference game or this one, and a victory over MSU would be far more meaningful. Especially since it comes right after back-to-back trips to Columbus and Happy Valley and they will need a win for their confidence.

* Bowl outlook: Motor City Bowl vs. Central Michigan ? Whoever slips to Detroit this year is in danger of facing either Buffalo and a hot coach or CMU and a hot quarterback. Minny might be the best matchup for the fans and you could see a wild shootout.

9) MICHIGAN (5-7 / 2-6)

It?s going to be a very interesting two-year span in Ann Arbor beginning this fall. I have no doubts that Rich Rodriguez, despite his lack of likability, is a smart coach who will bring the Maize and Blue back. I do have doubts, however, that the Michigan boosters will allow him much more time to get them back if he fails to produce a winning record this year ? especially if there are three more embarrassing losses to the Irish, Spartans and, worst of all, Buckeyes. The 2009 Wolverines should be better at just about every area, but it?s tough to count on any one area consistently or see anyone that will step up as a rock-solid leader to build around on offense or defense. The result could be an Illini-type season where Big Blue gets an upset win one week and totally blows a game the next week. Whatever the case, it?s still going to be a year before they?re back in a bowl, maybe more if patience with RichRod?s ego runs thin and he gets canned.

* Key game: vs. Notre Dame ? If the Wolverines have any hope of making a minor bowl and announcing that they?re back, they need to beat the Irish early on. If they let it slip away at home, they will lament it at the end of the year and fans everywhere may also lament it when a 10-2 Irish team sneaks into the BCS and gets crushed.

10) INDIANA (4-8 / 1-7)

Things are tough in Bloomington these days ? there may be some light peeking in at the end of the tunnel on the hardcourt, but over on the football field it?s getting darker. Bill Lynch is nice guy and took over in some tough circumstances, but the program just can?t shake their snake-bitten past. The schedule does start off in typical creampuff fashion and there?s no MSU or Minnesota, but everything is going to have to break right for Indiana to be close to the bowl bubble in November.

* Key game: vs. Wisconsin ? Aside from the Bucket game, this is the Hoosiers best chance for a home win in league play and if they can get this and a road win at NU or Michigan, they could sneak into a bowl.  But that?s the rosiest of outlooks.

11) PURDUE (2-10 / 0-8)

Danny Hope has a tough task in West Lafayette, not only is he replacing a legend in Joe Tiller who worked miracles, he must try and do what even Tiller couldn?t ? make Purdue into a football school. The Boilers had some solid seasons and one big breakthrough year, but they still couldn?t fill the stadium consistently and once basketball practice begins over in Mackey, fans will be talking about the 2010 Final Four in Indy more than anything over in Ross-Ade Stadium. Making the task tougher? Tiller didn?t exactly leave a full cupboard like Alvarez did at Wisconsin. Purdue had been going downhill in Joe?s final few years and there?s not much talent here on either side of the ball. The schedule is a mixed blessing, with no PSU and the toughest road game being at another school in transition (but with far more talent) in Oregon ? but the home slate is tough with visits from OSU, MSU and Wisconsin, plus those pesky Irish. 

* Key game: vs. Northwestern ? It?s the Boilers? best chance for a league win. They?ll be coming off the home game with Notre Dame and need to start the league lineup off right if they have any hope for bowl contention.

So looking at the major bowls and others involving league teams ?

TITLE ? Florida vs. Texas ? Should have met last year, should be a great game
ORANGE ? Virginia Tech vs. South Florida ? Maybe they?ll fill half the seats?
SUGAR ? LSU vs. Boise State ? Broncs or Irish will be fed to Tigers at home
FIESTA ? Oklahoma vs. Ohio State ? This way, somebody finally gets a BCS W
ROSE ? Penn State vs. Southern Cal ? A rematch, but could have different results

CITRUS ? Michigan State vs. Alabama ? Saban Bowl could be a good one
OUTBACK ? Wisconsin vs. Georgia ? Bucky brings fans, and more red
ALAMO ? Iowa vs. Nebraska ? These two should meet EVERY year
CHAMPS ? Illinois vs. Clemson ? The annual underachiever bowl?
INSIGHT ? Northwestern vs. Colorado ? Fun matchup, can Cats break through?
MOTOR CITY ? Minnesota vs. Central Michigan ? A no-win for the Big Ten

And finally, the SjTop 25 preseason ballot ?

SjTOP 25

1) FLORIDA ? With everyone back and an unbelievably easy schedule, the Gators are very much the second coming of 2005 USC and could finally win a legitimate title.

2) TEXAS ? Hmm, who ended 2005 USC?s run? Where was that game? The Horns were robbed of a title shot and Heisman last year and could get payback on both fronts.

3) OKLAHOMA ? The Sooners have a tougher schedule than the top two and couldn?t beat either last year ? the D is still a big question but the O will be fun to watch.

4) SOUTHERN CAL ? A ?rebuilding? year for them still has the Trojans favored in every game ? but can they avoid that one midyear letdown, and a trip to Columbus?

5) LOUISIANA STATE ? Les will have the Tigers back in the title hunt, but unlike most of their SEC counterparts, the schedule is not favorable aside from Florida at home.

6) PENN STATE ? Leadership on offense and defense sets the Nits on top of the Big Ten, especially with OSU at home, but can they avoid their mental letdown to go 12-0?

7) VIRGINIA TECH ? They?re once again carrying the ACC?s hopes of providing more than mediocre football, but they may not survive the opener against Alabama.

8) OHIO STATE ? Will go as far as Terrelle Pryor takes them this year ? two huge bookend games with USC and PSU will tell if that?s a title shot or just a good bowl.

9) OKLAHOMA STATE ? A major darkhorse, the Cowpokes are loaded and have big home games with UGa and UT to get attention ? but Bedlam is in Norman this year.

10) GEORGIA ? A notch below the SEC elite, but the Dawgs get bonus points for being the ONLY SEC TEAM who apparently will leave the Deep South to play a tough nonconference game ? ASU last year, Okie State this year, not to mention GaTech. That?s more top 25 foes outside the league than the rest of the SEC elite ? combined.

11) UTAH ? Robbed of the title last year, the Utes will be a powerhouse again, but all the big games are away (Oregon, TCU, BYU). Go 12-0 again and they better get a title shot!

12) MISSISSIPPI ? Everyone?s favorite sleeper seems a tad overrated ? Nutt?s a great coach, but the talent level is still a bit below the SEC elite. Still, no UF + LSU at home.

13) OREGON ? The Ducks have the talent to be a top 10 team and could challenge SC, but the coaching change comes at a bad time with a brutal early schedule

14) BOISE STATE ? Opening game with Ducks is Boise State?s audition for a BCS bowl ? win that and they should cruise to 12-0 and a big payday (but no title shot).

15) CALIFORNIA ? It?s now or never if the Bears want to take the Pac 10 crown from the Trojans, but the Bears just have too many questions to be a league favorite.

16) ALABAMA ? The bowl setback, coupled with Bama?s turn on the SEC?s ?probation rotation? schedule hurts, but Saban will have the Tide rolling by the end of the year.

17) FLORIDA STATE ? Bowden?s swan song could be overshadowed by scandal, and the schedule is tough with the Gators and a hungry South Florida on the slate.

18) MICHIGAN STATE ? Sparty can?t crack the Big Two in the Big Ten, but if they want to try and make it a Big Three, they need to beat the Irish big in South Bend.

19) BYU ? The Cougars get Utah at home and would be a favorite for a BCS bid if they hadn?t taken Jerry Jones? money to open the new Cowboys Stadium against Oklahoma.

20) KANSAS ? With Mizzou hurting, the Jayhawks are the only hope for respectability in the north and should be easy fodder for the south winner in the ?title? game.

21) SOUTH FLORIDA ? The Bulls have Miami and FSU on the schedule, so they have a chance to prove they belong among the state?s elite ? or that the Big Least is overrated.

22) PITTSBURGH ? Unlike USF, the Panthers have an easy schedule and will be right in the thick of the BCS hunt, but beating Notre Dame is a must for any respect.

23) GEORGIA TECH ? Someone has to win the ACC?s lottery to rise above the endless supply of 6-6 teams from that league ? the Jackets are as good a bet as any.

24) ILLINOIS ? Can?t look past Mizzou opener if they want respect because OSU, PSU and MSU all come calling in the weeks following for the inconsistent Illini.

25) TCU ? Will have a solid defense again, but the road is tough with games at Clemson, Air Force and BYU before November rematch with Utah.

ON THE VERGE: Iowa, North Carolina, Northwestern, Oregon State, South Carolina



* * * * * * * * *
STEPHEN J. TRUOG
sjtruog@yahoo.com
GO CATS!!!


      

From tbng at comcast.net  Sat Aug  1 18:47:34 2009
From: tbng at comcast.net (Dennis W. Brandt)
Date: Sat Aug  1 18:47:52 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] SjT Big Ten Preview / Preseason Top 25 ...
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You underestimate the Cats.  They will be better than 8 - 4.

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>
> OK, school starts next week in Arizona, so before heading back, I thought 
> I'd get these out. Pigskin Picks info should be coming by the end of the 
> month! Enjoy ...
>
> SjT BIG TEN PREVIEW
> ===================
>
> It?s almost here! The media days have taken place, the first practices are 
> about to begin and baseball is mired in yet another summer of steroid 
> scandals and ?why bother?? shrugs from small market fans as the playoff 
> teams appear to, once again, be those with big market bucks. But don?t 
> reach for that clicker and turn to golf, cars going in circles or 
>  ?extreme? skateboarders in a desperate search for sport-like 
> programming ? football season is here!
>
> And with the oncoming kickoff of the greatest season of the year, it?s 
> time for another look at the Big Ten and who will edge ahead in that race 
> for Pasadena (and no, it?s not Boise State). The 2009 season may appear to 
> be a flashback to older times for many fans as the league can once again 
> be referred to as the ?Big Two? ? except that instead of Michigan, it is 
> Penn State who has become a legitimate rival to Ohio State for the top 
> spot.
>
> But that characterization would also be a bit unfair to the programs 
> ?bubbling under? who are ready to breakout. A better comparison for 2009 
> Big Ten football might be the 2008-09 Big Ten basketball season. The 
> league won?t get much respect nationally because of a few years of 
> postseason slump ? like the hardcourt Big Ten, we?ll get a small mention 
> for a couple teams on top and there will be a clear cellar dweller (same 
> team), but there will also be an underrated horde of quality and improving 
> teams in the middle who won?t get much notice during the season, but will 
> show their strength in the postseason and be ready to usher in a resurgent 
> era next year. But just like in basketball, most of the national media 
> probably won?t catch on until late in the year and then finally realize 
> that losing a road game in this league (as long as it?s not in the state 
> of Indiana) is not an indictment against the team?s bowl worthiness. I?ll 
> certainly
> put the Big Ten?s middle tier against any other league in the country and 
> it may look like massive mess of 4-4 league records at the end, but it 
> will be much more than that.
>
> So without further delay, to the Sit Big Ten predictions for 2009 ?
>
> 1) PENN STATE (8-0 in Big Ten / 12-0 overall)
>
> The Nittany Lions had two bad quarters last year ? the fourth in Iowa City 
> and the second in Pasadena ? otherwise they were a fun team to watch and a 
> dominant one on both sides of the ball. A bit of the speed is gone at 
> wideout, but the Lions have the best backfield in the Big Ten with 
> quarterback Daryll Clark and running back Evan Royster. As an added bonus, 
> the defense should be better with the return of linebacker and field 
> general Sean Lee. The secondary could be a problem, but no one on the 
> schedule will really test PSU vertically. The schedule is also favorable 
> in that the Buckeyes and Hawkeyes both come to Happy Valley. The only 
> thing keeping PSU from a 12-0 year is a mental block road slip up like the 
> Iowa game last year. I hope it comes in Evanston as they look ahead to 
> OSU, but it will more likely come in Champaign against the Illini. If they 
> manage to avoid those Land O? Lincoln traps and beat the Buckeyes to go 
> 11-0, they won?t lose
> to Sporty for the finale.
>
> * Key game: vs. Ohio State ? There is simply no better atmosphere for 
> football than Beaver Stadium under the lights for the Penn State White 
> Out ? nothing comes close. So when these two border rivals battle in 
> November, it should be an incredible game with everything on the line. The 
> Buckeyes are pretty much impossible to beat in consecutive years under 
> Coach Jim Tressel, but if anyone can do it, it looks like PSU at home is 
> the one.
>
> * Bowl outlook: Rose Bowl vs. USC. Even if they go 12-0, perceived 
> weakness/league bias will keep PSU headed to Pasadena and a rematch with 
> the Trojans (probably bypassed by a 10-2 SEC team, no doubt) ? this one 
> will be close, but SC will be a much better team in January at home than 
> the one we see in Columbus in September. Could be a classic, as Joe 
> Paterno and company won?t want to lose a second straight game to SC.
>
> 2) OHIO STATE (7-1 / 11-1)
>
> After carrying the league banner for a few years and getting hammered 
> unfairly by the national press (making two straight title games is a 
> feat ? the first one was a bad break injury wise and the second a road 
> game), the Bucks will be tested early and late this year. A September 
> showdown with USC will be built up as a do-or-die respect game for both 
> OSU and the Big Ten and it should be a great game. SC will have loads of 
> talent as usual, but it?s as close as you?ll ever get to a Pete Carroll 
> team ?rebuilding? ? that?s where Terrelle Pryor?s experience has to kick 
> in and the Buckeyes have to get that ?big win? at home. Once they do that, 
> it will be clear sailing through October, as any threats have to come to 
> the Shoe. November is a different story, though, opening with a megamatch 
> in Happy Valley and closing with The Rivalry Game at Michigan. They get 
> the Wolverine game again (closer than expected, though), but fall short at 
> PSU.
>
> * Key game: vs. Southern Cal ? The PSU game is more important for the 
> league title, but this is more important for the league overall. Credit 
> the Buckeyes for being one of the few teams who will schedule big games 
> out of league play with the Texas series a couple years back and this USC 
> home-and-home (are you listening, SEC???). The Trojans will be young but 
> loaded as usual ? and Pete always has them fired up for the big games in 
> prime time, but something tells me Pryor makes the difference this time.
>
> * Bowl outlook: Fiesta Bowl vs. Oklahoma. The Buckeyes are BCS bound 
> unless they lose big to USC and PSU. They travel well and draw big 
> ratings. And while they?ve taken heat for their BCS record in recent 
> years, the Sooners have gotten almost a free pass for an even longer 
> losing streak in the big one. This way someone has to win.
>
> 3) MICHIGAN STATE (6-2 / 10-2)
>
> Sparty is on the verge again ? they?ve been there before only to have a 
> coach leave or suffer some big self-inflicted wound and fall back to the 
> middle of the pack. I think Mark Dantonio is the coach who can finally 
> wake this sleeping giant for good and take MSU to the next level ? but it 
> won?t happen quite yet. On paper, it would look like a good year for MSU 
> to make that breakthrough ? Ohio State is off the schedule and PSU visits 
> East Lansing. But I think Sparty drops a game before the Land Grant Trophy 
> classic (perhaps at Illinois but more likely at Minnesota) and finishes 
> 10-2 again. They showed a lot of guts in the bowl game last year, so 
> another 10-win season and a bowl win would be a nice improvement. They 
> just have to make sure they don?t slip up early at Notre Dame or against 
> Michigan and lose confidence before the big games arrive later in the 
> year.
>
> * Key game: @ Notre Dame ? Michigan State is, by far, the best team on the 
> Irish schedule not named USC. It?s a rivalry and it?s a nationally 
> televised game that a lot of people will be watching. A narrow escape or 
> loss by Sparty could be catastrophic, but a Green and White demolition of 
> an overrated Notre Dame in South Bend not only would quash all that BCS 
> talk for Notre Dame early, but it would give MSU a push for the top 25 and 
> set up a big season.
>
> * Bowl outlook: Citrus Bowl vs. Alabama. Sparty gets a return trip to 
> Orlando and this time needs to come home with the win. The opponent could 
> be Georgia again or perhaps Ole Miss, but more fans and viewers would want 
> to see the Tide and former coach slick Nick Saban face MSU. Those big bad 
> Wolverines won?t be down for too much longer, so Sparty needs to get the 
> big win and set up a breakthrough 2010 now.
>
> 4) ILLINOIS (8-4 / 4-4)
>
> There is no greater wild card in the Big Ten race than Ron Zook?s team. 
> They?re the type of team that can win in Columbus one week and slip up 
> against Purdue the next. For years, the recruiting magazines have been 
> telling us that Zook has the best recruiting classes this side of South 
> Bend, so unless the Illini want to earn that reputation Notre Dame has of 
> being a place where great recruits go out to pasture, it?s put up or shut 
> up time for the blue and orange. Can the Illini do it? Absolutely. Juice 
> Williams and Arrelious Benn are the league?s best passing combo and the 
> Illini can score in bunches. But the defense took some hits, even from an 
> underachieving group last year. So the best bet is to expect another wild 
> ride for Illinois fans this year ? they are the most likely team to beat 
> Penn State this year, but they could also drop a home game to Michigan or 
> (hopefully) Northwestern. A fast start is essential, as the Illini 
> schedule is front
> loaded this year with Mizzou, OSU, PSU and MSU being four of the first 
> five games. A good start and it could be Roses, a bad start and they?ll 
> quit on Zook, an even split and, well, welcome to Illinois football.
>
> * Key game: vs. Michigan State ? I think the Illini will get either PSU or 
> MSU at home this year, but the Spartan game is the one they really need to 
> focus on as a must-win if they want to have January 1 bowl hopes, as 
> losses in Columbus and to the Nittany Lions will be excusable. A loss to 
> Sparty could start a collapse of confidence.
>
> * Bowl outlook: Champs Bowl vs. Clemson ? A win over PSU would give the 
> Illini some national attention again and they would make a push for Tampa, 
> but they just don?t bring as many people to fill the seats as Iowa and 
> Wisconsin ? hence it?s a trip to Orlando?s second-tier bowl and an obscene 
> amount of orange in the stands with Clemson.
>
> 4) IOWA (8-4 / 4-4)
>
> The Hawkeyes seem to be everyone?s darkhorse based solely on being the one 
> Big Ten team to win a bowl game last year ? but any of those teams in the 
> running for Tampa probably would have won the Outback Bowl last year, so 
> Iowa just got a lucky draw to avoid facing Mizzou in San Antonio. As for 
> the 2009 team, I just don?t see much hope for a big run. For starters, 
> Shonn Greene (foolishly) bolted early for the NFL, so it?s tough to see 
> who will pick up the slack and actually move the chains for Iowa. The 
> defense will be solid but not spectacular. And then there?s the schedule. 
> Iowa faces road games in Happy Valley, Columbus, East Lansing and Madison. 
> Ouch! Throw in a road game at in-state nemesis Iowa State and you can see 
> it?s going to be tough to break into title contention even if they do 
> sweep their home games. Kirk Ferentz? teams are usually better in November 
> than September, but all of those road games except OSU come early.
>
> * Key game: @ Wisconsin ? No one has a tougher road than the Hawkeyes this 
> year, so that leaves the Badgers and a visit to Camp Randall as the ?easy? 
> one. Unless they can break through here, they can?t get more than 8 wins 
> and that still assumes holding on at home against Minnesota and 
> Northwestern.
>
> * Bowl outlook: Alamo Bowl vs. Nebraska ? After overreaching last year and 
> heading to Tampa when they should have been in San Antonio, the Hawkeyes 
> head to the Alamo this year for a game that should be a non-conference 
> series every year. The Corn Bowl!
>
> 4) NORTHWESTERN (8-4 / 4-4)
>
> Coach Pat Fitzgerald has quietly made improvements in the win column every 
> year in Evanston, but unless another ?Purple to Pasadena? type of season 
> comes around, that streak ends this year. Still, Northwestern has shown 
> that they?re not going away ? 15 years after the Rose Bowl run, they?re 
> bowl contenders every year. This year?s team will be a bit unusual for NU 
> fans in that it will rely on its defense, especially early. The Wildcats 
> must replace virtually every skill position player on offense, but do have 
> some talent waiting in the wings. But while they start to get a rhythm, it?s 
> up to the Cats? defense, which should be their best since 1995?s 
> Fitzgerald-led crew. If Corey Wootton can come back from injury close to 
> what he was last year, he should be one of the league?s top pass rushers, 
> and the secondary may be the best in the league. The schedule is favorable 
> for NU, with the first major road test coming in the middle of
> October, but they can?t afford many slip ups early as the slate is 
> backloaded with trips to Iowa and Illinois sandwiched between visits from 
> PSU and Wisconsin in the final four games. If the offense has clicked by 
> then, it could be another 9-win season or better, but more the Cats will 
> lose a game or two they should win to go along with an upset and finish 
> right in the middle of that massive 4-4 pack.
>
> * Key game: vs. Minnesota ? the Cats must defend home turf and win the 
> ones they should win to get to 8 wins this year, that means beating the 
> Gophers. The good news is that they get Minny early (they?ll be a much 
> better team by November), but it?s going to be tough. Lose this and you 
> have to make up a win at Iowa or Illinois in November.
>
> * Bowl outlook: Insight Bowl vs. Colorado ? Northwestern has actually had 
> six or more wins 5 of the past 6 years ? but they can?t get much love from 
> bowls, being left at home twice and getting bypassed in the pecking order 
> the other three years. NU gets the short straw again here (though Phoenix 
> in December is perfect!) with a ?Barnett Bowl? against the Buffs to rouse 
> up some interest ? the biggest thing is that the Cats need to finally get 
> that bowl W to change the pecking order a bit.
>
> 4) WISCONSIN (8-4 / 4-4)
>
> No seat is hotter these days in the Big Ten than the one of Brett Bielema 
> in Madison. He?s pretty much done the reverse of his youthful counterpart 
> Fitzgerald in that UW?s win total has decreased by 2 or 3 each season as 
> fewer of Barry Alvarez? recruits remain. The coach may stop some of that 
> bleeding this year, but it?s tough to see Bucky breaking through into 
> league title contention. The roster is solid in most places, but there 
> just don?t appear to be many playmakers on offense or defense. John Clay 
> is the hope at running back, but he needs to prove he can be a workhorse 
> in the Wisconsin tradition. Overall, the schedule is favorable. Ohio State 
> is on the road (though Wisky is one of the few teams not intimidated by 
> The Shoe), but key games with Iowa and MSU are at home and Illinois is off 
> the schedule.
>
> * Key game: vs. Iowa ? The Badgers must beat the Hawks at home to move 
> into that upper tier of bowls for the Big Ten. Beating Sparty in Madison 
> would be nice, too, but the Hawkeyes are more likely to be competing with 
> Bucky for that final January 1 bowl bid.
>
> * Bowl outlook: Outback Bowl vs. Georgia ? Despite a lackluster finish to 
> the year, no one brings fans to bowl sites like the Badgers and Tampa 
> would love to have a red-on-red matchup with Georgia here.
>
> 8) MINNESOTA (7-5 / 4-4)
>
> The new stadium should be both a blessing and a curse for Minnesota in 
> their first year at home. The benefits will obviously be bigger in the 
> long run, with a jewel for fans and recruits and a true home-field edge in 
> the elements. But those things take time. In the short term, the new 
> stadium won?t feel like home yet and it will hurt what could have been the 
> league?s best passing attack in Adam Weber to Eric Decker ? especially 
> with three of the last four at home in the strange, non-Metrodome 
> elements. Coach Tim Brewster started to prepare Minny with a more 
> ground-oriented attack in last year?s bowl game, but this too will take 
> time. Unfortunately for Gopher fans, the early schedule isn?t kind for all 
> this changeover ? Air Force, Cal and Wisconsin are the first three home 
> games and all spell danger for home fans. Throw in road games to OSU, PSU 
> and Northwestern before Halloween and the pumpkin may already be in need 
> of smashing. The future
> looks bright, Gopher fans, but you may have to take a step backwards 
> before taking off in the new era.
>
> * Key game: vs. Michigan State ? Most of the Gophers? big games are on the 
> road this year, so if they get a big win at the new home stadium, it will 
> either be the Cal nonconference game or this one, and a victory over MSU 
> would be far more meaningful. Especially since it comes right after 
> back-to-back trips to Columbus and Happy Valley and they will need a win 
> for their confidence.
>
> * Bowl outlook: Motor City Bowl vs. Central Michigan ? Whoever slips to 
> Detroit this year is in danger of facing either Buffalo and a hot coach or 
> CMU and a hot quarterback. Minny might be the best matchup for the fans 
> and you could see a wild shootout.
>
> 9) MICHIGAN (5-7 / 2-6)
>
> It?s going to be a very interesting two-year span in Ann Arbor beginning 
> this fall. I have no doubts that Rich Rodriguez, despite his lack of 
> likability, is a smart coach who will bring the Maize and Blue back. I do 
> have doubts, however, that the Michigan boosters will allow him much more 
> time to get them back if he fails to produce a winning record this year ? 
> especially if there are three more embarrassing losses to the Irish, 
> Spartans and, worst of all, Buckeyes. The 2009 Wolverines should be better 
> at just about every area, but it?s tough to count on any one area 
> consistently or see anyone that will step up as a rock-solid leader to 
> build around on offense or defense. The result could be an Illini-type 
> season where Big Blue gets an upset win one week and totally blows a game 
> the next week. Whatever the case, it?s still going to be a year before 
> they?re back in a bowl, maybe more if patience with RichRod?s ego runs 
> thin and he gets canned.
>
> * Key game: vs. Notre Dame ? If the Wolverines have any hope of making a 
> minor bowl and announcing that they?re back, they need to beat the Irish 
> early on. If they let it slip away at home, they will lament it at the end 
> of the year and fans everywhere may also lament it when a 10-2 Irish team 
> sneaks into the BCS and gets crushed.
>
> 10) INDIANA (4-8 / 1-7)
>
> Things are tough in Bloomington these days ? there may be some light 
> peeking in at the end of the tunnel on the hardcourt, but over on the 
> football field it?s getting darker. Bill Lynch is nice guy and took over 
> in some tough circumstances, but the program just can?t shake their 
> snake-bitten past. The schedule does start off in typical creampuff 
> fashion and there?s no MSU or Minnesota, but everything is going to have 
> to break right for Indiana to be close to the bowl bubble in November.
>
> * Key game: vs. Wisconsin ? Aside from the Bucket game, this is the 
> Hoosiers best chance for a home win in league play and if they can get 
> this and a road win at NU or Michigan, they could sneak into a bowl.  But 
> that?s the rosiest of outlooks.
>
> 11) PURDUE (2-10 / 0-8)
>
> Danny Hope has a tough task in West Lafayette, not only is he replacing a 
> legend in Joe Tiller who worked miracles, he must try and do what even 
> Tiller couldn?t ? make Purdue into a football school. The Boilers had some 
> solid seasons and one big breakthrough year, but they still couldn?t fill 
> the stadium consistently and once basketball practice begins over in 
> Mackey, fans will be talking about the 2010 Final Four in Indy more than 
> anything over in Ross-Ade Stadium. Making the task tougher? Tiller didn?t 
> exactly leave a full cupboard like Alvarez did at Wisconsin. Purdue had 
> been going downhill in Joe?s final few years and there?s not much talent 
> here on either side of the ball. The schedule is a mixed blessing, with no 
> PSU and the toughest road game being at another school in transition (but 
> with far more talent) in Oregon ? but the home slate is tough with visits 
> from OSU, MSU and Wisconsin, plus those pesky Irish.
>
> * Key game: vs. Northwestern ? It?s the Boilers? best chance for a league 
> win. They?ll be coming off the home game with Notre Dame and need to start 
> the league lineup off right if they have any hope for bowl contention.
>
> So looking at the major bowls and others involving league teams ?
>
> TITLE ? Florida vs. Texas ? Should have met last year, should be a great 
> game
> ORANGE ? Virginia Tech vs. South Florida ? Maybe they?ll fill half the 
> seats?
> SUGAR ? LSU vs. Boise State ? Broncs or Irish will be fed to Tigers at 
> home
> FIESTA ? Oklahoma vs. Ohio State ? This way, somebody finally gets a BCS W
> ROSE ? Penn State vs. Southern Cal ? A rematch, but could have different 
> results
>
> CITRUS ? Michigan State vs. Alabama ? Saban Bowl could be a good one
> OUTBACK ? Wisconsin vs. Georgia ? Bucky brings fans, and more red
> ALAMO ? Iowa vs. Nebraska ? These two should meet EVERY year
> CHAMPS ? Illinois vs. Clemson ? The annual underachiever bowl?
> INSIGHT ? Northwestern vs. Colorado ? Fun matchup, can Cats break through?
> MOTOR CITY ? Minnesota vs. Central Michigan ? A no-win for the Big Ten
>
> And finally, the SjTop 25 preseason ballot ?
>
> SjTOP 25
>
> 1) FLORIDA ? With everyone back and an unbelievably easy schedule, the 
> Gators are very much the second coming of 2005 USC and could finally win a 
> legitimate title.
>
> 2) TEXAS ? Hmm, who ended 2005 USC?s run? Where was that game? The Horns 
> were robbed of a title shot and Heisman last year and could get payback on 
> both fronts.
>
> 3) OKLAHOMA ? The Sooners have a tougher schedule than the top two and 
> couldn?t beat either last year ? the D is still a big question but the O 
> will be fun to watch.
>
> 4) SOUTHERN CAL ? A ?rebuilding? year for them still has the Trojans 
> favored in every game ? but can they avoid that one midyear letdown, and a 
> trip to Columbus?
>
> 5) LOUISIANA STATE ? Les will have the Tigers back in the title hunt, but 
> unlike most of their SEC counterparts, the schedule is not favorable aside 
> from Florida at home.
>
> 6) PENN STATE ? Leadership on offense and defense sets the Nits on top of 
> the Big Ten, especially with OSU at home, but can they avoid their mental 
> letdown to go 12-0?
>
> 7) VIRGINIA TECH ? They?re once again carrying the ACC?s hopes of 
> providing more than mediocre football, but they may not survive the opener 
> against Alabama.
>
> 8) OHIO STATE ? Will go as far as Terrelle Pryor takes them this year ? 
> two huge bookend games with USC and PSU will tell if that?s a title shot 
> or just a good bowl.
>
> 9) OKLAHOMA STATE ? A major darkhorse, the Cowpokes are loaded and have 
> big home games with UGa and UT to get attention ? but Bedlam is in Norman 
> this year.
>
> 10) GEORGIA ? A notch below the SEC elite, but the Dawgs get bonus points 
> for being the ONLY SEC TEAM who apparently will leave the Deep South to 
> play a tough nonconference game ? ASU last year, Okie State this year, not 
> to mention GaTech. That?s more top 25 foes outside the league than the 
> rest of the SEC elite ? combined.
>
> 11) UTAH ? Robbed of the title last year, the Utes will be a powerhouse 
> again, but all the big games are away (Oregon, TCU, BYU). Go 12-0 again 
> and they better get a title shot!
>
> 12) MISSISSIPPI ? Everyone?s favorite sleeper seems a tad overrated ? Nutt?s 
> a great coach, but the talent level is still a bit below the SEC elite. 
> Still, no UF + LSU at home.
>
> 13) OREGON ? The Ducks have the talent to be a top 10 team and could 
> challenge SC, but the coaching change comes at a bad time with a brutal 
> early schedule
>
> 14) BOISE STATE ? Opening game with Ducks is Boise State?s audition for a 
> BCS bowl ? win that and they should cruise to 12-0 and a big payday (but 
> no title shot).
>
> 15) CALIFORNIA ? It?s now or never if the Bears want to take the Pac 10 
> crown from the Trojans, but the Bears just have too many questions to be a 
> league favorite.
>
> 16) ALABAMA ? The bowl setback, coupled with Bama?s turn on the SEC?s 
> ?probation rotation? schedule hurts, but Saban will have the Tide rolling 
> by the end of the year.
>
> 17) FLORIDA STATE ? Bowden?s swan song could be overshadowed by scandal, 
> and the schedule is tough with the Gators and a hungry South Florida on 
> the slate.
>
> 18) MICHIGAN STATE ? Sparty can?t crack the Big Two in the Big Ten, but if 
> they want to try and make it a Big Three, they need to beat the Irish big 
> in South Bend.
>
> 19) BYU ? The Cougars get Utah at home and would be a favorite for a BCS 
> bid if they hadn?t taken Jerry Jones? money to open the new Cowboys 
> Stadium against Oklahoma.
>
> 20) KANSAS ? With Mizzou hurting, the Jayhawks are the only hope for 
> respectability in the north and should be easy fodder for the south winner 
> in the ?title? game.
>
> 21) SOUTH FLORIDA ? The Bulls have Miami and FSU on the schedule, so they 
> have a chance to prove they belong among the state?s elite ? or that the 
> Big Least is overrated.
>
> 22) PITTSBURGH ? Unlike USF, the Panthers have an easy schedule and will 
> be right in the thick of the BCS hunt, but beating Notre Dame is a must 
> for any respect.
>
> 23) GEORGIA TECH ? Someone has to win the ACC?s lottery to rise above the 
> endless supply of 6-6 teams from that league ? the Jackets are as good a 
> bet as any.
>
> 24) ILLINOIS ? Can?t look past Mizzou opener if they want respect because 
> OSU, PSU and MSU all come calling in the weeks following for the 
> inconsistent Illini.
>
> 25) TCU ? Will have a solid defense again, but the road is tough with 
> games at Clemson, Air Force and BYU before November rematch with Utah.
>
> ON THE VERGE: Iowa, North Carolina, Northwestern, Oregon State, South 
> Carolina
>
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> STEPHEN J. TRUOG
> sjtruog@yahoo.com
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From MHRJGScott at aol.com  Sun Aug  2 08:20:32 2009
From: MHRJGScott at aol.com (MHRJGScott@aol.com)
Date: Sun Aug  2 08:20:54 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Central Florida top 100
Message-ID: <cf2.5d7c8336.37a6eca0@aol.com>

The Orlando Sentinel prints this list every year and usually I search  in 
vain for a NU commitment, this year we have 3 in the top 25. #9 QB Trevor  
Sieman from powerhouse Olympia HS, #12 WR Rashad Lawrence, also from Olympia,  
and #23 RB Shontrelle Johnson from DeLand. There are 2 more kids from 
Olympia  without a college noted, so maybe we get even more. Nice recruiting job 
by  somebody. GO CATS!!!
 
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From sjtruog at yahoo.com  Sun Aug  2 16:54:30 2009
From: sjtruog at yahoo.com (SjT (Stephen J. Truog))
Date: Sun Aug  2 16:54:41 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Central Florida top 100
In-Reply-To: <cf2.5d7c8336.37a6eca0@aol.com>
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Excellent news - great to see that many from Florida! It would be great to get some pipelines going anywhere in that state. Hopefully the receiver is another Ross Lane with those clutch catches and I like having a QB/WR who are already familiar with each other.

GO CATS!!!
-SjT

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> Subject: [NU Sports] Central Florida top 100
> To: nwu-sports@tssi.com
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> The Orlando Sentinel prints this list
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> Sieman from powerhouse Olympia HS, #12 WR Rashad Lawrence,
> also from Olympia,? 
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> kids from 
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From sportsbiz at gmail.com  Sun Aug  2 19:11:09 2009
From: sportsbiz at gmail.com (Mark S. Ament)
Date: Sun Aug  2 19:32:09 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Central Florida top 100
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Do you have a link to the list? ?Might be nice to ?see who our frenemies have landed. ?Thanks,
Mark


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MHRJGScott@aol.com wrote:

The Orlando Sentinel prints this list every year and usually I search  in 

vain for a NU commitment, this year we have 3 in the top 25. #9 QB Trevor  

Sieman from powerhouse Olympia HS, #12 WR Rashad Lawrence, also from Olympia,  

and #23 RB Shontrelle Johnson from DeLand. There are 2 more kids from 

Olympia  without a college noted, so maybe we get even more. Nice recruiting job 

by  somebody. GO CATS!!!

 

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From MHRJGScott at aol.com  Sun Aug  2 21:08:31 2009
From: MHRJGScott at aol.com (MHRJGScott@aol.com)
Date: Sun Aug  2 21:09:02 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Central Florida top 100
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its here  somewhere, but here is more info
 
OrlandoSentinel.com
A look inside the decisions to commit early by 10 Central Floridians
By Joe Williams 
Sentinel Staff Writer 
 
 
 

Northwestern University may be in Evanston, Ill. -- near the nation's 
Second  City, Chicago -- but when it comes to major-college football programs, no 
school  has recruited Central Florida's Class of 2010 better so far.

But what  made Olympia teammates Trevor Siemian and Rashad Lawrence, and 
DeLand's  Shontrelle Johnson give oral commitments to the Wildcats? Or why did 
Kissimmee  Osceola's B.J. Butler and Marc Deas decide to play their college 
ball for Mark  Richt at Georgia?

For Apopka defensive back Lo Wood, who has committed to  Notre Dame, his 
choice was simple.

"I wanted to have a better opportunity  to play early, to get adjusted to 
the system," Wood said. "Now that I am  committed, my plan is to graduate 
early [in December] from Apopka and start at  Notre Dame in January."

We take a look at 10 area early commitments --  they won't become official 
until National Signing Day on Feb. 3, 2010 -- and  what went into their 
decisions.

Joe Williams' Varsity blog can be read  at OrlandoSentinel.com/varsityblog 
or VarsityGridiron.com, and he can be reached  at 
jwilliams@orlandosentinel.com.

Bobby Borcky

HIGH  SCHOOL: Lake Highland

COMMITTED: Colorado  State

OVERVIEW: The son of Highlanders Coach Tim Borcky is a  versatile 
quarterback with good size (6-3/200), capable of using his legs to buy  extra time. 
He was Class 2A all-state honorable mention last year. The Rams  recruited 
him as an athlete and are going to give Borcky a shot at playing  quarterback, 
wide receiver or cornerback.

DECIDING FACTOR: Borcky,  who gave an oral commitment to the Rams in 
January, spent much of his childhood  snowboarding in Colorado. He loves the 
winter weather, putting Colorado State at  the top of his priority list.

HE SAID IT: "As long as they give me  a chance to play, I don't care where 
they put me."

B.J.  Butler

HIGH SCHOOL: Kissimmee Osceola

COMMITTED:  Georgia

OVERVIEW: Butler (6-2/230) has played seven positions  during his high 
school career. He is ranked 30th in the nation at the outside  linebacker spot 
by Rivals.com and is 53rd on Bill Buchalter's Florida Top  100.

DECIDING FACTOR: When Butler went on his official visit a  couple of months 
ago, he was impressed with the similarities there appeared to  be between 
the coaching staffs at Georgia and Osceola.

HE SAID IT:  "To get ready for college, I will be working on my technique 
this year. I need  to use my hands more to create separation [from blockers]."

Marc  Deas

HIGH SCHOOL: Osceola

COMMITTED:  Georgia

OVERVIEW: Deas (6-0/185), an inside linebacker for the  Kowboys, will be 
moved to strong safety at Georgia. He ranks 47th on Bill  Buchalter's Florida 
Top 100 list.

DECIDING FACTOR: He felt  comfortable with the people he will be surrounded 
by at Georgia -- the people in  the town, his future teammates, the 
coaches. "People were a big factor in my  decision. I just think it is important to 
know your surroundings," he  said.

HE SAID IT: "I have never actually played it [strong safety]  before. It 
will be a big transition for me, but I don't think it I will have  much of a 
problem making the adjustment."

Marlin Lane Jr.

HIGH  SCHOOL: Mainland

COMMITTED: Clemson

OVERVIEW:  Lane (5-11/205), a running back, is the first Central Floridianr 
from the 2011  Class to make an oral commitment. Lane committed to the 
Tigers in June while  attending Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney's camp. Lane is 
coming off a sophomore  season that included 758 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns 
and 132 yards receiving  on seven catches and one TD.

DECIDING FACTOR: Although Lane is  only going into his junior season, he 
figured there was no reason in waiting to  announce his commitment. Clemson 
has been the favorite on Lane's list since he  was in eighth grade because of 
its running back tradition, and he always said he  would go there if he got 
an offer.

HE SAID IT: "I am really  looking forward to going there. What I feel I can 
bring to Clemson is a good  work ethic. I am a hard worker."

Rashad Lawrence

HIGH  SCHOOL: Olympia

COMMITTED:  Northwestern

OVERVIEW: Lawrence (6-2/195), a wide receiver, is  ranked No. 82 on Bill 
Buchalter's Florida Top 100 and No. 58 by Rivals.com.  Lawrence caught more 
than 60 passes last season from Olympia QB Trevor Siemian,  also headed to 
Northwestern.

DECIDING FACTOR: Lawrence, who has a  3.46 grade-point average, was looking 
for a combination between a good academic  school and a good football 
program, and he said he found that balance at  Northwestern. "Once I had a chance 
to go to Chicago and meet the coaches and saw  the facilities, I realized 
no other school could offer me the same opportunity,"  Lawrence said.

HE SAID IT: "I didn't base my decision of the fact  that Trevor was going 
there but having Trevor committing there was just like  icing on the cake for 
me."

Andrew Rice

HIGH SCHOOL: Lake  Mary

COMMITTED: UCF

OVERVIEW: What has been a busy  start to the recruiting season for the 
Knights includes Rice's commitment. Rice  (6-2/280), an offensive lineman, 
committed earlier this month and is part of  nine players who already have 
committed to UCF.

DECIDING FACTOR:  There were strong family ties to the school -- his mother 
went to UCF -- and it  is close to home so friends and family can watch him 
play.

HE SAID  IT: "In the back of my mind, I always wanted to go to UCF. I loved 
the  school, and they gave me my first offer, but I did have to consider my 
other  options."

Trevor Siemian

HIGH SCHOOL:  Olympia

COMMITTED: Northwestern

OVERVIEW: Siemian  (6-3/190) is ranked 28th nationally among pro-style 
quarterbacks by Rivals.com  and 48th on Bill Buchalter's Florida Top 100.

DECIDING FACTOR:  While he was looking at schools, Siemian was trying to 
find a balance between a  good academic school and a good football program. He 
was impressed with the  coaching staff and how they treated him.

HE SAID IT: "I have been  told that I am a pro-style quarterback, but 
although I may not be the fastest  guy, I can run a little bit. The offense that 
they run is pretty identical to  the offense we run in high school."

Cornelius Whitehead

HIGH  SCHOOL: Mount Dora (transferred from Mount Dora  Bible)

COMMITTED: UCF

OVERVIEW: The wide  receiver/free safety became the first football player 
from Mount Dora Bible to  commit to a major-college program. Whitehead 
committed in March before  transferring this summer. Whitehead (6-1/175), who is 
expected to play receiver  for the Knights, is listed on the ESPN Top 150 
watch list.

DECIDING  FACTOR: Whitehead said from the first time he went to UCF on 
Junior Day, he  got the impression the Knights were very interested. That 
impression was  substantiated by the handwritten recruiting letters he received, 
which he said  were different from the typed mailings from other schools, 
including Florida and  FSU.

HE SAID IT: "The plan is to graduate from Mount Dora in  December and then 
go to UCF. I definitely want to make an easy transition in  school and then 
have a chance to compete for a [position] on the football team  in the 
spring. It will be easier to come in during the spring and adjust to  school."

Amari Williams

HIGH SCHOOL: Daytona Beach  Mainland

COMMITTED: Louisiana-Lafayette

OVERVIEW: A  tight end for the Buccaneers, Williams (6-1/240) was the first 
commitment for  the Ragin' Cajuns, picking them over Iowa State, Middle 
Tennessee and Toledo. He  has shown himself to be a good blocker, but also 
showed an ability to catch  passes with 12 receptions for 155 yards and 2 TDs 
last  season.

DECIDING FACTOR: Williams said the feeling he got when he  spoke to the 
coaches from Louisiana Lafayette was important and they made him  feel 
comfortable during the conversation. The coaches also talked about the  possibility 
of him playing as a freshman.

HE SAID IT: "I run a 4.7  [seconds over 40 yards], but I feel like I need 
to get faster. I have a trainer  that I am working out with and doing some 
foot drills and some speed  drills."

Lo Wood

HIGH SCHOOL:  Apopka

COMMITTED: Notre Dame

OVERVIEW: The  cornerback is ranked No. 32 by Rivals.com, No. 44 by 
Scout.com and No. 45 on  Bill Buchalter's Florida Top 100. Wood (5-11/170) picked 
the Irish over  Michigan, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Auburn and Florida. Selling 
point: his quick  feet, 4.5-second speed and four years of varsity 
experience at  corner.

DECIDING FACTOR: Wood said Notre Dame fit what he was  looking for, a 
relatively small enrollment (Notre Dame has about 9,000 students)  but he also 
wanted to go to a school with good academics and a big-time football  program.

HE SAID IT: "It really blew my mind when [Notre Dame  Coach] Charlie Weis 
called me on the phone to offer me a scholarship. He said he  wanted to 
personally offer me a scholarship."
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From NEONRye at aol.com  Mon Aug  3 16:13:36 2009
From: NEONRye at aol.com (NEONRye@aol.com)
Date: Mon Aug  3 16:14:01 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Update on Corey Wooton
Message-ID: <c7c.545ed4d3.37a8ad00@aol.com>

Perhaps the single most important factor for this year's 'Cats is the  
condition of CW's knee.  I found this article from last week in  the Chicago 
Trib online, and am encouraged that it appears likely that our  fierce and 
amazingly-talented DE will have his Mojo back this Fall:   
_http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-29-big-ten-northwestern-jul29,0,1627258.story_ 
(http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-29-big-ten-northwestern-jul29,0,1627258.sto
ry) 
 
He is even getting a degree in Sociology, just like Yours Truly.
 
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From sjtruog at yahoo.com  Tue Aug  4 22:04:37 2009
From: sjtruog at yahoo.com (SjT (Stephen J. Truog))
Date: Tue Aug  4 22:04:44 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] A good read ...
Message-ID: <110703.69409.qm@web52910.mail.re2.yahoo.com>


http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/specials/remember-when/football/essay.html?eref=si_topstories

* * * * * * * * *
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sjtruog@yahoo.com
GO CATS!!!


      

From sportsbiz at gmail.com  Thu Aug  6 20:56:39 2009
From: sportsbiz at gmail.com (Sportsbiz)
Date: Thu Aug  6 20:57:47 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Skip Myslenski
Message-ID: <223fce250908061856t45853ee5mb1f43bdbbd8d3fd9@mail.gmail.com>

It appears that Northwestern has joined the Bulls in hiring sports writers
to cover itself since the local media are doing such bang-up job of it.
When the Trib did their large round of job cuts last year, some time Cat
beat writer Skip Myslenski was one of the casualties.  He has since
resurfaced as a contributor to NUsports.com with his first piece an
interview with Fitz:

http://nusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/080509aab.html

I think this is only the beginning of significantly more feature coverage on
the site as it transitions from its former self into a more journalistic,
yet still promotional site.  My guess is that there will be a boost in
features written by former Trib and Sun Times staffers, beefed up coverage
of Olympic Sports and more than just AP write-ups of games.  I think, based
on nothing but idle speculation, that Philips wants to use the site to get
the story out that the local media do such a poor job of doing.  If so, I
guess I'll have to start going there for more than just a check on the
schedule or the bball broadcast link.

Mark

Mark S. Ament
sportsbiz@gmail.com
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From rstetson at capps-assoc.com  Thu Aug  6 22:09:47 2009
From: rstetson at capps-assoc.com (Roy Lamberton)
Date: Thu Aug  6 22:09:37 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Skip Myslenski
In-Reply-To: <223fce250908061856t45853ee5mb1f43bdbbd8d3fd9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <223fce250908061856t45853ee5mb1f43bdbbd8d3fd9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <006f01ca170c$858eb8d0$90ac2a70$@com>

CSTV is owned by CBS and run by the Sports div.

While Rivals and Scout were slugging it out, they went and signed most of
the Div I colleges to host the official web sites. Adding Skip, who hangs
out at most NU functions anyway, is a big deal, and adds lots of cred to
both NUSports AND CSTV.

One of the issues in getting into NU for coverage as a web site was that
they already had their own.

rsl

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-----Original Message-----
From: nwu-sports-bounces@tssi.com [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces@tssi.com] On
Behalf Of Sportsbiz
Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 9:57 PM
To: nwu-sports@tssi.com
Subject: [NU Sports] Skip Myslenski

It appears that Northwestern has joined the Bulls in hiring sports writers
to cover itself since the local media are doing such bang-up job of it.
When the Trib did their large round of job cuts last year, some time Cat
beat writer Skip Myslenski was one of the casualties.  He has since
resurfaced as a contributor to NUsports.com with his first piece an
interview with Fitz:

http://nusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/080509aab.html

I think this is only the beginning of significantly more feature coverage on
the site as it transitions from its former self into a more journalistic,
yet still promotional site.  My guess is that there will be a boost in
features written by former Trib and Sun Times staffers, beefed up coverage
of Olympic Sports and more than just AP write-ups of games.  I think, based
on nothing but idle speculation, that Philips wants to use the site to get
the story out that the local media do such a poor job of doing.  If so, I
guess I'll have to start going there for more than just a check on the
schedule or the bball broadcast link.

Mark

Mark S. Ament
sportsbiz@gmail.com
SportsBiz - The Business of Sports
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From MHRJGScott at aol.com  Wed Aug 12 17:01:27 2009
From: MHRJGScott at aol.com (MHRJGScott@aol.com)
Date: Wed Aug 12 17:01:40 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Orlando recruits
Message-ID: <c5a.50eccbed.37b495b7@aol.com>

nice article in today's paper on our Olympia kids
_http://varsity.orlandosentinel.com/_ (http://varsity.orlandosentinel.com/) 
 
Peace  















































and  Love
From sjtruog at yahoo.com  Fri Aug 14 23:23:18 2009
From: sjtruog at yahoo.com (SjT (Stephen J. Truog))
Date: Fri Aug 14 23:23:26 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] A sign of respect???
Message-ID: <969510.73868.qm@web52902.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

So I'm surfing the Net a bit during lunch at school today and I come across ESPN's poll page where you can rank your preseason top 25 football teams.

ESPN gives voters 30 options to choose from.

One of them is ... NORTHWESTERN!

Not Michigan. Not Wisconsin. But NORTHWESTERN!

Made my day.

You know what they say in Chicago -- vote early and vote often!

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/rank?versionId=1&listId=352

GO CATS!!!
-SjT

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From tbng at comcast.net  Sat Aug 15 05:48:20 2009
From: tbng at comcast.net (Dennis W. Brandt)
Date: Sat Aug 15 05:48:40 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] A sign of respect???
References: <969510.73868.qm@web52902.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <63896152745B454F8BABDF491818031A@DennisMachine>

> So I'm surfing the Net a bit during lunch at school today and I come 
> across ESPN's poll page where you can rank your preseason top 25 football 
> teams.

I only picked six and ranked them:

1) Northwestern
2) Boise St.
3) Oklahoma St.
4) TCU
5) BYU
6) Cincinnati

I can dream.  Can't I? 

From NEONRye at aol.com  Wed Aug 19 16:10:22 2009
From: NEONRye at aol.com (NEONRye@aol.com)
Date: Wed Aug 19 16:10:35 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Big Ten "Sleepers"
Message-ID: <caf.4ce07902.37bdc43e@aol.com>

Our own Stewart Mandel has NU included among his potential BT "sleepers"  
for the conference crown:  
_http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/stewart_mandel/08/18/bigten-sleepers/index.html?bcnn=yes_ 
(http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/stewart_mandel/08/18/bigten-sleepers/index.html?bcn
n=yes) 
From jleonard518 at yahoo.com  Fri Aug 21 05:40:42 2009
From: jleonard518 at yahoo.com (Jim Leonard)
Date: Fri Aug 21 05:41:02 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Watching NU from overseas?
In-Reply-To: <caf.4ce07902.37bdc43e@aol.com>
References: <caf.4ce07902.37bdc43e@aol.com>
Message-ID: <942263.13707.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Fellow Wildcat Faithful,

I am in the process of making a career transition. I have left (fled) Corporate America and I hoping to start teaching English overseas. My first choice is Korea, though I haven't landed a job yet. 

I know there are websites out there like Hulu that allow you to watch TV over the web. Has anyone found a good way to watch NU specifically (Big Ten Network, ESPN family, etc.) from outside the US?

Victory & Honor,
Jim


      

From jonathanwhodges at gmail.com  Fri Aug 21 06:36:28 2009
From: jonathanwhodges at gmail.com (Jonathan Hodges)
Date: Fri Aug 21 06:36:57 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Watching NU from overseas?
In-Reply-To: <942263.13707.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <caf.4ce07902.37bdc43e@aol.com>
	<942263.13707.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <fcb3ee270908210436g673437ech755ee03dd599fe13@mail.gmail.com>

Interesting you bring that up now.  On Aug 13th, the Big Ten Network
announced worldwide (outside US) web streaming:

http://www.bigtennetwork.com/corporate/Big-Ten-Ticket-Press-Release.asp

This of course includes only Big Ten Network games (no ESPN or ABC games),
although some ESPN games may be available on ESPN360, which can be used if
you have an account with a participating ISP in the US (you can use your
username/pw to log in from anywhere, I believe).  But, NU tends to be on the
BTN for at least half of its games, so it's better than nothing.

Jonathan

On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 5:40 AM, Jim Leonard <jleonard518@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Fellow Wildcat Faithful,
>
> I am in the process of making a career transition. I have left (fled)
> Corporate America and I hoping to start teaching English overseas. My first
> choice is Korea, though I haven't landed a job yet.
>
> I know there are websites out there like Hulu that allow you to watch TV
> over the web. Has anyone found a good way to watch NU specifically (Big Ten
> Network, ESPN family, etc.) from outside the US?
>
> Victory & Honor,
> Jim
>
>
>
>
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From tbng at comcast.net  Fri Aug 21 07:37:08 2009
From: tbng at comcast.net (Dennis W. Brandt)
Date: Fri Aug 21 07:37:29 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Watching NU from overseas?
References: <caf.4ce07902.37bdc43e@aol.com>
	<942263.13707.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E44CF61F5D0F4B5892C156CEFE74A4B7@DennisMachine>

I recommend staying south of the 38th parallel.  Good luck.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Leonard" <jleonard518@yahoo.com>
To: <nwu-sports@romaine.tssi.com>
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 6:40 AM
Subject: [NU Sports] Watching NU from overseas?


> Fellow Wildcat Faithful,
>
> I am in the process of making a career transition. I have left (fled) 
> Corporate America and I hoping to start teaching English overseas. My 
> first choice is Korea, though I haven't landed a job yet.
>
> I know there are websites out there like Hulu that allow you to watch TV 
> over the web. Has anyone found a good way to watch NU specifically (Big 
> Ten Network, ESPN family, etc.) from outside the US?
>
> Victory & Honor,
> Jim
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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From mlinhardt at netzero.com  Fri Aug 21 11:19:35 2009
From: mlinhardt at netzero.com (mlinhardt@netzero.com)
Date: Fri Aug 21 11:22:14 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Watching NU from overseas?
Message-ID: <20090821.111935.14510.1@webmail06.dca.untd.com>

Dennis wrote...
I recommend staying south of the 38th parallel.  Good luck.


I don't know a lot of Americans could use forced calistenics and the limited diet.

But then again I don't think purple is an acceptable color up in the north.

How about the pro Cats...

Baseball
Girardi -- looking much, much better after a rocky start
Loretta -- cooled down, but still contributing to a division leading team
Happ -- yes, he finally lost a game, but still doing well on a dvision leading team

Golf
Donald -- makes money, but has a disease named after him "Luke Donald disease" for players that play better when out of contention

Football
Cole -- making some waves
Sutton -- turning some head
Baz -- not a good preseason game and the press/bloggers are ripping him good
Napo -- I was sure he would catch on after playing pretty well last with with the Vikes
Nudukwe -- likely to be cut
Essex -- looks to be starting
Streif -- solid backup
Wright -- tenous, but he can block and catch passes
Herron -- hard to tell, but the Brownies are predicted to be B-A-D
Cofield -- preseaon acquisitions made me nervous, but it appears he is finally healthy
Castillo -- if he is healthy he should be fine





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From ivars at radioskonto.lv  Fri Aug 21 11:29:05 2009
From: ivars at radioskonto.lv (Ivars Embrekts)
Date: Fri Aug 21 11:29:30 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Watching NU from overseas?
In-Reply-To: <942263.13707.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <caf.4ce07902.37bdc43e@aol.com>
	<942263.13707.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4A8ECB51.20802@radioskonto.lv>

If you are in Europe, Africa or the Middle East the following channel 
(quite widely available if you have cable or satelite which most large 
"chain" hotels in large cities do, can't comment on small towns and beds 
and breakfasts). I have seen three Northwestern football games in two 
years and two Northwestern basketball games as well. They also show 
things like college gameday and the football wrap-up shows.

http://www.espnamerica.com/

GO CATS!

Iv.E.

Jim Leonard wrote:
> Fellow Wildcat Faithful,
>
> I am in the process of making a career transition. I have left (fled) Corporate America and I hoping to start teaching English overseas. My first choice is Korea, though I haven't landed a job yet. 
>
> I know there are websites out there like Hulu that allow you to watch TV over the web. Has anyone found a good way to watch NU specifically (Big Ten Network, ESPN family, etc.) from outside the US?
>
> Victory & Honor,
> Jim
>
>
>       
>
> _______________________________________________
> nwu-sports site list
> nwu-sports@tssi.com
> http://romaine.tssi.com/mailman/listinfo/nwu-sports
>
> .
>
>   

From CHerron604 at aol.com  Fri Aug 21 13:19:01 2009
From: CHerron604 at aol.com (CHerron604@aol.com)
Date: Fri Aug 21 13:19:24 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Good Programming
Message-ID: <d31.530b4cb1.37c03f15@aol.com>

For any seeking out good television, excellent Camp Kenosha report  
currently on Big Ten Network
 
Chuck Herron   Tech '85
From neonrye at aol.com  Fri Aug 21 21:37:07 2009
From: neonrye at aol.com (neonrye@aol.com)
Date: Fri Aug 21 21:37:27 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Big Ten Network
Message-ID: <8CBF0E893BB02AD-C58-825F@webmail-md17.sysops.aol.com>

Well, ladies and gents,

The BTN has finally made it to Chez Levinson.? I discovered this evening that CABLEVISION has added the Big Ten Network to FoxCollegeSports & CBS Sports in a Sports Package, and I immediately ordered it.? It is up and running, and now I really can't wait for the season to begin.? A whole new era in NU fandom has opened for Yours Truly.? No more running to Buffalo Wild Wings or listening to Eanet on my computer, etc., etc.? 

Go 'Cats!

Paul Levinson
From sjtruog at yahoo.com  Fri Aug 21 23:39:56 2009
From: sjtruog at yahoo.com (SjT (Stephen J. Truog))
Date: Fri Aug 21 23:40:16 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Big Ten Network
In-Reply-To: <8CBF0E893BB02AD-C58-825F@webmail-md17.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <991622.67543.qm@web52912.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Good to hear - you're going to LOVE it!

It's especially awesome for those of us who can't make many of the games anymore :( because of travel or the economy. All the games, all the hoops games, the other programming ... and NU seems to be on every third "classic" game as well.

My friend in Wisconsin finally got their company to add it last winter and he just keeps saying how he loves it so much and sees what the rest of us were talking about.

The season's getting closer - can't wait!

GO CATS!!!
-SjT


* * * * * * * * *
STEPHEN J. TRUOG
sjtruog@yahoo.com
GO CATS!!!


> The BTN has finally made it to Chez Levinson.? I discovered
> this evening that CABLEVISION has added the Big Ten Network



      

From sportsbiz at gmail.com  Sat Aug 22 05:51:11 2009
From: sportsbiz at gmail.com (Sportsbiz)
Date: Sat Aug 22 05:52:34 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Big Ten Network
In-Reply-To: <8CBF0E893BB02AD-C58-825F@webmail-md17.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CBF0E893BB02AD-C58-825F@webmail-md17.sysops.aol.com>
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For all of those who have the BTN, the half hour preseason specials on each
team are not up on demand, at least on DirecTV, so I assume on the cable
networks also.  It will only serve to increase your longing for the season
to start.Mark

On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 10:37 PM, <neonrye@aol.com> wrote:

> Well, ladies and gents,
>
> The BTN has finally made it to Chez Levinson.? I discovered this evening
> that CABLEVISION has added the Big Ten Network to FoxCollegeSports & CBS
> Sports in a Sports Package, and I immediately ordered it.? It is up and
> running, and now I really can't wait for the season to begin.? A whole new
> era in NU fandom has opened for Yours Truly.? No more running to Buffalo
> Wild Wings or listening to Eanet on my computer, etc., etc.?
>
> Go 'Cats!
>
> Paul Levinson
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From cyril at alumni.northwestern.edu  Sat Aug 22 10:01:34 2009
From: cyril at alumni.northwestern.edu (Cyril S. Ku)
Date: Sat Aug 22 10:01:54 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Big Ten Network
In-Reply-To: <991622.67543.qm@web52912.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <982762.30524.qm@web53301.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I have Verizon FiOS and one of the complaints about them in the past was the lack of overflow channels. I was flipping around the channels last week and I found 6 Big Ten channels on FiOS. For those of you who have FiOS, please check:
Channel 330 - BigTen 1
Channel 331 - BigTen 2
Channel 332 - BigTen 3
Channel 333 - BigTen 4
Channel 85 - BigTen
Channel 585 - BigTen HD

Right now all of them have the same programming. I assume BigTen 1 to BigTen 4 are the overflow channels.

On another note, I am planning to drive to the Syracuse game. Does anyone have any inside information about the game time for that game?

Go CATS!

Cyril Ku

--- On Sat, 8/22/09, SjT (Stephen J. Truog) <sjtruog@yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: SjT (Stephen J. Truog) <sjtruog@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Big Ten Network
> To: nwu-sports@romaine.tssi.com, neonrye@aol.com
> Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009, 12:39 AM
> Good to hear - you're going to LOVE
> it!
> 
> It's especially awesome for those of us who can't make many
> of the games anymore :( because of travel or the economy.
> All the games, all the hoops games, the other programming
> ... and NU seems to be on every third "classic" game as
> well.
> 
> My friend in Wisconsin finally got their company to add it
> last winter and he just keeps saying how he loves it so much
> and sees what the rest of us were talking about.
> 
> The season's getting closer - can't wait!
> 
> GO CATS!!!
> -SjT
> 
> 
> * * * * * * * * *
> STEPHEN J. TRUOG
> sjtruog@yahoo.com
> GO CATS!!!
> 
> 
> > The BTN has finally made it to Chez Levinson.? I
> discovered
> > this evening that CABLEVISION has added the Big Ten
> Network
> 
> 
> 
> ? ? ? 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> nwu-sports site list
> nwu-sports@tssi.com
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> 
> 


      

From tbng at comcast.net  Sat Aug 22 11:36:03 2009
From: tbng at comcast.net (Dennis W. Brandt)
Date: Sat Aug 22 11:36:13 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Big Ten Network
References: <982762.30524.qm@web53301.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <47D57357BFD24CD89882213903A89ABA@DennisMachine>

>I have Verizon FiOS and one of the complaints about them in the past was 
>the lack of overflow channels. I was flipping around the channels last week 
>and I found 6 Big Ten channels on FiOS. For those of you who have FiOS, 
>please check:
> Channel 330 - BigTen 1
> Channel 331 - BigTen 2
> Channel 332 - BigTen 3
> Channel 333 - BigTen 4
> Channel 85 - BigTen
> Channel 585 - BigTen HD
>
Get DirecTV.  All the overflow channels are available in HD. 

From thiegs at umn.edu  Sat Aug 22 11:41:55 2009
From: thiegs at umn.edu (Joe Thiegs)
Date: Sat Aug 22 11:42:02 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Big Ten Network
In-Reply-To: <991622.67543.qm@web52912.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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	<991622.67543.qm@web52912.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
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Late last night I watched the DVRed 1-1/2 hour Big Ten Football Tour session
taped at Camp Kenosha.  Awesome.  It did make me worry a little more about
the offense, though.  

As I type this, I can see from my desk the BTN stage and seats for Dave,
Gerry, and Howard set up in TCF Bank Stadium, where the Gophers' Game Day
Preview and scrimmage is set for 3 p.m. (gates open in two hours).  So
excited.

-Joe


-----Original Message-----
From: nwu-sports-bounces@tssi.com [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces@tssi.com] On
Behalf Of SjT (Stephen J. Truog)
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 11:40 PM
To: nwu-sports@romaine.tssi.com; neonrye@aol.com
Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Big Ten Network

Good to hear - you're going to LOVE it!

It's especially awesome for those of us who can't make many of the games
anymore :( because of travel or the economy. All the games, all the hoops
games, the other programming ... and NU seems to be on every third "classic"
game as well.

My friend in Wisconsin finally got their company to add it last winter and
he just keeps saying how he loves it so much and sees what the rest of us
were talking about.

The season's getting closer - can't wait!

GO CATS!!!
-SjT


* * * * * * * * *
STEPHEN J. TRUOG
sjtruog@yahoo.com
GO CATS!!!


> The BTN has finally made it to Chez Levinson.? I discovered
> this evening that CABLEVISION has added the Big Ten Network



      

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From MHRJGScott at aol.com  Sat Aug 22 19:11:33 2009
From: MHRJGScott at aol.com (MHRJGScott@aol.com)
Date: Sat Aug 22 19:12:00 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Watching NU from overseas?
Message-ID: <c10.65381987.37c1e335@aol.com>

You might try justin.tv, it is an internet phenom, do a google search for  
the actual site, I am watching the Bears game live right now
 
Peace  















































and  Love  

 
In a message dated 8/21/2009 8:37:53 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
tbng@comcast.net writes:

I  recommend staying south of the 38th parallel.  Good luck.

-----  Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Leonard"  <jleonard518@yahoo.com>
To:  <nwu-sports@romaine.tssi.com>
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 6:40  AM
Subject: [NU Sports] Watching NU from overseas?


> Fellow  Wildcat Faithful,
>
> I am in the process of making a career  transition. I have left (fled) 
> Corporate America and I hoping to  start teaching English overseas. My 
> first choice is Korea, though I  haven't landed a job yet.
>
> I know there are websites out there  like Hulu that allow you to watch TV 
> over the web. Has anyone found a  good way to watch NU specifically (Big 
> Ten Network, ESPN family,  etc.) from outside the US?
>
> Victory & Honor,
>  Jim
>
>
>
>
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From nolan at romaine.tssi.com  Sat Aug 22 22:43:34 2009
From: nolan at romaine.tssi.com (Mike Nolan)
Date: Sat Aug 22 22:43:38 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] NU gets 5 points in AP pre-season poll
Message-ID: <200908230343.n7N3hYpm017125@romaine.tssi.com>

NU got 5 points in the pre-season AP poll.

There were a lot of schools in the 'also getting votes' group, which 
isn't unusual for the first pre-season poll.  But at least it means we're 
on the radar screen of a few voters.
--
Mike Nolan

From tbng at comcast.net  Sun Aug 23 20:26:06 2009
From: tbng at comcast.net (Dennis W. Brandt)
Date: Sun Aug 23 20:26:17 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Where's Vince?
Message-ID: <7ACD17C6CF8149CDA8AC113B66F50A5F@DennisMachine>

I just watched the Big Ten Network's visit to Camp Kenosha.  I heard no mention of Vince Browne.  What's his status?
From tkmaycock at yahoo.com  Mon Aug 24 08:02:32 2009
From: tkmaycock at yahoo.com (Tom Maycock)
Date: Mon Aug 24 08:02:40 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Where's Vince?
In-Reply-To: <7ACD17C6CF8149CDA8AC113B66F50A5F@DennisMachine>
Message-ID: <524176.96367.qm@web33103.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

> I just watched the Big Ten Network's
> visit to Camp Kenosha.? I heard no mention of Vince
> Browne.? What's his status?

I'm pretty sure he was on the field in the Big 10 coverage.

Also, I made it up to Kenosha for the scrimmage on Saturday, and Browne was suited up and I believe played just a bit. Most of the starting defense was not suited up, and it was pretty amazing to realize we had the makings of a very good defense just with the guys who got the day off. The 2nd and 3rd stringers out on the field looked pretty good as well. 

Kafka only played briefly, looked pretty good except for an INT returned for a TD (Ben Johnson on the INT I believe, remember that name). 

Persa looked very impressive--some beautiful throws despite a very strong window. Saw some good things from the running backs. I don't know whether Arby Fields will work his way up to the top of the rotation, but I liked what I saw from him in particular. 

I feel a lot more comfortable with our receiving corps as well--they looked good for the most part. And if you are not familiar with the name Zeke Markshausen yet, you soon will be. He was very impressive (also looked good on that Big 10 show). A few guys failed to reel in some passes that could have been roped in--that will need to improve. 

Best moment of the scrimmage: one of the freshman linebackers (I believe it was Roderick Goodlow) delivered a crushing blow on an RB right at the line. Sent the RB flying backwards, and the sent the ball flying even further backwards. Corey Wooten took advantage of the ensuing timeout to walk out on the field and congratulate him personally. I go the sense there is a lot of enthusiasm and leadership at work among the players.

Looking forward to the season opener.

Tom



From tbng at comcast.net  Mon Aug 24 08:09:52 2009
From: tbng at comcast.net (Dennis W. Brandt)
Date: Mon Aug 24 08:10:03 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Another opening, another show
References: <524176.96367.qm@web33103.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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All I can say at this point is:  Pity poor Towson.  Oh heck!  Think 
positively.  Pity poor Penn State!  And may Michigan and Ohio State go to 
church and give thanks they don't have to play us this year.

T. Belle 

From Jeff.Beamsley at covisint.com  Mon Aug 24 09:33:34 2009
From: Jeff.Beamsley at covisint.com (Beamsley, Jeff)
Date: Mon Aug 24 09:33:54 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Where's Vince?
In-Reply-To: <524176.96367.qm@web33103.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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	<524176.96367.qm@web33103.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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I'm glad Persa looked good.  Hopefully we'll only need him this year to run out the clock when we have big leads.

Jeff
 


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From: nwu-sports-bounces@tssi.com [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces@tssi.com] On Behalf Of Tom Maycock
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 9:03 AM
To: nwu-sports@tssi.com; Dennis W. Brandt
Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Where's Vince?

> I just watched the Big Ten Network's
> visit to Camp Kenosha.  I heard no mention of Vince Browne.  What's 
> his status?

I'm pretty sure he was on the field in the Big 10 coverage.

Also, I made it up to Kenosha for the scrimmage on Saturday, and Browne was suited up and I believe played just a bit. Most of the starting defense was not suited up, and it was pretty amazing to realize we had the makings of a very good defense just with the guys who got the day off. The 2nd and 3rd stringers out on the field looked pretty good as well. 

Kafka only played briefly, looked pretty good except for an INT returned for a TD (Ben Johnson on the INT I believe, remember that name). 

Persa looked very impressive--some beautiful throws despite a very strong window. Saw some good things from the running backs. I don't know whether Arby Fields will work his way up to the top of the rotation, but I liked what I saw from him in particular. 

I feel a lot more comfortable with our receiving corps as well--they looked good for the most part. And if you are not familiar with the name Zeke Markshausen yet, you soon will be. He was very impressive (also looked good on that Big 10 show). A few guys failed to reel in some passes that could have been roped in--that will need to improve. 

Best moment of the scrimmage: one of the freshman linebackers (I believe it was Roderick Goodlow) delivered a crushing blow on an RB right at the line. Sent the RB flying backwards, and the sent the ball flying even further backwards. Corey Wooten took advantage of the ensuing timeout to walk out on the field and congratulate him personally. I go the sense there is a lot of enthusiasm and leadership at work among the players.

Looking forward to the season opener.

Tom



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From wildelk2 at aol.com  Wed Aug 26 22:33:00 2009
From: wildelk2 at aol.com (wildelk2@aol.com)
Date: Wed Aug 26 22:33:22 2009
Subject: Fwd: [NU Sports] Watching NU from overseas; 2009 thoughts
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-----Original Message-----
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To: tbng@comcast.net
Sent: Wed, Aug 26, 2009 11:32 pm
Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Watching NU from overseas; 2009 thoughts



?? Dennis and Friends,? my brother spent a fun-filled 2 years at the SK-NK line; not a fun place.? as far as the Cats, our lack at QB, WR and RB? has me concerned.? Unlike in years past, no 2nd string RB has been groomed (see Noah Herron, Damian Anderson, Jason Wright, etc.) to replace Tyrell Sutton.? Throw in a nice 3.1 per carry by any back other than Tyrell last season,?and we have problems.

?? I also support the idea that if Kafka couldn't learn to throw in 4 years, why would he be able to do it in his 5th??? We'll have trouble scoring points and controlling the clock.

?? However, our defense will keep us in every game, so this leaves us with turnover differential and special teams.? Turnovers and special teams will meen the difference between 7-5 and 9-3, maybe 10-2.

?? So at this point I see a bowl game. A sweep of non-cons is a must.? Not since 2003 with McGarigle ,or 1996 with Fitz, are we going to see so many 17-7 games. A? OK with me.? 

?

GO CATS!!!???????? Eric

?? 


-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis W. Brandt <tbng@comcast.net>
To: nwu-sports@romaine.tssi.com
Sent: Fri, Aug 21, 2009 8:37 am
Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Watching NU from overseas?



I recommend staying south of the 38th parallel. Good luck.?
?
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Leonard" <jleonard518@yahoo.com>?
To: <nwu-sports@romaine.tssi.com>?
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 6:40 AM?
Subject: [NU Sports] Watching NU from overseas??
?
> Fellow Wildcat Faithful,?
>?
> I am in the process of making a career transition. I have left (fled) > Corporate America and I hoping to start teaching English overseas. My > first choice is Korea, though I haven't landed a job yet.?
>?
> I know there are websites out there like Hulu that allow you to watch TV > over the web. Has anyone found a good way to watch NU specifically (Big > Ten Network, ESPN family, etc.) from outside the US??
>?
> Victory & Honor,?
> Jim?
>?
>?
>?
>?
> _______________________________________________?
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From tkmaycock at yahoo.com  Thu Aug 27 07:41:28 2009
From: tkmaycock at yahoo.com (Tom Maycock)
Date: Thu Aug 27 07:41:35 2009
Subject: Fwd: [NU Sports] Watching NU from overseas; 2009 thoughts
In-Reply-To: <8CBF4DE355562CE-313C-C6C4@webmail-m049.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <453698.37963.qm@web33108.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

> I also support the idea that if Kafka couldn't learn to
> throw in 4 years, why would he be able to do it in his
> 5th??? 

I'm not sure where this perception has come from. To me, there's no question Kafka can throw. I think he's got a good, maybe a very good, arm. The issue last year was decision-making (i.e. throwing it to the wrong people). He also adds an entirely different dimension with his running ability. 

And if he falters or gets banged up, I think Persa will bring a lot to the table. I get the feeling he could be a starter at a lot of schools.

Tom


 

From rstetson at capps-assoc.com  Thu Aug 27 12:25:31 2009
From: rstetson at capps-assoc.com (Roy Lamberton)
Date: Thu Aug 27 12:25:30 2009
Subject: Fwd: [NU Sports] Watching NU from overseas; 2009 thoughts
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NO doubt in my mind that Persa is the starter next year and leads the Cats
to two bowl victories.

Kafka can throw, but he has to fight the tendency of QB's who can run to
just go do that instead of spreading the ball around. I once told a father
(who's kid was an all world QB at 12) that his kid would not be successful
until he learned to give the ball away.

The kid finished up as a 2nd string linebacker.

My other QB that I coached learned to throw to the open guy, and to pitch on
the option. He's still the best QB for the future in our town.

Kafka's got the tools, it's going to come down to how he uses ALL of them.

rsl

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-----Original Message-----
From: nwu-sports-bounces@tssi.com [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces@tssi.com] On
Behalf Of Tom Maycock
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 8:41 AM
To: nwu-sports@tssi.com
Subject: Re: Fwd: [NU Sports] Watching NU from overseas; 2009 thoughts

> I also support the idea that if Kafka couldn't learn to
> throw in 4 years, why would he be able to do it in his
> 5th??? 

I'm not sure where this perception has come from. To me, there's no question
Kafka can throw. I think he's got a good, maybe a very good, arm. The issue
last year was decision-making (i.e. throwing it to the wrong people). He
also adds an entirely different dimension with his running ability. 

And if he falters or gets banged up, I think Persa will bring a lot to the
table. I get the feeling he could be a starter at a lot of schools.

Tom


 

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From sjtruog at yahoo.com  Thu Aug 27 22:46:28 2009
From: sjtruog at yahoo.com (SjT (Stephen J. Truog))
Date: Thu Aug 27 22:46:49 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] For those without the Big Ten Network ...
Message-ID: <309386.7096.qm@web52910.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

... but still want to get ready for football.

In the network's newsletter today (in addition to the streaming live for overseas fans like Jim), they said that their "greatest games" collection from last season is available on Hulu.com:

http://www.hulu.com/the-big-tens-greatest-games-football

- 2007: NU @ MSU
- 2000: NU @ Minnesota
- 2006: MSU @ NU :(
- 2000: Michigan @ NU
- Coulda sworn there were more, but those are the ones up there.

They're also adding 24 more this year - I'm sure NU will be as well represented in this batch as they have been in the past.

GO CATS!!! THE COUNTDOWN IS AT 9 ... 9 ... 9 ... 9 ... 9 ... 9 ...
-SjT

* * * * * * * * *
STEPHEN J. TRUOG
sjtruog@yahoo.com
GO CATS!!!


      

From jleonard518 at yahoo.com  Fri Aug 28 09:15:44 2009
From: jleonard518 at yahoo.com (Jim Leonard)
Date: Fri Aug 28 09:15:51 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] TV for the Syracuse game
In-Reply-To: <309386.7096.qm@web52910.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <714191.91832.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Fellow Wildcat Faithful,

I certainly hope this game gets picked up. You would think that the Big Ten Network could get a waiver signed and air the game if no one else wants it. 
It's a great thing for our school and our conference to be able to tell recruits that every game we play is on TV. Between the two schools we have enough sports journalism alums to pull this off. 

On a side note, if this game isn't televised I think we can put to rest any hopes or rumors of Syracuse being our 12th Big Ten team. 

Victory & Honor,
Jim


      

From Jeff.Beamsley at covisint.com  Fri Aug 28 09:25:29 2009
From: Jeff.Beamsley at covisint.com (Beamsley, Jeff)
Date: Fri Aug 28 09:25:47 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] TV for the Syracuse game
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Just heard a promise on XM listening to the Sox beat Boston last night
(finally).  XM says that they are going to be carrying all College games
free for the first couple of weeks.

So you may not be able to see the game, but you won't be tethered to
your computer to listen to the game if you have XM.

Jeff 


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On Behalf Of Jim Leonard
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 10:16 AM
To: nwu-sports@tssi.com
Subject: [NU Sports] TV for the Syracuse game

Fellow Wildcat Faithful,

I certainly hope this game gets picked up. You would think that the Big
Ten Network could get a waiver signed and air the game if no one else
wants it. 
It's a great thing for our school and our conference to be able to tell
recruits that every game we play is on TV. Between the two schools we
have enough sports journalism alums to pull this off. 

On a side note, if this game isn't televised I think we can put to rest
any hopes or rumors of Syracuse being our 12th Big Ten team. 

Victory & Honor,
Jim


      

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From jonathanwhodges at gmail.com  Fri Aug 28 09:36:02 2009
From: jonathanwhodges at gmail.com (Jonathan Hodges)
Date: Fri Aug 28 09:36:43 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] TV for the Syracuse game
In-Reply-To: <714191.91832.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Note that the Big East has an agreement with ESPN and ESPN+ (regional
syndication, like the Big Ten had prior to the Big Ten Network) and they
typically only announce game TV schedules 2 weeks prior to the games.  So,
we should hear the TV network & time on September 7th.

Look at the Big East schedule here and you'll see the NU/Syracuse game is
the only one listed as TBD on Sept. 19th:
http://espn.go.com/ncf/conferences/schedule?confId=10

I would imagine that this game will end up on TV and will potentially be in
the 12PM ET time slot (only one other Big East game is in that slot right
now), and will likely be on ESPN+.  If that's the case, then it's up to
local affiliates whether or not to pick up that game, although I would
imagine that at the very least a Chicago station (CBS2 has picked up ESPN+
games in the past) will pick up the game.

It's not time to create an uproar yet; note that this is the ONLY NU game
this year that will not definitely be put on TV (since the rest of the games
are home games or Big Ten games that are covered by ABC/ESPN/2 or the BTN).
And since Syracuse is a somewhat popular BCS-conference team it is bound to
get at least a little bit of attention.  And I don't think televising this
game has ANYTHING to do with Big Ten expansion - which I doubt we will see
anytime soon anyways (and I also doubt Syracuse would be the team the Big
Ten would pursue, otherwise it would have happened already).

Jonathan

On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 9:15 AM, Jim Leonard <jleonard518@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Fellow Wildcat Faithful,
>
> I certainly hope this game gets picked up. You would think that the Big Ten
> Network could get a waiver signed and air the game if no one else wants it.
> It's a great thing for our school and our conference to be able to tell
> recruits that every game we play is on TV. Between the two schools we have
> enough sports journalism alums to pull this off.
>
> On a side note, if this game isn't televised I think we can put to rest any
> hopes or rumors of Syracuse being our 12th Big Ten team.
>
> Victory & Honor,
> Jim
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> nwu-sports site list
> nwu-sports@tssi.com
> http://romaine.tssi.com/mailman/listinfo/nwu-sports
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From NEONRye at aol.com  Fri Aug 28 09:59:09 2009
From: NEONRye at aol.com (NEONRye@aol.com)
Date: Fri Aug 28 09:59:40 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] TV for the Syracuse game
Message-ID: <cd5.57e9fe1b.37c94abd@aol.com>

A couple of comments, in response to the last few emails:
 
1) As an XM subscriber, I can tell you that they don't cover all of the Big 
 Ten games (usually just 2 or 3), but since NU-'Cuse involves two of the 
largest  markets (NYC--see below--and Chicago), I think they will cover this  
contest.
 
2) I am very confident that ESPN+ will pick up the game in the NYC area, as 
 'Cuse has been marketing itself aggressively as New York City's "home 
team" for  the past year or two--with even a billboard in Times Square.  And, as 
the  father of one of them, I can tell you that 'Cuse has a HUGE alumni 
base in the  NYC/Long Island/Westchester/etc. area.
 
3) The Administation and Athletic Departments of both schools should  be 
strongly rebuked for the scheduling of this game--on Rosh Hashanah  (Jewish 
New Year)--given the large percentage of Jewish students and alums  
(especially NU alums in the NY metropolitan area like Yours Truly, and others on  our 
List like Willie Weinbaum, who planned on going, but then learned of the  
conflict and realized we couldn't attend).  My disappointment was somewhat  
mitigated by the scheduling of a game at Army in two years, but is still  
palpable.
 
Paul Levinson
From jonathanwhodges at gmail.com  Fri Aug 28 11:27:17 2009
From: jonathanwhodges at gmail.com (Jonathan Hodges)
Date: Fri Aug 28 11:27:47 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] TV for the Syracuse game
In-Reply-To: <cd5.57e9fe1b.37c94abd@aol.com>
References: <cd5.57e9fe1b.37c94abd@aol.com>
Message-ID: <fcb3ee270908280927y25b6cdebm890aafa7f6fca360@mail.gmail.com>

This was just announced:
http://nusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082809aab.html

The game will be at 6PM CT and will at a minimum be streaming on the
internet via Syracuse's athletics web page.  Per the page, "TV plans are
still being finalized."  I would imagine this likely means ESPN+ coverage
with syndication, especially given the time of the game.  Also note that I
believe ESPN+ games are available on ESPN360.com.

Finally, regarding holding games on the Jewish high holidays, this happens
every few years due to the college football schedule and the fact that games
basically have to be held on Saturdays and must also fit into the TV
schedule - neither of which account for the holidays.  There's not much the
individual schools can do about that outside of just not scheduling a game
for that week, which wasn't an option for NU this year (technically NU could
have scheduled a nonconference game for Thanksgiving weekend or later, but
there are very few teams available to schedule games then); only if there
was a shift across all of college football would something really change and
there isn't a large enough outcry for that to be a factor.

Jonathan

On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 9:59 AM, <NEONRye@aol.com> wrote:

> A couple of comments, in response to the last few emails:
>
> 1) As an XM subscriber, I can tell you that they don't cover all of the Big
>  Ten games (usually just 2 or 3), but since NU-'Cuse involves two of the
> largest  markets (NYC--see below--and Chicago), I think they will cover
> this
> contest.
>
> 2) I am very confident that ESPN+ will pick up the game in the NYC area, as
>  'Cuse has been marketing itself aggressively as New York City's "home
> team" for  the past year or two--with even a billboard in Times Square.
>  And, as
> the  father of one of them, I can tell you that 'Cuse has a HUGE alumni
> base in the  NYC/Long Island/Westchester/etc. area.
>
> 3) The Administation and Athletic Departments of both schools should  be
> strongly rebuked for the scheduling of this game--on Rosh Hashanah  (Jewish
> New Year)--given the large percentage of Jewish students and alums
> (especially NU alums in the NY metropolitan area like Yours Truly, and
> others on  our
> List like Willie Weinbaum, who planned on going, but then learned of the
> conflict and realized we couldn't attend).  My disappointment was somewhat
> mitigated by the scheduling of a game at Army in two years, but is still
> palpable.
>
> Paul Levinson
> _______________________________________________
> nwu-sports site list
> nwu-sports@tssi.com
> http://romaine.tssi.com/mailman/listinfo/nwu-sports
>



-- 
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1237 Emerson St Apt 2
Evanston, IL  60201-3577
(847) 736-2449
jonathanwhodges@gmail.com
From neonrye at aol.com  Sat Aug 29 15:25:31 2009
From: neonrye at aol.com (neonrye@aol.com)
Date: Sat Aug 29 15:26:11 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] TV for the Syracuse game
In-Reply-To: <fcb3ee270908280927y25b6cdebm890aafa7f6fca360@mail.gmail.com>
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 Yes, Jonathan, but I don't expect NU (or ''Cuse) not to schedule games on Jewish High Holidays--just not with each other--that's the rub, as the Bard might put it.? 

Paul 


 


 

-----Original Message-----
From: Jonathan Hodges <jonathanwhodges@gmail.com>
To: NEONRye@aol.com
Cc: Jeff.Beamsley@covisint.com; jleonard518@yahoo.com; nwu-sports@tssi.com
Sent: Fri, Aug 28, 2009 12:27 pm
Subject: Re: [NU Sports] TV for the Syracuse game









This was just announced:
http://nusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082809aab.html

The game will be at 6PM CT and will at a minimum be streaming on the internet via Syracuse's athletics web page.? Per the page, "TV plans are still being finalized."? I would imagine this likely means ESPN+ coverage with syndication, especially given the time of the game.? Also note that I believe ESPN+ games are available on ESPN360.com.



Finally, regarding holding games on the Jewish high holidays, this happens every few years due to the college football schedule and the fact that games basically have to be held on Saturdays and must also fit into the TV schedule - neither of which account for the holidays.? There's not much the individual schools can do about that outside of just not scheduling a game for that week, which wasn't an option for NU this year (technically NU could have scheduled a nonconference game for Thanksgiving weekend or later, but there are very few teams available to schedule games then); only if there was a shift across all of college football would something really change and there isn't a large enough outcry for that to be a factor.



Jonathan


On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 9:59 AM,  <NEONRye@aol.com> wrote:



A couple of comments, in response to the last few emails:



1) As an XM subscriber, I can tell you that they don't cover all of the Big

?Ten games (usually just 2 or 3), but since NU-'Cuse involves two of the

largest ?markets (NYC--see below--and Chicago), I think they will cover this

contest.



2) I am very confident that ESPN+ will pick up the game in the NYC area, as

?'Cuse has been marketing itself aggressively as New York City's "home

team" for ?the past year or two--with even a billboard in Times Square. ?And, as

the ?father of one of them, I can tell you that 'Cuse has a HUGE alumni

base in the ?NYC/Long Island/Westchester/etc. area.



3) The Administation and Athletic Departments of both schools should ?be

strongly rebuked for the scheduling of this game--on Rosh Hashanah ?(Jewish

New Year)--given the large percentage of Jewish students and alums

(especially NU alums in the NY metropolitan area like Yours Truly, and others on ?our

List like Willie Weinbaum, who planned on going, but then learned of the

conflict and realized we couldn't attend). ?My disappointment was somewhat

mitigated by the scheduling of a game at Army in two years, but is still

palpable.



Paul Levinson





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-- 
Jonathan W. Hodges
1237 Emerson St Apt 2
Evanston, IL ?60201-3577
(847) 736-2449
jonathanwhodges@gmail.com




 

From thehaze at earthlink.net  Sat Aug 29 16:58:12 2009
From: thehaze at earthlink.net (Jim Bendat)
Date: Sat Aug 29 16:58:40 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] TV for the Syracuse game
Message-ID: <11636056.1251583092258.JavaMail.root@wamui-june.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I think I'll add to this discussion re the Jewish holidays. I think what's happened this year with the Syracuse game is about as good as can be expected: playing the game where most of it will be after sundown.

Things could have been worse, and have been worse as recently as 2006. We played at Nevada, a game that was originally slated for Saturday, the day of the holiday. Jewish holidays actually begin at sundown the night before. NU and Nevada agreed to move the game up to Friday night for television purposes. The timing of that game was therefore in direct conflict with the Jewish holiday.

Jim B.

-----Original Message-----
>From: neonrye@aol.com
>Sent: Aug 29, 2009 4:25 PM
>To: jonathanwhodges@gmail.com
>Cc: nwu-sports@tssi.com, Jeff.Beamsley@covisint.com
>Subject: Re: [NU Sports] TV for the Syracuse game
>
>
> Yes, Jonathan, but I don't expect NU (or ''Cuse) not to schedule games on Jewish High Holidays--just not with each other--that's the rub, as the Bard might put it.? 
>
>Paul 
>
>
> 
>
>
> 
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Jonathan Hodges <jonathanwhodges@gmail.com>
>To: NEONRye@aol.com
>Cc: Jeff.Beamsley@covisint.com; jleonard518@yahoo.com; nwu-sports@tssi.com
>Sent: Fri, Aug 28, 2009 12:27 pm
>Subject: Re: [NU Sports] TV for the Syracuse game
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>This was just announced:
>http://nusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/082809aab.html
>
>The game will be at 6PM CT and will at a minimum be streaming on the internet via Syracuse's athletics web page.? Per the page, "TV plans are still being finalized."? I would imagine this likely means ESPN+ coverage with syndication, especially given the time of the game.? Also note that I believe ESPN+ games are available on ESPN360.com.
>
>
>
>Finally, regarding holding games on the Jewish high holidays, this happens every few years due to the college football schedule and the fact that games basically have to be held on Saturdays and must also fit into the TV schedule - neither of which account for the holidays.? There's not much the individual schools can do about that outside of just not scheduling a game for that week, which wasn't an option for NU this year (technically NU could have scheduled a nonconference game for Thanksgiving weekend or later, but there are very few teams available to schedule games then); only if there was a shift across all of college football would something really change and there isn't a large enough outcry for that to be a factor.
>
>
>
>Jonathan
>
>
>On Fri, Aug 28, 2009 at 9:59 AM,  <NEONRye@aol.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>A couple of comments, in response to the last few emails:
>
>
>
>1) As an XM subscriber, I can tell you that they don't cover all of the Big
>
>?Ten games (usually just 2 or 3), but since NU-'Cuse involves two of the
>
>largest ?markets (NYC--see below--and Chicago), I think they will cover this
>
>contest.
>
>
>
>2) I am very confident that ESPN+ will pick up the game in the NYC area, as
>
>?'Cuse has been marketing itself aggressively as New York City's "home
>
>team" for ?the past year or two--with even a billboard in Times Square. ?And, as
>
>the ?father of one of them, I can tell you that 'Cuse has a HUGE alumni
>
>base in the ?NYC/Long Island/Westchester/etc. area.
>
>
>
>3) The Administation and Athletic Departments of both schools should ?be
>
>strongly rebuked for the scheduling of this game--on Rosh Hashanah ?(Jewish
>
>New Year)--given the large percentage of Jewish students and alums
>
>(especially NU alums in the NY metropolitan area like Yours Truly, and others on ?our
>
>List like Willie Weinbaum, who planned on going, but then learned of the
>
>conflict and realized we couldn't attend). ?My disappointment was somewhat
>
>mitigated by the scheduling of a game at Army in two years, but is still
>
>palpable.
>
>
>
>Paul Levinson
>
>
>
>
>
>_______________________________________________
>
>nwu-sports site list
>
>nwu-sports@tssi.com
>
>http://romaine.tssi.com/mailman/listinfo/nwu-sports
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>-- 
>Jonathan W. Hodges
>1237 Emerson St Apt 2
>Evanston, IL ?60201-3577
>(847) 736-2449
>jonathanwhodges@gmail.com
>
>
>
>
> 
>
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From wildelk2 at aol.com  Sat Aug 29 23:51:49 2009
From: wildelk2 at aol.com (wildelk2@aol.com)
Date: Sat Aug 29 23:52:27 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Cats
Message-ID: <8CBF744B7FCF8E8-27FC-32E8@webmail-d087.sysops.aol.com>


?? Mainly a bunch of numbers, but don't you love it?

Orange in 1979 and 1980: Per Syracuse website, we allowed 451 yards per game on the ground in losses to the Orange.? I was at the home game vs. Syracuse, and I listened to NU at Syracuse as we played well but lost. I remember the score was closer than what was expected at Syracuse, but still an NU loss. (1980. I think!)

?? As we all know by now, we have a 7:00 PM start? (EDT) vs. Syracuse ?and internet coverage only. I'm trying to circumvent all issues of media coverage by attending the game in person.? All I know, is that we better beat the #$^%^&**(900-)(*$$ out of Syracuse. It's the 1st road game, and as any one who was in Durham last year knows that nothing is automatic.?? Chances are we'll win;? on the last play of the game:)



??????????????????????????????????????? GO CATS!!!??????? Eric
From johnadeg at comcast.net  Sat Aug 29 19:00:27 2009
From: johnadeg at comcast.net (johnadeg@comcast.net)
Date: Sun Aug 30 10:07:49 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Northwestern alumnus in World War II
Message-ID: <350175189.5240941251590427547.JavaMail.root@sz0080a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>


 
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In the October, 2009 edition of Naval History
published by the Naval Instute (www,usni.org) there is a great article about a
Northwestern alumnus, Robert Hagan, who commanded a destroyer at the battle of
Samar and helped to block Japanese battleships from attacking US forces at the Leyte
landings.

John DeGroat
 
 
  
  
  
  
 
 
 


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In the October, 2009 edition of Naval History
published by the Naval Instute (www,usni.org) there is a great article about a
Northwestern alumnus, Robert Hagan, who commanded a destroyer at the battle of
Samar and blocked Japanese battleships from attacking US forces at the Leyte
landings.
From carljrossi at gmail.com  Sun Aug 30 14:24:13 2009
From: carljrossi at gmail.com (Carl Rossi)
Date: Sun Aug 30 14:24:22 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Northwestern alumnus in World War II
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John-great pick-up. As a former naval officer and devoted reader of Naval
History, I enjoyed the article.
Slight clarification-Hagan was not the commanding officer of the destroyer
Johnston at Samar-he was the gunnery officer. During that battle she was
commanded by LCDR Ernest Evans, who won the Medal Of Honor (posthumous) for
his actions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_E._Evans

For anybody who would like further information I highly recommend Jason
Hornsfischer's book "The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors", which came out
a few years ago. Excellent description of an heroic, tragic morning.

Carl

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> of
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> about a
> Northwestern alumnus, Robert Hagan, who commanded a destroyer at the battle
> of
> Samar and blocked Japanese battleships from attacking US forces at the
> Leyte
> landings.
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From sjtruog at yahoo.com  Sun Aug 30 14:28:26 2009
From: sjtruog at yahoo.com (SjT (Stephen J. Truog))
Date: Sun Aug 30 14:28:38 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] PIGSKIN PICKS - Week 1
Message-ID: <84155.45028.qm@web52910.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

My friends, the long drought of darkness is over! No more weekends where golf, beach volleyball, cars going in circles or other ?sports? are offered as meager filler to tithe sports fans over! No more suffering through the big-money Yankees and Saaawwwx (channel your inner Wilbon when saying that, NU fans!) buying up titles and players while 20 other teams sucker their fans to buy tickets for baseball games that are meaningless in the money/steroid era.

Our long national nightmare is over and America?s true passion, football, is BACK! Thanks to the redbird?s run to the Super Bowl, Arizona is now officially a football state and it?s fun to see more and more jerseys of all teams around campus (except the Cowboys and Raiders). High schools in Arizona kicked off Friday, college comes at us this week and the NFL countdown is under two weeks! And there are actually a couple decent games for the first week as the bowl folk appear to be realizing that their days are numbered and that they should go NIT-style and focus on week one kickoff megamatchups instead of meaningless half-full stadium games in December to fight with the B(C)S (kudos to the organizers in Atlanta, St. Louis and Dallas!).

For those who may not know, I have a bit more on my plate at school this year. In addition to journalism, world history honors and law, I?m also taking on the yearbook and AP (Advance Placement) U.S. history classes. It keeps me busy and I love it, but it?s also going to mean I can?t get standings out until fall break in October most likely.

It also means that I?m going to combine my two regular college picks groups into one this year for my own sanity. I had been doing games for the NU sports list and among football fanatic friends ? we?re all together now, which means the NU game is an extra pick and not counted in the standings for all of us this year. It?s been that way in the NU list for years so we don?t have to pick for or against the Cats and it will probably help the other group as well, as I was often one of the few who would pick the Cats and would reap the reward of an extra game when NU kept pulling off upset after upset. One of these years with Coach Fitz, they?ll stop becoming ?upsets? but I think a lot of people still doubt the power of purple.

Soooooo, fifteen games below (for those new to the picks, we pick all Big Ten games and other national games of interest). You?re just picking straight-up winners (no spread) and it?s all for fun and bragging rights. The season kicks off with a whopper of a game Thursday night in the Pacific Northwest and it should be a great weekend of games thereafter ? I LOVE the Big Ten Network! So get your picks in by kickoff Thursday, feel free to pass this along to any and all friends who might be interested and welcome back to another year of the Pigskin Picks!

PIGSKIN PICKS ? WEEK 1
======================
Name: 

BIG TEN
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GAME 1: Illinois vs. Missouri (@ St. Louis, MO)
WINNER: 

GAME 2: Eastern Kentucky @ Indiana
WINNER: 

GAME 3: Northern Iowa @ Iowa
WINNER: 

GAME 4: Western Michigan @ Michigan
WINNER: 

GAME 5: Montana State @ Michigan State
WINNER: 

GAME 6: Minnesota @ Syracuse
WINNER: 

GAME 7: Navy @ Ohio State
WINNER: 

GAME 8: Akron @ Penn State
WINNER: 

GAME 9: Toledo @ Purdue
WINNER: 

GAME 10: Northern Illinois @ Wisconsin
WINNER: 

NATIONAL
--------
GAME 11: Oregon @ Boise State
WINNER: 

GAME 12: Alabama vs. Virginia Tech (@ Atlanta, GA)
WINNER: 

GAME 13: Brigham Young vs. Oklahoma (@ Dallas, TX)
WINNER: 

GAME 14: Georgia @ Oklahoma State
WINNER: 

GAME 15: Miami (FL) @ Florida State
WINNER: 

MY PICKS
========
* ILLINOIS 38, Missouri 24 ? No one doubts the Illini can score, and they should have won this game last year but gave it away ? this time, Mizzou minus Chase doesn?t have the firepower to compete.

* INDIANA 35, Eastern Kentucky 10 ? The Hoosiers better win their early games or it could be a long year in the newly renovated (and still half empty) Memorial Stadium.

* IOWA 22, Northern Iowa 9 ? Still not sold on the Hawks as a sleeper for the title, but they have a bye week here to figure out who will score. I?m seeing a lot of FGs and few TDs without Mr. Green.

* MICHIGAN 37, Western Michigan 27 ? So, RichRod?s already in the thick of an NCAA controversy? The only thing less surprising will be when Kentucky?s basketball team gets their next Final Four stricken from the record under Calipari?s regime. Better start winning in a hurry, Rich, or that seat in Ann Arbor will get blazing in a hurry. After a close first half, they pull away late.

* MICHIGAN STATE 45, Montana State 10 ? Now here?s a team I do like as a sleeper ? I like the QB transfer from Oklahoma, I like the defense and I like the schedule. The only thing that can stop Sparty this year is, as usual, Sparty.

* MINNESOTA 24, Syracuse 20 ? Could be the biggest upset trap for a Big Ten team in the cupcake-heavy first week. Yes, Cuse is bad, but they have some spunky energy with the new leadership and the Gophers may be looking ahead to their home opener in their beautiful new stadium.

* OHIO STATE 41, Navy 7 ? Folks out west are already downplaying SC this year with injuries and all, so we?ll have to wait until next week to see if they?re playing possum or in real trouble ? until then, though, the Bucks need to unleash Pryor and roll over Navy to get confidence for the Trojans.

* PENN STATE 55, Akron 17 ? Royster should have a field day for the Lions, who really won?t be challenged the first month and should roll up some impressive numbers as they climb in the rankings.

* PURDUE 30, Akron 23 ? Hope and company need to win now since their September schedule is a lot tougher than the rest of the league. It will be a rough year for fans in West Lafayette as the countdown to Painter?s crew and hoops season is already under way.

* WISCONSIN 44, Northern Illinois 21 ? Aside from RichRod, the league?s hot seat is the one Coach Bielema is on and he needs to win early and win big this year in Madison. The Huskies are crafty enough to keep it close for a half, but get rolled in the second.

* OREGON 34, Boise State 31 ? I?m going back and forth on this game, as it should be a dandy on the Smurf Turf. Oregon would be a good Pac 10 pick if they hadn?t had the coaching change to deal with. And Boise is a good B(C)S sleeper, especially if they can win this game. I?ll ultimately go with the better QB in a great game.

* ALABAMA 26, Virginia Tech 21 ? This won?t be the Bama route that last year?s Atlanta opener was, but I?m still not sold on Tech and the ACC as up to the SEC?s level (even if Bama was exposed a bit at the end of last year). Saban is dangerous with time and the Tide escape a late charge.

* OKLAHOMA 49, Brigham Young 31 ? Break out the six shooters and let out a hearty ?yeeeee-haw!? for this shootout at the new House that Jerry Built ? should be a fun game for those who love offense, but OU just has too much firepower and puts a dent in BYU?s BCS buster hopes. That could leave Utah and TCU as the lone buster candidates if the Cougs and Broncos both fall opening week. Kudos to the big schools for finally scheduling these WAC and Mountain West schools, though!

* OKLAHOMA STATE 38, Georgia 27 ? And now for my sleeper of the year (forget the Ole Miss hype!) and the exception to my theory of picking the SEC team ? the Sooners aren?t the only big guns in Oklahoma this year. The Cowpokes announce their presence on the national stage with an impressive win over UGa (who seem to be the only SEC team willing to leave the comfort of the deep south for a matchup in September or any other time of the year for that matter ? kudos to the Dawgs for that). If they can upset Texas at home later this year, Bedlam could be for a B(C)S title game spot.

* FLORIDA STATE 17, Miami 13 ? It?s not the classic this game used to be, but at least it?s not the clunker it was a few years back either. Both teams are starting to rebound and the Noles rally around po? ole Bobby to get his farewell season off on the right foot.

And off the board ?

* NORTHWESTERN 27, Towson 7 ? Defense will carry the Cats this year, especially early. They need to win their September games before the Big Ten stretch starts and that begins with Towson, which should be a comfortable win ? but with a young offense and turnovers, you never know. Hopefully it?s not the usual tight NU finish.

Picks in Thursday by kickoff!
GO CATS!!!
- SjT

* * * * * * * * *
STEPHEN J. TRUOG
sjtruog@yahoo.com
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From tbng at comcast.net  Sun Aug 30 18:03:53 2009
From: tbng at comcast.net (Dennis W. Brandt)
Date: Sun Aug 30 18:04:20 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] PIGSKIN PICKS - Week 1
References: <84155.45028.qm@web52910.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <3121D3F877504A5DB2AE76A35ACEF530@DennisMachine>

> * PENN STATE 55, Akron 17 ? Royster should have a field day for the Lions, 
> who really won?t be challenged the first month and should roll up some 
> impressive numbers as they climb in the rankings.
>
> * PURDUE 30, Akron 23 ? Hope and company need to win now since their 
> September schedule is a lot tougher than the rest of the league. It will 
> be a rough year for fans in West Lafayette as the countdown to Painter?s 
> crew and hoops season is already under way.
>

Poor Akron.  They have to play Penn State and Purdue at the same time.  Talk 
about split squads!

> * NORTHWESTERN 27, Towson 7

NORTHWESTERN 54, Towson 3 unless NU is up by 38 in the first half.  Then 45 
to 10. 

From rstetson at capps-assoc.com  Sun Aug 30 18:37:58 2009
From: rstetson at capps-assoc.com (Roy Lamberton)
Date: Sun Aug 30 18:37:33 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] PIGSKIN PICKS - Week 1
In-Reply-To: <3121D3F877504A5DB2AE76A35ACEF530@DennisMachine>
References: <84155.45028.qm@web52910.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<3121D3F877504A5DB2AE76A35ACEF530@DennisMachine>
Message-ID: <001001ca29ca$e9682690$bc3873b0$@com>

The Towson Tigers are a team made up of kids who just were not good enough or "smart" enough to get low level Div I scholarships.

I would not take them lightly, especially with a brand spanking new NU offensive unit on the field and no NU fans in the stands.

These Towson kids are coming off some pretty good scrimmages where their Defense dominated
"The Tiger coach liked the turnovers that were forced by the defense. In the scrimmage, the Tiger defense intercepted five passes and recovered a fumble for a touchdown. Junior safety Raymond White led the defense with an interception and recovered a fumble for a touchdown."

However, the Offense is very young, and likely to be manhandled by the Wildcats.

According to their coach - "In scrimmages, it always seems that the defense is ahead of the offense," he said. "Our offense is still searching for its identity and trying to achieve some consistency. But I do like the way our defense is playing. Our defense is playing with a lot of intensity and our defense is playing together. We want them to run to the ball on every play and try to force turnovers."

Almost sounds like something Fitz would say... ?

rsl

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-----Original Message-----
From: nwu-sports-bounces@tssi.com [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces@tssi.com] On Behalf Of Dennis W. Brandt
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 7:04 PM
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Subject: Re: [NU Sports] PIGSKIN PICKS - Week 1

> * PENN STATE 55, Akron 17 ? Royster should have a field day for the Lions, 
> who really won?t be challenged the first month and should roll up some 
> impressive numbers as they climb in the rankings.
>
> * PURDUE 30, Akron 23 ? Hope and company need to win now since their 
> September schedule is a lot tougher than the rest of the league. It will 
> be a rough year for fans in West Lafayette as the countdown to Painter?s 
> crew and hoops season is already under way.
>

Poor Akron.  They have to play Penn State and Purdue at the same time.  Talk 
about split squads!

> * NORTHWESTERN 27, Towson 7

NORTHWESTERN 54, Towson 3 unless NU is up by 38 in the first half.  Then 45 
to 10. 

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From johnadeg at comcast.net  Sun Aug 30 18:38:22 2009
From: johnadeg at comcast.net (johnadeg@comcast.net)
Date: Sun Aug 30 18:38:27 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Northwestern alumnus in World War II
In-Reply-To: <cfb81b0b0908301224v3b43a369n472e039d71261c97@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <655317020.5470301251675502052.JavaMail.root@sz0080a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

Carl:

Thanks for picking up my error.  I began reading Naval Proceedings and Naval History when I started doing Investor relations consulting work for Grumman several years ago.  I figured that that was the quickest way to pick up on the Navy's "alphabet soup".  I stuck with these publications long after that because I always find something interesting in them.

John DeGroat
----- Original Message -----
From: Carl Rossi 
To: johnadeg@comcast.net
Cc: nwu-sports 
Sent: Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:24:13 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Northwestern alumnus in World War II

John-great pick-up. As a former naval officer and devoted reader of Naval History, I enjoyed the article.
Slight clarification-Hagan was not the commanding officer of the destroyer Johnston at Samar-he was the gunnery officer. During that battle she was commanded by LCDR Ernest Evans, who won the Medal Of Honor (posthumous) for his actions.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_E._Evans
For anybody who would like further information I highly recommend Jason Hornsfischer's book "The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors", which came out a few years ago. Excellent description of an heroic, tragic morning.

Carl

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In the October, 2009 edition of Naval History

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Northwestern alumnus, Robert Hagan, who commanded a destroyer at the battle of

Samar and blocked Japanese battleships from attacking US forces at the Leyte

landings.

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From sjtruog at yahoo.com  Sun Aug 30 22:28:47 2009
From: sjtruog at yahoo.com (SjT (Stephen J. Truog))
Date: Sun Aug 30 22:29:08 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] PIGSKIN PICKS - Week 1 correction
Message-ID: <521936.67013.qm@web52905.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Doh! Already an error ...

Penn State is hosting Akron
Purdue is hosting TOLEDO

If that changes anyone's picks:), let me know.

Thanks,
Stephen

* * * * * * * * *
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sjtruog@yahoo.com
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From NEONRye at aol.com  Mon Aug 31 12:27:55 2009
From: NEONRye at aol.com (NEONRye@aol.com)
Date: Mon Aug 31 12:28:22 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] UMich Investigating Allegations of Improper
	Practices--Rich Rod in Deep Doo Doo
Message-ID: <cb6.5692c32f.37cd621b@aol.com>

_http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12137553_ 
(http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12137553) 
 
Also, a nice article about Barry Cofield from last week's NY POST:  
_http://www.nypost.com/seven/08282009/sports/giants/durable_cofield_anchors_giants_d
efensive_186902.htm_ 
(http://www.nypost.com/seven/08282009/sports/giants/durable_cofield_anchors_giants_defensive_186902.htm) 
 
Paul Levinson
From tbng at comcast.net  Mon Aug 31 13:17:01 2009
From: tbng at comcast.net (Dennis W. Brandt)
Date: Mon Aug 31 13:17:21 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] NU vs. PSU
Message-ID: <E91DE90BFF0B401FBA76FDABD4E6CE28@DennisMachine>

Interesting that the local football guru here in York, Pennsylvania, a man who bleeds blue and white, picks the Nits to lose to the Cats because they get us between Michigan and Ohio State.  Respect is growing!  No more Mr. Mildcat!
From Jeff.Beamsley at covisint.com  Mon Aug 31 14:58:12 2009
From: Jeff.Beamsley at covisint.com (Beamsley, Jeff)
Date: Mon Aug 31 14:58:23 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] UMich Investigating Allegations of
	ImproperPractices--Rich Rod in Deep Doo Doo
In-Reply-To: <cb6.5692c32f.37cd621b@aol.com>
References: <cb6.5692c32f.37cd621b@aol.com>
Message-ID: <E7219AB80B8E354C9A22B0D2CB1EF5AE06485C3C@nasa-dtw-ex004.nasa.cpwr.corp>

Don't think that this will turn out to be deep do.

We all should be familiar with the NCAA guidelines for off season
workouts as a result of the Wheeler incident.

They appear to be one of those areas where the NCAA doesn't have much
enforcement because it is very difficult to prove that a player was
forced to practice and the players and coaches do hang out a lot even
during the off season.  

What they have now are some players who complained that RichRod was
holding illegal practices.  When they check, they will discover that not
all players feel that way and it will become a "he said" sort of
discussion.

My prediction is that if they do anything, they will come back and say
that coaches can't be present at some of the unofficial workouts which
will be a slap on the wrist.

In another year or two, everyone on the team will be recruited by
RichRod.  These issues will go away and they will be able to continue
the offseason workouts without further complaint.

Jeff 


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On Behalf Of NEONRye@aol.com
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 1:28 PM
To: nwu-sports@romaine.tssi.com
Subject: [NU Sports] UMich Investigating Allegations of
ImproperPractices--Rich Rod in Deep Doo Doo

_http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12137553_
(http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12137553) 
 
Also, a nice article about Barry Cofield from last week's NY POST:  
_http://www.nypost.com/seven/08282009/sports/giants/durable_cofield_anch
ors_giants_d
efensive_186902.htm_
(http://www.nypost.com/seven/08282009/sports/giants/durable_cofield_anch
ors_giants_defensive_186902.htm) 
 
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From jmccull at insight.rr.com  Mon Aug 31 17:06:36 2009
From: jmccull at insight.rr.com (J.R. McCullough)
Date: Mon Aug 31 17:07:24 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] Andrew Brewer profile in Sporting News Today
Message-ID: <A8CE55C9965746DE93229508032B4D17@JRPC>

http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20090831/?sub_id=lZWlHhaCbSV6&folio=20
From sportsbiz at gmail.com  Mon Aug 31 21:13:17 2009
From: sportsbiz at gmail.com (Sportsbiz)
Date: Mon Aug 31 21:13:32 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] UMich Investigating Allegations of 
	ImproperPractices--Rich Rod in Deep Doo Doo
In-Reply-To: <E7219AB80B8E354C9A22B0D2CB1EF5AE06485C3C@nasa-dtw-ex004.nasa.cpwr.corp>
References: <cb6.5692c32f.37cd621b@aol.com>
	<E7219AB80B8E354C9A22B0D2CB1EF5AE06485C3C@nasa-dtw-ex004.nasa.cpwr.corp>
Message-ID: <223fce250908311913tb24f151mbdc2df0a0fd6a55d@mail.gmail.com>

While the investigation may or may not turn out to be big trouble for Big
Blue, what their fans should be worried about is how many players RichRod
has thoroughly ticked off.  Multiple players were responsible for the
reports to the newspaper and presumably to the NCAA about the training
violations, which means the dislike of RichRod must run deep. That won't be
fixed easily or quickly, even if he survives a thorough NCAA investigation.
 Of course, if an investigation confirms the players' story, as is likely,
then he is in even more trouble.  Michigan has never suffered serious NCAA
violations in football and won't take those lightly - especially if they
keep losing.

On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 3:58 PM, Beamsley, Jeff
<Jeff.Beamsley@covisint.com>wrote:

> Don't think that this will turn out to be deep do.
>
> We all should be familiar with the NCAA guidelines for off season
> workouts as a result of the Wheeler incident.
>
> They appear to be one of those areas where the NCAA doesn't have much
> enforcement because it is very difficult to prove that a player was
> forced to practice and the players and coaches do hang out a lot even
> during the off season.
>
> What they have now are some players who complained that RichRod was
> holding illegal practices.  When they check, they will discover that not
> all players feel that way and it will become a "he said" sort of
> discussion.
>
> My prediction is that if they do anything, they will come back and say
> that coaches can't be present at some of the unofficial workouts which
> will be a slap on the wrist.
>
> In another year or two, everyone on the team will be recruited by
> RichRod.  These issues will go away and they will be able to continue
> the offseason workouts without further complaint.
>
> Jeff
>
>
> The contents of this e-mail are intended for the named addressee only. It
> contains information that may be confidential. Unless you are the named
> addressee or an authorized designee, you may not copy or use it, or disclose
> it to anyone else. If you received it in error please notify us immediately
> and then destroy it.
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> From: nwu-sports-bounces@tssi.com [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces@tssi.com]
> On Behalf Of NEONRye@aol.com
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 1:28 PM
> To: nwu-sports@romaine.tssi.com
> Subject: [NU Sports] UMich Investigating Allegations of
> ImproperPractices--Rich Rod in Deep Doo Doo
>
> _http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12137553_
> (http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12137553)
>
> Also, a nice article about Barry Cofield from last week's NY POST:
> _http://www.nypost.com/seven/08282009/sports/giants/durable_cofield_anch
> ors_giants_d
> efensive_186902.htm_
> (http://www.nypost.com/seven/08282009/sports/giants/durable_cofield_anch
> ors_giants_defensive_186902.htm)
>
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From johnadeg at comcast.net  Mon Aug 31 22:30:04 2009
From: johnadeg at comcast.net (johnadeg@comcast.net)
Date: Mon Aug 31 22:30:13 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] UMich Investigating Allegations of
	ImproperPractices--Rich Rod in Deep Doo Doo
In-Reply-To: <223fce250908311913tb24f151mbdc2df0a0fd6a55d@mail.gmail.com>
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Go to freep.com, the Detroit Free Press website. to read more about the Mr. Rodriguez. It ain't pretty.
John DeGroat


----- Original Message -----
From: Sportsbiz 
To: Jeff Beamsley 
Cc: nwu-sports@romaine.tssi.com
Sent: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 02:13:17 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Re: [NU Sports] UMich Investigating Allegations of  ImproperPractices--Rich Rod in Deep Doo Doo

While the investigation may or may not turn out to be big trouble for Big
Blue, what their fans should be worried about is how many players RichRod
has thoroughly ticked off.  Multiple players were responsible for the
reports to the newspaper and presumably to the NCAA about the training
violations, which means the dislike of RichRod must run deep. That won't be
fixed easily or quickly, even if he survives a thorough NCAA investigation.
 Of course, if an investigation confirms the players' story, as is likely,
then he is in even more trouble.  Michigan has never suffered serious NCAA
violations in football and won't take those lightly - especially if they
keep losing.

On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 3:58 PM, Beamsley, Jeff
wrote:

> Don't think that this will turn out to be deep do.
>
> We all should be familiar with the NCAA guidelines for off season
> workouts as a result of the Wheeler incident.
>
> They appear to be one of those areas where the NCAA doesn't have much
> enforcement because it is very difficult to prove that a player was
> forced to practice and the players and coaches do hang out a lot even
> during the off season.
>
> What they have now are some players who complained that RichRod was
> holding illegal practices.  When they check, they will discover that not
> all players feel that way and it will become a "he said" sort of
> discussion.
>
> My prediction is that if they do anything, they will come back and say
> that coaches can't be present at some of the unofficial workouts which
> will be a slap on the wrist.
>
> In another year or two, everyone on the team will be recruited by
> RichRod.  These issues will go away and they will be able to continue
> the offseason workouts without further complaint.
>
> Jeff
>
>
> The contents of this e-mail are intended for the named addressee only. It
> contains information that may be confidential. Unless you are the named
> addressee or an authorized designee, you may not copy or use it, or disclose
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> and then destroy it.
>
> From: nwu-sports-bounces@tssi.com [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces@tssi.com]
> On Behalf Of NEONRye@aol.com
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 1:28 PM
> To: nwu-sports@romaine.tssi.com
> Subject: [NU Sports] UMich Investigating Allegations of
> ImproperPractices--Rich Rod in Deep Doo Doo
>
> _http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12137553_
> (http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12137553)
>
> Also, a nice article about Barry Cofield from last week's NY POST:
> _http://www.nypost.com/seven/08282009/sports/giants/durable_cofield_anch
> ors_giants_d
> efensive_186902.htm_
> (http://www.nypost.com/seven/08282009/sports/giants/durable_cofield_anch
> ors_giants_defensive_186902.htm)
>
> Paul Levinson
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From sjtruog at yahoo.com  Mon Aug 31 23:45:01 2009
From: sjtruog at yahoo.com (SjT (Stephen J. Truog))
Date: Mon Aug 31 23:45:21 2009
Subject: [NU Sports] UMich Investigating Allegations of
	ImproperPractices--Rich Rod in Deep Doo Doo
In-Reply-To: <223fce250908311913tb24f151mbdc2df0a0fd6a55d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <627977.76541.qm@web52912.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

> While the investigation may or may
> not turn out to be big trouble for Big
> Blue, what their fans should be worried about is how many
> players RichRod
> has thoroughly ticked off.? Multiple players were

Exactly - this is just one of several reports that have come from Ann Arbor during his brief tenure. It may not be Calapari-esqe in nature, but for a place like Michigan football, this is bad.

Whether we like Michigan or not, their football (not basketball) program has had a reputation similar to IU basketball under Bob Knight -- winners who were clean and took pride in winning the right way. Moeller tarnished that a bit off the field personally and was let go. Carr was more in the Schembechler tradition.

So for a new coach to come in and change everything about this tradition rich program and then get into some NCAA heat on top of it while suffering a losing record may be too much. RichRod better get rid of this fast and not let it become a season-long story or the already daunting task of beating Notre Dame and OSU might not even be enough to save his job.

GO CATS!!!
-SjT


      

