Recent content by 1060Ivy

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    Wrigley Tickets

    Not certain if bigger issue is losing at Wrigley or the massive waves of opponent’s fans at Wrigley. The combination of the two decreases my need for tickets to these games
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    New attempt to attract recruits down south - no state income taxes on NIL earnings for college athletes proposed

    Most high schoolers are not focused on state income tax affect on their income Agents may inform them that they will have to think about the issue but doubtful this issue will significantly influence where recruits will play
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    I'm out

    Was tired of seeing discussion of new stadium, tickets, and pricing without a primer which provides fans some basic generalities. Here’s some basics and assumptions with conclusions which like the assumptions are debatable Everyone that visits this board/thread is well aware that Cats...
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    I'm out

    And a couple more wins will bring fans back to being season ticket holders
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    SI: OSU fans get confused, end up at Orange Bowl instead of the Cotton Bowl

    Clearly reading comprehension is not a prerequisite for OSU fandom
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    Portal News 2024-25

    How many starters are leaving WI’s team? Badger coaches may be advising players who aren’t seen as future starters that the portal is their best friend. Frees up scholarships for others NU at least used to tell prospective that their scholarships are “protected”
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    Game Thread: Northwestern vs. No. 22 Illinois

    Can’t make dumb plays that potentially take points off board
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    Game Thread: Northwestern vs. No. 22 Illinois

    OL had been impressive today prior to back to back penalties
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    Game Thread: Northwestern vs. No. 22 Illinois

    Cats led through the first quarter Go Cats!
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    Game Thread: Northwestern vs. No. 22 Illinois

    Back to back first down conversions on 3rd down Go Cats!
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    EXCLUSIVE: Northwestern will be 'very aggressive' in early portal window

    Without major changes to admissions standards will NIL matter? Article notes change to admissions timing so players can start Winter Quarter but no clue how many this impacts as no mention of standards changes
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    Crowd Today

    Sun-Times notes lack of NU home field fans/advantage at home games and the new stadium https://chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports/2024/11/19/northwestern-wildcats-ryan-field-david-braun-mark-jackson-ohio-state-buckeyes-big-ten-college-football
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    20 years ago today (well, tonight)

    Was there with a couple none too happy Buckeye fans who also happened to lose some serious cash on the game
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    In defense of Wright

    Don’t see Wright’s play as terrible but more in the ‘not good’ categories. This roster requires a good to great QB that can deal with shortcomings of offensive line. Wright didn’t fit in that category on that evening. His propensity to turnover ball is one of his biggest flaws
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    Biggest complaint about the stadium

    A couple very light rains and high winds had some folks around me leaving game. Temperature was fine but wind and being damp didn’t work for this crowd