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    End of the Bowl Tradition

    Bowls are great and will survive. Just the start of a new season for younger players. Most fans want their teams to Play 13.
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    Who is the Northwestern Sportsperson of the Year for 2023?

    Izzy Scane is one of NUs all time greats. The LAX National championships matter Braun did well and overachieved at 8 -5 but the team had talent with the best receiver and DB group in a long time.
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    Volleyball

    This is bad and will not only be bad for recruiting but but bad for the players. Team was close to being competitive. Hope they get a coach soon.
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    This season compared to the previous two downer years

    The season was defined by a positive team culture. Team had Some luck by staying healthy not having too many injuries although QB and Coco were key ones, an overall a healthy year mentally and physically. Many players will graduate, fewer transfers than most programs and NU was playing in late...
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    Some perspective on why 8-5 with a Vegas Bowl win is an amazing season

    The Season is second only to the Rose Bowl Season, First Dance and maybe the Gator Bowl win breaking the bowl losing streak in that it proved NU Football is viable in the era of mega money. Saying goodbye to Ryan Field with students celebrating on the field after the Purdue win for bowl...
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    WR Eligibility

    Trevor just got a win with the Jets. That is worth a smile.
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    WR Eligibility

    NU had 3 quality receivers, 3 RBs and a TEs that at least needed to be coverered. Ecellent group at skill positions. WIth a stronger OL NU would have been tough It us a position group that NU should be better at.
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    Carping on the Lausch package again

    Lausch package will not work unless he proves he can throw a pass. The problem with the two tight end set bunched up is it forces a battle at the line of scrimmage which was not NUs strength. The D Line did well all year, O Line did not so why pressure the O line. QB should be under center but...
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    Poll Ri Ra Irish Pub Pre Game Wildcat Party

    Thanks to all for Representing. The Cats players deserved support and we are all glad you all had a great trip. Safe travels home. Looked like a fun event.
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    Ben Affleck oops Bryant was a warrior

    Persa like effort that last run. NU had very strong units at offense skill positions and DBS. DBs who can allow a safety to stay in run protection makes up for a lot D Line was also a surprise.
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    bajakian sucks eggs...

    Jake was part of a winning team. OCs take a lot of heat and the Oline was the team weakness.. The Receivers and RBS were very good. With a decent O LINE NU would have been really tough I felt a little bad after the win but Coordinators do very well for themselves. He will be fine. The program...
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    Ben Affleck oops Bryant was a warrior

    He was good at UC and this season kept NU football alive. 5 bowl wins, any bowl wins is great I remember being 1-9 in bowl games. Now Boo needs to get them to the NCAA tourney.
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    BREAKING: Announcers report McGarigle to be DC next year

    Good choice for D Coordinator. Tackle by McArigle preceded Justin Jackson the Ball Carrier. The team struggled but he was great
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    bajakian sucks eggs...

    Utah outcoaching NU. Just let NU offensive coordinator lose.
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    Who was there in 2001?

    I was there. Nicer venue tonight. Stayed at the Monte Carlo with my old roommate. Great trip.
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