Wow, this IS big.

[Alan Smithee_rivals156293]

Blackhawks agree to be pre-empted on WGN Radio. Nice of them!

 

[julescat]

That is a really nice gesture. Very cool.

 

[FloridAlum]

Some folks just have their priorities straight

 

[Jonny2TheP]

Blackhawks agree to be pre-empted on WGN Radio. Nice of them!

What that speaks to more than anything is the relationships the university has with the rest of the sports teams in Chicago and the entire city. This whole Chicago's Big Ten team thing may be catching on a bit.

 

[Sec_112]

McDonough does SO many things right. Other local execs would be foolish not to pay attention to him.

Imagine if the conflict was a White Sox spring training game.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Real big!

 

[BosCat]

Blackhawks agree to be pre-empted on WGN Radio. Nice of them!

Supporting us all along....

 

[Gocatsgo2003]

Probably doesn't hurt that Rocky Wirtz is an NU alum.

 

[EagerFan]

So awesome! I hope the team is feeling the love

 

[Wildcatfootball12]

Overheard at my office :

"Turn on the northwestern game, gotta cheer for the local team, we know illinois isn't going anywhere"