Northwestern Wildcats

Northwestern Wildcats at Washington Huskies – September 21, 2024

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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down Northwestern’s 31-7 win over Eastern Illinois last Saturday and talk about quarterback Jack Lausch’s first career start. Then the guys talk about the Wildcat defense and their strong play to start the year. Next up for the Wildcats is Big Ten play and opening the conference season against Big Ten newcomer Washington Huskies in Seattle on Saturday night. Dave and Dan break down the matchup and what Northwestern fans should expect from the Huskies.

Later, Redshirt Junior defensive lineman Aidan Hubbard joins the show to talk about his path to Northwestern, his relationship with the coaching staff, what it feels like to sack the quarterback, and more! They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers – September 14, 2024

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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down Northwestern’s 26-20 double overtime loss to Duke last Friday night. The guys talk about what went wrong for Northwestern down the stretch and where they can improve. Then Dave and Dan talk about the quarterback change Head Coach David Braun is making this week, naming Redshirt Sophomore Jack Lausch the starting quarterback.

Later on, Redshirt Sophomore Quarterback Jack Lausch joins Dave and Dan to talk about how he found out he was starting this week versus Eastern Illinois, how he is feeling going into the start, what his mindset is going into the game, how his relationship is with Offensive Coordinator Zach Lujan and more! Then Dave and Dan preview this week’s matchup against Eastern Illinois. They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Duke Blue Devils – September 6, 2024

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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back this week recapping Northwestern’s season-opening win over Miami (Ohio). The guys talk about how the new temporary home of the Wildcats, Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, looked Saturday. Next, the guys discuss what Northwestern did well in the opener and what they need to work on going forward. Then the guys preview this week’s match-up against Duke.

Later on, graduate student quarterback Mike Wright joins Dave and Dan to talk about what it was like walking out at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium and his first game playing for Northwestern. Then Mike talks about what we can look for as the offense continues to grow and play more together and what the ‘Cats need to do against Duke on Friday. Next, Mike talks about his relationship with Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Justin Fields. They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Miami (Ohio) RedHawks – August 31, 2024

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Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, and Dave Eanet are joined by Northwestern Head Football Coach David Braun to talk about opening up the season against Miami (Ohio) and playing at the new temporary home of the Wildcats, Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Then Coach Braun talks about the impact of new coaches on his staff and how the team looked in fall camp.

Collegiately Speaking is back, and Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are fired up for the season!  Northwestern is set to kick off the 2024 season against Miami (Ohio) on the lakefront and the new temporary home of the Wildcats Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium this Saturday. Dave and Dan preview the season opener against Miami (Ohio) and the rest of the schedule, the new coaches that Head Coach David Braun has brought in, and more!

Later on, Graduate Student Wide Receiver A.J. Henning joins Dave and Dan to talk about his decision to transfer to Northwestern, what the portal process is like, what new Offensive Coordinator Zach Lujan brings to the team, and more! They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.

‘Play The Game: A Jock ‘N’ Roll Story‘ is a documentary which depicts the adventures of six football players from Northwestern University who became the bodyguards for rock legends Queen. Walt Versen and Tony Ardizzone, two of the former players involved with the project, join Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet are to talk about how the documentary is coming together. They also share details about what it was like working with Freddie Mercury, how they started creating their documentary, as well as some of the people they interviewed.