As WGN Radio sports director Dave Eanet prepares for his last morning shift, he sits down with Michael Piff on the Career Vision Podcast to talk about his career in Chicago media and play-by-play broadcasting. Dave’s career story deserves its own podcast series, but they were able to cover the following:

…and so much more. Listen to the full conversation below:

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In 2026, Northwestern will open the brand-new Ryan Field, a 35,000 seat, first-of-its-kind (and most expensive) college football stadium in the United States. While it will only be a fraction of the capacity of some of the stadiums of its Big Ten rivals, the goal is to build a venue that creates an intimate setting that competes with watching games on TV. Even fans at the highest level of the stadium will be closer than fans in lower bowls at other stadiums. It will also offer a new music venue to the Chicago area. WGN’s Ryan Burrow talked with Pat Ryan Jr., whose Ryan Sports Development is overseeing the project.

Chris Collins, head basketball coach at Northwestern, joins John Williams and Dave Eanet to talk about reaching an agreement to remain the head coach through 2030. Coach says he is excited to build something special in Evanston and keep pushing the program forward. Who is coach rooting for in this weekend’s Final Four (You probably know)?

Chris Collins, head basketball coach at Northwestern, joins John Williams and Dave Eanet to talk about the challenges the team has faced this season, how he is proud of the resiliency and fight of his players, the incredible leadership that the older players have shown this year, how deep the league has been this year, and the importance of the last three (two at home) games.

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Maryland Terrapins – January 16, 2025

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Dave Eanet and Billy McKinney call Nick Martinelli’s buzzer-beating game-winning basket in overtime to win the game:

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Illinois Fighting Illini – November 30, 2024

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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa react to Northwestern’s 50-6 loss on the road at Michigan. Then they talk about the importance of winning the final game of the season and the momentum it can create going into the offseason. Next they talk about some the young players on the Wildcats who have caught their eye this year.

Later on, graduate student defensive back Coco Azema joins the show to talk about being a running back for one game against Illinois in 2019, and reminisce about his 6 years at Northwestern, what he loves about the defensive back room, the future of the DB room, and more! They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.

Northwestern Wildcats at Michigan Wolverines – November 23, 2024

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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa preview the trip to Michigan this Saturday and what they need to do to come away with a win. Then they break down Northwestern’s 31-7 loss to #2 Ohio State at Wrigley Field and some of the positives from the game.

Later on, graduate student running back Cam Porter joins the show to talk and reminisce about his time at Northwestern sharing his favorite memories about how he has fought through adversity throughout his career, the development of quarterback Jack Lausch, and more! They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Ohio State Buckeyes – November 16, 2024

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