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Collegiately Speaking with Dave Eanet and Dan Persa from WGN Radio 720. Each week, Dave and Dan talk about the latest stories in college football with the emphasis on Northwestern and the Big Ten, with guests from around the game.
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s wild come-from-behind victory over Minnesota 38-35 at Wrigley Field and secure their 2nd bowl berth under David Braun.
Then, Head Coach of Northwestern Football David Braun joins the show to talk about getting the Cats to Bowl Eligibility, his growth as a coach, how the team is preparing for Illinois, the importance of extra Bowl game practices, and more!
Dave and Dan wrap the show by previewing the regular-season finale against Illinois and discussing what the Wildcats need to do to bring The Hat back to Evanston.
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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s 24-22 loss to Michigan at Wrigley Field. Dan and Dave discuss the struggles of the offense to score touchdowns in the red zone and examine ways to fix it. Then they talk about the strong play from Safety Robert Fitzgerald, highlighted by his 15-tackle performance against Michigan last week.
Graduate Student Offensive Lineman Martes Lewis joins the show to talk about how the offensive line has gelled throughout the year, playing his former team, Minnesota, this weekend, and more!
Dave and Dan wrap the show by previewing this week’s matchup against Minnesota at Wrigley Field.
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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s 38-17 loss on the road against USC. Then they talk about running back Caleb Komolafe’s continued strong play and how he has become a key part of the offense. Next Dave and Dan talk about the USC fake punt and discuss the Big Ten’s statement about it.
Graduate Student Defensive Back Garner Wallace joins the show to talk about the work he has put in to become a starter this year, the tight-knit defensive back room, the swagger the defense has been playing with, and more!
To wrap the show, Dave and Dan preview this week’s matchup at Wrigley Field against Michigan.
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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back after a bye week for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s loss to Nebraska before the bye week. Then they talk about the strong play from the Wildcats’ defense.
Junior Wide Receiver Griffin Wilde joins the guys to talk about his relationship with Quarterback Preston Stone, what he likes about the wide receiver room, his transition to Northwestern, and more!
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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s 19-0 win over Purdue for their 4th straight win to move them to 5-2 on the season. They discuss the Wildcats continuing their impressive rushing attack and the depth they have in that room. Next, they talk about the strong play of the Northwestern defense last week and all season.
Junior Defensive Linemen Michael Kilbane joins the show to talk about the Wildcat defense pitching a shutout against Purdue, what it was like playing as a freshman in 2023, why he chose Northwestern, and more!
To wrap the show, Dave and Dan preview the match-up against Nebraska on the road this weekend.
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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s huge win on the road at Penn State and talk about how this builds confidence for the group going forward.
He is known for taking the Purple to Pasadena. Former Head Coach Gary Barnett joins the show to talk about the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Northwestern team that won the Big Ten and went to the Rose Bowl, which will be honored this weekend against Purdue. Gary discusses his favorite memories from that team, how he rebuilt the Wildcats, and more!
They wrap the show by previewing this week’s match against Purdue, which will be the final game at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.
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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap the homecoming win over UL Monroe and discuss the improvement on both sides of the ball as the season has progressed.
Graduate Student Quarterback Preston Stone joins the guys to talk about the Penn State game this week, the chemistry and improvement of the offense, his transition to Northwestern, and more!
They wrap the episode with a preview of Northwestern’s trip to Happy Valley to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions.
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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan break down Northwestern’s tight win over UCLA this past weekend.
Graduate student center Jackson Carsello joins the guys to talk about developing chemistry with quarterback Preston Stone, the Wildcat rushing attack and more!
They wrap the show, previewing the homecoming matchup against the University of Louisiana-Monroe.
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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan give a quick recap of the loss to Oregon before the bye week, and then they will look ahead to the match against UCLA.
Graduate Student Running Back Cam Porter joins Dave and Dan to talk about how his recovery is going from his injury, how he is staying involved with the team, what his future plans are, and more!
Then Dave and Dan are joined by Josh Lewin, UCLA Play-By-Play Announcer for Football & Men’s Basketball, to preview the match-up with the Bruins on Saturday.
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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s bounce-back win over Western Illinois, 42-7. Then they talk about the loss of running back Cam Porter for the season, who left the game Friday night with an injury, and who can step up in the running back room.
Redshirt First-Year Ryan Boe joins the guys to talk about his big stiff arm during his 58-yard touchdown run against Western Illinois, what he has learned from quarterback Preston Stone, and more!
To wrap up, Dave and Dan preview the match-up against #4 Oregon at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium and what the strategy is for the ‘Cats going into the showdown at the lakefront.
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College Football is back, and Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another season of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s disappointing season-opening loss to Tulane 23-3, and Quarterback Preston Stone’s tough debut. They talk about how Stone and the team can bounce back in the home opener against Western Illinois.
Northwestern Redshirt Junior Linebacker Braydon Brus joins Dave and Dan to talk about making his first career start against Tulane, how the Linebackers before him helped guide him, and more!
Then Dave and Dan are joined by Jake Saunders, Former Northwestern Defensive Lineman and new WGN Radio Sideline Reporter for Northwestern football, to talk about his new role and share his thoughts about the Wildcats’ season-opening defeat.
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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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7088701/7088701_2024-11-26-181601.64kmono.mp3More coverageNorthwestern Wildcat FootballIllinois 38 – Northwestern 28 – 11/30/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}One final time to keep the Hat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Michigan 50 – Northwestern 6 – 11/23/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Porter giving it his all in final games as a Wildcat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate scores two touchdowns in his Chicago homecoming.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7082592/7082592_2024-11-21-180132.64kmono.mp3More coverageNorthwestern Wildcat FootballIllinois 38 – Northwestern 28 – 11/30/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}One final time to keep the Hat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Michigan 50 – Northwestern 6 – 11/23/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Porter giving it his all in final games as a Wildcat.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate scores two touchdowns in his Chicago homecoming.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for more
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back after resting up during the bye week. They recap Northwestern’s thrilling overtime win over Purdue and the progress the offense made in that game. Then, they preview the game this Saturday at Wrigley Field against the second-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.
Later on, graduate student linebacker Xander Mueller joins the show to talk about recovering from his injury, the defensive keys for the game against Ohio State, memories of playing at Wrigley Field, and more! They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7071019/7071019_2024-11-13-180619.64kmono.mp3More coverageNorthwestern Wildcat FootballNU heads to Friendly Confines, look to finish season strong.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Northwestern 26 – Purdue 20 – OT – 11/2/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Wildcat offense looks to bounce back vs. Purdue.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Iowa 40 – Northwestern 14 – 10/26/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Collegiately Speaking: How Northwestern is handling NIL.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down Northwestern’s 40-14 loss on the road at Iowa last week. They also discuss the importance of winning at the end of the first half and the beginning of the second half. Then they talk about the struggles of the offense and the opportunity they have against Purdue this weekend.
Later on, graduate student tight end Thomas Gordon joins the show to talk about how they are working on being more consistent on offense, what he loves about the tight end room, his favorite memories at Northwestern, and more! They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7012724/7012724_2024-10-30-170724.64kmono.mp3More coverageNorthwestern Wildcat FootballNorthwestern 26 – Purdue 20 – OT – 11/2/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Wildcat offense looks to bounce back vs. Purdue.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Iowa 40 – Northwestern 14 – 10/26/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Collegiately Speaking: How Northwestern is handling NIL.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wisconsin 23 – Northwestern 3 – 10/19/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down Northwestern’s 23-3 loss to Wisconsin. Dave and Dan talk about the mistakes near the end of the half that helped get the game away from the Wildcats. Then they evaluate quarterback Jack Lausch and discuss what he needs to do going into a hostile environment against Iowa.
Jacob Schmidt, Executive Director of TrueNU, joins the show to recap the Wisconsin game and discuss their favorite memories from playing against Iowa on the road. Then Jacob explains NIL in the new landscape of college athletics and how NIL looks for Northwestern.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7002809/7002809_2024-10-23-171709.64kmono.mp3More coverageNorthwestern Wildcat FootballNorthwestern 26 – Purdue 20 – OT – 11/2/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Wildcat offense looks to bounce back vs. Purdue.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Iowa 40 – Northwestern 14 – 10/26/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Collegiately Speaking: How Northwestern is handling NIL.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wisconsin 23 – Northwestern 3 – 10/19/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down Northwestern’s 37-10 win over Maryland last Friday night. They discuss quarterback Jack Lausch’s steady improvement and how Northwestern can get the running game going. Next, they talk about the performance of kicker Luke Akers stepping in for the injured Jack Olsen and making all of his field goals and extra points. Then Dave and Dan preview the matchup this week against Wisconsin, the final game that will be played this season at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.
Later, Joe Spivak, aka Tank Ledger of the WWE’s NXT brand and former Northwestern defensive lineman, joins the show to talk about his wrestling career, his favorite memories from playing at Northwestern, and more! They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6992622/6992622_2024-10-16-192522.64kmono.mp3More coverageNorthwestern Wildcat FootballNorthwestern 26 – Purdue 20 – OT – 11/2/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Wildcat offense looks to bounce back vs. Purdue.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Iowa 40 – Northwestern 14 – 10/26/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Collegiately Speaking: How Northwestern is handling NIL.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wisconsin 23 – Northwestern 3 – 10/19/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down Northwestern’s 41-24 loss to Indiana. Dave and Dan talk about the positive steps the offense took on Saturday and how they can keep it going against Maryland on Friday night.
Later on, graduate student offensive lineman Cooper Lovelace talks about his decision to transfer to Northwestern and what he loves about Northwestern, his relationship with Offensive Line Coach Bill O’Boyle, the work they put in during the bye week, what it was like to play with Caleb Williams, and more! They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6900446/6900446_2024-10-09-175646.64kmono.mp3More coverageNorthwestern Wildcat FootballNorthwestern 26 – Purdue 20 – OT – 11/2/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Wildcat offense looks to bounce back vs. Purdue.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Iowa 40 – Northwestern 14 – 10/26/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Collegiately Speaking: How Northwestern is handling NIL.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wisconsin 23 – Northwestern 3 – 10/19/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down Northwestern’s 24-5 loss to Washington in the Big Ten opener. Dave and Dan discuss what went wrong on offense and where the Wildcats can improve. Then the guys talk about the continued strong play from the Wildcat defense. Next up, Dave and Dan preview the match-up against Indiana this Saturday.
Later on, Graduate Student Defensive Lineman R. J. Pearson joins the show to talk about how he thinks the Wildcat defense so far, his work he has put in in the weight room over the offseason, what the Wildcats need to do to slow down Indiana, what it was like to play at a HBCU, and more! They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.
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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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6478500/6478500_2024-09-19-162800.64kmono.mp3More coverageNorthwestern Wildcat FootballWashington 24 – Northwestern 5 – 9/21/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}‘Cats open Big Ten slate against newcomer Washington.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Northwestern 31 – Eastern Illinois 7 – 9/14/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}QB Jack Lausch is ready to lead the Wildcat offense.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Duke 26 – Northwestern 20 – 2OT – 9/6/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6411321/6411321_2024-09-11-182521.64kmono.mp3More coverageNorthwestern Wildcat FootballWashington 24 – Northwestern 5 – 9/21/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}‘Cats open Big Ten slate against newcomer Washington.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Northwestern 31 – Eastern Illinois 7 – 9/14/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}QB Jack Lausch is ready to lead the Wildcat offense.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Duke 26 – Northwestern 20 – 2OT – 9/6/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6256015/6256015_2024-09-04-175615.64kmono.mp3More coverageNorthwestern Wildcat FootballWashington 24 – Northwestern 5 – 9/21/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}‘Cats open Big Ten slate against newcomer Washington.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Northwestern 31 – Eastern Illinois 7 – 9/14/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}QB Jack Lausch is ready to lead the Wildcat offense.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Duke 26 – Northwestern 20 – 2OT – 9/6/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
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.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6076681/6076681_2024-08-28-183421.64kmono.mp3More coverageNorthwestern Wildcat FootballNorthwestern 13 – Miami (Ohio) 6 – 8/31/24.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}David Braun ready for his 2nd year leading Northwestern.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Henning, Northwestern ready to build off strong 2023.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Tour: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Our first look at Northwestern’s lakefront stadium.cls-5{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
The Northwestern Wildcats are heading to Las Vegas! The Wildcats will face Utah in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl on December 23rd. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa preview the bowl game and talk about how it can build momentum for next year. Next, the guys welcome back ESPN’s Senior College Football Writer Adam Rittenberg to the show to talk about the new world of the transfer portal and NIL and what it means for the future of the sport. Dave and Dan also ask Adam who he thinks David Braun could be looking at to fill out his coaching staff. Then, Jacob Schmidt, Executive Director of TrueNU, joins the show to talk about NIL and what Northwestern is doing to help their athletes with it. They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4470146/4470146_2023-12-13-181746.64kmono.mp3More coverageNorthwestern Wildcat FootballChecking in with Northwestern Football Coach David Braun.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Go Cats! New ‘Willie the Wildcat’ bobblehead.cls-5{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Las Vegas Bowl – Northwestern 14 – Utah 7 – 12/23/23.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Collegiately Speaking: Vegas, Baby!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Northwestern Athletics are the talk of the town!.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more
In the final game at Ryan Field before renovations start, the Wildcats went out with a bang, beating Purdue 23-15 and clinching a bowl berth for the 1st time since the 2020 season. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa talk about how the Wildcats are playing some of their best football and the coaching job head coach David Braun has done this year, who had the interim tag removed last week. Then Dave and Dan talk about the new Ryan Field getting approved and what it means for the future.
Senior quarterback Ben Bryant joins the show to talk about battling back from injury this year, coming in and learning a new offense, building chemistry with his receivers, and more! Dave and Dan then preview the big rivalry game with Illinois this weekend down in Champaign. They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.
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Northwestern headed up north to Wisconsin as a double-digit underdog but that didn’t matter. Quarterback Ben Bryant returned from injury and led the offense to 4 straight scoring drives to start the game and the defense continued their strong play and held the Wisconsin offense in check on their way to 24-10 win. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa recap the huge road win and talk about how talk about the improvement of the team each week as the season has gone on.
Next, head coach David Braun joins Dave and Dan to talk about how he got the players to buy in and stay, the progress the team has made throughout the year, and more! They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.
(NOTE: This podcast was posted shortly before reports surfaced that Braun would be promoted to head coach, removing “interim” from his title.)
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After a defensive battle against Iowa where the Wildcats came up just short 10-7, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back this week to recap the game and talk about the continued strong play of the defense. Then Ted Albrecht, analyst for Northwestern Radio, joins Dave and Dan to get his take on the Iowa game and the three talk about what the Wildcats need to do to come away with a win Saturday at Wisconsin. Next, Northwestern graduate student wide receiver Raymond Niro III joins Dan and Dave to talk about why he wanted to come back for another year, what the team’s mindset is going into to the last three games of the year, how he has developed into a great special teams player, and more! They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.
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Northwestern was as high as a 14-point underdog heading into their home matchup against Maryland last weekend, but that didn’t matter to Wildcats as offense bounced back to score 33 points and the defense came up with big stops in the 2nd half to hold on for the win. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa talk about how this was Northwestern’s most complete game of season, what the ‘Cats need to do to keep it rolling, and the play of junior quarterback Brendan Sullivan.
Senior linebacker Xander Mueller joins the show to talk about how this defense has improved each game as the season has, his excitement for Saturday playing at Wrigley Field and playing rival Iowa, and what they need to do to come away with a win. Then Dave and Dan preview the match up Iowa with and talk about the interesting situation with the announcement that Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz will not return next season but will finish out this season. They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week!
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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back this week to recap Northwestern’s road loss to Nebraska 17-9. The guys talk about how Northwestern struggles on offense and what they need to do to get back on track.
Northwestern senior running back Cam Porter joins Dave and Dan to talk about turning the page from the Nebraska game to Maryland this week, what it was like to play during the 2020 season, his relationship with quarterback Brendan Sullivan, and more! Then Dave and Dan talk about Northwestern’s path to get back into the Big Ten West race. They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week!
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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back this week after the bye! They begin this week by talking about how the bye is well timed for this Northwestern team at the halfway point of the season. Then Dave and Dan talk about how everyone in the Big West is still alive for the division title and preview this week’s road test at Nebraska.
Northwestern senior kicker Jack Olsen joins the show to talk about his path to from Michigan State to Northwestern, the injury he battled last year, how he deals with the pressure of kicking, and more! They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week!
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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back this week to recap Northwestern’s 41-13 loss to #6 Penn State. The guys talk about the why Northwestern has good things to build off and take into the rest of the season.
Graduate student defensive linemen Richie Hagarty joins the guys to talk about how this Northwestern defense has improved as the season as gone on, why he transferred to Northwestern, how good of a job head coach David Braun has done, and how they have bonded over being fathers and more! They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week!
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The Cardiac Cats are back! Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back this week to recap Northwestern’s wild come-from-behind win and talk about the importance of always playing hard no matter what the score is. Then the two talk about the impact quarterback Ben Bryant is making and the connection him and Bryce Kirtz are developing.
One of the heroes from Saturday’s game graduate student tight end Charlie Mangieri joins Dave and Dan to talk about his game winning touchdown catch, his college career, why he thinks this could be a turnaround for the team, his athletic family, and more! Then Dave and Dan talk about the Big West and how wide open it is and give a quick preview of the Penn State game upcoming this weekend. They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.
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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back this week to recap Northwestern’s 38-14 loss at Duke over the weekend. Then they turn their focus to this week’s game against Minnesota on Saturday night at Ryan Field and talk about the impact the students returning can have on the team. Then wide receiver #14 Cam Johnson joins Dave and Dan to talk about his college career and path to Northwestern, playing under Herm Edwards at Arizona State, what he expects from Minnesota’s secondary, and more! To wrap the show, Dave and Dan talk about what Northwestern needs to do to come away with a win against Minnesota. They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.
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Northwestern broke through and ended their 12-game losing streak, winning the home opener over UTEP 38-7. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down what adjustments Northwestern made to come out with the win. Later on, Dave and Dan welcome in one stars from Saturday’s win, sophomore quarterback Jack Lausch, who scored his 1st career touchdown to start the scoring for the ‘Cats. Dave and Dan ask Jack about his role on team, his path to Northwestern, a preview of the game against Duke, and more! Then Dave and Dave preview this week’s game on the road against Duke and what the ‘Cats need to do to come away with the win. They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.
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Collegiately Speaking is back! The college football season is underway, and both Dave Eanet and Dan Persa reflect on the tough summer Northwestern faced and the new era for the team with Interim Heach Coach David Braun taking over for long-time Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald. Then Dave’s long-time partner on Northwestern Radio Ted Albrecht joins Dave and Dan to give his thoughts on the season-opening 24-7 loss to Rutgers and adjustments Northwestern needs to make. Next ESPN’s Senior College Football Writer Adam Rittenberg, joins Dave and Dan to talk about his busy college football weekend and the top storylines from the Big Ten and College Football from Week 1. Adam then talks about what candidates Northwestern could look at for their next Head Coach. Later on, Dave and Dan talk about all the changes that have happened in college football from NIL to the transfer portal to conference realignment. They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.
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The 2022 football season has just two games remaining. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa bring in former Northwestern quarterback Steve Schnur to recap this year and look ahead to 2023. Schnur, who was the team’s quarterback the last time the Wildcats played in the Rose Bowl, shared his thoughts on what has gone wrong since […]
There weren’t a lot of people who gave Northwestern a chance last week when they hosted Ohio State. In fact, the experts in Las Vegas favored the Buckeyes by nearly 40 points. The weather played a factor, sure, but both teams had to play in the blustery conditions. Northwestern scored the first touchdown of the […]
The first edition of this season’s College Football Playoff Rankings were released on Tuesday evening. Four Big Ten teams earned a spot in the initial top 25, and it just so happens the team with the highest ranking makes a visit to Evanston this weekend. Northwestern hosts the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday. […]
Northwestern and Iowa first met on the football field back in 1897, a 12-6 win for the Hawkeyes. Iowa dominated during the 70’s and 80’s, but Northwestern has held their own over the last 30 years. In fact, the Wildcats have won 10-of-the-last-17 games, including four-of-the-last-six. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa invited Jacob Schmidt, Director […]
The bye week can be a polarizing part of a team’s schedule. Northwestern has struggled since their first game of the year, so getting a week to refocus, and nurse nagging injuries was likely welcomed with open arms. Wildcats wide receiver Donny Navarro III, who played his high school ball at Neuqua Valley in Naperville, joins […]
There could not be a better weekend for Northwestern to hold its Homecoming festivities. As the football team looks to snap a losing-streak, division rival Wisconsin makes the journey south to Evanston. The Badgers have been in the news for another reason, though. They decided to part ways with head coach Paul Chryst. Mike Lucas, […]
Former Wildcats Rashawn Slater and Greg Newsome were selected in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. It was the first time since 2005 that an NFL team had selected a player from Northwestern in the first round, when the San Diego Chargers took Luis Castillo. The wait for another may not be quite […]
Northwestern burst on the college football scene with their upset victory over Nebraska in Dublin during “Week Zero”. The Wildcats have struggled to ride that momentum, though, losing to Duke and Southern Illinois in back-to-back weeks in Evanston. Northwestern has one more non-conference game before getting into the Big Ten slate. They host Miami of […]
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa recap Northwestern’s tough 31-28 loss to Duke with WGN Radio sideline reporter Lauren Withrow. Lauren describes the body language of the players after fighting back from down 21 points early to having a chance to force overtime in the final minute of the game. Later on, Dave and Dan are […]
Collegiately Speaking is back! The college football season in underway, and both Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are riding high after Northwestern’s 31-28 win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Dublin, Ireland. Dave and Dan get reaction from Wildcats super-fan Jay Sharman. Jay, who made the trip overseas, shares a few stories from the game itself, […]
Joe Spivak is a local product. He grew up in Dairen, and attended Montini Catholic. Just a quick conversation with him, and you can tell how much the Northwestern University football program means to him. The defensive lineman, who was voted a team captain, joined Dave Eanet and Dan Persa to talk about what drives […]
Northwestern fans, players, and coaches have been looking forward to this weekend’s game for quite some time. The last time the Wildcats played at Wrigley Field was way back in 2010. They return to Clark and Addison on Saturday where they’ll matchup with Big Ten West divisional rival: Purdue. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are […]
Since the Big Ten Conference switched from the “Legends and Leaders” divisions to the more traditional directional divisions in 2014, Northwestern and Wisconsin have represented the West in the championship game six out of seven times (Iowa in 2015 was the one exception). It may not be the first matchup that comes to mind when […]
Northwestern University tight end, Charlie Mangieri, isn’t the first big-time athlete in his family. Two of his older brothers also played football in the Big Ten, and another was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates. In addition, two of his uncles played football at Northwestern in in the 90’s. Mangieri took some time after practice to […]
In the latest edition of Collegiately Speaking, Northwestern play-by-play announcer Dave Eanet and former NU quarterback Dan Persa broke down the Wildcats’ much-needed victory over Rutgers. They talked about how important it was to get a ‘W’ following the bye week. Brian Peters, Persa’s former teammate, joined the guys to share his thoughts on Northwestern, […]
After a forgettable trip to Nebraska, Northwestern was able to use the bye week to refocus and prepare for this Saturday’s game against Rutgers. WGN Radio’s play-by-play announcer for Wildcasts games, Dave Eanet, and former NU quarterback, Dan Persa, breakdown what went wrong in Lincoln, and how the team can right the ship going forward. […]
Believe it or not, we’re already in Week 5 of the college football season. Northwestern started the year with a conference matchup against Michigan State, and Illinois already has three games against Big Ten foes under their belts, but it feels like this a big week for the conference as a whole. Dave Eanet, Northwestern’s […]
It may be early, but glance at the leaderboard for pass breakups in the Big Ten and you’ll see Northwestern cornerback A.J. Hampton at the very top. The Arkansas native joined Dave Eanet and Dan Persa to talk about the family bond in Evanston that exists not just in the defensive secondary but throughout the […]
Northwestern was able to get back into the win column after taking care of business against the Sycamores of Indiana State. NU play-by-play-announcer Dave Eanet, and former Wildcats quarterback, Dan Persa, take a look ahead to this week’s game where Northwestern heads to Durham, N.C. for their first road game of the season against Duke. […]
The Northwestern Wildcats struggled in the first game of the season when they lost to Michigan State 38-21. Northwestern’s play-by-play voice, Dave Eanet, and former Wildcat quarterback, Dan Persa, breakdown what went wrong against the conference rival. Former kicker, and the all-time leading point scorer in NU history, Jeff Budzien, shared his thoughts as well. […]
After a lengthy delay, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back at it and getting you ready for the college football season. Northwestern has won two of the last three Big Ten West division championships. The guys share their thoughts on what NU needs to do to add to that number. Dave and Dan talk […]
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back in the studio following a Northwestern 45-6 win over UMass, snapping the Wildcats 7 game losing streak. The guys are joined by Linebacker Chris Bergin who discusses his path to becoming a Wildcat, his blocked field goal and recovery, and breaking down Minnesota’s offense ahead of their game […]
This week on Collegiately Speaking, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are joined by sideline reporter Adam Hoge and Big 10 Network anchor Dave Revsine. The guys talk about the upcoming game against Purdue, updates on some other matchups in the Big 10 including the emergence of Minnesota, and how Ohio State is becoming the team […]
As the Northwestern Wildcats move on to the Indiana Hoosiers, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa look back to the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes and how the offense struggled to get the ball into Iowa territory. What can the Wildcats do to adjust to make it a little easier on the Quarterback? Later Dave and […]
The tough loss to Ohio State leaves a sour taste in Northwestern fans’ mouths. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa discuss how the 1-5 Wildcats can push the reset button (or control-alt-delete) and preview the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes. More specifically how the game could come down to special teams and turnovers to decide the […]
Following a much needed bye week, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back in studio bringing you another episode of Collegiately Speaking. The guys recap the Wildcats 13-10 loss to Nebraska. How can the team get back on track? Where have been the biggest struggles? With both teams coming off bye weeks, Dave and Dan […]
After falling to 1 and 3 on the season, the Northwestern Wildcats look ahead to try and get back into the win column against Nebraska on October 5th. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back in studio to break down the action. What changes should be made to the offensive game plan? Later, Dave and […]
As the Wildcats turn the page and look ahead to Wisconsin, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down the Michigan State game and Hunter Johnson’s play. What were the positives from the game against the Spartans? Later, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa talk to Wildcats quarterback Hunter Johnson. Who were his favorite players growing up […]
After a convincing 30-14 win over UNLV, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa breakdown the previous week’s game against the Rebels including the efficiency of Quartberack Hunter Johnson. Now the Wildcats look on to their next game on September 21st against Michigan State. Also joining the show is Sam Valenzisi, the Northwestern Football Hall of Famer. […]
Heading into week 3 of the Wildcats season, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa recap the 17-7 loss to Stanford, the QB situation and Hunter Johnson’s play, as well as previewing the Wildcats week 3 game against UNLV. How can some of the inexperience on the offensive line impact the team? Dave and Dan break it […]
It’s getting closer to another exciting year of Northwestern Football! Dave Eanet and Dan Persa get you set for all the action, previewing the Wildcats two quarterback system, the deepest unit on defense, and looking at the strengths and weaknesses of the team heading into week 1. Dave and Dan also chat with Northwestern Head […]
It was a disappointing week for the Big Ten; the conference won just six of the 13 games played. Northwestern play-by-play announcer, Dave Eanet, and former Northwestern quarterback, Dan Persa, break down the action from the week that was and look ahead to this weekend's games, where the majority of teams get into their conference schedule. The guys talk to Wisconsin's play-by-play announcer, Matt Lepay, as the Badgers prepare for a tough road game in Iowa City Saturday night.