Northwestern Wildcats
147 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe Northwestern Wildcat "Podcat," with "Mr. Cat," Dave Eanet, from the Voice of the Wildcats, WGN Radio 720 in Chicago.
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Highlights: Wisconsin 42 – Northwestern 7 – 10/8/22
October 08, 2022 23:36Northwestern Wildcats vs. Wisconsin Badgers – October 8, 2022 Highlights: Box score | Recap Video highlights
Collegiately Speaking: Homecoming
October 07, 2022 16:53There 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, […]
Highlights: Penn State 17 – Northwestern 7 – 10/1/22
October 01, 2022 23:33Northwestern Wildcats at Penn State Nittany Lions – October 1, 2022 Highlights: Box score | Recap Video highlights
Collegiately Speaking: Protecting all sides
September 29, 2022 17:13Former 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 […]
Highlights: Miami (OH) 17 – Northwestern 14 – 9/24/22
September 25, 2022 04:18Northwestern Wildcats vs. Miami of Ohio RedHawks – September 24, 2022 Highlights: Box score | Recap Video highlights
Collegiately Speaking: Saturday Night Lights
September 21, 2022 18:07Northwestern 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 […]
Highlights: Southern Illinois 31 – Northwestern 24 – 9/17/22
September 17, 2022 21:25Northwestern Wildcats vs. Southern Illinois Salukis – September 17, 2022 Highlights: Box score | Recap Video highlights
Collegiately Speaking: North meets South
September 15, 2022 20:32Dave 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 […]
Highlights: Duke 31 – Northwestern 23 – 9/10/22
September 10, 2022 20:29Northwestern Wildcats vs. Duke Blue Devils – September 10, 2022 Highlights: Box score | Recap Video highlights
Coach Pat Fitzgerald previews the home opener
September 09, 2022 16:46The Northwestern Wildcats got a well-deserved week off after upsetting conference rival Nebraska in a game that was played in Dublin, Ireland. With jetlag officially in the rearview mirror, the team is ready to play their first home game of the season when they take on Duke tomorrow at Ryan Field in Evanston. (Pregame coverage […]
Collegiately Speaking: A ‘Dub’ in Dublin
September 08, 2022 17:46Collegiately 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, […]
Highlights: Northwestern 31 – Nebraska 28 – From Dublin – 8/27/22
August 27, 2022 21:08Northwestern Wildcats vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers – From Dublin – August 27, 2022 Highlights: Box score | Recap Video highlights
Live from Dublin: Pat Fitzgerald previews Northwestern’s opener in Ireland
August 26, 2022 16:03Pat Fitzgerald is approaching a milestone as the head coach of the Northwestern University football program. His next game will be his 200th as the man in charge of the Wildcats. That may get overlooked tomorrow considering the game won’t be played at Ryan Field in Evanston, or even Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE. The […]
Catching up with Northwestern football head coach, Orland Park legend Pat Fitzgerald
February 24, 2022 23:25It’s “Your Hometown” day on WGN Radio and today we are putting a spotlight on Orland Park! And who better to talk about the lovely southwest suburb than Orland Park legend and head football coach for your Northwestern Wildcats, Pat Fitzgerald!
Collegiately Speaking: Purple Family
November 26, 2021 15:30Joe 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 […]
Collegiately Speaking: Friendly Confines
November 18, 2021 16:44Northwestern 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 […]
Collegiately Speaking: Rivalry Renewed
November 10, 2021 17:46Since 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 football head coach Pat Fitzgerald previews Saturday night’s game against Iowa and next year’s trip to Ireland
November 05, 2021 16:11The Northwestern Wildcats have a quite the upcoming schedule. They play Illinois for the Land of Lincoln Trophy in a few weeks. They host Purdue at Wrigley Field on November 20. Head coach Pat Fitzgerald is focused on one thing though: tomorrow night’s game against Iowa. Coach Fitzgerald joined Lisa Dent (filling in for Bob […]
Collegiately Speaking: Family Business
November 04, 2021 15:55Northwestern 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 […]
Collegiately Speaking: Special teams demon
October 20, 2021 18:30In 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, […]
Collegiately Speaking: Bouncing back after the bye
October 13, 2021 16:24After 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. […]
Collegiately Speaking: Getting into conference play
September 28, 2021 16:49Believe 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 […]
Collegiately Speaking: A.J. Hampton and the Sky Team
September 21, 2021 17:29It 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 […]
Collegiately Speaking: Northwestern is heading east
September 14, 2021 16:55Northwestern 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. […]
Northwestern to honor local heroes during game against Indiana State
September 10, 2021 14:04When the Northwestern Wildcats take the field against Indiana State tomorrow, it will be 20 years since the September 11th attacks on the Twins Towers in New York. Northwestern plans to honor local heroes during the game. Coach Pat Fitzgerald shares his memories of September 11th, 2001, and talks about why it’s so important to […]
Collegiately Speaking: Bouncing back from a season-opening loss
September 08, 2021 17:34The 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. […]
Coach Pat Fitzgerald can’t wait to see fans back in the stadium
September 02, 2021 16:01Winning last year’s Big Ten West division was somewhat bittersweet for the Northwestern’s fan base. Sure it was their second such title in three years. But due to the pandemic, fans were not allowed to attend Big Ten games last year. That won’t be the case Friday night when Northwestern hosts big ten rival Michigan […]
Collegiately Speaking: Previewing the 2021 football season
August 31, 2021 17:13After 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 […]
Northwestern’s new Athletic Director: You have to be close with all the coaches
June 08, 2021 15:10Dr. Derrick Gragg has spent most of his lifetime in athletics. A former football letter-winner at Vanderbilt, he earned a master’s degree in sports administration from Wayne State University, then his doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Arkansas. Gragg joined the Arkansas athletic department in 2000 as an associate director, and eventually […]
Coach Pat Fitzgerald is ‘humbled and honored’ after signing 10-year contract to remain at Northwestern
January 28, 2021 14:32Pat Fitzgerald sealed his legendary status in Evanston when he earned All-American honors as the star middle linebacker for a Northwestern team that played in the Rose Bowl for the first time in almost half a century. Fast-forward 25 years, and Fitzgerald is an icon on campus for brand new reasons. Having coached the team […]
Coach Pat Fitzgerald: We have so much respect for the Badgers
November 19, 2020 17:18With the college football season shortened due to the coronavirus pandemic, there’s that much more of an added emphasis on each game. On Saturday, when Northwestern hosts Wisconsin, the winner will be in the driver’s seat as far as representing the Western Division in the Big Ten Championship Game. Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald joined Bob […]
Coach Pat Fitzgerald previews Northwestern’s 2020 football season
October 22, 2020 15:36Believe it or not, Pat Fitzgerald is entering his 15th season as the head football coach of the Northwestern University football program. Coach joined Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to talk about the 2020 season, including the home opener against Maryland this Saturday night at 6:30 on WGN Radio. Coach Fitzgerald also commented on the […]
Northwestern Wildcats Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald: ‘There’s no group that I’m more excited for than our players’
September 16, 2020 17:44Northwestern Wildcats Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald joins Steve Bertrand and Dave Eanet to express his gratitude for the frontline workers as the Big Ten announced that the football season will start next month. He also describes the medical protocols and practice regiments for the teams.
How should NCAA football programs approach the upcoming season?
July 12, 2020 04:38WGN Radio’s Mark Carman and Andy Masur talk to WGN Radio’s Sports Director and the voice of the Northwestern Wildcats, Dave Eanet. Dave shares his thoughts on the upcoming college football season, how schools and conferences are approaching a return to play amongst a pandemic, and more.
Collegiately Speaking | Chris Bergin describes his path to becoming a Wildcat
November 19, 2019 17:52Dave 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 […]
Collegiately Speaking | Dave Revsine breaks down the Big 10 this week.
November 05, 2019 18:16This 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 […]
Collegiately Speaking | Left Tackle Rashawn Slater: “We’ve got to attack the process.”
October 29, 2019 17:20As 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 […]
Collegiately Speaking | Former Wildcat Safety Brian Peters discusses how to defend the Wildcat offense.
October 22, 2019 17:28The 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 […]
Collegiately Speaking | A timely bye week and special teams have been difference maker
October 15, 2019 16:49Following 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 […]
Dr. Swati Kulkarni ‘PROMISE’s to keep you informed about Breast Cancer!
October 06, 2019 20:57October is Breast Cancer awareness month, with that being said Pete McMurray brings you Dr. Swati Kulkarni from Northwester Hospital to give us the 411 on Breast Cancer and to remind us to encourage all women to get mammograms. Dr. Kulkarni also talks about the PROMISE study which is being hosted at NMH that recently […]
Collegiately Speaking | Jared Thomas on facing Nebraska: “When you play any Big 10 team it always has the opportunity to go the distance.”
October 01, 2019 16:19After 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 […]
Collegiately Speaking | Hunter Johnson on controlling the offense: “It’s like getting the keys to the car”
September 24, 2019 16:11As 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 […]
Collegiately Speaking | Hunter Johnson improves and Sam Valenzisi discusses being inducted into the Northwestern Hall of Fame.
September 17, 2019 16:03After 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. […]
N-Zone Live W/ Mark Carman and Adam Hoge | UNLU vs. Northwestern
September 14, 2019 19:12Mark Carman and Adam Hoge come to you LIVE from the Northwestern N-Zone at Ryan Field talking all things Northwestern Football. To kick off the show, Northwestern hall of famers Sam Valenzisi and Dan Persa join Carms and Hoge to reminisce on their seasons and the our come of their season’s Rose Bowl. Next, WGN’s […]
Collegiately Speaking | Week 3 preview vs. UNLV and Joe Gaziano talks defense
September 10, 2019 17:06Heading 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 all down. Later in the podcast, Joe Gaziano chats to Dave and Dan about the teams defense and how the bye week can give the […]
Pat Fitzgerald: I Feel Really Good About Our Quarterback Room
August 30, 2019 17:14Coach Fitz 08.30.19
Collegiately Speaking | Pat Fitzgerald previews week 1 and discusses the QB situation.
August 27, 2019 19:48It’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 Coach Pat Fitzgerald, is there a secret to winning the opening game of the season? Who are some of the freshman that could really stand […]
Coach Fitz is optimistic for the upcoming Northwestern Football season
July 19, 2019 17:30Coach Pat Fitzgerald 07.19.19
Coach Fitz on not discussing rumors, winning the Holiday Bowl and the Wildcats’ season
January 02, 2019 14:33Coach Pat Fitzgerald 01.02.19
Coach Fitz on the Cats facing Iowa and his thoughts on being a young coach in Chicago
November 09, 2018 17:25Coach Fitz joins the Steve Cochran show ahead of the big matchup vs. Iowa this weekend. Coach also had some advice for the Blackhawks new head coach, Jeremy Colliton. Fitz says surround yourself by good people and know that you are there because people thought you could do the job so believe in yourself.