Former Northwestern standout talks NFL Draft, working hard and giving back

By Adam Rossow It’s been a hectic few months for Dan Vitale. After finishing his final season at Northwestern, the 240-pounder played in the Senior Bowl in January, impressed NFL scouts with his physical attributes at the NFL Scouting Combine in February and illustrated his versatility during the Wildcats’ pro day in March. His on-field […]

A hoops homecoming: a former Niles North star to play in the Sweet 16

By Adam Rossow If Iowa State forward Abdel Nader feels nervous coming home for the Sweet 16, he masterfully hid it Thursday afternoon at the United Center. In the first few minutes of practice, Abdel (pronounced Ab-DOOL) poked a ball away from a teammate, dribbled it simultaneously with the ball in his other hand, before […]

Olah’s emotional last home game at Northwestern is a family first

By Adam Rossow When one of Alex Olah’s second-half jumpers swished through the hoop on Sunday, his father, Lucian, right arm extended in the air, curled his wrist to make a gooseneck, and smiled like he had done so many times while watching his son play basketball for Northwestern. This time, though, Lucian’s mimicking of […]

Hard work, humor on display at the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine

By Adam Rossow and Chris Hayre Indianapolis was the center of the football universe last week as NFL coaches, executives and over 300 prospects converged on Lucas Oil Stadium for the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine. Medill’s Adam Rossow and Chris Hayre took in the sights and sounds and they give you the highlights of an […]

Chicago Bears offseason plans ramp up at NFL Combine

By Adam Rossow Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace and head coach John Fox met with the media and discussed free-agent plans, along with potential targets at number 11 in April’s NFL Draft at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Wednesday. [vimeo 156631399 w=474]

Medill Reports does the NFL Combine — sort of

By Chris Hayre and Adam Rossow Beginning Wednesday, Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis takes its annual turn as the center of the football world when the NFL Scouting Combine commences. Chris Hayre and Adam Rossow shockingly didn’t get the invite to compete, but in preparation for the event, they explain the six drills performed by […]

Wildcats trending up entering the stretch run (VIDEO)

By Adam Rossow Playing much-improved basketball again on Saturday night, Northwestern earned its second win in the last three games by outlasting Illinois 58-56 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. What’s behind the Wildcats’ improved play over the past two weeks? Let’s dig deeper into some of the important numbers.

2 Olympic hopefuls wrestle with life after the mat

By Adam Rossow Wrestlers Austin Trotman and Deron Winn had been here before. But this time was different. Friday’s 86kg title match at the 18th annual Dave Schultz Memorial International Wrestling Tournament in Colorado Springs was the first and likely the last time the two veteran wrestlers would tangle. Trotman is 27 years old and […]

Shooting woes plague Wildcats again in loss to Michigan State

By Adam Rossow Before every Northwestern home basketball game, DJ Steve Aoki’s dance anthem, “Turbulence,” plays in the moments leading up to the opening tip. Unfortunately for the Wildcats, the chorus’ opening line  “We hit turbulence” is a perfect way to describe their last two weeks of play. Northwestern was routed by No. 12 Michigan […]