Northwestern’s Vitale a ‘superback’ suited for many positions in NFL, too
By Tolly Taylor To work on his route running, Dan Vitale catches passes from Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian. To improve his blocking explosiveness, Vitale uses specific band and barbell exercises. Everything he does is to make him stronger, faster and better at a variety of positions for the NFL. Everything he can do makes […]
AFL vs. NFL: The battle for Jim Grabowski, 50 years later
By Shane Monaghan Nearly 50 years ago, Jim Grabowski found himself in the Green Bay Packers boardroom, sitting directly across from Vince Lombardi, a man he considered “next to God as far as the NFL goes.” “He was direct and straightforward,” Grabowski says of the legendary Packers coach and eventual Super Bowl trophy namesake. “He […]
Jay Berwanger: NFL’s first draft pick said no to league 80 years ago and never looked back
By Erin Barney Every wall in Cuyler Berwanger’s Oak Brook home is decorated. Framed photos of 16 grandchildren crowd the foyer. A few steps’ descent into his office reveals more of the Berwanger clan —individual shots of his six children and their families. “The oldest grandkid is off to college next year,” Cuyler said. “She’s […]
On the Clock: Medill’s 2016 NFL Draft podcast looks at da Bears and da linebackers
Jordan, Peter and Tolly continue their draft preview series by taking a look at what linebackers the Bears might consider in the first and second rounds. They also debate whether Eastern Kentucky outside linebacker Noah Spence is worth a shot at No. 11 despite numerous off-the-field concerns.
South suburban standout ready to make history at NFL Draft
By Adam Rossow On Thursday night at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, 31 college players will join an elite football fraternity: first-round NFL draft picks. One player that’s expected to be taken in the opening round is former Ole Miss wide receiver and Chicago-area prep standout Laquon Treadwell. Treadwell made the varsity as a freshman […]
Medill Mock Draft: Our reporters give their take on the first round picks
A Medill Sports Production The Medill NFL Draft Project team lays out their thoughts on where the top NFL prospects will go in the first round of the NFL Draft. [vimeo 163931600 w=474]
The makings of an expanded NFL Draft Town are under way at Grant Park
By Adam Rossow The NFL Draft is coming to Chicago for the second straight year. Along with the seven rounds of selections, Draft Town in Grant Park is back with a bigger footprint, new layout, and more amenities, to better accommodate football fans attending the three-day event. The behind-the-scenes preparation — even more extensive than […]
Flash: An intercultural conversation between Butoh and Hip-Hop
By Vishakha Darbha Interdisciplinary artist Michael Sakamoto is one half of Flash, a Butoh/Hip-Hop duet performed with street-dance choreographer Rennie Harris. The show, which played at Columbia College Dance Theatre earlier this month, examines the body as a state of crisis. But for Sakamoto and Harris, Flash is also a public conversation between Butoh and Hip-Hop, and between their […]
Obama talks bipartisanship and empathy as he presses case for Supreme Court nominee
Text by Anna Boisseau and Enrica Nicoli Aldini Photo and video by Brendan Hickey Barack Obama’s homecoming at the University of Chicago on April 7, where he taught for 11 years, was more than just a return to his roots in constitutional law. The president’s remarks echoed early campaign promises to bring together both sides […]
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 […]