West Lot Pirates

The 2019 West Lot Pirates Summer Previews are here! The LOL Hat has made its residence in Evanston for the past 4 years. Illinois looks like it's going to be a train wreck again this year. Is there any reason to be concerned? Short answer: no, but listen to the pod for more analysis as we wrap up our 2019 Summer Previews.

In this episode, we are so excited to welcome in Ella Brockway, Sports Editor of the Daily Northwestern and winner of the 2019 William R Reed award for B1G Student Journalism. We talk NU Football and how things are looking from an on-campus perspective.

The 2019 West Lot Pirates Summer Previews are here! We dive into the Northwestern schedule and highlight the Cats' opponents. Minnesota has been frisky under PJ Fleck, but will their injury concerns impede their ascent to the top of the west?

The 2019 West Lot Pirates Summer Previews are here! We dive into the Northwestern schedule and highlight the Cats' opponents. Northwestern wraps up the Non-Conference slate with a visit from the UMass Minutemen. It's a nice break from the slog of conference play, but is this a team NU can overlook?

The 2019 West Lot Pirates Summer Previews are here! We dive into the Northwestern schedule and highlight the Cats' opponents. Purdue was very exciting last year, though the results weren't always positive. Jeff Brohm is back after eschewing his Alma Mater and Rondale Moore is another year older. Can their D make some strides and turn the Boilermakers into Big Ten West contenders?

The 2019 West Lot Pirates Summer Previews are here! We dive into the Northwestern schedule and highlight the Cats' opponents. Indiana is an interesting team to look at. They may not be in the top tier of the B1G East, but they are definitely not in the bottom tier either. There's enough talent here to make some noise, but will it be enough?

The 2019 West Lot Pirates Summer Previews are here! We dive into the Northwestern schedule and highlight the Cats' opponents. We all remember last year when the Cats went into Iowa City to win the West. This year's Hawkeye defense looks very daunting, but can their offense withstand losing their two 1st round TEs?

The 2019 West Lot Pirates Summer Previews are here! We dive into the Northwestern schedule and highlight the Cats' opponents. Ohio State comes into the season as 2x defending B1G champs (as we all know from last season). There is a lot of turnover both in the roster and the coaching staff. While there is no doubting the potential of the talent in Columbus, is there any reason to think there might be some cracks in their shells?

The 2019 West Lot Pirates Summer Previews are here! We dive into the Northwestern schedule and highlight the Cats' opponents. Nebraska has been the offseason darlings of the national media. Can Scott Frost work the same second year magic he did at UCF? Will any defender earn a black shirt? It's time to preview the team we love to hate, Nebraska.

The 2019 West Lot Pirates Summer Previews are here! We dive into the Northwestern schedule and highlight the Cats' opponents. NU hits the road, traveling up I-90 to Madison as the Badgers try to rebound from a 2018 that was not what Wisconsin is used to. Can the Cats make it 2 in a row over Bucky?

Northwestern starts conference play by welcoming in the Michigan State Spartans. Amazing D and questions on O make Sparty a very interesting team to examine.

After a Bye Week, Northwestern comes home for their opener against UNLV. If you follow the Cats at all, this game should terrify you. On paper, UNLV is a middle-bottom tier Mountain West team, but as we all know, you can never take teams like that lightly.

In this episode, we take a quick breather from our Summer Previews to recap the Big Ten Media Days. Sam and John attended the massive luncheon and have plenty to report. Plus, we welcome Bryant McIntosh back to campus as he takes his first steps into the coaching world.

The 2019 West Lot Pirates Summer Previews are here! We dive into the Northwestern schedule and highlight the Cats' opening weekend trip out west to take on Stanford. The Cardinal had a bit of an odd season last year, can they right the ship or will they continue to ride on their reputation.

The 2019 West Lot Pirates Summer Previews are here! As always, we start our previews by discussing the Big Ten Teams not on Northwestern's schedule. Michigan comes into the season with all the expectations in the world. Do they have the talent and wherewithal to finally climb the mountain that is Ohio St.?

The 2019 West Lot Pirates Summer Previews are here! As always, we start our previews by discussing the Big Ten Teams not on Northwestern's schedule. Maryland comes into the season trying to wipe the slate clean from the tumultuous 2018 season. Can they rally together under their new coach to make some noise in the Big Ten East?

In today's episode, we continue to look at the Big Ten teams that Northwestern does not play in 2019. We set our sights to Happy Valley and look at Penn State.

We get into our Summer Previews with a look at the Big Ten teams Northwestern doesn't play this year. Yes, that does mean we need to talk about Rutgers.

As we get closer and closer to our Summer Previews, it's time we take a look at some of the burning questions we have going into the season.

With our Summer Previews fast approaching, we catch up on all the latest news and notes surrounding the 'Cats.