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Bleav in Northwestern

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Northwestern Wildcats
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NCAA Basketball
Preston Stone
Northwestern Wildcats Basketball
Big Ten Tournament
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Northwestern Women's Lacrosse
Northwestern Athletics
Matt Shelton
College Football Playoff
David Braun
Big Ten Conference
Northwestern Football
Illinois
Xavier Gray
Chris Collins
Boston College

From the shores of Lake Michigan, dive deep into sports at Chicago’s Big Ten school with in-depth analysis of Northwestern football and men’s basketball, recruiting updates and more with host Zach Koons.

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Northwestern football had a busy two weeks in the transfer portal, adding 12 new players—including a new top quarterback in former Michigan State signal-caller Aidan Chiles. Wildcat Report’s Matt Shelton joins Zach to break down Chiles’s career thus ... more

Amid a hectic football offseason, Zach traveled to Rutgers to watch Northwestern basketball try to dig its way out of an early Big Ten hole—and what he saw gave him very little hope of a quick fix. He breaks down the game from Nick Martinelli’s one-m... more

Northwestern landed Chip Kelly to be its offensive coordinator. What?!? Zach welcomes ESPN senior college football writer Adam Rittenberg to learn more about how the shocking move came to be, as well as what role Kelly will play and the latest on the... more

Northwestern football is once again victorious in the postseason! The Wildcats cruised to victory over Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl and Zach is back to share his biggest insights from the win. After bidding farewell to the seniors on... more

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Mike Cagley
Covers Illinois football and basketball for the Illini Guys
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Episode: Northwestern’s Going Bowling! Plus, an Illinois Preview
Nick Selby
Writer and Editor at Sports Illustrated, USC alum
Sports Illustrated
Episode: USC Preview
James Williams
Los Angeles-based sports reporter for USA Today, covering UCLA football
USA Today
Episode: Northwestern vs. UCLA Week 5 Preview
Maddy Hudak
Sideline reporter for Tulane football
Tulane Green Wave
Episode: Northwestern vs. Tulane Week 1 Preview
Gavin Dorsey
Lead writer for Northwestern Wildcats On Sports Illustrated
Northwestern Wildcats On SI
Episode: The Five Best Moments of the 2024–25 Sports Year
Noah Coffman
College sports broadcaster for Big Ten Plus
Big Ten Plus
Episode: Lacrosse NCAA Tournament Preview
Matt Shelton
Managing editor of Wildcat Report
Wildcat Report
Episode: UCLA Comeback Falls Flat With Latest Officiating Debacle
Kevin Sweeney
College basketball reporter at Sports Illustrated covering the sport nationally.
Sports Illustrated
Episode: Purdue Debacle & Penn State Controversy With SI's Kevin Sweeney
Adam Beck
Editor-in-Chief at Inside NU and broadcaster for WNUR Sports
Inside NU
Episode: A Football Vibe Check After the Michigan Meltdown and Illinois Preview

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Zach Koons
Host of a show focused on in-depth analysis of Northwestern sports, particularly football and men's basketball. Engages with various sports experts to provide insights, strategies, and an analytical perspective on college athletics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • NU v. Oregon

    Great job with good objective commentary. Please let us know in this weeks podcast how the HC can justify leaving the starting QB in for the UCLA game after 6 picks in two D1 starts. How does this compare to last year’s quarterback decision making by the HC?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Believer in Democracy
    United States4 months ago
  • Go ‘Cats!

    An excellent gateway into all things Northwestern sports. Whether you’re a fan of the school, the sports programs, and/or the host, there’s something for everyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    no1swimfreak
    United States2 years ago
  • Thrilled about this platform

    What a great way to stay in touch with what’s happening with the ‘Cats. Looking forward to hearing more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmandaPanda318
    United States2 years ago
  • Go ‘Cats

    Can’t wait to hear more of the mellifluous voice of Zach Koons breaking down the ‘Cats

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hettinger921
    United States2 years ago

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The content is recognized as a comprehensive source for information on Northwestern sports, appealing to both die-hard fans and casual listeners.
The engaging delivery and analysis of the events provides a great resource to stay connected with Northwestern's athletic scene.
Listeners appreciate the objective commentary and insights into team strategies and performances.

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UCLA Comeback Falls Flat With Latest Officiating Debacle
Q: Where can people find more of your work?
You can find my work at wildcatreport.com and on Twitter at M underscore Shelton33.
UCLA Comeback Falls Flat With Latest Officiating Debacle
Q: What did you make of this team's ability just to fight again?
It was a bittersweet night, as the team showed resilience and the culture they've built is impressive, especially given the adversity they've faced.
Northwestern Football Preseason Mailbag
Q: What unit do you anticipate being the biggest pain point for Northwestern football this season?
Zach Koons expressed significant concerns about the group's receivers due to their lack of experience, highlighting that the overall number of career receptions is alarmingly low.
Northwestern Football Preseason Mailbag
Q: How much hope does Preston Stone give the offense this upcoming season?
There is a lot of hope because he is considered the best potential quarterback that Northwestern has had in years, which could ultimately improve their ranking from last year's performance.
Chris Collins Rumors, a New NIL Approach and Transfer Targets
Q: Did you think at all that there was a chance at the end of this season that we'd be talking about a Chris Collins coaching carousel piece?
Gavin expresses initial worry about Chris Collins possibly leaving, noting how he loves being at Northwestern and that he was concerned because of players leaving the program, which might prompt Collins to consider other offers.

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5. Gavin Dorsey
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7. Matt Shelton
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