Episode 38: NU 42-EIU 21

The West Lot Pirates break down Northwestern’s win over Eastern Illinois, look ahead to the Army game and go over last weeks picks.  You can download the episode directly from here

We are starting a picks contest.  Each of us are making 2 picks in games around the country and we encourage all of our listeners and readers to make selections as well.  Call our Voicemail line or send us an email making your pick and backing it up and we’ll highlight the best selections in our next show.

Last week, we all went 1-1 again.  Check back later in the week for our selections for this weekend.

Check out all our contact info on the sidebar of the blog page.  Call us, tweet us, leave a comment on the blog.  Join the conversation!

The Scuzz Model: Impact of Week 1

Check out the second analysis from the Scuzz Model, which explores how Week 1 impacted the projections for Northwestern and asks who will go undefeated this year.  Click here for more!

Episode 37.5: Week 2 Picks

In this episode, the West Lot Pirates make their picks for week 2.  You can download the episode directly from here

Each of us are making 2 picks in games around the country and we encourage all of our listeners and readers to make selections as well.  Call our Voicemail line at 847-231-2287 or send us an email making your pick and backing it up and we’ll highlight the best selections in our next show.

This week, John is taking Wisconsin by 21 over Oregon State and Boston College the 7 point underdog against Central Florida.

Erik is also taking an underdog.  He is taking Army and the 10 points against San Diego State and Purdue over Rice by more than 1.

Sam is playing the favorites this week taking Cal by 7 over Colorado and Alabama by 10 over Penn State.

Check out all our contact info on the sidebar of the blog page.  Call us, tweet us, leave a comment on the blog.  Join the conversation!

Episode 37: NU 24-BC 17

The West Lot Pirates break down Northwestern’s 24-17 victory over Boston College.  You can download the episode directly from here

We are starting a picks contest.  Each of us are making 2 picks in games around the country and we encourage all of our listeners and readers to make selections as well.  Call our Voicemail line or send us an email making your pick and backing it up and we’ll highlight the best selections in our next show.

Last week, we all went 1-1.  Check back later in the week for our selections for this weekend.

Check out all our contact info on the sidebar of the blog page.  Call us, tweet us, leave a comment on the blog.  Join the conversation!

The Scuzz Model: A Statistical Profile of Northwestern in 2011

In addition to our podcast, we’ll be posting content to our website throughout the season.  This is our first essay exploring the statistical side of the Cats in 2011.  Read it here!