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West Lot Pirates

West Lot Pirates

A unique take on Northwestern Athletics with thoughts ranging from the visceral to the statistical. Sam, John and Erik will break down NU football, recruiting, basketball and more.

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65:42

Episode 523: Senior Day Struggle

West Lot Pirates ·

2023/03/03

While the stadium and atmosphere was electric for Senior Night, it was not the result we were hoping for. We look back at Northwestern's 3rd consecutive loss (the first such losing streak this season) and try to project ahead to what we will be seeing in the Big Ten Tournament next week.

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68:56

Episode 522: What Kind of Week Has It Been?

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2023/02/22

We don't think it's hyperbole to say that this past week in Northwestern sports has been one of the most eventful weeks in recent memory. Join us as we relive the drama and exaltation of the past week in both Men's and Women's Basketball, Softball and Lacrosse.

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79:20

Episode 521: A Super Sunday

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2023/02/14

In the annals of Northwestern Sports history, there are a few seminal moments that echo throughout the ages. 54-51, Taphorn to Pardon, Victory Right, 17-15. After this Sunday, you can add another one to the list. In front of a packed Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern upset the #1 ranked Purdue Boilermakers with both Sam and John in attendance. It's still hard for us to put into words the experience of this game, but we're going to certainly try.

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61:44

Episode 520: Sydney Supple

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2023/02/09

With Softball season starting this weekend in Florida we were thrilled to catch up with Sydney Supple to reminisce about last season's World Series run and preview this upcoming 2023 campaign.

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37:21

Episode 519: Gassed Out?

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2023/02/04

With 6 games in 2 weeks after the Covid-related break, the Cats seem to have hit a wall, dropping their last two games. Will they be able to rest up and get things back on track as they get into the brutal back half of the conference slate?

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39:02

Episode 518: Back to Action

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2023/01/26

The Northwestern Men's Basketball team came back from their Covid-related break to get things rolling again. After the drawn-out slug fest against Wisconsin, the Cats hit the road to take on Nebraska. We break down these games and look ahead to the next few games as we look to go into February as hot as we can.

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35:52

Episode 517: Completed Coaching Staff and Covid...

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2023/01/20

It looks like we have finished out the hunt for our new coaching staff with the addition of SDSU DL Coach Christian Smith. Just like new DC David Braun, Smith comes with a pedigree of championship experience in FCS coming off the Jackrabbits' title this year. On the hardcourt, Men's basketball had to postpone two games this week due to Covid related illness. Will this break be what the team needs to get things right?

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64:59

Episode 516: Welcome David Braun

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2023/01/11

It's taken quite some time for Northwestern to hire a new Defensive Coordinator, but now we know why. David Braun is coming over from North Dakota State which had still been playing up through the FCS National Championship game. Today, we break down what we know about Braun and some of the things we can expect from his D going into the 2023 campaign.

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50:32

Episode 515: Basketballing out!

West Lot Pirates ·

2023/01/06

As we flip the calendar to 2023 it's time for us to take a good long look at the Men's Basketball team and their fantastic start to the season. After a big win against Illinois in front of a sold-out Welsh-Ryan Arena, the team is 11-3 and playing incredible defense. It's definitely time to pay close attention as we get into the heart of Big Ten action.

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56:50

Episode 514: Bradley Locker from InsideNU

West Lot Pirates ·

2022/12/21

As Signing Day approaches we had the great pleasure of talking with Bradley Locker of InsideNU to talk about the search for Northwestern's new DC, the recruiting class and to take the temperature of how people are feeling on campus about the football team.

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52:40

Episode 513: Basketball Brightside and Portal Procession

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2022/12/07

With conference championships over, all that's left to football season are the Bowls. Along with that, the transfer portal has officially opened and already we have seen movement. We continue to await word of any new coaching hires which will hopefully put a plug in the exodus and make NU more of a destination. Also, we find ourselves mostly through the non-conference slate of basketball and the NU Men have been making more waves that any of us expected going into this season.

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67:50

Episode 512: Coaching Change

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2022/11/30

With the 2022 NU Football season finished off by a 41-3 drubbing by Illinois, we all knew that something had to change. That change began with the firing of Jim O'Neil, Marty Long and Dennis Springer. We discuss these changes and debate if this is enough.

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63:44

Episode 511: Purdue 17-Northwestern 9

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2022/11/23

It's the week of Thanksgiving and while we don't have a lot to be thankful about regarding the play of the football team, we can definitely be thankful for the amazing runs the Field Hockey, Women's Soccer and Cross Country teams went on in their respective NCAA Championships. As far as football goes, it's Hat Week, but all our eyes are firmly pointed to after the Illinois game as we move into a very important offseason.

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65:19

Episode 510: Minnesota 31-Northwestern 3

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2022/11/16

Another game, another big loss. This time in the frigid cold of Minnesota. With only 2 games left and injuries mounting, Northwestern will try to salvage something as we head into the offseason. Is there a glimmer of light ahead? Could be...

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68:17

Episode 509: Ohio State 21-Northwestern 7

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2022/11/09

We've got the whole gang back together tonight to go over the windstorm of a game last Saturday. Buckle up folks, this will get spicy.

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65:22

Episode 508: Iowa 33-Northwestern 13 w/Doug Lesmerises

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2022/11/01

When your defense makes the 131st ranked offense look like a real offense for the first time this season, there's really not much need to go too deep into the game recap. Suffice to say, Iowa cleaned Northwestern's clock last Saturday. With #2 Ohio State set to come into Ryan Field this week, we decided to change things up a bit and welcome in columnist and podcaster Doug Lesmerises to shed some light at the media's dealing with stubborn coaches.

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67:26

Episode 507: Maryland 31-Northwestern 24

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2022/10/26

While we definitely saw sparks of life out of the offense this week, continued self-inflicted wounds and a lack of imagination in scheme led Northwestern to yet another loss. With this weekend's game against the incredible D and putrid O of Iowa looming, will the Cats be able to salvage anything out of the 2022 season?

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50:49

Episode 506: Bye Week

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2022/10/19

With a week off to hopefully get their minds right, get healthy and get ready to play the back half of this disappointing 2022, Northwestern will head out to the east coast to take on Maryland. The Terps have their own question marks, primarily the health of their QB Taulia Tagovailoa.

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82:26

Episode 505: Wisconsin 42-Northwestern 7

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2022/10/11

It was a gorgeous day for the 2022 NU Homecoming. Friends came back to town for the first time in a long time, the weather was spectacular, the tailgate in the East lot was rocking, and then the game started. As this season continues to spiral downhill, we start to wonder not if, but when staffing changes will come.

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79:09

Episode 504: Penn State 17-Northwestern 7

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2022/10/04

It was a sloppy, rainy, turnover filled game, but at the end of the day, Penn State was able to run the football and Northwestern was not. After the Cats' 4th straight loss, they return to Ryan Field for a homecoming tilt against a Wisconsin team who just fired their Head Coach. Also, there's some big news about the future of Ryan Field and it sure looks shiny.

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