Article By Aaron Morse on 6th December, 2009
Then Northwestern packed the Alamodome and gave Missouri the fight of their lives in an OT defeat.
In 2009, an 8-4 NU team managed to jump the 9-3 Wisconsin Badgers.
I have to admit I never thought I'd see this day happen.
The Badgers have been a consistent powerhouse for over a decade. They boasted the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year in running back John Clay, and the name "Wisconsin" just seemed to mean more nationally than "Northwestern."
Not anymore.
I give all the credit in the world to NU Athletic Director Dr. Jim Phillips. Bowls are VERY political...
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