Northwestern is actually the only other school i hope wins every time except when they play us. they've been considered an easy win for their opponents for the 50 years I've ben watching. Plus they are here in Illinois. Illini 1st, Northwestern 2nd, everyone else can loose.NW has 4 wins against ranked teams now. If I remember, a number of posters on here were writing their death certificate about 10 days back due to their difficult schedule. I am not a fan of NW, but you have to give them credit. Unless they have a total collapse, they are going to the Big Dance. Got to tip your cap to them.