Oldtimers remember that the NFL’s Chicago Bears played with an eight-foot-deep end zone at Wrigley Field because of the football-unfriendly dimensions there, and apparently no one did the actual math when placing a football field at the Friendly Confines; as a result the Northwestern/Illinois game will be played with only one end zone. The Big […]
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College football returns to pro ballparks this weekend
College football, once a staple in pro ballparks during the offseason, is returning to MLB venues in a big way this weekend, as both Wrigley Field and Yankee Stadium are hosting high-profile BCS matches. In New York City, Yankee Stadium is hosting the first of two college football games this season with the high-profile Army-Notre […]
Famous Wrigley Field marquee to go Wildcat Purple
The iconic Wrigley Field marquee will be Wildcat Purple for a week as the Chicago Cubs prepare to host a historic Northwestern-Illinois football game this Saturday. Of course, this being the Cubs, there are some commecial considerations involved. First, the team brought in a paint sponsor — Valspar — to sponsor the Wildcat Purple paint. […]