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Collegiately Speaking

Collegiately Speaking with Dave Eanet and Dan Persa from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago. Each week, Dave and Dan talk about the latest stories in college football with the emphasis on Northwestern and the Big Ten, with guests from around the game.

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every 8 days
Episodes
66
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Collegiately Speaking: Bouncing back after the bye

Collegiately Speaking: Bouncing back after the bye

After a forgettable trip to Nebraska, Northwestern was able to use the bye week to refocus and prepare for this Saturday’s game against Rutgers. WGN Radio’s play-by-play announcer for Wildcasts games…

Wed 13 Oct 2021
Collegiately Speaking: Getting into conference play

Collegiately Speaking: Getting into conference play

Believe it or not, we’re already in Week 5 of the college football season. Northwestern started the year with a conference matchup against Michigan State, and Illinois already has three games against…

Tue 28 Sep 2021
Collegiately Speaking: A.J. Hampton and the Sky Team

Collegiately Speaking: A.J. Hampton and the Sky Team

It may be early, but glance at the leaderboard for pass breakups in the Big Ten and you’ll see Northwestern cornerback A.J. Hampton at the very top. The Arkansas native joined Dave Eanet and Dan Pers…

Tue 21 Sep 2021
Collegiately Speaking: Northwestern is heading east

Collegiately Speaking: Northwestern is heading east

Northwestern was able to get back into the win column after taking care of business against the Sycamores of Indiana State. NU play-by-play-announcer Dave Eanet, and former Wildcats quarterback, Dan …

Tue 14 Sep 2021
Collegiately Speaking: Bouncing back from a season-opening loss

Collegiately Speaking: Bouncing back from a season-opening loss

The Northwestern Wildcats struggled in the first game of the season when they lost to Michigan State 38-21. Northwestern’s play-by-play voice, Dave Eanet, and former Wildcat quarterback, Dan Persa, b…

Wed 08 Sep 2021
Collegiately Speaking: Previewing the 2021 football season

Collegiately Speaking: Previewing the 2021 football season

After a lengthy delay, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back at it and getting you ready for the college football season. Northwestern has won two of the last three Big Ten West division championships. T…

Tue 31 Aug 2021
Collegiately Speaking | Chris Bergin describes his path to becoming a Wildcat

Collegiately Speaking | Chris Bergin describes his path to becoming a Wildcat

Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back in the studio following a Northwestern 45-6 win over UMass, snapping the Wildcats 7 game losing streak. The guys are joined by Linebacker Chris Bergin who discusses …

Tue 19 Nov 2019
Collegiately Speaking | Dave Revsine breaks down the Big 10 this week.

Collegiately Speaking | Dave Revsine breaks down the Big 10 this week.

This week on Collegiately Speaking, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are joined by sideline reporter Adam Hoge and Big 10 Network anchor Dave Revsine. The guys talk about the upcoming game against Purdue, up…

Tue 05 Nov 2019
Collegiately Speaking | Left Tackle Rashawn Slater: “We’ve got to attack the process.”

Collegiately Speaking | Left Tackle Rashawn Slater: “We’ve got to attack the process.”

As the Northwestern Wildcats move on to the Indiana Hoosiers, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa look back to the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes and how the offense struggled to get the ball into Iowa territor…

Tue 29 Oct 2019
Collegiately Speaking | Former Wildcat Safety Brian Peters discusses how to defend the Wildcat offense.

Collegiately Speaking | Former Wildcat Safety Brian Peters discusses how to defend the Wildcat offense.

The tough loss to Ohio State leaves a sour taste in Northwestern fans’ mouths. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa discuss how the 1-5 Wildcats can push the reset button (or control-alt-delete) and preview the …

Tue 22 Oct 2019
Collegiately Speaking | A timely bye week and special teams have been difference maker

Collegiately Speaking | A timely bye week and special teams have been difference maker

Following a much needed bye week, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back in studio bringing you another episode of Collegiately Speaking. The guys recap the Wildcats 13-10 loss to Nebraska. How can the te…

Tue 15 Oct 2019
Collegiately Speaking | Jared Thomas on facing Nebraska: “When you play any Big 10 team it always has the opportunity to go the distance.”

Collegiately Speaking | Jared Thomas on facing Nebraska: “When you play any Big 10 team it always has the opportunity to go the distance.”

After falling to 1 and 3 on the season, the Northwestern Wildcats look ahead to try and get back into the win column against Nebraska on October 5th. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back in studio to br…

Tue 01 Oct 2019
Collegiately Speaking | Hunter Johnson on controlling the offense: “It’s like getting the keys to the car”

Collegiately Speaking | Hunter Johnson on controlling the offense: “It’s like getting the keys to the car”

As the Wildcats turn the page and look ahead to Wisconsin, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down the Michigan State game and Hunter Johnson’s play. What were the positives from the game against the Spa…

Tue 24 Sep 2019
Collegiately Speaking | Hunter Johnson improves and Sam Valenzisi discusses being inducted into the Northwestern Hall of Fame.

Collegiately Speaking | Hunter Johnson improves and Sam Valenzisi discusses being inducted into the Northwestern Hall of Fame.

After a convincing 30-14 win over UNLV, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa breakdown the previous week’s game against the Rebels including the efficiency of Quartberack Hunter Johnson. Now the Wildcats look on…

Tue 17 Sep 2019
Collegiately Speaking | Week 3 preview vs. UNLV and Joe Gaziano talks defense

Collegiately Speaking | Week 3 preview vs. UNLV and Joe Gaziano talks defense

Heading into week 3 of the Wildcats season, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa recap the 17-7 loss to Stanford, the QB situation and Hunter Johnson’s play, as well as previewing the Wildcats week 3 game agains…

Tue 10 Sep 2019
Collegiately Speaking | Pat Fitzgerald previews week 1 and discusses the QB situation.

Collegiately Speaking | Pat Fitzgerald previews week 1 and discusses the QB situation.

It’s getting closer to another exciting year of Northwestern Football! Dave Eanet and Dan Persa get you set for all the action, previewing the Wildcats two quarterback system, the deepest unit on def…

Tue 27 Aug 2019
College Football: Previewing the Big Ten Championship Game

College Football: Previewing the Big Ten Championship Game

The time is finally upon us: the Big Ten Championship Game takes place this Saturday in Indianapolis where Northwestern will take on Ohio State. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa get you set for all the actio…

Wed 28 Nov 2018
College Football: Recapping Week 11; Previewing Week 12

College Football: Recapping Week 11; Previewing Week 12

It’s difficult not to get excited for Northwestern’s first appearance in the Big Ten Championship Game, but since that isn’t for a couple weeks, Dave Eanet and Dan Persa do their best to stay focused…

Wed 14 Nov 2018
College Football: Recapping Week 9; Previewing Week 10

College Football: Recapping Week 9; Previewing Week 10

The guys are rested and ready to go after taking their bye week. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa get right into it by talking about the release of the initial College Football Playoff Rankings. They bring i…

Wed 31 Oct 2018
College Football: Recapping Week 7; Previewing Week 8

College Football: Recapping Week 7; Previewing Week 8

Another wild week is in the books including upsets, comebacks and unexpected blowouts. Northwestern play-by-play announcer, Dave Eanet, and former Northwestern quarterback, Dan Persa, recap the week …

Thu 18 Oct 2018
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