Northwestern University Athletics
Northwestern CatBackers Are Ready For Some Football!
8/14/2012 12:00:00 AM | Football
Aug. 14, 2012
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Twenty years ago a group of female Northwestern football fanatics founded the CatBackers with goal of getting a better grasp on the Xs and Os of the game, as well as an appreciation of what the various coaches try to accomplish with their specific units.
The group has grown to include men, as well, and multiple events are held during the year. Coaches and selected players are present for all events as well as celebrity emcees.
This year the kick-off luncheon, featuring NU head coach Pat Fitzgerald and his wife, Stacy, will be held September 6 at the Stadium Club at Ryan Field. The luncheon begins at 11:30 with a meet and greet, then moves on to lunch and an inside look at the different ways the coach and his wife approach the season.
Future luncheons include:
October 25, Ryan Field Stadium Club, 1501 Central, Evanston
11:30 a.m., noon luncheon with program
Special guests: Pat and Stacy Fitzgerald
Sept. 20, Hilton Garden Inn, 1818 Maple Ave., Evanston
6-8 p.m. Appetizers, Cash Bar
Special guests: Ted Albrecht, color analyst, Wildcat football
Cody Cejda, Director Football Operations
October 25, Ryan Field Stadium Club, 1501 Central, Evanston
11:30 a.m., noon luncheon with program
Special guest, Jim Phillips, Director of Athletics and Recreation
Randy Bates, Linebacker Coach
Nov. 8, Hilton Garden Inn, 1818 Maple Ave., Evanston
11:30 social, noon luncheon with program
Special guest Dave Eanet, WGN Radio Sports Director
Adam Cushing, Offensive Line Coach
Luncheons are $25 per person, and a one time annual membership fee is $25 per person.
For more information, contact Tammy Walker at 847-467-4799 or t-walker@northwestern.edu
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