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Trahan: A rivalry begins to bud between Northwestern and Illinois

It would be difficult to find someone on the bench that could make NU a positive in this scene, but the excitement, disappointment, and the atmosphere made of the "Land of Lincoln" look game as something new - a real rivalry - and that's good news for the Wildcats.

For years, the game-northwest Illinois has served a little more than any other Big Ten game. Although the game has been designated by the Big Ten as a "crossover protected" when the conference switched to a line of division, it was not seen as something special.

Cats have long sought a rival to different part of the Big Ten rivalry and tradition-filled landscape.

The surge was most notable to Iowa, a team coach Pat Fitzgerald recently told students at an event he loves Wildside is fighting the most.

Cats have been very successful in recent against the Hawkeyes. They beat teams from Iowa who were ranked No. 4 and No. 13 respectively in 2009 and 2010. But fair or not, fans of the Iowa NU considers a pesky little brother, not a rival, rivalry and can not be one-way street.

In addition to the Hawkeyes, there is no choice:

Michigan? Geographically and competitive, he would never make sense.

Wisconsin? It makes sense geographically, but that's where the similarities end.

The fighting Illini are in the same boat as cats. The rivalry with Illinois, Indiana, but it's for basketball. There Illibuck trophy for the game in Ohio, but the trophy - a wooden turtle named Illy - perhaps the biggest laughing stock of college sports.

See where it goes?

Rivalry Illinois Northwest has always made sense of what schools are in a state of enemies and have similar fan bases.

Now, however, he found its key ingredient - common resentment.

The rivalry has developed since the UN began its "Big Ten Chicago Team" campaign. Fighting Illini took offense last year and it showed by beating the Wildcats 48-27 at Wrigley Field.

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If you live on the South Shore and are looking for nice places to spend some time, I have some suggestions: Ponkapoag DW pond and fields.

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Ponkapoag pond is part of the Blue Hills Reservation and is located next to Temple Beth El in Randolph.You can rent horses across the street, walk your dog, hiking, and socialize with others in the community. People are very nice to Ponkapoag Pond and if you want to go out, make up, and some people to talk to, it's a great place to go. There are many walking trails, beautiful scenery to enjoy, and cottages, even renting. You can walk around the pond if you like, even if it takes a very long time, or you can simply take a quiet visit to the Scout camp. Hiking groups also meet and you will see displays to participate in activities on the bulletin board on your way to the pond.

Ponkapoag pond is also a nice place to swim, especially if you are used to lakes rather than the ocean. Although there is algae in the pond is a great place to take a long bath. During the summer, I often swim at Strawberry Island, a small rocky outcrop, where I sit and dry before swimming to shore. I also sometimes want to swim the entire width. If you plan to do it alone, it's a good idea to take a noodle. You can purchase these at many grocery stores. I use the noodles in case I get tired because it's a long swim. I just put it under my stomach and swim and swim and swim.If I'm tired, I can take a break and float on the noodle.

Kayaking and canoeing are also fun activities. In the spring, it is fun to see the birds and lilies as you kayak around. There are usually a handful of kayakers and boaters out (no motors allowed) if you feel a sense of community that you kayak, canoe or boat. There are also many places to sit and enjoy the scenery or sit and journal or write poetry or fiction. I saw herons, turtles, sunfish and some bizarre creatures of the water as well. There is also a picnic area.However, if you plan to barbecue, make sure to clean up after and take all your trash for others to enjoy the area after you have left. Unfortunately, many fishermen to leave the fishing line and weights. These can be harmful to birds and other animals that may swallow lead or get caught in fishing line.

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