I’m in an absolutely fantastic mood. The Cubs won the World Series last week.
And, Northwestern basketball opens its regular season Friday after an exhibition win at Welsh-Ryan Arena against Illinois-Springfield.
The Wildcats enter the season as a bit of a mystery. Alex Olah and Tre Demps have traded Evanston for Mons, Belgium. Vic Law returns from a season on the mend. Was Dererk Pardon a one-hit wonder or a revelation down low? Is Aaron Falzon just a sharpshooter from deep, or has he diversified his offensive game?
And, what about Bryant McIntosh? Can he handle what may become the greatest single-player offensive load for a Northwestern team since Jon Shurna in 2011-2012?