Author Archives: Jessica Guffey

Jessica Guffey

About Jessica Guffey

Jess has been a student-athlete her whole life.  Growing up in Chicago, it was always Bears, Cubs, Hawks, Bulls, or bust.  Now, living in Evanston and attending Northwestern has accentuated her passion for Chicago sports, while adding the Wildcats to the top of the list.  Watching the B1G and having lived in Arizona has given her a greater appreciation for sports nationwide.  When she’s not cheering on her beloved Wildcats, she can be found working out or soaking up the sun on the beaches of Lake Michigan. You can follow Jess on Twitter: @jessguff1

Bears Draft: Making the Case for CB Darqueze Dennard

With the Bears addition of DE Jared Allen in March, their need for a strong defensive back is amplified.  This Thursday, they should be looking to take a high impact, playmaker, which they could find in Michigan State CB Darqueze … Continue reading

Vote’s In…Now What?

Northwestern is amidst a historic battle in which Kain Colter and CAPA (College Athletes Players Association) filed a suit for the right to be regarded as employees and be considered a union.  For more background information, check out a previous … Continue reading

NHL: Hawks Await Second Round Opponent

With the Hawks finishing off the Blues once and for all on Sunday, they are now playing the waiting game to see who they will face in the Western Conference semi-finals.  The Avalanche and Wild are amidst a back and … Continue reading

Kane, Hawks tie series in OT

When game 4 went to overtime for the third time of the series, Hawks fans couldn’t help but put their heads down in fear of the previous OT results. The Hawks had dropped the first two overtime games in heartbreaking … Continue reading

Hawks Find New Life at the Madhouse

After the Hawks lost their second straight playoff game in overtime to the Blues on Saturday night, Chicago fans and hockey experts were proclaiming how difficult, some saying impossible, a comeback would be.  In what has been a vicious series … Continue reading

NBA: Bulls, Noah set for playoffs

When Derrick Rose went down again 10 games into this season, Bulls fans everywhere thought all hope was lost.  With Rose just coming back from his 2012 ACL injury, a new injury was the last thing on everyone’s mind.  The … Continue reading

NHL: League-leading offense and defense set to clash

In what experts are predicting to be the best opening series among all NHL matchups, the Blackhawks are prepared to face-off against the once point leader Blues.  The matchup is slated to be a physical battle, as both teams are … Continue reading

NHL: Hawks Find New Identity Through Adversity

When the Blackhawks entered the 2014 season, they were the top dogs.  Coming off their second Stanley Cup in 4 years, the franchise was seen as a dynamic powerhouse.  They found ways to win no matter what (17 seconds anybody?). … Continue reading

NU Football Stays Focused Among Union Talk

On a picture perfect Chicago spring day, one would never guess the Northwestern football team was amidst a historic battle, in regards to the unionization of its players.  Testing out their soon to be permanent home along the lakeside (construction … Continue reading

How Jared Allen Impacts the Bears Draft

…And Why This Means They Should Take CB Darqueze Dennard The Chicago Bears are often thought of for their defense- the sheer tough grit each player showcases on the field and the warrior like mentality the defensive unit embodies.  Known … Continue reading