This Saturday, Evanston will witness a glimpse into Northwestern’s storied past. A Cinderella storyline stitched on the hearts of the Wildcats faithful relives its glorious moment. The program will host its Rose Bowl reunion, celebrating the famed ’95 roster that won the Big Ten and a Rose Bowl trip. But uncertainty over one alum and a former fired head coach’s appearance has cast a gloom over the Martin Stadium.

Northwestern had been a punching bag since the 1970s. Recording 34 straight game losses from 1979-82, with just an average of two wins per season (from 1971-95), the program had become a laughing stock. But this all changed in 1995. The Wildcats shone the brightest, earning their first trip to the Rose Bowl in 47 years. Former celebrated linebacker and controversial coach Pat

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