西北地区因拒绝Tulane关于穿白色制服以尊重Katrina后英雄的要求而面临反弹。 Northwestern faces backlash for refusing Tulane's request to wear white uniforms honoring post-Katrina heroes.

Tulane足球教练Jon Sumrall指控西北地区不尊重新奥尔良, 野猫队拒绝穿Tulane要求的白色制服, Tulane football coach Jon Sumrall accused Northwestern of disrespecting New Orleans after the Wildcats declined to wear white uniforms requested by Tulane to honor the 2005 team that played post-Katrina. 尽管这项请求被拒绝,但Tulane还是赢得了对西北23-3的比赛。 Despite the request being denied, Tulane won their game against Northwestern 23-3. 球迷批评西北的决定。 Fans criticized Northwestern for their decision.