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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Northwestern defensive end Dean Lowry got his first career sack when he took down Michigan State’s Andrew Maxwell on Saturday. He has 13 tackles in 11 games this season, including three that have gone for a loss.

Football: Lowry making impact on defense as freshman

November 20, 2012

Dean Lowry is not accustomed to losing football games. The freshman defensive end hadn’t lost a game since his sophomore year of high school before Northwestern lost 39-28 to Penn State on Oct. 6....

Illinois center Graham Pocic enrolled at the school in January 2008 and has become a three-year starter for the Figthing Illini in the middle of the offensive line.

Football: Pocic, Scheelhaase forge bond on field

November 20, 2012

It's probably the closest thing to a given in football. The simple transfer of the ball from the center's meaty grip to the quarterback's soft hands is the most basic concept. The snap from under center...

The rivalry between Northwestern and Illinois has intensified on the field in recent years. The Wildcats have lost two straight in the series and have not won the Land of Lincoln Trophy since their triumph over the Fighting Illini in the 2009 matchup.

Football: No love lost between Northwestern, Illinois

November 19, 2012

Last year’s game against Illinois ended about as poorly as possible for Northwestern. After a defeat in which the Wildcats blew an 18-point lead in the third quarter and a four-point lead with 13...

Northwestern defensive lineman Bo Cisek (1) sings the Northwestern fight song with fans after the Wildcats 23-20 win over Michigan State on Saturday. The Cats have now improved their record to 8-3.

Photo gallery: Football: Northwestern vs. Michigan State

November 17, 2012

Northwestern put its late-game demons to rest today with a 23-20 win over Michigan State. The Wildcats forced four consecutive incompletions on the Spartans' last drive of the fourth quarter to preserve...

Northwestern safety Jared Carpenter (27) breaks up Michigan States fourth-down pass at the end of the game. With the incompletion, the Wildcats sealed their 23-20 win.

Football: Tillman inspires strong performance from Northwestern secondary against Michigan State

November 17, 2012

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Northwestern’s secondary needed some inspiration after last Saturday’s loss to Michigan. And it got it from an unlikely source. Chicago Bears cornerback Charles “Peanut”...

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