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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

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Northwestern Sports Time Machine: Otto Graham, 1943

Northwestern Sports Time Machine: Otto Graham, 1943

June 15, 2020

This article is part of the Northwestern Time Machine series, where The Daily’s sports writers look into great individual seasons by Northwestern athletes. In a career full of highlights, Otto Graham’s...

Gaspar Perricone. After playing a key role on Northwestern’s 1949 Rose Bowl-winning team, Perricone became a highly respected lawyer and judge in his home state of Colorado.

Football: Gaspar Perricone, member of the 1949 Rose Bowl-winning team, dies of COVID-19

May 28, 2020

Football Gaspar Perricone played on one of the most accomplished teams in Northwestern history — the 1949 Rose Bowl team. The Wildcats went 8-2, won the only Rose Bowl in school history, had 17...

Peyton Ramsey passes for Indiana last season. Ramsey joined the Wildcats as a grad transfer in March.

Football: Inside Peyton Ramsey’s 300-mile drive to test out Northwestern’s offense

May 28, 2020

Football It’s about a five-hour drive from Cincinnati to Evanston. Leaving Cincinnati, follow Cross County Highway going west, then merge onto Interstate 74. Veer around Indianapolis ––...

Carl Richardson throws a pass at one of the Wildcats’ spring practices. The quarterback graduated high school early to enroll at Northwestern in January.

Football: Enrolling early after last-minute commitment, quarterback Carl Richardson fits right in at Northwestern

May 26, 2020

Football When Mike Bajakian officially became Northwestern’s new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in December, he knew he would have to get to work quickly — the Wildcats still needed...

Pat Fitzgerald. The head coach of Northwestern football said the Wildcats’ limited practice opportunities are key for helping NU prepare for their season opener against Maryland on Oct. 24.

Football: Pat Fitzgerald opens up on Northwestern football’s financial situation and returning to play

May 26, 2020

Football Even though Pat Fitzgerald was optimistic about the prospect of playing football in September, Northwestern’s head coach said the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant financial impact...

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