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Drew Schott

Drew is a junior in Medill from Scottsdale, Arizona studying Journalism and Political Science. He most recently served as Gameday Editor, responsible for coordinating the Daily's coverage of Northwestern football. He was Sports Editor in the spring of 2021 and has also been a Web Editor and an Assistant Sports Editor. During his time on the Sports Desk, Drew has covered Football, Women's Basketball, Lacrosse, Fencing and Men's Soccer. You can contact him via email or Twitter.

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Schott: Reflections from my sports writing journey at Northwestern

Schott: Reflections from my sports writing journey at Northwestern

June 6, 2022
Stadium with gray seats and grass

Football: Ryan Smith reportedly hired as Northwestern’s cornerbacks coach

December 21, 2021
Wildcat statue in front of brown-painted stadium

Football Notebook: Six Northwestern players in transfer portal

December 1, 2021
Stadium with gray seats and grass

Football: Tight ends coach Bob Heffner retires after 13 years at Northwestern

November 29, 2021
Player in white jersey tackled by players in blue jerseys

Football: Northwestern concludes 2021 season with first loss to Illinois in seven years

November 27, 2021
A drawing with two individuals wearing an orange and purple football helmet, with the shape of Illinois with the text Illinois Divided in the middle.

Football: Illinois Divided

November 24, 2021
Cats Corner: Illinois Divided

Cats Corner: Illinois Divided

November 23, 2021
Coach in purple shirt, coach in orange shirt.

Football: ‘They both do things the right way’: Pat Fitzgerald and Bret Bielema’s friendship and coaching trajectories define Northwestern-Illinois rivalry

November 23, 2021
Purple N on green grass field.

Heather Van Hoegarden Obering, associate athletic director for marketing, discusses Northwestern-Purdue game at Wrigley Field

November 19, 2021
Quarterback in red uniform hands ball off

Football: Mertz shines, while Northwestern quarterbacks struggle, in No. 18 Wisconsin’s 35-7 win

November 13, 2021
Player in white uniform blocks player in red uniform

Irish contingent speaks about Northwestern-Nebraska game in Dublin

November 11, 2021
Players in white jerseys celebrate after a big play.

Women’s Basketball: 2021-22 Wildcat basketball entrance survey

November 8, 2021
Coach in suit watches game from the sideline.

Schott: The 2021-22 season will be a defining campaign for Northwestern women’s basketball

November 8, 2021
Player in purple uniform stands on field.

Football: Northwestern can’t overcome offensive struggles in third consecutive loss

November 7, 2021
Quarterback in black uniform runs with football

Football: After his performance against Minnesota, quarterback Andrew Marty has a chance to start on Senior Day

November 4, 2021
Pictures of football players and orange and purple lettering.

Introducing: Illinois Divided

November 1, 2021
Player in purple uniforms tackle player in white uniform.

Rapid Recap: Minnesota 41, Northwestern 14

October 30, 2021
Players in purple uniforms run on field.

Football: How Northwestern and Minnesota’s returning experience may impact the Big Ten West race

October 28, 2021
Player in white jersey looks on.

Football: Northwestern falls below .500 after 33-7 loss to No. 6 Michigan

October 23, 2021
Player holds ball and runs

Football: Bryce Kirtz, Khalid Jones out for 2021 season with non-contact injuries

October 23, 2021
Left: Player in black uniform runs on green grass. Right: Player in purple uniform celebrates

Football: Anderson, Northwestern players from Michigan ready for trip home to the Great Lakes State

October 22, 2021
Players in purple uniform celebrate.

Football: Northwestern’s defense stifles Rutgers, controls the line of scrimmage in its first Big Ten win

October 16, 2021
Player in white uniform and black helmet puts hands on hips.

Football: How Jeremy Meiser became a dominant force on Northwestern’s defensive line

October 15, 2021
Man in purple shirt looks straight with background of fans wearing red shirts

Schott: Beating Rutgers is crucial for Northwestern. It may define the remainder of the Wildcats’ 2021 season.

October 14, 2021
Coach in purple suit locks arms with players in white jerseys and black helmets.

Football: Northwestern is 2-3 in its last five games coming off a week with no regular season game. Can the Wildcats get back to .500?

October 8, 2021
Two players in white jerseys talk next to each other.

Slow start, Nebraska’s 35-point first half leads to Northwestern’s second conference loss

October 3, 2021
Players in white jerseys raise hands in celebration near fans wearing red.

“It had a Super Bowl-feel”: Remembering Northwestern’s 28-25 victory over No. 9 Nebraska 10 years ago

October 1, 2021
Player in purple jersey hands off ball to player in purple jersey.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 35, Ohio 6

September 25, 2021
Brown stadium sits under a sky with gray parking lot

Schott: Ryan Field renovation represents bright future for Northwestern football

September 24, 2021
Players in white jerseys celebrate.

Football: Northwestern attempts comeback, but first-half struggles mark 30-23 loss to Duke

September 18, 2021
Player in purple uniform standing on green field prepares to throw football.

Football: Northwestern prepares to face Duke for first time in three years in opening road game

September 17, 2021
Left: Player in black uniform stands with football. Right: Player in black uniform holds football and runs from player.

Football: From Brownsburg to the Big Ten: Inside the high school connection between Northwestern’s Hunter Johnson and Bryce Kirtz

September 10, 2021
Player in white jersey holds football

Football: Despite Johnson’s strong performance, defensive struggles and missed opportunities mark Northwestern’s 38-21 loss to Michigan State

September 4, 2021
Player in purple jersey and white helmet holds football and turns towards player in white jersey.

Football: New-look wide receiver room looks to boost Northwestern’s passing offense in 2021

September 3, 2021
Player in black uniform runs on green grass with players in white jerseys and orange helmets near him

Football: Following Cam Porter’s season-ending injury, running backs ready for larger role in 2021

August 23, 2021
Player in white jersey and purple helmet looks to his left with hands in front of him with player in red jersey and white helmet in the background

Football: How Hunter Johnson reclaimed his role as Northwestern’s starting quarterback

August 19, 2021
Player in white uniform holds ball in hands and stands on green field with white stripes

Football: Hunter Johnson announced as Northwestern’s starting quarterback

August 17, 2021
Players in purple uniforms are arm-in-arm as they walk out of the tunnel onto Ryan Field.

Football: Northwestern seeks third Big Ten Championship appearance in four years

August 16, 2021
Northwestern players in white jerseys huddle together on green grass in front of a purple wall.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern readies for the post-Lenahan era

August 16, 2021
Man in purple fleece and white long-sleeved shirt with black mask and headset stands in front of green field with white lines and stripes.

Football Notebook: Less than a month from season opener, Northwestern’s quarterback competition will “be done when it’s done”

August 10, 2021
Gray stands rise up behind field with green grass and a giant N painted purple in the middle

Football: Breaking down every game on Northwestern’s 2021 schedule

August 8, 2021
Individuals in purple and white jerseys and purple and white shirts fist pump and yell in celebration on green and white turf field.

Football: Ahead of 2021 season, Northwestern looks forward to the journey for a Big Ten Championship

July 26, 2021
Man in purple suit, white shirt and purple tie sits at black table with white background with BIG written in black and blue.

Football Notebook: Fitzgerald, three players discuss name, image and likeness legislation and chase for conference title at Big Ten Media Days

July 22, 2021
Gray building with metallic blocks and big purple N on the front.

Football: How Northwestern’s 2021 recruiting class is looking to help the Wildcats reach new heights

July 20, 2021
Walker wears a black jacket, looking out with shades of green and purple behind him

Football: As Northwestern climbs toward contention for a Big Ten title, coach Randy Walker’s legacy remains intact 15 years after his death

July 9, 2021
Two men in suits hold a purple jersey with No. 23 and the name Gragg on it, standing in front of a black poster with the Northwestern logo and the words Wintrust.

In introductory press conference, incoming athletic director Derrick Gragg shares goals for NU, view on future of college athletics

June 7, 2021
Green field with purple and white paint with white roof above

Derrick Gragg named Northwestern’s next athletic director

June 4, 2021
Coach in gray jersey stands on green field and shouts

Lacrosse: From former teammates to coaches on opposing sidelines: Inside the connection between Kelly Amonte Hiller and Kerstin Kimel

May 23, 2021
Northwestern walks out of the tunnel onto Ryan Field. The Wildcats are facing Nebraska in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland to open the 2022 season.

Football: Northwestern to face Nebraska in Dublin for 2022 season opener

May 20, 2021
Player in white jersey holds white stick with yellow ball in it with player in red jersey standing behind her

Lacrosse: Second half surge fuels No. 2 Northwestern to victory over Denver

May 17, 2021
Mike Polisky stands at the left half of the illustration, in black and white except for a purple tie. Behind him is the Northwestern stadium in gray. The background is purple with darker purple stripes.

Mike Polisky resigns as Northwestern Athletic Director

May 12, 2021
Player in purple uniform leans forward on green grass field.

Football: After strong 2020 season, Northwestern’s defensive backs look toward the future

May 11, 2021
Orange round ball is on purple-painted wood court with light wood in the background.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern hires Penn State assistant coach Talor Battle

May 10, 2021
Players in white jersey stand in a line on green grass field with one in front of the others in the horizontal line, waving

Men’s Soccer: Russell Payne named as head coach

May 7, 2021
Football player in purple uniform stares with a green field in the background.

Football: Wide receiver Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman signs with Indianapolis Colts as undrafted free agent

May 6, 2021
Player in white jersey tackles player in bright green jersey while being chased by player in bright green jersey

Football: Seven Northwestern players sign with NFL teams as undrafted free agents

May 3, 2021
Green field with purple and white turf with white curving roof on top of building.

Mike Polisky announced as Northwestern’s next athletic director

May 3, 2021
Player in black and gold uniform stands on green field.

Football: Defensive end Earnest Brown IV drafted 174th overall by Los Angeles Rams

May 1, 2021
Players in black uniforms stand shoulder to shoulder.

Football: Rashawn Slater selected 13th by Los Angeles Chargers, Greg Newsome II chosen 26th by Cleveland Browns in 2021 NFL Draft

April 29, 2021
Players in grey uniforms hug on green turf field

Women’s Soccer: Associate head coach David Nikolic to become head coach at University of Illinois at Chicago

April 29, 2021
Player in purple uniform jumps in air with arms spread above green field

Field Hockey: Northwestern clinches berth in 2021 NCAA Tournament

April 25, 2021
Football players in white jerseys gather around each other and stand on black turf.

Football Notebook: Northwestern confident about offensive production following spring practices

April 25, 2021
A close-up shot of Lindsey Pulliam in her NU jersey, looking over her left shoulder.

Women’s Basketball: Lindsey Pulliam selected by Atlanta Dream, 27th overall in the 2021 WNBA Draft

April 15, 2021
Orange round ball is on purple-painted wood court with light wood in the background

Men’s Basketball: Elyjah Williams transfers to Northwestern

April 12, 2021
Northwestern coach in purple sweatshirt stands on green field behind glass windows next to person in black shirt.

Men’s Soccer: How Northwestern is preparing for the final postseason of Tim Lenahan’s career

April 8, 2021
Player in white jersey runs down wooden court.

Men’s Basketball: Anthony Gaines enters transfer portal

April 5, 2021
Large building with purple and white color and green grass field

Northwestern Deputy Athletic Director Travis Goff hired as Kansas athletic director

April 5, 2021
Northwestern players in white jerseys huddle together on green grass in front of a purple wall.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern to face Rutgers in Lenahan’s final regular season game

April 2, 2021
Northwestern athlete wearing purple-and-white jersey celebrates while side-stepping down court

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern guard Lindsey Pulliam declares for 2021 WNBA Draft

April 1, 2021
Jordan Hamilton drives to the basket. The senior guard scored 17 points in No. 7 Northwesterns Round of 32 loss to No. 2 Louisville.

Rapid Recap: No. 2 Louisville 62, No. 7 Northwestern 53

March 24, 2021
Lindsey Pulliam drives to the basket. The senior guard scored 23 points in No. 7 Northwesterns victory over UCF in the Round of 64.

Rapid Recap: No. 7 Northwestern 62, No. 10 UCF 51

March 22, 2021
Joe McKeown speaks with his players on the sideline. Northwestern clinched a berth in the NCAA Tournament Monday for the first time since the 2014-15 season.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern headed to NCAA Tournament for first time since 2015

March 15, 2021
Veronica Burton prepares to take a shot. The junior guard scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in Northwesterns win over Michigan.

Rapid Recap: No. 5 Northwestern 65, No. 4 Michigan 49

March 11, 2021
Lindsey Pulliam drives to the basket. The senior guard scored 21 points in Northwesterns win over Illinois.

Rapid Recap: No. 5 Northwestern 67, No. 12 Illinois 42

March 10, 2021
Northwestern player stares into distance with wall and American flag in the background.

Football: Following Pro Day, Rashawn Slater to leave legacy at Northwestern

March 10, 2021
Northwestern athlete dribbles ball.

Men’s Soccer: Despite early lead, Northwestern falls 4-2 to Ohio State

March 9, 2021
Veronica Burton prepares to take a shot. The junior guard scored 19 points in Northwesterns 63-58 loss to No. 12 Michigan

Rapid Recap: No. 12 Michigan 63, Northwestern 58

March 6, 2021
Veronica Burton prepares to lay up a shot.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern falls to No. 8 Maryland 62-50 on Senior Day

March 1, 2021
Ugo Achara Jr. races down the sideline. The sophomore forward’s goal in the 87th minute lifted Northwestern to a 1-0 victory over Indiana.

Men’s Soccer: Late goal from Achara Jr. lifts Northwestern over Indiana for first time in more than a decade

February 28, 2021
Rom Brown dribbles the ball. The freshman midfielder registered an assist in Northwestern’s 5-2 win over Wisconsin on Tuesday.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern looks to defeat Indiana for the first time since 2011

February 26, 2021
Sydney Wood lays up a shot. The junior guard scores 14 points in No. 24 Northwestern’s 67-54 win over Wisconsin.

Women’s Basketball: No. 24 Northwestern defeats Wisconsin 67-54, ends two game losing streak

February 22, 2021
Men’s player runs down field.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern opens 2021 spring season with 4-1 loss to Michigan

February 21, 2021
Joe McKeown speaks to his player on the sideline. No. 24 Northwestern lost 71-64 to Nebraska on Wednesday night, the team’s second straight defeat.

Women’s Basketball: No. 24 Northwestern’s loss to Nebraska shows improvements needed with four games left

February 18, 2021
Lindsey Pulliam dribbles past a Rutgers defender. No. 21 Northwestern will not play Sunday after its game against No. 12 Ohio State was postponed.

Women’s Basketball: Sunday’s game against Ohio State postponed

February 14, 2021
Jordan Hamilton goes for a block. The senior guard scored 13 points in No. 22 Northwestern’s 69-57 win over No. 11 Ohio State.

Women’s Basketball: No. 22 Northwestern upsets No. 11 Ohio State 69-57 for season-defining victory

February 2, 2021
Jordan Hamilton fires a contested jump shot. The senior guard scored 13 points in Northwestern’s loss to Indiana.

Women’s Basketball: No. 23 Northwestern prepares to embark on crucial conference slate

January 28, 2021
Lindsey Pulliam puts up a finger-roll layup. The senior guard scored 15 points in Northwesterns loss to Indiana.

Rapid Recap: No. 16 Indiana 74, No. 21 Northwestern 61

January 24, 2021
Lindsey Pulliam watches her jumpshot. The senior guard scored 28 points in No. 21 Northwestern’s 73-54 win over Illinois.

Women’s Basketball: Pulliam’s big third quarter lifts Northwestern to victory over Illinois

January 22, 2021
Courtney Shaw goes up for a shot. The junior forward is averaging a career-high 8.0 points and a team-high 6.7 rebounds per game.

Women’s Basketball: The rise of Courtney Shaw into Northwestern’s next starting center

January 21, 2021
Lindsey Pulliam takes a jumpshot. The senior guard finished with 17 points in No. 22 Northwestern’s win over Penn State.

Women’s Basketball: No. 22 Northwestern defeats Penn State 67-50 for third-straight conference win

January 17, 2021
Veronica Burton blocks a jump shot. The junior guard helped No. 22 Northwestern slow Iowa’s potent offense on Saturday.

Women’s Basketball: No. 22 Northwestern showcases dynamic defense in win over Iowa

January 10, 2021
Sydney Wood goes up for a layup. The junior guard scored 14 points in No. 22 Northwestern’s 80-55 win over Wisconsin.

Women’s Basketball: Junior guard Sydney Wood continues career year in win over Wisconsin

January 7, 2021
Peyton Ramsey lifts the Citrus Bowl MVP trophy.

Football: Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey shines in Citrus Bowl, earns MVP honors

January 1, 2021
Northwestern safety Brandon Joseph jogs during the 2020 Big Ten Championship Game.

Football: How Northwestern’s Brandon Joseph became one of the nation’s top defensive backs

January 1, 2021
Auburn defensive coordinator and now interim head coach Kevin Steele in first half action against Alabama in the Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, November 30, 2019.

Football: 4 things to know about Northwestern’s Citrus Bowl opponent, Auburn

December 31, 2020
Sydney Wood takes the ball up the court. The junior guard scored 13 points in Northwestern’s win over Eastern Kentucky.

Women’s Basketball: No. 15 Northwestern stays undefeated with win over Eastern Kentucky

December 23, 2020
Kyric McGowan runs past an Ohio State defender. The senior wide receiver entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on Monday.

Football: Leota, McGowan among six Northwestern players to enter transfer portal

December 22, 2020
Greg Newsome II defends against the deep ball. The junior cornerback has declared for the NFL Draft.

Football: Northwestern cornerback Greg Newsome declares for 2021 NFL Draft

December 21, 2020
(Joshua Hoffman/The Daily Northwestern) Peyton Ramsey runs the ball.

Rapid Recap: No. 4 Ohio State 22, No. 14 Northwestern 10

December 19, 2020
Brandon Joseph sprints towards the ball. The redshirt freshman safety and Northwestern’s defensive backs face a talented Ohio State offense this weekend.

Football: Talented secondary to face toughest test against Justin Fields, Ohio State

December 17, 2020
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