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Josh Walfish

Josh Walfish, Sports Editor

Josh Walfish was Sports editor of The Daily. His past positions include Gameday editor. He is from Rockville, Md., and has interned for RantSports.

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Senior shortstop Emily Allard will miss the rest of the 2013 season with an undisclosed injury.

Softball: Northwestern shortstop Emily Allard out for season with undisclosed injury

March 27, 2013
Bill Carmody talks with senior guard Reggie Hearn (11) and sophomore guard Dave Sobolewski (3). Carmody was fired Saturday after 13 years as Northwestern's head coach.

Men’s Basketball: Athletic director Jim Phillips talks decision to fire Bill Carmody

March 16, 2013
Indiana coach Tom Crean (left) and Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan (right) speak at press conferences in previous seasons. Both coaches weighed in on Bill Carmody not returning as Northwestern's head coach at their press conferences Saturday.

Updated: Men’s Basketball: Alumni, media, Big Ten coaches react to Carmody decision

March 16, 2013

Updated: Men’s Basketball: Bill Carmody fired after 13 seasons

March 16, 2013
Senior guard Reggie Hearn goes up for a shot. Hearn scored 19 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, notching a double-double in his final game in purple.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern can’t compete with Iowa on the glass

March 14, 2013
Dave Sobolewski drives into the lane. Sobolewski, who is from the Chicago suburbs and attended Chicago Bulls games when he was younger, will play on the United Center court for the first time.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern set to face Iowa in Round 1 of Big Ten Tournament

March 14, 2013

Northwestern to open Wrigley partnership with prime-time match-up

March 11, 2013
Freshman forward Kale Abrahamson looks to pass. Abrahamson scored a career-high 16 points Sunday against Michigan State.

Men’s Basketball: No. 10 Michigan State outlasts Northwestern in regular season finale

March 10, 2013
Senior Alex Marcotullio takes a shot during Northwestern's game against Penn State. Marcotullio scored a career-high 20 points in the final home game of his career.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern loss overshadows Marcotullio’s career night

March 7, 2013
Senior guard Reggie Hearn attempts a shot. Hearn will play in his final home game Thursday. He earned a scholarship for his play after initially joining the team as a walk-on.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern seniors prepare for home finale against Penn State

March 7, 2013

Men’s Golf: Wildcats fight back to finish fourth in Fresno

March 6, 2013

Football: Former Wildcats show off for NFL scouts at pro day

March 5, 2013
Andrea DiPrima is second on the Wildcats with a .383 batting average. The sophomore has played in 17 of Northwestern's 19 games this season.

Softball: DiPrima’s modesty hides fast start to season

March 5, 2013
Sophomore infielder Anna Edwards bunts during a game last season. The Wildcats' win streak was snapped at the Eastern Invitational.

Softball: Northwestern ends weekend on shutout streak

March 4, 2013
Sophomore guard Dave Sobolewski takes a free throw. The Wildcats face Ohio State in Evanston on Thursday.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern looking to rediscover toughness against Ohio State

February 27, 2013

Softball: Wildcats looking to prove rallies were no fluke

February 27, 2013
Host and senior basketball player Reggie Hearn (center), senior wrestler Levi Mele (left) and his family look for Mele’s second child during his comedy routine. The student athlete talent show, which featured ten acts, raised money for Dance Marathon.

Student-athletes showcase unique talents in annual show

February 25, 2013

Softball: Northwestern uses dramatics to sweep weekend

February 25, 2013
After winning three straight Big Ten Match Play Championships from 2010 to 2012, the Wildcats lost to Michigan State in the opener of this year's edition.

Men’s Golf: Northwestern relying on top guns to lead

February 25, 2013
After falling to Texas in the Austin Regional last year, Northwestern is hungry to take the next step in 2013.

Softball: Offseason makes Wildcats battle-tested for 2013 campaign

February 25, 2013
Senior Lauren Weaver has led the Wildcats to the NCAA Championships in each of her three seasons in Evanston.

Women’s Golf: Northwestern relying on youth to make impact

February 25, 2013

Softball: Northwestern travels to Palm Springs to challenge nation’s best

February 21, 2013
Coach Bill Carmody instructs his players during a timeout in a recent home game. The Wildcats' 12 first-half points were the lowest of Carmody's tenure.

Men’s Basketball: Wisconsin muscles its way past Northwestern

February 20, 2013
Senior guard Alex Marcotullio attempts a layup. The Wildcats will face Wisconsin on Wednesday night.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats face tough, ‘disciplined’ Badgers’ defense

February 19, 2013
Sophomore Anna Edwards takes a swing. The Wildcats won two games over the weekend before their third was cancelled.

Softball: Northwestern bounces back with solid weekend in Georgia

February 19, 2013
Senior guard Reggie Hearn attempts a shot during Sunday's game against Illinois. The Wildcats made only 12 field goals during the entire game.

Men’s Basketball: Illinois runs away from Northwestern

February 17, 2013

Wrestling: Harger challenges himself on and off the mat

February 14, 2013

Softball: Wildcats work on staying in the moment

February 13, 2013
Located near Ryan Field, The Locker Room sells Northwestern gear and receives much foot traffic during the football season. Some Evanston businesses are concerned that a recently announced NU-Chicago Cubs partnership, which will allow some games to be held at Wrigley Field, will cut into their revenues.

Evanston businesses disappointed by Wrigley move

February 12, 2013
Sophomore outfielder Olivia Duehr takes a swing during a game last season. The Wildcats lost four out of their first five to kick off 2013.

Softball: Northwestern comes home from Arizona winless

February 11, 2013
Redshirt senior Jason Welch competes during a recent home dual. Welch and the Wildcats' other seniors will wrestle at Welsh-Ryan Arena for the last time Sunday.

Wrestling: Welch, Wildcats prepare for two in-state foes

February 7, 2013

Softball: Northwestern jumps into season with ranked foes Arizona, Oklahoma

February 7, 2013
Walfish: Athletic department shouldn't forget basketball

Walfish: Athletic department shouldn’t forget basketball

February 6, 2013
Freshman Garrison White wrestles during the Wildcats' dual against Purdue. White is competing in place of injured redshirt senior Levi Mele.

Wrestling: White making most of opportunity

February 4, 2013
Redshirt sophomore Mike McMullan competes during a dual last season. McMullan returned to the lineup with a win on Friday.

Wrestling: Northwestern can’t escape Purdue

February 3, 2013
Sophomore guard Dave Sobolewski shoots over a Purdue defender. Sobolowski's 6 assists led the Wildcats, who racked up 24 assists on their 26 baskets.

Men’s Basketball: Offense keys Northwestern win over Purdue

February 2, 2013
Freshman center Alex Olah looks to score in the post. Olah led the Wildcats in scoring against Michigan.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats more competitive, still fall to Wolverines

January 30, 2013
Senior guard Reggie Hearn attempts a shot. Hearn and the Wildcats will try to defeat the No. 1 team in the nation for the first time in school history on Wednesday.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern faces uphill battle against Michigan

January 29, 2013

Wrestling: Northwestern searches for first conference win in Michigan

January 24, 2013
Graduate student Jared Swopshire attempts a shot against Minnesota. Swopshire's gritty effort propelled the Wildcats to an upset of the No. 12 Golden Gophers in Evanston.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats stun No. 12 Golden Gophers at home

January 24, 2013
Freshman center Alex Olah attempts a shot. Olah struggled rebounding against Indiana, and has averaged only 4.3 rebounds per game so far this season.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern counting on centers to hit the glass

January 22, 2013
The football players stand behind their Gator Bowl trophy, on display to the public. All fans had the opportunity to take a photo with the trophy.

Northwestern comes together to celebrate Gator Bowl victory

January 21, 2013
Northwestern guard Reggie Hearn (11) drives past Indiana center Cody Zeller (40) and guard Victor Oladipo (4). Hearn led the Wildcats with 22 points in Sunday's loss.

Men’s Basketball: Indiana outlasts Northwestern’s second-half rally

January 20, 2013

Gameday live blog: Northwestern vs. Indiana

January 20, 2013
Junior guard JerShon Cobb attempts a shot against Illinois last season. Cobb was suspended in September for failing to maintain his grades, but is now practicing with the team.

Men’s Basketball: Cobb making a silent impact for Wildcats

January 15, 2013
Senior guard Reggie Hearn fights for the ball during Northwestern's 70-50 loss against Iowa. The Wildcats struggled shooting on Sunday, hitting only 15 of their 51 shots for a 29.4 field goal percentage.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats offense stumbles in loss to Hawkeyes

January 13, 2013
Sophomore point guard Dave Sobolewski attempts a shot during Sunday's game against Iowa. Sobolewski led the Wildcats with 14 points in their 70-50 loss, but struggled from the field, hitting only 4-of-11 field goals and zero three pointers.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern can’t find basket, loses to Iowa

January 13, 2013
Sophomore point guard Dave Sobolewski dribbles up the court. Sobolewski scored 18 points in the Wildcats' first Big Ten win of the season.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern runs away from Penn State

January 10, 2013

Walfish: The youthful revolution at Northwestern

January 10, 2013
Graduate student Jared Swopshire attempts a shot against Texas Southern. Swopshire and the Wildcats have grown closer as a team since the injuries of senior forward Drew Crawford and senior guard Reggie Hearn sidetracked the season.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats unite in face of adversity

January 9, 2013
Graduate student Jared Swopshire dribbles up the court. Swopshire and the Cats struggled after injuries to seniors Reggie Hearn and Drew Crawford.

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats have difficult winter break

January 8, 2013
Redshirt sophomore Lee Munster sizes up his opponent from Ohio State. The dual against Ohio State came after a December of mixed results for the Wildcats.

Wrestling: Northwestern gets mixed December results

January 8, 2013
Senior guard Reggie Hearn looks to attack in a recent home game. Hearn was one of only two Northwestern starters who scored in double digits in a losing effort against Minnesota.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern runs out of steam against Minnesota

January 7, 2013

Wrestling: Wildcats unable to overcome Buckeyes

January 6, 2013
Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter hugs Northwestern President Morton Schapiro after the Wildcats’ win over Mississippi State at the Gator Bowl on Tuesday.

Walfish: Gator Bowl a win for Northwestern, generations of alumni

January 2, 2013
Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald celebrates with an assistant coach following the team's 34-20 Gator Bowl victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The win marked the team's first bowl win in 64 years.

Football: Northwestern breaks bowl drought with dominating win over Mississippi State

January 1, 2013
Coach Pat Fitzgerald hugs an assistant coach on the sidelines at the end of Northwestern's 34-20 win over Mississippi State in the 2013 Gator Bowl.

Football: Wildcats snap bowl losing streak with win over Mississippi State

January 1, 2013

Gameday live blog: Northwestern vs. Mississippi State

January 1, 2013

Football: Wildcats face media ahead of Gator Bowl appearance

December 31, 2012
Northwestern defensive lineman Bo Cisek takes a lightsaber from the crowd to lead the band in the fight song after the Wildcats defeat of Iowa on Oct. 27. Cisek has one of the biggest characters on the team, but he said he knows exactly where to draw the line when it's time to be serious.

Football: Cisek has fun in unheralded role

December 23, 2012
Mississippi State cornerback Johnthan Banks was named the 2012 winner of the Jim Thorpe Award for best defensive back in the country. He had four interceptions, 11 defended passes and seven pass breakups this season to help lead the Bulldogs to an 8-4 record.

Football: Mississippi State poses big challenge for Northwestern in Gator Bowl

December 22, 2012
Capital One Bowl CEO Steve Hogan has denied that individual conferences pressured the bowl into picking any teams. Northwestern plays Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl on New Year's Day.

Updated: Capitol One Bowl CEO calls rumors of Big Ten meddling ‘blatantly false’

December 16, 2012

Report: Capital One Bowl wanted Northwestern

December 13, 2012

Northwestern takes first in ‘Academic BCS’ standings

December 12, 2012
Northwestern will play Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl on New Year's Day. The two teams will square off noon at the EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

Football: Northwestern headed to Gator Bowl on New Year’s Day

December 2, 2012

Off to Jacksonville: Planning your trip to Gator Bowl

November 30, 2012

Football: Projecting where Northwestern will go bowling

November 29, 2012

Walfish: Patience required with this year’s Wildcats

November 28, 2012

Updated: Northwestern ranked No. 22 in BCS standings

November 25, 2012
Northwestern players hoist the Land of Lincoln trophy after defeating Illinois 50-14 on Saturday at Ryan Field. The Wildcats' game against the Fighting Illini was their last match-up of the regular season.

Football: Northwestern runs over Illinois to reclaim Land of Lincoln Trophy

November 24, 2012
Northwestern Wildcats hoist the Land of Lincoln Trophy after defeating Illinois 50-14 on Saturday at Ryan Field.

Northwestern routs Illinois on Senior Day

November 24, 2012

Gameday live blog: Northwestern vs. Illinois

November 24, 2012

Big Ten continues expansion, adds Rutgers

November 20, 2012

Sports Roundtable_Illinois from The Daily Northwestern on Vimeo.

Gameday roundtable: Northwestern vs. Illinois

November 20, 2012

Protecting the brand: Social media in college athletics

November 20, 2012
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 19, 2012
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 19, 2012

Reports: Maryland Board of Regents approves Big Ten move

November 19, 2012

Walfish: Adding Rutgers, Maryland to Big Ten does Northwestern few favors

November 18, 2012
Northwestern linebacker David Nwabuisi (33) returns a third-quarter interception for a touchdown. The Wildcats forced four turnovers in Saturday's game.

Football: Wildcats overcome demons, beat Spartans

November 17, 2012
Northwestern defensive lineman Bo Cisek (1) sings the NU 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.

Northwestern survives late-game rally to beat Michigan State

November 17, 2012
Northwestern defensive lineman Dean Lowry (94) brings down Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell at the Spartans' three-yard line. It was the only sack of the half for the Wildcats.

Wildcats lead Spartans after sloppy first half

November 17, 2012
The Wildcats and Spartans warm up before Saturday's game in East Lansing, Mich. The on-the-road match-up is the second-to-last game of Northwestern's regular season.

Gameday live blog: Northwestern vs. Michigan State

November 17, 2012

Sports Roundtable-MichiganSt. from The Daily Northwestern on Vimeo.

Gameday roundtable: Northwestern vs. Michigan State

November 16, 2012
Northwestern linebacker David Nwabuisi will help the Wildcats’ defense try to stop Michigan State running back Le’Veon Bell on Saturday. Bell leads the Big Ten in rushing with 124.9 yards per game for the Spartans.

Football: Wildcats’ defense to be tested by tricky Spartans

November 15, 2012

Walfish: Joe McKeown makes Northwestern relevant

November 13, 2012

Football: Young Northwestern team finds ways to bounce back

November 12, 2012
Coach Pat Fitzgerald leads his team back into the locker rooms after the Saturday's game against Michigan. The close game ended as a disappointing loss for the Wildcats, who fell to the Wolverines in overtime 38-31.

Football: Northwestern stumbles in overtime clash with Michigan

November 10, 2012
The Wolverines stop the Wildcats on a fourth-and-one play in overtime Saturday. The Wolverines won the game 38-31.

Wildcats let upset slip through fingers against Wolverines

November 10, 2012
Gameday live blog: Northwestern vs. Michigan

Gameday live blog: Northwestern vs. Michigan

November 10, 2012

Sports Roundtable Michigan from The Daily Northwestern on Vimeo.

Video: Gameday roundtable: Northwestern vs. Michigan

November 9, 2012

Gameday: Wolverines safety takes long road to Michigan football

November 9, 2012
Northwestern superback Dan Vitale has slowly grown into a larger part of the NU offense as a true freshman, and his coaches think his future is bright.

Football: The changing role of the Northwestern superbacks

November 8, 2012
Northwestern running back Tyris Jones has embraced his role as the Wildcats’ third down back in passing situations.

Football: Jones gives back to Northwestern and Evanston communities

November 8, 2012

Basketball: Season starts for both teams at Northwestern

November 6, 2012

Men’s Tennis: Wildcats have strong showing at Big Ten Indoor Championships

November 5, 2012
Kain Colter and the Wildcats have used the bye to get healthy and catch up on sleep. The week off has been especially helpful for cornerbacks Nick VanHoose and Quinn Evans, who both missed the Iowa contest with injuries.

Football: Bye week proves beneficial for Wildcats

November 5, 2012

Northwestern ranked in BCS for first time since 2008

November 4, 2012

Updated: Northwestern returns to coaches’ poll

November 4, 2012

Walfish: Confidence most important quality for women’s soccer

October 30, 2012
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