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The Daily Northwestern

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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Cornerback Nick VanHoose and the Wildcats are using the bye to heal and “win this week academically.” VanHoose is nursing a shoulder injury that kept him out of the Iowa contest.

Football: Bye week still hard work for Northwestern

October 30, 2012
Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter leads the Wildcats to a touchdown on their opening drive against Iowa, gaining multiple first downs. He led the team with 166 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns.

Football: Northwestern running game propels Homecoming victory over Iowa

October 27, 2012
Northwestern wide receiver Christian Jones catches a touchdown pass in Saturday's game against Iowa. The reception went for 47 yards and was Jones' only catch of the day.

Northwestern bounces back from Nebraska loss, drops Iowa

October 27, 2012
McCormick alumnus Jeff Salmon ('89) tailgates before Northwestern's Homecoming game against Iowa. The Wildcats will compete for their seventh win of the season before a sold-out crowd at Ryan Field.

Gameday live blog: Northwestern vs. Iowa

October 27, 2012

Sports Roundtable - Iowa from The Daily Northwestern on Vimeo.

Video: Gameday roundtable: Northwestern vs. Iowa

October 26, 2012
Northwestern quarterback Trevor Siemian only completed two passes of more than 20 yards despite taking several more attempts down the field.

Football: Northwestern seeks to establish deep-ball threat

October 25, 2012
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is the youngest coach in the Big Ten, but he is also the conference’s second-longest tenured coach.

Young Fitzgerald now an old man in Big Ten

October 25, 2012
J.A. Adande (Medill ‘92) will return to campus as this year’s Homecoming grand marshal.

Q&A: J.A. Adande, ESPN commentator and Homecoming grand marshal

October 25, 2012
Northwestern defensive lineman Brian Arnfelt and the Wildcats’ defense have held up their end of the bargain on third down in recent weeks. The offense has lagged behind, failing to move the chains on numerous occasions.

Football: Offense, defense on different pages

October 24, 2012

Northwestern player named finalist for William V. Campbell Trophy

October 24, 2012
Northwestern forward Drew Crawford hopes to lead a young Wildcats team to the NCAA Tournament for the first time.

Men’s Basketball: New is good thing for Wildcats

October 23, 2012
Coach Pat Fitzgerald said Monday that cornerback Nick VanHoose's status is doubtful for Saturday's game against Iowa. VanHoose suffered a shoulder injury in the loss to Nebraska.

Football: Wildcats focusing on rebounding from tough loss

October 22, 2012

Fitzgerald doubtful VanHoose, Evans will play against Iowa

October 22, 2012
Northwestern quarterback Trevor Siemian throws the ball to sophomore Christian Jones. Siemian finished 15-of-35 passing and failed to connect on several deep throws.

Football: Game-winning play eludes Northwestern against Nebraska

October 20, 2012
Freshman superback Dan Vitale has two catches for 14 yards. His first-quarter touchdown reception gave Northwestern a 7-3 lead.

Wildcats lead Cornhuskers 14-10 despite offensive struggles

October 20, 2012
Fans file into Ryan Field before Northwestern takes on Nebraska. The Wildcats-Cornhuskers match-up is sold out.

Gameday live blog: Northwestern vs. Nebraska

October 20, 2012

Pregame roundup: Northwestern vs. Nebraska

October 20, 2012

Sports Roundtable-Nebraska from The Daily Northwestern on Vimeo.

Video: Gameday roundtable: Northwestern vs. Nebraska

October 19, 2012
Junior linebacker Damien Proby leads the team with 62 tackles this season. He has had two games with more than 10 tackles.

Football: Wildcats focus on fundamentals to get by Cornhuskers

October 19, 2012
Redshirt freshman defensive end Deonte Gibson has rehabbed from his knee and elbow injuries to become an integral part of the NU defensive line.

Football: Injuries fail to slow down redshirt freshman defensive lineman

October 18, 2012

Report: Vanderbilt cancels two football games with Northwestern

October 18, 2012

Football: Nebraska writer says revenge not factor for Cornhuskers

October 17, 2012

Report: Nebraska interested in playing Northwestern at Wrigley Field

October 16, 2012

Football: Northwestern prepares big-game atmosphere against Nebraska

October 15, 2012

Sports Roundtable-Minnesota from The Daily Northwestern on Vimeo.

Video: Gameday roundtable: Northwestern vs. Minnesota

October 14, 2012
Northwestern running back Venric Mark evades tacklers on the wet field at Minnesota. Mark provided the majority of the offense for the now-bowl eligible Wildcats, rushing for a career high 182 yards on 20 carries.

Football: Wildcats hold on late, become bowl eligible

October 13, 2012
Northwestern running back Venric Mark evades tacklers on the wet field at Minnesota. Mark provided the majority of the offense for the now-bowl eligible Wildcats, rushing for a career high 182 yards on 20 carries.

Wildcats hold on late against Golden Gophers, become bowl eligible

October 13, 2012
Players and fans prepare for the game in Minnesota as storm clouds loom over the stadium.

Gameday live blog: Northwestern vs. Minnesota

October 13, 2012

Football: Minnesota Daily writers split on Saturday’s winner

October 12, 2012
Minnesota quarterback MarQueis Gray is questionable for Saturday’s game with a high ankle sprain. Last season, Gray ran for 160 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries against NU.

Football: Northwestern trying not to let season spiral out of control

October 11, 2012

Football: Wildcats look to improve on little things

October 9, 2012

Northwestern loses to its own game plan

October 7, 2012

Walfish: Nobody’s right in Wilbon controversy

October 7, 2012
Coach Pat Fitzgerald celebrates after redshirt freshman Nick VanHoose recovers a fumble. The takeaway led to NU's first touchdown.

Gameday live blog: Northwestern vs. Penn State

October 6, 2012

Video: Gameday roundtable: Northwestern vs. Penn State

October 6, 2012

Football: Daily Collegian writer: Penn State staying behind football program

October 5, 2012
Sophomore Chi Chi Ariguzo leads Northwestern in tackles this season with 39 tackles. He is a four-time NU defensive big playmaker of the week.

Football: Sophomore linebacker proving to be big playmaker on defense

October 5, 2012
Sophomore quarterback Trevor Siemian faces a difficult test with Penn State's defense, especially its vaunted linebacking corps.

Football: Wildcats seek vengeance against Nittany Lions

October 5, 2012

Walfish: Football coaches at heart of promising season

October 4, 2012
Senior Nick Losole finished tied for second at the Fighting Illini Inivitational. Losole’s top-ten score helped propel the Cats to sixth place as a team in the tournament.

Men’s Golf: Losole carries Wildcats in Illini Invitational

October 2, 2012
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald watches from the sideline during a game last season. On Wednesday, he told reporters he is not worried about living up to the growing expectations for the Wildcats this season.

Football: Northwestern looks to rewrite October script

October 1, 2012
Northwestern defensive linemen Brian Arnfelt (left) and Bo Cisek (right) celebrate after the Wildcats' win over Indiana. As of the fifth week of its season, Northwestern is the only undefeated team in the Legends division.

Updated: Northwestern returns to Associated Press poll at No. 24

September 30, 2012
Northwestern running back Venric Mark breaks a tackle by Indiana linebacker David Cooper. Mark netted 139 yards on 29 attempts.

Football: Northwestern clocks record day to hold on against Indiana

September 29, 2012
Northwestern defensive tackle Brian Arnfelt celebrates the victory over Indiana, which improved the Wildcats' record to 5-0.

Wildcats stay undefeated in Big Ten opener

September 29, 2012
Running back Mike Trumpy cheers as quarterback Kain Colter runs in for his second score of the day.

Gameday live blog: Northwestern vs. Indiana

September 29, 2012

Sports Video from The Daily Northwestern on Vimeo.

Video: Gameday roundtable: Northwestern vs. Indiana

September 28, 2012

Football: Indiana Daily Student writers say Hoosiers no longer pushovers

September 28, 2012

Athletes, then students: Late-start quarter system gives NU advantage

September 27, 2012

Men’s Golf: Callahan wins Windon, Northwestern falls a shot short

September 25, 2012
TRUMP CARD: Running back Mike Trumpy and the Wildcats aren’t getting swept up in the excitement surrounding the team’s 4-0 start. NU opens Big Ten play against Indiana on Saturday.

Football: Northwestern unfazed as Big Ten play looms

September 25, 2012
Strong Start: Chris Ritter recorded his third goal of the season against Michigan to seal the Cats' first conference victory.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern excels in Big Ten opener

September 24, 2012

Field Hockey: Wildcats fall in Big Ten opener, split weekend games

September 24, 2012
Northwestern linebacker Damien Proby takes down wide receiver Terrance Terry of South Dakota during Saturday’s game.

Updated: Football: Despite big win, Northwestern still has room for improvement

September 22, 2012
The Class of 2016 runs onto Ryan Field before Northwestern plays host to South Dakota. It is the third year of the tradition, during which the freshman class runs onto the field before NU's first home game.

Gameday live blog: Northwestern vs. South Dakota

September 22, 2012
Northwestern running back Mike Trumpy runs for a touchdown while wide receiver Tony Jones celebrates. Trumpy’s 27-yard run came on the Wildcats’ 100th and final play. (Rafi Letzter/The Daily Northwestern)

Football: Northwestern beats Boston College 22-13

September 15, 2012

Knicks confirm Shurna signing

September 11, 2012
Northwestern running back Venrik Marc dodges a tackle against Boston College on Sept. 15. The Wildcats went on to beat the Eagles 22-13.

Football: Junior running back poised for 1,000-yard season

September 11, 2012
NU offensive lineman Eric Olson shouts in the rain after the Wildcats lock up the win. Northwestern beat Vanderbilt 23-13.

Football: Wildcat defenders buoy clumsy offense to defeat Vanderbilt

September 9, 2012

Football: ‘Jet team’ punt returners propel Northwestern to victory

September 5, 2012

Northwestern football launches social media portal

September 4, 2012

Football: Northwestern rallies late to knock off Syracuse

September 2, 2012

Football: Daily Orange editor predicts NU victory in football opener

August 30, 2012

Know your teams: A guide to NU’s top athletes

August 27, 2012

Fall sports preview: Volleyball soars, men’s soccer stumbles

August 27, 2012

Walk to honor former NU football coach

July 20, 2012

Women’s basketball team goes to Italy for 10 days

July 19, 2012

Walk to honor former NU football coach

July 19, 2012

NU lands verbal commitment with new recruit

July 14, 2012

Athletic director wins regional award from NACDA

July 7, 2012

Athletic department gathering schedule cards

June 27, 2012

Shurna skips festivities, puts talents to the test

June 24, 2012

Football: Northwestern adds transfer from Stanford

June 10, 2012

Student-athletes join Evanston firefighters, UP in kickball match-up

May 29, 2012

Lacrosse: Northwestern advances to final with win over Maryland

May 24, 2012

Kelly Amonte Hiller to be inducted into US Lacrosse Hall of Fame

May 22, 2012

Football: Persa’s career possibly over after second Achilles injury

May 21, 2012

Walfish: Together WEARe PURPLE

May 20, 2012

Softball: Northwestern advances to regional final with wild win over Houston

May 18, 2012

Softball: Northwestern upsets No. 6 Texas in NCAA Regionals

May 17, 2012

Softball: Northwestern earns at-large bid to NCAA Championships

May 12, 2012

Northwestern releases College GameDay ad campaign

May 7, 2012

Walfish: Northwestern won’t lose three times to Florida

May 7, 2012

Wrestling: Herbert makes Olympic dream come true

May 2, 2012

Football: Northwestern has two players drafted in NFL Draft

April 28, 2012

Northwestern alums wrestle for spot in London

April 22, 2012

Walfish: Northwestern’s best program doesn’t play on campus

April 18, 2012

Football: Freshman shines in spring practice

April 18, 2012

Walfish: Rejuvenated defense needs to continue momentum

April 15, 2012

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats add transfer forward from Louisville

April 12, 2012

Spring Football: Northwestern looking to improve through annual Spring Exhibition

April 12, 2012

Walfish: Northwestern’s spring sports awakening

April 9, 2012

Walfish: Northwestern has yet to hit the golden age

March 31, 2012

Football: Open competition awaits Northwestern cornerbacks

March 31, 2012

Wildcats named one of 20 most valuable college basketball programs

March 31, 2012

Spring Football: The Daily chats with David Nwabuisi

March 27, 2012

Shurna named AP All-American

March 24, 2012

Men’s Basketball: Cobb’s return a welcome sight for Northwestern ahead of Washington battle

March 13, 2012

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats claw past Zips in NIT first round, 76-74

March 12, 2012

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern glad to have home-court advantage for NIT opener with Akron

March 11, 2012

Stood up at the Dance: Northwestern misses the NCAA Tournament

March 10, 2012
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