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The Daily Northwestern

Rohan Nadkarni

Rohan Nadkarni, Gameday Editor

Rohan Nadkarni is the Gameday editor of The Daily and a Medill junior. His past positions include Sports editor, assistant Sports editor and football beat writer. He is from Mumbai, India, and has interned at The Miami Herald. He has also been a college sports blogger at The New York Times.

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Northwestern midfielder Alyssa Leonard won 5 draw controls against Duke on Friday to secure the school-record for most draw controls in a career. The junior secured 3 more draw controls on Sunday to extend her record to 272 draw controls in less than three seasons.

Lacrosse: Northwestern knocks off top-20 opponents Duke, Stanford over weekend

April 14, 2013

Work, Sex and Play: ‘The Real World,’ episode 3

April 11, 2013
The hi-top fade has made a comeback in the NBA, thanks to players like Miami's Norris Cole (left) and New York's Iman Shumpert.

Ballers and Tiaras: The cultural significance of the hi-top fade

April 10, 2013

The Rohan Report: Adam Schefter

April 10, 2013
Junior Alyssa Leonard goes for a ground ball against Penn State. Leonard and the Wildcats rallied Sunday to defeat Virginia 11-6.

Lacrosse: Northwestern uses second-half rally to defeat Virginia

April 7, 2013
Jordan and Jessica argue about middle-class America on episode 2 of "The Real World: Portland."

Cross-dressing, lesbians and the American middle class: ‘The Real World,’ episode 2

April 4, 2013
Newly-introduced men's basketball coach Chris Collins (center) was joined at Tuesday's news conference by his family, including father Doug (far right), the head coach of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern kicks off Chris Collins era

April 2, 2013
New head basketball coach Chris Collins (right) met with reporters for about 30 minutes this morning. Collins expressed his enthusiasm for the new job, calling it a "dream come true."

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern formally introduces new head coach Chris Collins

April 2, 2013

Wrestling: Wildcats’ season closes with 2 runners-up at NCAA Championships

March 24, 2013
Redshirt senior Jason Welch competes in a home dual from this past season. Both Welch and redshirt sophomore Mike McMullan lost in their national championship bouts on Saturday.

Wrestling: 2 Northwestern wrestlers fail to capture national championships

March 23, 2013
Redshirt senior Jason Welch wrestles during a home dual. Welch will look to earn his first conference championship at the Big Ten Championships.

Wrestling: Wildcats prepare for Big Ten Tournament

March 7, 2013
Clothes Lines: Peng-Nadkarni II

Clothes Lines: Peng-Nadkarni II

March 7, 2013
Nadkarni: With great power comes great expectations

Nadkarni: With great power comes great expectations

March 4, 2013

Wrestling: Wildcats finish Big Ten season on high note, throttle Hoosiers

February 25, 2013

The Rohan Report: Shannon Smith

February 25, 2013
Welcome to the new age: 2013 Spring Sports Guide

Welcome to the new age: 2013 Spring Sports Guide

February 25, 2013
Nadkarni: When will Northwestern basketball get the change it needs?

Nadkarni: When will Northwestern basketball get the change it needs?

February 20, 2013
Football: The oral history of the Pat Fitzgerald era

Football: The oral history of the Pat Fitzgerald era

February 18, 2013
Freshman Dominick Malone looks for some advice during a home dual. Malone was one of three true freshmen to win his bout on Sunday.

Wrestling: Northwestern finishes nonconference schedule with win over South Dakota State

February 17, 2013

Firing Squad: A friendly warning to pledge moms creating fake Facebooks

February 13, 2013
Nadkarni: Plenty of reasons to still enjoy Northwestern basketball

Nadkarni: Plenty of reasons to still enjoy Northwestern basketball

February 11, 2013

Video: Signing Day Roundtable

February 8, 2013
Football coach pat Fitzgerald sits down for his signing day press conference. The coach spoke about new recruits and the recruiting process.

Football: Fitzgerald wary of future Signing Days

February 6, 2013
From left: Northwestern football head coach Pat Fitzgerald, NU Athletic Director Jim Phillips, Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts, Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney and NU lacrosse head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller. NU and the Cubs announced a five-year partnership Tuesday that will open up Wrigley Field for select games for NU's 19 varsity teams.

Updated: Northwestern announces five-year athletic partnership with Chicago Cubs

February 5, 2013
Nadkarni: A call to arms

Nadkarni: A call to arms

January 29, 2013

Wrestling: Northwestern picks up first Big Ten win in Michigan

January 27, 2013

Nadkarni: Northwestern makes statement with Minnesota win

January 24, 2013
Redshirt senior Jason Welch battles an opponent during a recent home dual. Welch notched his 100th and 101st career victories on Sunday.

Wrestling: Wildcats go one-for-two in Edwardsville

January 22, 2013

Wrestling: Wildcats take break from Big Ten

January 17, 2013

Wrestling: Cornhuskers put away Wildcats

January 13, 2013
Freshman Dominick Malone struggles in his dual against Ohio State. Malone and Northwestern have both struggled in Big Ten play, with the wrestler and the team both winless entering Saturday's dual.

Wrestling: Wildcats welcome Cornhuskers for first time

January 10, 2013
Freshman forward Maggie Lyon looks to create offense against Illinois. Lyon and the Wildcats struggled on the offensive end, shooting just over 30 percent and turning the ball over 34 times.

Women’s Basketball: Cats remain winless in Big Ten

January 10, 2013
The Gator Bowl trophy, the first bowl trophy won by the Wildcats since 1949, is held up at the end of Saturday's game.

Nadkarni: Northwestern fans rewarded after years of heartbreak

January 1, 2013
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald congratulates his defense after senior defensive end Quentin Williams returned an interception 29 yards for a touchdown. The Wildcats used the score to help give them a 13-0 lead, but NU now leads 13-10 at halftime.

Wildcats use three interceptions to take 13-10 halftime lead

January 1, 2013

Gameday live blog: Northwestern vs. Mississippi State

January 1, 2013
Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell threw just six interceptions this season, compared to his 22 touchdown passes. He helped lead the Bulldogs to the 50th best passing attack in the country this year.

Football: Why Mississippi State will win the Gator Bowl

December 29, 2012

The Rohan Report: Frank Sweeney

December 27, 2012

Northwestern forward Drew Crawford out for season

December 14, 2012

Northwestern running back Venric Mark named to All-America team

December 14, 2012

Nadkarni: Little things pay off in Sobolewski’s growth on court

December 9, 2012
Lee Munster takes the mat in a dual against Michigan last season. Munster has started this year with a 5-0 record in one dual and one tournament.

Wrestling: Wildcats face duo of duals on Saturday

November 29, 2012

Nadkarni: Don’t forget the important things

November 29, 2012

Wrestling: Wildcats unlock success at Keystone Classic

November 19, 2012
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

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

Gameday roundtable: Northwestern vs. Michigan State

November 16, 2012
Northwestern running back Mike Trumpy has battled back from a knee injury last year to make an impact for the Wildcats this season. He has 58 carries for 294 yards and two scores so far this year.

Trumpy triumphs over torn ACL

November 15, 2012

Wrestling: Wildcats prepared for season’s first tournament

November 15, 2012
Rohan Nadkarni and Chelsea Peng square off over skinny jeans, crop tops and pajamas in public.

Clothes Lines: Anything you can do, I can do better

November 15, 2012
Northwestern cornerback Demetrius Dugar and the Wildcats’ secondary have been criticized for giving up the big play often this season. A Michigan Hail Mary at the end of last Saturday’s game paved the way for a Wolverine victory.

Football: Stats show Wildcats can make plays in close games

November 14, 2012

Wrestling: Wildcats win wild in west

November 12, 2012
Northwestern defensive back Ibraheim Campbell (24) watches as Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner (12) celebrates after rushing into the end zone for a touchdown that took Saturday's game into overtime.

Football: Northwestern secondary falters against Michigan

November 10, 2012
Northwestern wide receiver Cameron Dickerson celebrates with teammates after catching the first touchdown pass of his career. The touchdown brought NU into a 14-14 tie with Michigan going into halftime.

Northwestern, Michigan tied 14-14 at halftime

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

Wrestling: Wildcats head west to take on Cardinal

November 8, 2012
The Wildcats are in a heated competition for the Legends Division crown just two years into the Big Ten’s realignment into two divisions for football.

Gameday: Legends of the fall

November 8, 2012

Nadkarni: Here we go again

November 7, 2012
Northwestern running back Venric Mark runs in the open field against Minnesota. Mark’s usage is at a career high so far this season.

Football: Wildcats look to make November push after bye week

November 7, 2012
After taking over the head coaching position in 2010, Drew Pariano has guided the Northwestern wrestling program to two successful seasons. He’s sent 11 wrestlers to the NCAA Championships, with five garnering All-American honors.

Wrestling: Northwestern lifer Pariano guides Cats

November 5, 2012
Northwestern wrestlers Jason Welch and Mike McMullan both dropped their weekend bouts at the end of the NWCA All-Star Classic in Washington, D.C.

Wrestling: Wildcats drop two in D.C.

November 4, 2012
Redshirt senior Jason Welch establishes position on Penn State’s Dylan Alton during a January dual in Evanston. Welch and Alton will renew their rivalry at the NWCA All-Star Classic on Saturday.

Wrestling: Welch, McMullan take talents to nation’s capital

November 1, 2012
Northwestern running back Venric Mark eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards on the season in the second quarter against Iowa on Saturday. The Wildcats went on to defeat the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Football: Breaking down Northwestern’s success on ground

October 28, 2012
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald and quarterback Kain Colter celebrate after Colter's first touchdown run in the opening half against Iowa. Colter gained 66 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries in the frame.

Northwestern runs past Iowa in first half

October 27, 2012

Sports Roundtable - Iowa from The Daily Northwestern on Vimeo.

Video: Gameday roundtable: Northwestern vs. Iowa

October 26, 2012
Budzien is more than 'just the kicker'

Budzien is more than ‘just the kicker’

October 25, 2012

Nadkarni: Crawford’s time is now

October 24, 2012
Northwestern cornerback Quinn Evans misses a tackle on Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah. Abdullah finished with 101 yards on 19 carries.

Football: Wildcats bungle late 12-point lead against Cornhuskers

October 20, 2012
Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter is brought down trying to escape a tackle in Saturday's game against Nebraska. The Wildcats lost 29-28 after a late Cornhusker rally.

Northwestern chokes away 4th-quarter lead against Nebraska

October 20, 2012

Northwestern adds Western Michigan to 2013 football schedule after Vanderbilt backs out

October 19, 2012

Sports Roundtable-Nebraska from The Daily Northwestern on Vimeo.

Video: Gameday roundtable: Northwestern vs. Nebraska

October 19, 2012
Football: Nebraska's Burkhead a force in Big Ten

Football: Nebraska’s Burkhead a force in Big Ten

October 18, 2012
A Northwestern football fan cheers during a home game earlier this fall. Ticket sales reportedly rose more than 50 percent for the Wildcats' 2012 season.

Packed house: Northwestern’s on-field success fills seats

October 18, 2012

Wide receivers helping pave way for rushing success

October 17, 2012

Nadkarni: New athletic facility should foster campus unity (and house a water park)

October 16, 2012

Sports Roundtable-Minnesota from The Daily Northwestern on Vimeo.

Video: Gameday roundtable: Northwestern vs. Minnesota

October 14, 2012
Minnesota return man Lamonte Edwards fumbles the opening kickoff of Saturday's game. Northwestern's CJ Bryant recovered. The Cats benefited from Minnesota miscues all afternoon.

Football: Northwestern clings to contender status despite flaws

October 13, 2012
Senior wideout Demetrius Fields leads the team with 24 receptions this season. He is second on the squad with 199 yards including the game-winning touchdown against Syracuse.

Faithful Fields finds quiet success

October 11, 2012

Football: Defense steps back in conference play

October 10, 2012

Firing Squad: Fix indoor WiFi before putting it outside

October 9, 2012
Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter reaches for a pass in the endzone. Colter finished the Saturday's game against Penn State with only three catches for 17 yards.

Football: Northwestern squanders 4th-quarter lead against Penn State

October 6, 2012

Nittany Lions halt Wildcats’ winning season

October 6, 2012

Video: Gameday roundtable: Northwestern vs. Penn State

October 6, 2012

Restoring the pride: A new era in Penn State football

October 4, 2012
Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller now owns five National Coach of the Year awards. Her team will compete for their eighth national championship next spring.

Lacrosse: Amonte Hiller named coach of the year for fifth time

October 2, 2012

Field Hockey: Armstrong sends Wildcats past Nittany Lions in overtime

September 30, 2012
Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter scores one of four rushing touchdowns during Saturday's game against Indiana. Colter finished the game with 161 yards rushing.

Football: Colter excels in changing role

September 29, 2012

Sports Video from The Daily Northwestern on Vimeo.

Video: Gameday roundtable: Northwestern vs. Indiana

September 28, 2012
Football: Black brings big heart on and off the field

Football: Black brings big heart on and off the field

September 28, 2012
FAMILIAR SCRIPT Joey Calistri and NU hope the team can recreate what happened last season. The Cats bounced back from a 4-0 DePaul loss to win the Big Ten.

Men’s Soccer: NU looks to rebound from DePaul loss

September 27, 2012
Football: VanHoose shines in starring role

Football: VanHoose shines in starring role

September 27, 2012
NO LOVE LOST: DePaul's Jared Blincow fights for possession with NU's leading goal-scorer Joey Calistri. Blincow picked up a yellow card in the match.

Men’s Soccer: Wildcats fail to conquer in-state foe

September 27, 2012
GETTING DEFENSIVE Goalie Tyler Miller and the stingy NU defense have been a big reason behind the Cats’ unblemished record. The team has held their opponents scoreless five times so far this season.

Men’s Soccer: Northwestern seeks to avenge last regular season loss

September 25, 2012
Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald (center) celebrates as wide receiver Doug Diedrick is brought down for the final Wildcat pass of the game in the fourth quarter. The Wildcats had 408 yards of total offense throughout the game.

Football: Wildcats rely on Mark, running game for blowout win over South Dakota

September 22, 2012
Venric Mark celebrates the first of his three rushing touchdowns in the first half. The junior running back had 97 yards rushing in the first half to propel NU to a 28-0 lead.

Northwestern crushes South Dakota for fourth straight win

September 22, 2012
NU's defense kept the team in the game against Vanderbilt, a week after giving up 482 passing yards and 41 points to Syracuse.

Football: Northwestern dominates other side of ball against Vanderbilt

September 9, 2012

The Rohan Report: Dan Persa

July 24, 2012

The Rohan Report: John Shurna

July 7, 2012

The Rohan Report: Jason Whitlock

June 19, 2012

The Rohan Report: Jim Phillips

May 29, 2012

Lacrosse: Early rematch for Northwestern and Maryland

May 22, 2012
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