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Bobby Pillote, Gameday Editor

Bobby is a McCormick junior studying industrial engineering and psychology. His past positions at The Daily include sports editor and assistant sports editor. He has covered football, men's and women's basketball, lacrosse and men's soccer as a reporter. The Bethesda, Maryland native previously worked as a research intern for The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. You can reach Bobby via Twitter or email.

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Pillote: Keeping faith in college athletics

May 24, 2017
Bryant McIntosh scans the court. The junior guard helped lead Northwestern to its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance.

Men’s Basketball: Fearless Bryant McIntosh guides Wildcats into uncharted territory

March 12, 2017
Pat Fitzgerald speaks during his signing day news conference. The coach welcomed 26 new players to the program, including six walk-ons and one graduate transfer.

Football: Fitzgerald lauds Big Ten Network, Ryan Fieldhouse in signing day press conference

February 1, 2017
Northwestern players celebrate their victory over Illinois. It is the second straight year the program has captured the Land of Lincoln trophy.

Football: Northwestern becomes bowl eligible with 42-21 rivalry win over Illinois

November 26, 2016
C.J. Robbins celebrates a play. The senior defensive end, along with fellow DL Ifeadi Odenigbo, will play their final games at Ryan Field this Saturday when the Wildcats host Illinois.

Football: Northwestern bids farewell to defensive bookends C.J. Robbins, Ifeadi Odenigbo

November 21, 2016
Workers construct Ryan Fieldhouse to the north of Henry Crown Sports Pavilion. The facility will feature training rooms, offices and an indoor practice field.

In Focus: Spending big on the future of Northwestern football

November 13, 2016
Clayton Thorson throws downfield. The sophomore quarterback set a career high with 352 yards passing in a blowout win over the Boilermakers.

Football: Carr, Thorson continue to rewrite Northwestern record books

November 12, 2016

Pillote: Bowl projections for Northwestern, explained

November 10, 2016
Jazz Peavy reaches out for the ball. The Wisconsin receiver sparked the Badgers offense early with a 46-yard end-around score.

Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 21, Northwestern 7

November 5, 2016
Northwestern celebrates after defeating Wisconsin in 2015. The Badgers have not won at Ryan Field since 1999.

Football: Northwestern braces for yet another close Wisconsin game

November 3, 2016

Pillote: A goodbye to Matthew Harris

October 27, 2016
Austin Carr runs after a catch. The senior receiver caught his ninth touchdown of the season in Saturdays win over Indiana.

Football: Northwestern hangs on for 24-14 homecoming victory over Indiana

October 22, 2016
Steven Reese tackles R.J. Shelton. The Wildcats took the lead over the Spartans eight minutes into the second quarter and led the rest of the way.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 54, Michigan State 40

October 15, 2016

Pillote: Give student-athletes more authority, autonomy

October 14, 2016
Kraft Heinz CEO Bernardo Hees speaks at Leverone Hall on Monday. Hees urged the audience to be adventurous with their career choices and encouraged students to ask questions.

Kraft Heinz CEO tells students to build their own career paths in Kellogg talk

October 10, 2016
Flynn Nagel returns a punt. The sophomore wide receiver is second on the team with 10 receptions and 125 receiving yards.

Football: Confidence propels Flynn Nagel to new heights

September 30, 2016
Christine Lagarde discuss economic policy during a lecture at Cahn Auditorium on Wednesday. The managing director of the International Monetary Fund stressed the importance of free trade to continued economic growth.

IMF director Christine Lagarde defends globalism in Kellogg lecture

September 28, 2016
Godwin Igwebuike holds the ball in the air. The junior safety leads the Wildcats with four pass breakups.

Football: Injury-depleted secondary still stars for Northwestern’s defense

September 23, 2016
Clayton Thorson looks for an open receiver. The sophomore quarterback threw for a career-high 320 passing yards but completed just 18-of-39 attempts.

Football: Thorson sets career high in passing yards while completing less than 50 percent of his throws

September 18, 2016
Justin Jackson breaks loose for a 46-yard touchdown. The junior running back scored a career-high three touchdowns in Saturday’s loss to Western Michigan.

Football: Justin Jackson shines in season-opening loss

September 3, 2016
Pillote: The incredible journey of Trevor Siemian

Pillote: The incredible journey of Trevor Siemian

August 24, 2016
John Stossel speaks in Leverone Hall. Stossel, a host on the Fox Business Network, discussed his personal journey to becoming a libertarian.

Fox Business host John Stossel discusses his libertarian evolution as College Republicans’ spring speaker

May 25, 2016
Medill sophomore David Gernon and French and comparative literature Prof. Michal Ginsburg find common ground in Monday’s Political Union debate on Karl Eikenberry. The former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan was named the new executive director of the Buffett Institute in January, but the University announced in April that he would not longer be stepping into the position.

Students discuss Karl Eikenberry’s qualifications, worldview in Political Union debate

May 3, 2016
Dean Lowry lunges to tackle a ball carrier. The defensive end is hoping to be selected in the upcoming 2016 NFL Draft, held this Thursday through Saturday.

Football Roundtable: Writers examine professional prospects of Northwestern players ahead of NFL Draft

April 27, 2016
Profs. Joel Mokyr (left) and Robert Gordon debate the future of economic growth. Gordon argued that US growth will never return to its mid-century peak, while Mokyr countered that technology will continue to fuel advances in productivity.

Professors Gordon, Mokyr clash over the future of economic growth

April 27, 2016
Ben Bernanke responds to a question from Kellogg Prof. Janice Eberly. The former Federal Reserve chairman discussed his role in abating the 2008 financial crisis in front of an audience of more than 700 students.

Former Fed chairman Ben Bernanke discusses financial crisis in Northwestern lecture

April 25, 2016
Pillote: Student-athletes should follow lead of Thorson, Walker

Pillote: Student-athletes should follow lead of Thorson, Walker

April 11, 2016
Matthew Harris and Godwin Igwebuike break up a pass. As the only returning starters in Northwesterns secondary, the two are expected to take on larger leadership roles next season.

Football: Matthew Harris, Godwin Igwebuike headline next generation of Northwestern’s standout secondary

April 6, 2016
Pillote: Northwestern basketball will be better without Tre Demps, Alex Olah

Pillote: Northwestern basketball will be better without Tre Demps, Alex Olah

March 14, 2016
Dean Lowry drags down the ball carrier. The defensive end has drawn interest for his ability to play in a 3-4 scheme.

Football: NFL future begins to crystallize for Vitale, Lowry, other Northwestern draft hopefuls

March 10, 2016
Christina Esposito runs with the ball. The junior attacker has scored four goals through Northwestern’s first three games of the 2016 season.

Lacrosse: Draw controls, defense key to Northwestern’s chances against Louisville

March 2, 2016
Dan Vitale turns upfield. The former Northwestern superback boosted his draft stock as one of the top performers in various athletic drills during the weekend’s NFL Draft Combine.

Football: Success of Vitale, Lowry at NFL Combine no surprise to Northwestern coaching staff

March 1, 2016

Football: Early enrollee Tommy Carnifax juggles classes, football, rehab while adjusting to life at Northwestern

February 24, 2016
Solomon Vault hurdles a Penn State defender. The sophomore will see more opportunities in open space as he transitions to wide receiver.

Football: Fitzgerald announces position changes, injuries for Northwestern’s spring practices

February 23, 2016
Seth Meyers, the host of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” on NBC, has made a career out of late night television. The Communication alum will speak at Northwestern’s 2016 commencement.

Late night TV star, Northwestern alum Seth Meyers to speak at 2016 commencement

February 23, 2016
Kain Colter eludes would-be tacklers. The former Northwestern quarterback has signed with the Los Angeles Rams.

Football: Kain Colter signed by Los Angeles Rams

February 9, 2016
Coach Pat Fitzgerald introduces the latest football recruiting class at his National Signing Day news conference in Chicago. The coach was excited to welcome 20 new scholarship athletes to the program.

Football: Fitzgerald introduces new Northwestern recruiting class

February 3, 2016
Pillote: Despite Outback Bowl loss, plenty of reasons to appreciate 2015 season

Pillote: Despite Outback Bowl loss, plenty of reasons to appreciate 2015 season

January 4, 2016

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern falls apart in second half of Outback Bowl

January 1, 2016
Junior cornerback Matthew Harris defends Tenneesse wide receiver Jauan Jennings. The Wildcats trail the Volunteers 17-6 at halftime.

Halftime Reaction: Northwestern trails by 11 at end of first half

January 1, 2016
Pillote: In defense of Mick McCall

Pillote: In defense of Mick McCall

December 29, 2015
Football: Counting down Northwesterns top 10 plays of the year

Football: Counting down Northwestern’s top 10 plays of the year

December 28, 2015
Clayton Thorson scans the field before a snap. The redshirt freshman quarterback could have his hands full with a dominant Tennessee pass rush.

Football: A quick look at Tennessee, Northwestern’s opponent in the Outback Bowl

December 19, 2015
Nick VanHoose runs back an interception. The senior cornerback will miss the Outback Bowl with a hand injury.

Football: Cornerback Nick VanHoose to miss Outback Bowl with finger injury

December 16, 2015

Football: Anthony Walker named third-team All-American

December 13, 2015
A bundled-up coach Pat Fitzgerald and the Northwestern football team get ready to take the field against Wisconsin. The Wildcats are bound for the warmer weather of Tampa, Florida, and the Outback Bowl.

Football: Northwestern selected for Outback Bowl, to play Tennessee

December 6, 2015

Football: Jackson, Vitale earn All-Big Ten recognition

December 1, 2015

Northwestern moves up to No. 14 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

December 1, 2015
Anthony Walker chases down an Eastern Illinois player earlier this season. The sophomore linebacker terrorized opponent backfields, totaling 19.5 tackles for loss in his first full season as a starter.

Football: Anthony Walker named first-team All-Big Ten

November 30, 2015
Pillote: Northwesterns case for the New Years Six

Pillote: Northwestern’s case for the New Year’s Six

November 29, 2015

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern defeats Illinois 24-14

November 28, 2015

Football: Wildcats rise to No. 16 in College Football Playoff rankings

November 24, 2015
Junior holder Christian Salem readies the ball for junior kicker Jack Mitchell. Salem and Mitchell share a close bond that Salem said helps create rhythm between the two.

Football: Q&A with holder Christian Salem

November 24, 2015

Football: Bowl scenarios for Northwestern

November 23, 2015
Tomate Fresh Kitchen, located at 914 Noyes St., received a $10,000 loan from LEND to buy new refrigerators and expand work space. Owner Tania Ruiz is hopeful the additions will help her better serve Northwestern students.

LEND gives second-largest loan in history to Tomate Fresh Kitchen

November 22, 2015
Northwestern linebacker Nate Hall contests a Wisconsin pass late in the fourth quarter of Saturdays game. The Wildcats stopped the Badgers short of the end zone to preserve the 13-7 victory.

Football: Northwestern beats Wisconsin thanks to defense, overturned touchdowns

November 21, 2015
Football: Examining the Wildcats’ offensive line carousel

Football: Examining the Wildcats’ offensive line carousel

November 20, 2015
Justin Jackson sprints past a defender. The sophomore running back rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown in NU’s 21-14 victory over Purdue.

Football: Wildcats drop to No. 20 in College Football Playoff rankings

November 17, 2015

QB Clayton Thorson pulled for Zack Oliver

November 14, 2015
Pillote: The (lack of) luck of the Wildcats

Pillote: The (lack of) luck of the Wildcats

November 13, 2015
Bryant McIntosh reads the defense looking to create a play. The sophomore guard will be looking to build off of a successful freshman campaign that saw him set a program record for assists by a freshman and make the Big Ten All-Freshman team.

Men’s Basketball: Sophomores step into the spotlight

November 10, 2015
Indiana guard Yogi Ferrell raises up for a jumpshot over Northwestern senior guard Tre Demps. Ferrell said when playing the Wildcats, Indiana focuses on stopping Demps and fellow senior, center Alex Olah.

Men’s Basketball: Big Ten players and coaches weigh in on Northwestern

November 9, 2015
Justin Jackson charges toward the line against Michigan. The sophomore running back has had an inconsistent season mirroring Northwestern’s success on the field.

Football: Will the real Northwestern please stand up?

November 6, 2015
Pillote: Wildcats’ season already a success

Pillote: Wildcats’ season already a success

November 3, 2015

Football: Wildcats debut at No. 21 in first College Football Playoff Rankings

November 3, 2015
Senior cornerback Nick VanHoose brings down a Nebraska player with some help from sophomore safety Godwin Igwebuike. VanHooses interception-return touchdown in the second quarter was one of Northwesterns key plays in a 30-28 victory.

Football: Seniors Nick VanHoose, Dean Lowry lead the way as defense returns to form

October 24, 2015
Pillote: Northwestern football was never as good as we thought

Pillote: Northwestern football was never as good as we thought

October 22, 2015

Pillote: Wildcats’ receivers aren’t measuring up to the competition

October 21, 2015
Nov. 20, 1995

Football: Aftershocks of the Wildcats’ epic 1995 season still resonate

October 16, 2015

Pillote: Ranking the Wildcats’ running backs

October 14, 2015
The Cats will be wearing throwback uniforms for Homecoming to honor the 1995 team that won the Big Ten title and captured a berth to the Rose Bowl. NU will be looking to garner the magic of the ‘95 season as it takes on the leader of the Big Ten West, No. 17 Iowa.

Football: Wildcats unveil throwback jerseys for Homecoming

October 12, 2015
Redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson takes a sack during Saturdays game against Michigan. Thorson completed 13 of 27 passes and threw one interception in the 38-0 loss.

Football: Wildcats collapse against Wolverines, fall 38-0 in conference road opener

October 10, 2015
Michigan’s offensive line faces off against Northwestern’s defensive line in last year’s game. Both sides this week emphasized the importance of dominating the trenches.

Football: Wildcats’, Wolverines’ indomitable defenses bear down on each other

October 9, 2015

Football: Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 27-0 win over Minnesota

October 4, 2015

Football: Wildcats move to No. 13 in AP Poll, No. 14 in Coaches Poll

October 4, 2015
Pillote: How Northwestern can win the Big Ten West

Pillote: How Northwestern can win the Big Ten West

October 2, 2015

Football: 2016 recruit Carnifax to enroll early

September 30, 2015
Junior defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo fights through a blocker to get to Eastern Illinois’ quarterback. The lineman has been a catalyst for Northwestern’s early defensive improvement.

Football: Depth, leadership contribute to Wildcats’ defensive dominance

September 24, 2015
Pillote: Justin Jackson’s workload is too much

Pillote: Justin Jackson’s workload is too much

September 23, 2015
Defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo and the Northwestern defense could have their hands full with Duke quarterback Thomas Sirk,a dual-threat quarterback in his first season as a starter.

Football: Against Blue Devils’ Sirk, Wildcats stare down a great unknown

September 17, 2015

Football: Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 16-6 victory over No. 21 Stanford

September 8, 2015

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern upsets Stanford 16-6

September 5, 2015
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald released the teams first depth chart Monday, listing redshirt freshman Clayton Thorson as quarterback.

Football: Positional battles resolved on opening week depth chart

August 31, 2015

Football: Wildcats name Clayton Thorson starting quarterback against Stanford

August 27, 2015
Junior cornerback Matthew Harris is one quarter of a talented and experienced defensive backfield that could be Northwesterns best position group.

2015 Football Preview: Loaded secondary teems with veteran talent

August 20, 2015

Football: Senior defensive tackle Sean McEvilly announces retirement due to injuries

August 12, 2015
Senior kicker Jack Mitchell kicks a field goal against Notre Dame last fall. Mitchell returns as the Wildcats kicker in 2015.

2015 Football Preview: Special teams have much room to improve

August 3, 2015

Men’s Basketball: Barret Benson joins Class of 2016 as second major local recruit

July 8, 2015
Pillote: Northwestern correct to schedule easy nonconference foes

Pillote: Northwestern correct to schedule easy nonconference foes

June 29, 2015

Baseball: Portland, Magallones selected in MLB draft

June 11, 2015

Soccer: Men’s, women’s teams announce 13 games at Toyota Park for 2015 seasons

June 10, 2015

Cross Country: Likhite to step down as coach after 11 seasons

June 2, 2015

Sports Year-in-Review

May 28, 2015
Sean Su/Daily Senior Staffer

Year­-End Sports Awards

May 25, 2015
Josh Jamieson celebrates after a good shot. The junior was one of six Northwestern golfers competing in a U.S. Open local qualifier and the only Wildcat to advance to Sectional qualifying.

Men’s Golf: Jamieson moves on to U.S. Open Sectional qualifying

May 20, 2015

Men’s Tennis: Sam Shropshire goes down in first round of NCAA Singles Championship

May 20, 2015

Record 15 Northwestern teams honored for academic progress

May 20, 2015
Pillote: The Wildcats’ lacrosse dynasty is far from over

Pillote: The Wildcats’ lacrosse dynasty is far from over

May 20, 2015
Selena Lasota muscles her way past a Notre Dame defender in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The freshman picked up yet another postseason honor Tuesday.

Lacrosse: Selena Lasota garners IWLCA All-American honors

May 19, 2015
Northwestern student-athletes and industry professionals participate in the Wildcat Professional Excellence Program, a networking event hosted by NU For Life. The career services branch of the athletic department organizes many events specifically for student-athletes entering the workforce.

Out of sight, academic and career services define Wildcats’ experience

May 19, 2015
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