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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern running back Venric Mark became the 15th player in NU history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. However, it was his two punt return touchdowns which earned him a spot on the Football Writers Association of America All-American team this season.

Football: Making our cases for Northwestern’s MVP

December 27, 2012

Dan Ryan: The Case for Venric Mark With the lull in college football action as we all eagerly anticipate the bowl season, I've had to get my pigskin fix exclusively from the NFL for the past few weeks....

Northwestern safety Jared Carpenter (27) breaks up Michigan States fourth-down pass at the end of the game. With the incompletion, the Wildcats sealed their 23-20 win.

Football: Tillman inspires strong performance from Northwestern secondary against Michigan State

November 17, 2012

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Northwestern’s secondary needed some inspiration after last Saturday’s loss to Michigan. And it got it from an unlikely source. Chicago Bears cornerback Charles “Peanut”...

Northwestern linebacker David Nwabuisi (33) returns a third-quarter interception for a touchdown. The Wildcats forced four turnovers in Saturdays game.

Football: Wildcats overcome demons, beat Spartans

November 17, 2012

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Northwestern came home last week after losing to Michigan and immediately started to prepare for Michigan State. The weeklong training paid off as the Wildcats overcame their...

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

Jeff Budzien hit two field goals to give Northwestern a 6-5 lead at halftime over Michigan State. The Wildcats took the lead with a field goal on their opening drive, but after forcing a Spartans fumble,...

Statistical Preview: Northwestern vs. Michigan State

November 16, 2012

Trouble in East Lansing It’s been well documented that the Spartans have yet to win a home game against a conference opponent this year. Junior quarterback Andrew Maxwell may have to do with this...

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