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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


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Edge of glory: How Phillips led Northwestern onto the cusp of the college sports elite

October 18, 2013

Jim Phillips has always believed in the Wildcats' ability to grow. He became Northwestern's 21st athletic director in 2008. Four hours before kickoff Oct. 5, thousands of students lined up outside...

Football Season Preview: Offensive line

August 26, 2013

Projected starter(s): junior Brandon Vitabile, junior Jack Konopka, redshirt freshman Ian Park, sophomore Geoff Mogus and junior Paul Jorgensen Key reserves: sophomore Matt Frazier, sophomore Shane...

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: Fitzgerald doesn’t sweat national buzz at Big Ten media day

July 24, 2013

Newfound national attention is the last thing on Pat Fitzgerald's mind this season. As the rest of the Big Ten visited Chicago for the conference’s annual media day, the Northwestern coach was asked...

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

It's probably the closest thing to a given in football. The simple transfer of the ball from the center's meaty grip to the quarterback's soft hands is the most basic concept. The snap from under center...

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

Last year’s game against Illinois ended about as poorly as possible for Northwestern. After a defeat in which the Wildcats blew an 18-point lead in the third quarter and a four-point lead with 13...

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