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The Daily Northwestern

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


Despite the team’s 0-6 record, Kain Colter is a bright spot in Northwestern’s dark season. He will leave Evanston as a bowl-winning quarterback and with a degree in psychology.

Gameday: Nadkarni: Looking forward to the future of Kain Colter

November 22, 2013

I couldn’t wait for Kain Colter to get off the field. That was my first memory of him. I arrived at Northwestern my freshman year completely swept up in the Dan Persa hype. For all I knew, our normal...

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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...

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