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...

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...

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...

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...