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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


Nathan Fox (left) celebrates with a teammate in a game last year. Fox is a candidate to take over the middle linebacker job this season, though coach Pat Fitzgerald said there may not be a determined starter at that position.

Football Notebook: Fitzgerald leaves open possibility of middle linebacker rotation

August 13, 2017

Football Anthony Walker may not have a clear-cut replacement. The star middle linebacker’s departure to the NFL after his junior season left sophomore Nathan Fox and redshirt freshman Paddy Fisher...

Warren Long returns a kick. The former running back has moved to linebacker this offseason.

Football: Long brings new perspective to undermanned linebacker group

April 18, 2017

Football In his free time, Warren Long produces music. In his playing time, the rising fifth-year senior — formerly a running back — plays linebacker. Somehow, he’s managed to take the skills...

Jim Phillips ponders. The athletic director discussed various aspects of college football with The Daily.

Football: Athletic Director Jim Phillips talks Friday night games, bowl games, safety of football

November 11, 2016

Football Earlier this week, members of the Daily’s sports desk sat down with vice president for athletics and recreation Jim Phillips. He touched on a number of topics, including the Northwestern...

Clayton Thorson celebrates a score. The sophomore quarterback  and Northwestern will play in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 28.

Football: Northwestern wins back-and-forth affair, holds on late to beat Iowa

October 1, 2016

Football IOWA CITY, Iowa — With its season seemingly teetering on the brink, Northwestern came up in the clutch. Impressive play from junior running back Justin Jackson and senior wide receiver...

Clayton Thorson drops back to pass. The sophomore threw for three touchdowns and ran for another against Iowa.

Rapid Recap: Northwestern 38, Iowa 31

October 1, 2016

Football IOWA CITY, Iowa — Maybe Northwestern just needed to get away. After a 1-3 start to the season which culminated in a Big Ten opener loss to Nebraska last week, the Wildcats (2-3, 1-1...

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