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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

Football: Wildcats face media ahead of Gator Bowl appearance

December 31, 2012

With only one day left before Northwestern and Mississippi State square off in the Gator Bowl, coaches and select players faced the media for the pregame press conference. Although a wide range of topics...

Cornerback Nick VanHoose and the Wildcats are using the bye to heal and “win this week academically.” VanHoose is nursing a shoulder injury that kept him out of the Iowa contest.

Football: Bye week still hard work for Northwestern

October 30, 2012

For the first time since Aug. 20, Northwestern players woke up Monday morning knowing they won't be playing Saturday. This is the Wildcats' annual bye week, and although NU doesn't have a game, the...

Northwestern quarterback Kain Colter leads the Wildcats to a touchdown on their opening drive against Iowa, gaining multiple first downs. He led the team with 166 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns.

Football: Northwestern running game propels Homecoming victory over Iowa

October 27, 2012

For a team without an identity in the middle of the week, Northwestern found something that works for it. The Wildcats (7-2, 3-2 Big Ten) ran the ball 49 times for 349 yards and got past Iowa (4-4,...

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is the youngest coach in the Big Ten, but he is also the conference’s second-longest tenured coach.

Young Fitzgerald now an old man in Big Ten

October 25, 2012

There are times Pat Fitzgerald shows the enthusiasm of a 37-year-old coaching at his alma mater. His frequent hip bumps with players and not-so-timid celebrations along the sideline make him one of...

Northwestern defensive lineman Brian Arnfelt and the Wildcats’ defense have held up their end of the bargain on third down in recent weeks. The offense has lagged behind, failing to move the chains on numerous occasions.

Football: Offense, defense on different pages

October 24, 2012

Northwestern's problem has shifted from getting its defense off the field to keeping its offense on it. The Wildcats' defense has forced teams off the field 18 times, not including kneels to end the...

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