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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The Northwestern defensive line is tasked with trying to contain the explosive running ability of Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson in Saturday’s contest.

Football: Wildcats, Wolverines battle in Legends Division race

November 8, 2012

November is a crucial month in the fight for position in the division race, and Saturday’s match between Northwestern and Michigan is just the beginning. The winner will earn the second ranked spot in...

Northwestern running back Venric Mark eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards on the season in the second quarter against Iowa on Saturday. The Wildcats went on to defeat the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Football: Breaking down Northwestern’s success on ground

October 28, 2012

It’s possible that Northwestern’s offensive linemen are truly good people at heart — just don’t ask the Iowa defense. The Wildcats and their five men in the trenches — tackles Jack Konopka...

Junior linebacker Damien Proby leads the team with 62 tackles this season. He has had two games with more than 10 tackles.

Football: Wildcats focus on fundamentals to get by Cornhuskers

October 19, 2012

Northwestern went to Lincoln, Neb., last year and beat then-No. 9 Nebraska 28-25. It was a game that set the Wildcats back on track for a bowl bid and turned their season around. On Saturday, the Cornhuskers...

Football: Northwestern prepares big-game atmosphere against Nebraska

October 15, 2012

When Northwestern breaks out the black jerseys, it's a big game for the Wildcats. Two seasons ago it was the Wrigleyville Classic against Illinois, and last year it was the first of three consecutive...

Speakers at Wildside 101 are, from left, senior offensive lineman Brian Mulroe, junior quarterback Kain Colter, junior kicker Jeff Budzien, and coach Pat Fitzgerald. Wildside 101 featured a panel where the audience asked the coach and players questions about Northwestern’s football team.

Fitzgerald, Northwestern football stars interact with students at Wildside 101

October 4, 2012

Coach Pat Fitzgerald and three of the football team’s star players chatted with about 40 students Wednesday night at Wildside 101, responding to questions ranging from Wildcats traditions to how to...

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