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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


Coach Pat Fitzgerald has not been pleased with his team’s maturity this season. Fitzgerald said he blames the recruiting process for inflating players’ egos.

Football: Pat Fitzgerald says Wildcats have a ‘maturity’ problem

November 20, 2014

Gameday All season, coach Pat Fitzgerald has alluded to “maturity” issues when diagnosing Northwestern’s on-field struggles. After practice Wednesday he addressed the subject in more detail. “It...

Sophomore defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo is part of a versatile Northwestern defensive line that has thrived both in pass-rushing and against the run in recent weeks.

Football: With mix of talents, Wildcat defensive line succeeds by committee

October 16, 2014

Gameday It isn’t easy being a defensive lineman in the Big Ten. Slippery quarterbacks, bruising running backs and massive offensive lineman all stand in the way of a defensive end or tackle doing...

Freshman running back Justin Jackson eludes Minnesota defenders on one of his 23 carries Saturday. Despite Northwestern’s loss, Jackson was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, becoming the third straight Wildcats player to win the award.

Football: Jackson wins award, depth chart shaken up before Homecoming game

October 13, 2014

For the third consecutive week, a Northwestern player was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week. This time it was running back Justin Jackson, who impressed last week against Minnesota by rushing...

2014 Northwestern football preview: defensive line

August 24, 2014

Projected depth chart: Defensive end: 1. No. 13 Deonte Gibson, Junior 1. No. 94 Dean Lowry, Junior 2. No. 7 Ifeadi Odenigbo, Sophomore 2. No. 96 Max Chapman, Junior Defensive tackle: 1. No....

Defensive tackle Chance Carter brings down Wisconsin’s James White in Saturday’s game. The junior was named the Cats’ defensive player of the week following the performance, in which he made six tackles. Monday, Carter had a front-row seat for NU’s coaches’ water balloon attack.

Football: Water balloons lift spirits as Wildcats look to move on

October 14, 2013

Media members at coach Pat Fitzgerald’s weekly press conference Monday couldn’t figure out why their seats were wet and the ceiling above them water-stained. At the end of the Wildcats’ team meeting...

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