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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


Senior Damien Proby lines up during a home game. After a heart condition limited Proby during his freshman year, he became one of the leaders on NU’s defense.

Gameday: Strong heart propelled Proby to starring role

November 21, 2013

Coach Pat Fitzgerald watched high school tape of a linebacker from North Las Vegas back in 2008. He stared at the screen over and over again as he watched a then-17-year-old Damien Proby constantly make...

Redshirt freshman Stephen Buckley handles one of his team-high 17 carries against Iowa. Buckley ran for 99 yards against the Hawkeyes and moving forward, seems to be the favorite for playing time in a crowded backfield.

Football: The ever-confusing running back platoon and more from Pat Fitzgerald

October 29, 2013

Venric Mark is out, and chaos has filled the void. With Mark, a senior, having already missed most of the Wildcats’ season with lower body injuries, a trio of backs have assumed the vacated carries,...

Gameday: Using Bears’ gameplan, Cats’ defense goes on the offensive

October 18, 2013

Late in the first quarter of Saturday’s game at Camp Randall, Wisconsin quarterback Joel Stave stared down Jared Abbrederis and fired the football in the direction of his favorite receiver, as well as...

Junior quarterback Trevor Siemian attempts a pass during Northwestern's 35-6 defeat against Wisconsin on Saturday. NU quarterbacks were sacked seven times in the loss, while Siemian struggled with accuracy, completing only 13 of his 34 passes.

Football: Northwestern collapses against Wisconsin 35-6

October 12, 2013

MADISON, Wis. — It could hardly have been worse. No. 19 Northwestern (4-2, 0-2 Big Ten) failed in almost every facet Saturday, falling to Wisconsin (4-2, 2-1) 35-6 at Camp Randall Stadium, an embarrassing...

Football: Northwestern nears long-awaited game

September 30, 2013

Smiles crept upon the faces of seniors Tyler Scott, Kain Colter and Damien Proby and junior Tony Jones at Monday’s press conference when asked about how long the team has been thinking about Saturday’s...

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