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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

Dan Vitale turns upfield. The former Northwestern superback boosted his draft stock as one of the top performers in various athletic drills during the weekend’s NFL Draft Combine.

Football: Success of Vitale, Lowry at NFL Combine no surprise to Northwestern coaching staff

March 1, 2016

Football Northwestern superback Dan Vitale was just the 37th-leading receiver in the Big Ten this season, but emerged as a top performer at the NFL Scouting Combine over the weekend. Vitale,...

Senior defensive end Deonte Gibson battles against a Tennessee player. The Wildcat captain along with his senior teammates played their last game for Northwestern on Friday.

Football: Seniors reflect on difficult end to 10-3 season

January 1, 2016

Football TAMPA, Fla. — Pat Fitzgerald choked up following Friday’s Outback Bowl loss. The coach took a moment to regroup after his seniors played their last game as Wildcats. “I want...

Putterman: Northwestern football led by unheralded-recruits-turned-stars

Putterman: Northwestern football led by unheralded-recruits-turned-stars

December 28, 2015

Football Trivia question: Who was the lone four-star recruit in Northwestern football’s 2013 class? Hint: It wasn’t All-Big Ten linebacker Anthony Walker or three-year starter Matthew Harris...

Anthony Walker (18) makes a tackle against Wisconsin. Walker was recently named first-team all-Big Ten, and some of his teammates say he deserves an All-American nod.

Football: Anthony Walker looks ahead after making first team All-Big Ten

December 5, 2015

Football Even after a standout season, linebacker Anthony Walker doesn’t take any credit for making first team All-Big Ten. Instead, it’s the defense’s award, he said. “I’ll take...

Football: Jackson, Vitale earn All-Big Ten recognition

December 1, 2015

Football Sophomore running back Justin Jackson and senior superback Dan Vitale were each named to All-Big Ten teams, the conference announced Tuesday. Jackson, named to the second team, leads the...

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