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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


Football Season Preview: Defensive backs

August 24, 2013

Projected starters: sophomore Nick VanHoose, junior Ibraheim Campbell, sophomore Traveon Henry and junior Daniel Jones Key reserves: junior Jimmy Hall, senior Davion Fleming, freshman Dwight White,...

Stat up, Stat down for football 2013

April 13, 2013

With spring practice coming to a close Saturday, let's take a look at some statistics from last year and make some (really) early predictions on which direction they will be heading next year. But first,...

Northwestern running back Venric Mark became the 15th player in NU history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. However, it was his two punt return touchdowns which earned him a spot on the Football Writers' Association of America All-American team this season.

Football: Making our cases for Northwestern’s MVP

December 27, 2012

Dan Ryan: The Case for Venric Mark With the lull in college football action as we all eagerly anticipate the bowl season, I've had to get my pigskin fix exclusively from the NFL for the past few weeks....

 Northwestern cornerback Demetrius Dugar and the Wildcats’ secondary have been criticized for giving up the big play often this season. A Michigan Hail Mary at the end of last Saturday’s game paved the way for a Wolverine victory.

Football: Stats show Wildcats can make plays in close games

November 14, 2012

Despite the end-of-the-world attitude taken by most fans every time Northwestern enters the fourth quarter of a close game, coach Pat Fitzgerald believes the narrative around his team skews reality. “More...

Northwestern defensive back Ibraheim Campbell (24) watches as Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner (12) celebrates after rushing into the end zone for a touchdown that took Saturday's game into overtime.

Football: Northwestern secondary falters against Michigan

November 10, 2012

The secondary is supposed to be the defense’s last line of protection. For Northwestern on Saturday, the defensive backfield was the place where Michigan attacked first. The Wolverines’ quarterback...

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