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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


Sophomore cornerback Nick VanHoose prepares to a cover a receiver. VanHoose, part of Northwestern’s “Sky Team” – a nickname for the secondary – will play a large role in slowing down Wisconsin receiver Jared Abbrederis on Saturday.

Gameday: ‘Sky Team’ looks to ground Wisconsin’s Jared Abbrerderis

October 10, 2013

For Northwestern to contain an improved Wisconsin aerial attack Saturday, the defense will need to call upon the help of the "Sky Team." “When passes go, we think that we should get every ball and...

 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...

Coach Pat Fitzgerald leads his team back into the locker rooms after the Saturday's game against Michigan. The close game ended as a disappointing loss for the Wildcats, who fell to the Wolverines in overtime 38-31.

Football: Northwestern stumbles in overtime clash with Michigan

November 10, 2012

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Northwestern was leading by 3 with 18 seconds remaining in regulation. And then Devin Gardner hit Roy Roundtree. The Michigan quarterback and wide receiver connected on a 53-yard...

Northwestern wide receiver Cameron Dickerson celebrates with teammates after catching the first touchdown pass of his career. The touchdown brought NU into a 14-14 tie with Michigan going into halftime.

Northwestern, Michigan tied 14-14 at halftime

November 10, 2012

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — No. 24 Northwestern is knotted up with Michigan 14-14 after the first half of Saturday's game in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines took advantage of the Wildcats' secondary, with redshirt...

Football: What to watch for: NU vs. Vanderbilt

September 7, 2012

You look familiar... A quarterback named Rodgers will face the Wildcats on Saturday night. Luckily for Northwestern, his first name isn’t Aaron. Senior quarterback Jordan Rodgers, brother of Packers...

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