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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


Cameron Green reaches to catch a pass during a game last season. The Wildcats have struggled to replace Green at superback this season.

Football: After Cam Green’s retirement, NU has struggled to fill the void at superback

October 24, 2019

Football Coming off of the best season of his career, then-junior superback Cameron Green looked ready to become a key piece in Northwestern’s offensive puzzle in the 2019 season. But right...

Garrett Dickerson during his career at Northwestern. The former Wildcat scored his first touchdown in the NFL for the New York Giants on August 16.

Football Q&A: Garrett Dickerson talks Northwestern, New York Giants and NFL career

August 18, 2019

Football You couldn’t have scripted better circumstances for Garrett Dickerson’s first professional touchdown. He was playing for the New York Giants, his hometown team, at MetLife Stadium, just...

Justin Jackson runs past a Bowling Green defender. The accomplished Northwestern running back was chosen in the seventh round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.

Football: Jackson selected by Chargers, but other Wildcats passed over in NFL Draft

April 29, 2018

Football After a long wait, Northwestern’s Justin Jackson was selected with the sixth-to-last pick in the NFL Draft on Saturday. The Los Angeles Chargers took Jackson with the 251st pick, making...

Cam Green catches a pass during the Oct. 14 game at Maryland. Green hauled in 20 catches during the 2017 season but is in line to take over a bigger role in 2018.

Football: Vacant superback spot gives opportunity to converted receiver Cam Green

April 17, 2018

Football Cam Green had always been a receiver. The now-rising junior was taught by his father, a former Chicago Bears running back, how to catch a football at age 2. From that point on, Green excelled...

Justin Jackson jukes. The senior running back picked up 144 rushing yards against Illinois on Saturday.

Football: No. 22 Northwestern dominates Illinois 42-7 to retain Land of Lincoln Trophy

November 25, 2017

Football CHAMPAIGN — As a freshman in 2014, Justin Jackson experienced a season-ending loss to Illinois that kept Northwestern out of a bowl. Three seasons and three decisive wins in the rivalry...

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