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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


The Northwestern defensive line is tasked with trying to contain the explosive running ability of Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson in Saturday’s contest.

Football: Wildcats, Wolverines battle in Legends Division race

November 8, 2012

November is a crucial month in the fight for position in the division race, and Saturday’s match between Northwestern and Michigan is just the beginning. The winner will earn the second ranked spot in...

Kain Colter and the Wildcats have used the bye to get healthy and catch up on sleep. The week off has been especially helpful for cornerbacks Nick VanHoose and Quinn Evans, who both missed the Iowa contest with injuries.

Football: Bye week proves beneficial for Wildcats

November 5, 2012

There are many benefits to having a bye week, and Northwestern took full advantage of all of them this past week. With the Wildcats off last week, coach Pat Fitzgerald and most of his coaching staff...

Northwestern wrestlers Jason Welch and Mike McMullan both dropped their weekend bouts at the end of the NWCA All-Star Classic in Washington, D.C.

Wrestling: Wildcats drop two in D.C.

November 4, 2012

Northwestern just received its wake-up call for the regular season. Redshirt senior Jason Welch and redshirt sophomore Mike McMullan both wrestled — and lost — Saturday at the National Coaches Wrestling...

Middle blocker Katie Dutchman recorded 15 kills in the Wildcats’ win over the Badgers. Coach Keylor Chan was pleased with Northwestern’s weekend split.

Volleyball: Wildcats pick up critical win in weekend split

October 29, 2012

When Northwestern went into its first Big Ten match of the season against Wisconsin in September, the team was riding an 11-game winning streak, its longest since 1983. However, Wisconsin won the match...

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is the youngest coach in the Big Ten, but he is also the conference’s second-longest tenured coach.

Young Fitzgerald now an old man in Big Ten

October 25, 2012

There are times Pat Fitzgerald shows the enthusiasm of a 37-year-old coaching at his alma mater. His frequent hip bumps with players and not-so-timid celebrations along the sideline make him one of...

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