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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


Paschall: Fitzgerald silently recruits another strong class

February 5, 2013

There’s nothing sexy about a Northwestern football recruiting class. You won’t find them with a top-25 ranked class or competing with other Big Ten powerhouses like Ohio State and Michigan. A five-star...

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald congratulates his defense after senior defensive end Quentin Williams returned an interception 29 yards for a touchdown. The Wildcats used the score to help give them a 13-0 lead, but NU now leads 13-10 at halftime.

Wildcats use three interceptions to take 13-10 halftime lead

January 1, 2013

Northwestern leads Mississippi State 13-10 after the first half of the Taxslayer.com Gator Bowl. The Wildcats jumped to an early lead, led by an opportunistic defense. Senior defensive lineman Quentin...

The rivalry between Northwestern and Illinois has intensified on the field in recent years. The Wildcats have lost two straight in the series and have not won the Land of Lincoln Trophy since their triumph over the Fighting Illini in the 2009 matchup.

Football: No love lost between Northwestern, Illinois

November 19, 2012

Last year’s game against Illinois ended about as poorly as possible for Northwestern. After a defeat in which the Wildcats blew an 18-point lead in the third quarter and a four-point lead with 13...

Northwestern safety Jared Carpenter (27) breaks up Michigan State's fourth-down pass at the end of the game. With the incompletion, the Wildcats sealed their 23-20 win.

Football: Tillman inspires strong performance from Northwestern secondary against Michigan State

November 17, 2012

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Northwestern’s secondary needed some inspiration after last Saturday’s loss to Michigan. And it got it from an unlikely source. Chicago Bears cornerback Charles “Peanut”...

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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