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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: After years of barren bleachers, fans gradually return to Ryan Field

Football: After years of barren bleachers, fans gradually return to Ryan Field

October 27, 2017

In the last week of a winless 1978 season, Northwestern stumbled to its 10th and final loss in front of an announced crowd of 14,157, which huddled in the stands of Dyche Stadium to watch through the fall...

Pat Fitzgerald stalks the sidelines. The coach has taken an aggressive approach to fourth downs this season.

Football: On fourth downs, Fitzgerald showing heightened willingness to roll the dice

October 26, 2017

Football After sending out his offense on a season-high six fourth downs against Iowa, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald acknowledged the heat that comes with those choices. “Most of those decisions...

Symone Abbott spikes the ball. The senior outside hitter and the Wildcats lost twice over the weekend.

Volleyball: Northwestern falls to Nebraska, Iowa in straight sets

October 22, 2017

Volleyball Following an inconsistent showing last weekend, Northwestern needed more consistency and success during its road trip west to Nebraska and Iowa. While the team did exhibit cohesiveness,...

Pat Fitzgerald looks on from the sideline. The coach said windy conditions at Ryan Field played into his decision-making Saturday.

Football: Wind plays role in Northwestern’s decision-making against Iowa

October 22, 2017

Football Northwestern battled with Iowa on the ground Saturday. But above it, the Wildcats had to contend with an invisible foe — a strong wind that played a large role in coaching decisions throughout...

Kyle Queiro celebrates. The senior safety recorded five tackles against Iowa.

Football: Northwestern’s defense shines again, smothers Iowa

October 21, 2017

Football In the low-scoring slugfest many expected between Northwestern and Iowa on Saturday, the Wildcats’ defense blinked last. “We knew this was going to be a battle,” coach Pat Fitzgerald...

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