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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Junior running back Miles Shuler celebrates with teammates after his 16-yard run on a third-quarter reverse play. The play was one of several aggressive calls from coach Pat Fitzgerald and offensive coordinator Mick McCall.

Football: Aggressive coaching leads to two Northwestern touchdowns

October 4, 2014

For a season and a half, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald and offensive coordinator Mick McCall have been criticized for conservative play-calling and decision-making. Not on Saturday. The Wildcats’...

Junior superback Dan Vitale reigns in a Trevor Siemian pass for Northwesterns only touchdown of the first half.

Halftime reaction: Northwestern 10, Wisconsin 0

October 4, 2014

Northwestern ​played physical at the point of attack​.​ Other than a 58-yard run by No. 17 Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon in the first quarter, the NU defense contained the Badgers' rushing attack....

Football: Fitzgerald offers ample areas for improvement at weekly news conference

September 29, 2014
At his weekly news conference Monday, coach Pat Fitzgerald said despite Saturday's blowout win, Northwestern is suffering from immaturity and failing to do the little things.

Rapid Reaction: Northwestern 29, Penn State 6

September 27, 2014

What went right: A lot. Northwestern got off to a great start in the first half, scoring 14 points in the game's first 11 minutes. Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian's throws were crisp and accurate,...

Football: McEvilly out for season, other notes on Northwestern depth chart

August 25, 2014

Northwestern football released its depth chart Monday for the season opener against California scheduled for Saturday. (See NU's full depth chart here.) Most noticeably, the chart is missing the name...

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