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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


Dean Lowry lunges to tackle a ball carrier. The defensive end is hoping to be selected in the upcoming 2016 NFL Draft, held this Thursday through Saturday.

Football Roundtable: Writers examine professional prospects of Northwestern players ahead of NFL Draft

April 27, 2016

Football The NFL draft will be held this Thursday through Saturday in Chicago, and defensive end Dean Lowry and superback Dan Vitale each have a good chance of hearing their name called. Writers Max...

Ifeadi Odenigbo lines up across from the offense. The senior defensive end will be called upon to fill the shoes left by Dean Lowry and Deonte Gibson after tallying four tackles for loss in 2015.

Football: Defensive line adjusts to life without Dean Lowry, Deonte Gibson

April 13, 2016

Football In 2015, Northwestern’s stout defensive line was a huge part of a defense that ranked in the top 10 nationally in points allowed per game. If the Wildcats’ front line wants to continue...

Justin Jackson carries the ball. The junior running back was third in the nation in 2015 with with 312 carries.

Football: Northwestern hoping to diversify rushing attack in 2016

April 11, 2016

Football After just two seasons, junior running back Justin Jackson already ranks seventh in Northwestern history in rushing attempts. His 312 carries in 2015 ranked third in the nation behind...

Matthew Harris and Godwin Igwebuike break up a pass. As the only returning starters in Northwestern's secondary, the two are expected to take on larger leadership roles next season.

Football: Matthew Harris, Godwin Igwebuike headline next generation of Northwestern’s standout secondary

April 6, 2016

For most position groups, losing two of four starters — especially when one played at an All-Big Ten level — is a huge problem. That’s the situation Northwestern’s “Sky Team,” a self-proclaimed...

Solomon Vault navigates up the field. The sophomore is one of three Northwestern players transitioning to receiver next season in an effort to boost a thin corps of pass-catchers.

Football: New receivers continue to work on transitioning to position

March 1, 2016

Football During his redshirt season, then-defensive back Steven Reese became nationally famous for his macarena rendition on the sidelines. Now, the onus rests on Reese to invent a new routine —...

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