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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


Three players in white uniforms tackle a player in a purple uniform.

Football Notebook: Niro honored with No. 1 uniform, Hilinski discusses changes

August 4, 2022

Northwestern football kicked off its preseason camp at the end of July with one of the program’s most cherished traditions — the reveal of which player will wear the No. 1 uniform. The moment lived...

Player with hand on heart, making tackles in purple uniform

Football: From walk-on to one of the top linebackers in the country: Northwestern’s Chris Bergin is the embodiment of hard work

October 22, 2021

Football Nobody expects preferred walk-ons like linebacker Chris Bergin to become stars on the field, let alone receive playing time and work their way into the rotation. On top of his...

Alex Miller leads NU onto the field. The senior defensive lineman plays alongside his brother Samdup.

Football: Three sets of brothers bring family relationships to Northwestern

November 15, 2019

Football Northwestern’s coaching staff wanted to create some excitement during winter workouts. So they matched brothers Joe and Chris Bergin against each other in sprints, conditioning and agility...

Players walk up the hill from practice. Fitzgerald said “when you walk it back up, you feel like you've accomplished something.”

Captured: Northwestern football practices at Camp Kenosha

August 21, 2019

Every year, Northwestern travels to Kenosha, Wisconsin for more than a week of practicing, learning and team bonding called Camp Kenosha. The tradition dates back to Gary Barnett’s tenure in the 1990s...

Paddy Fisher makes a tackle. The junior linebacker is NU’s lone returning captain this season.

Football Notebook: Thomas, Fisher push each other to be better leaders

August 17, 2019

Football KENOSHA, Wis. — The offensive line always seems to be a question mark for Northwestern, and with only two starters returning from last season, this year is no different. But with the addition...

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