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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


John Moten catches a pass. The redshirt-freshman running back was named co-Big Ten Freshman of the Week after his performance against Purdue.

Football: Undaunted by great predecessors, Moten’s speed creates his own niche

November 17, 2016

Football John Burroughs School has been blessed with two dominant running backs in the past six years. One is Ezekiel Elliott, later a national champion at Ohio State and currently the NFL’s...

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...

Athletes, then students: Late-start quarter system gives NU advantage

September 27, 2012

For most student-athletes, being four weeks into the season means midterms. At Northwestern it means school is just getting started. The Wildcats have played four football games already and did not...

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