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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


Pope: If Thorson misses time, expect Andrew Marty to be Wildcats’ quarterback

May 1, 2018

Football Andrew Marty said he first met the man he may replace this fall over the cheesy aromas of a Lou Malnati’s pizza. Marty, now a redshirt freshman quarterback, was then a junior in high...

Football: Northwestern coaching staff maintains continuity, for better or worse

Football: Northwestern coaching staff maintains continuity, for better or worse

November 10, 2017

A sour mood enveloped Ryan Field in the aftermath of Northwestern’s ugly homecoming loss to Penn State last month, the kind of game which the hosts could have played for days without matching the Nittany...

Clayton Thorson fires a pass. The junior quarterback shook off a number of mistakes to lead the Wildcats to their victory over Nebraska.

Football: Thorson overcomes struggles, helps Northwestern to victory

November 4, 2017

Football LINCOLN, Neb. — Clayton Thorson wasn’t at his best Saturday. Northwestern’s (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) quarterback sailed throws most of the day, seemed slow through his progressions and...

Football: Pat Fitzgerald’s journey to Northwestern icon

Football: Pat Fitzgerald’s journey to Northwestern icon

October 20, 2017

Football Pat Fitzgerald wasn’t always the confident coach Northwestern fans see on Saturdays. Before he stalked the sidelines each fall weekend and students placed bets on whether he’d wear...

Pat Fitzgerald coaches from the sideline. Fitzgerald this week defended a controversial option play-call on fourth-and-three against Penn State.

Football Notebook: Pat Fitzgerald offers creative solution to linebacker conundrum

October 12, 2017

Football With Northwestern possibly set to play the first half Saturday at Maryland without its top two options at middle linebacker, Wildcats coach Pat Fitzgerald posited the perfect replacement. Himself. “I’ve...

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