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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

Pillote: Short passes aren’t working for Wildcats

October 22, 2014

It’s become an all too common sight for Northwestern fans this season: The Wildcats are in a third-and-manageable situation, drop back to throw and complete a pass short of the first down. The offense...

Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian completed 32 of 50 passes for 269 yards, but that wasnt enough for Northwestern on Saturday. Issues in the passing game, particularly downfield, helped doom the Wildcats to their 24-17 loss to Minnesota.

Football: Northwestern’s passing game not good enough for victory over Minnesota

October 11, 2014

MINNEAPOLIS — Trevor Siemian had probably his best game of the season against Minnesota, and Northwestern still lost. The senior quarterback completed 32 of his 50 passes for one touchdown and one...

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’...

Football: Diagnosing Northwestern’s offense

September 12, 2014

There have been many explanations for the Wildcats' slow offensive start through two games, all of them contributing factors: inaccurate throws by senior quarterback Trevor Siemian, blatant drops by receivers,...

What Venric Mark’s absence will mean for Northwestern

August 16, 2014

With running back Venric Mark transferring, three Daily sports reporters look at what the star’s absence will mean for Northwestern’s offense. ALEX PUTTERMAN: The Wildcats' offense struggled...

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