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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


Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald celebrates with an assistant coach following the team's 34-20 Gator Bowl victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The win marked the team's first bowl win in 64 years.

Football: Northwestern breaks bowl drought with dominating win over Mississippi State

January 1, 2013

There was only one lingering negative surrounding Northwestern football — a 64-year stretch of no bowl wins. That all changed Tuesday, when the Wildcats used a stifling pass rush and a resilient quarterback...

Northwestern running back Mike Trumpy has battled back from a knee injury last year to make an impact for the Wildcats this season. He has 58 carries for 294 yards and two scores so far this year.

Trumpy triumphs over torn ACL

November 15, 2012

Few words bring more smiles to Northwestern fans on a Saturday afternoon than a perfect rendition of “Mike Trumpy the ball carrier!” Trumpy, the Wildcats’ redshirt junior running back, is now...

Northwestern running back Venric Mark eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards on the season in the second quarter against Iowa on Saturday. The Wildcats went on to defeat the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Football: Breaking down Northwestern’s success on ground

October 28, 2012

It’s possible that Northwestern’s offensive linemen are truly good people at heart — just don’t ask the Iowa defense. The Wildcats and their five men in the trenches — tackles Jack Konopka...

Coach Pat Fitzgerald said Monday that cornerback Nick VanHoose's status is doubtful for Saturday's game against Iowa. VanHoose suffered a shoulder injury in the loss to Nebraska.

Football: Wildcats focusing on rebounding from tough loss

October 22, 2012

If Pat Fitzgerald stresses one message to his players, it's to forget about every game — win or loss — by the time they show up to practice the following Monday morning. That philosophy certainly...

Wide receivers helping pave way for rushing success

October 17, 2012

Imagine an intense Pat Fitzgerald recruiting a young wide receiver to be part of an offensive attack renowned for passing the ball. Then imagine that receiver arriving on campus to work on their blocking. For...

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