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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


Pat Fitzgerald. The head coach of Northwestern football said the Wildcats’ limited practice opportunities are key for helping NU prepare for their season opener against Maryland on Oct. 24.

Football Notebook: Fitzgerald happy to be back on the practice field

October 7, 2020

Football After a summer in which the Big Ten football season was both postponed and restarted, coach Pat Fitzgerald feels like Northwestern’s return to practice is a victory. “I kind of feel...

The Northwestern offensive line prepares for a play. New coach Kurt Anderson has brought a new mentality to the unit this season.

Football: How Northwestern’s offensive line became the ‘NWO’

November 21, 2019

Football Growing up, Kurt Anderson — by his own admission — was pretty lazy. On Saturday mornings, he’d watch whatever was on, not wanting to get up and turn the dial on the TV. So every...

Pat Fitzgerald speaks at a podium. Northwestern released its depth chart on Monday.

Football Notebook: First two-deep depth chart of the season released

August 28, 2019

Football Northwestern released its first depth chart of the season Monday, with a starter named at every position except one: quarterback. Coach Pat Fitzgerald had stated throughout the summer...

The offensive line squares up against Wisconsin. Coach Kurt Anderson was pleased with the group’s progress at the end of spring practice.

Football: Kurt Anderson pleased with spring progress for NU’s offensive line

April 16, 2019

Football Kurt Anderson has been all over the football world — in the last 22 years, he’s played at Michigan, coached in the FCS, the MAC and the SEC and even worked as a coach for the Buffalo...

Several offensive linemen prepare to engage blocks. The Wildcats have picked up their play in recent weeks.

Football: Wildcats’ offensive line turning a corner after early-season struggles

November 1, 2018

Football Two days after Northwestern escaped lowly Rutgers with an 18-15 win, Pat Fitzgerald called out his offense in a team meeting. The Wildcats’ offensive line took the message to heart. In...

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