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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


Senior quarterback Trevor Siemian and the rest of the Wildcats offense have struggled to move the ball this season. Siemian is averaging only 5.58 yards per pass attempt and has thrown three interceptions to two touchdowns.

Football: Fitzgerald, Siemian address passing game

September 22, 2014

With an underwhelming 1-2 on the season and the team’s offense sputtering, senior quarterback Trevor Siemian’s play has come under scrutiny. Siemian has completed a respectable 59.1 percent of...

Northwesterns Nick VanHoose and Chi Chi Ariguzo attempt to bring down a Western Illinois ball-carrier. The Wildcats won 24-7 despite giving up more total yards than they gained.

Football: Three takeaways from Northwestern’s 24-7 win over Western Illinois

September 21, 2014

1. If Northwestern wins, it’s going to have to win ugly Northwestern has drawn plenty of criticism following Saturday’s win over Western Illinois, and much of it is deserved. The offensive scheme...

Northwestern players face fans and celebrate after the teams 24-7 victory over Western Illinois. The win provided some relief for the Wildcats, who had lost their first two games before Saturday.

Football: Wildcats earn first win behind opportunistic defense, running game

September 20, 2014

Northwestern is finally in the win column. After a difficult first two weeks of the season, the Wildcats (1-2) rode a strong ground game and a bend-but-don’t-break defense to a 24-7 victory over...

Coach Pat Fitzgerald has cracked down the past two weeks, forcing Northwesterns players to do mid-practice up-down drills in an attempt to toughen up the team. The Wildcats are 0-2 entering Saturdays game with Western Illinois.

Gameday: Fitzgerald, Wildcats hope up-downs are the answer

September 18, 2014

Whistle. Northwestern’s offense, in helmets and full pads, drops to the ground, performs a synchronized push-up, stands up and collapses back down for another one. The unit has committed some sort...

Football: Three takeaways from Northern Illinois’ 23-15 victory over Northwestern

September 7, 2014

1. Northwestern’s strengths aren’t good enough to mask its weaknesses The story of Saturday’s 23-15 loss to Northern Illinois was one step forward, two steps back for Northwestern. For every time...

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