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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


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...

Northwestern's offensive front lines up. The team has seen improved play from its offensive line over the course of this season.

Football: After shaky start, Northwestern’s offensive line rounds into form

November 10, 2017

Football After a rocky early-October stretch, in which Northwestern conceded eight sacks to Wisconsin and didn’t score until late in the fourth quarter against Penn State, the Wildcats’ offensive...

Northwestern's offensive line blocks. The Wildcats' front allowed just one sack of junior quarterback Clayton Thorson against Maryland.

Football: Northwestern offensive line rebounds in win over Maryland

October 14, 2017

Football COLLEGE PARK, Md. — It was no secret among Northwestern fans: through five games, the Wildcats’ offensive line had been a major area of concern for the team. Those worries crescendoed...

Northwestern’s offensive line blocks. The Wildcats’ front struggled against No. 9 Wisconsin last week.

Football: Struggling Northwestern offensive line to be challenged by Penn State

October 6, 2017

Football Asked this week what position has made the least progress so far this season, Pat Fitzgerald didn’t answer directly. “I really thought we would be better running the football at this...

Football: Examining the Wildcats’ offensive line carousel

Football: Examining the Wildcats’ offensive line carousel

November 20, 2015

Football Northwestern has played 10 games this year and used seven different combinations of starters along its offensive line. Not one of the five positions has remained constant throughout the...

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