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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


Clayton Thorson celebrates with his teammates after a score in a 2018 game. The quarterback was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in this weekend’s NFL Draft.

Football: Thorson drafted by Eagles, four other Wildcats sign with NFL teams

April 28, 2019

Football Northwestern’s all-time winningest quarterback is taking his talents to Philly. Clayton Thorson was drafted No. 167 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of this...

Clayton Thorson takes the field ahead of a 2018 game. The former NU quarterback was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday.

Football: Clayton Thorson picked 167th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in NFL Draft

April 27, 2019

Northwestern’s all-time winningest quarterback is taking his talents to Philly. Clayton Thorson was drafted No. 167 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 5th round of this weekend’s NFL Draft....

Football: Former Wildcat quarterback Kafka signs with Minnesota Vikings

April 1, 2015

Football Former Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka has signed a contract with the Minnesota Vikings, according to his agent and several media reports. The signal caller played as a Wildcat from...

Goodman: Sports provide oasis from polarizing politics

Goodman: Sports provide oasis from polarizing politics

October 31, 2012

When I applied for the Daily's columnist position this summer, I sensed the frenzy of the upcoming presidential election, but I thought I could avoid polarizing political commentary. With Election Day...

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