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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

The Northwestern defensive line is tasked with trying to contain the explosive running ability of Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson in Saturday’s contest.

Football: Wildcats, Wolverines battle in Legends Division race

November 9, 2012

November is a crucial month in the fight for position in the division race, and Saturday’s match between Northwestern and Michigan is just the beginning. The winner will earn the second ranked spot in...

Northwestern running back Venric Mark runs in the open field against Minnesota. Mark’s usage is at a career high so far this season.

Football: Wildcats look to make November push after bye week

November 7, 2012

For Northwestern to come away with a win against Michigan ­on this weekend — at least an 11-point favorite according to many sportsbooks — its top performers will need to play best games of the season. However,...

Kain Colter and the Wildcats have used the bye to get healthy and catch up on sleep. The week off has been especially helpful for cornerbacks Nick VanHoose and Quinn Evans, who both missed the Iowa contest with injuries.

Football: Bye week proves beneficial for Wildcats

November 5, 2012

There are many benefits to having a bye week, and Northwestern took full advantage of all of them this past week. With the Wildcats off last week, coach Pat Fitzgerald and most of his coaching staff...

Junior linebacker Damien Proby leads the team with 62 tackles this season. He has had two games with more than 10 tackles.

Football: Wildcats focus on fundamentals to get by Cornhuskers

October 19, 2012

Northwestern went to Lincoln, Neb., last year and beat then-No. 9 Nebraska 28-25. It was a game that set the Wildcats back on track for a bowl bid and turned their season around. On Saturday, the Cornhuskers...

Redshirt freshman defensive end Deonte Gibson has rehabbed from his knee and elbow injuries to become an integral part of the NU defensive line.

Football: Injuries fail to slow down redshirt freshman defensive lineman

October 18, 2012

Deonte Gibson was back to 100 percent and ready to play his first college football game. After taking a redshirt season last year to rehabilitate from a torn ACL he suffered during his senior year of...

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