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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

Ken Kraft. The former NU wrestler, coach and athletic director died last week.

Northwestern wrestling legend Ken Kraft dies, leaves behind a legacy

November 12, 2020

Ken Kraft was there for all of wrestling’s biggest moments throughout the end of the last century. In 1966, he founded the Midlands Championships, which have since turned into the most prestigious...

Drew Pariano dictates the action. Northwestern’s coach is not one to beat around the bush, as he takes a blunt approach when instructing his wrestlers.

The Sideline: No matter what, Drew Pariano tells it like it is

February 26, 2015

Welcome to The Sideline, a series of profiles of Northwestern’s coaches where The Daily’s sports staff provides detailed looks into the lives and personalities of all 19 varsity coaches. Drew Pariano...

After taking over the head coaching position in 2010, Drew Pariano has guided the Northwestern wrestling program to two successful seasons. He’s sent 11 wrestlers to the NCAA Championships, with five garnering All-American honors.

Wrestling: Northwestern lifer Pariano guides Cats

November 5, 2012

The Ken Kraft Wrestling Room stinks. Located in the underbelly of Anderson Hall, Northwestern’s athletics and communications hub, the wrestling room is a place few working upstairs would venture....

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