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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Junior linebacker Braydon Brus looks to make a play during Saturday’s final spring practice. Brus forced two fumbles on kickoff coverage last season.

Football: Northwestern’s Braydon Brus looks to jump into Mike linebacker spot

April 22, 2024

Donning black and white practice jerseys on a chilly Saturday morning in Martin Stadium, Northwestern provided a plethora of potential precursors at its sole open spring practice. Coach David Braun’s...

Redshirt senior defensive back Coco Azema returns a kickoff along the sideline against Maryland.

Football: Northwestern relieves associate head coach (defensive backs) Matt McPherson of duties

January 11, 2024

In perhaps the final shakeup to Northwestern’s past coaching staff ahead of the 2024 season, head coach David Braun has relieved associate head coach (defensive backs) Matt MacPherson of his duties,...

Player in black jersey pointing to the right and helping up teammate

Football: “You earn what you work for”: How Xander Mueller followed his brother’s footsteps and earned a crucial role on Northwestern’s defense

September 28, 2022

The linebacker position has always been a strength for Northwestern’s defense.  From the recently departed “Irish Law Firm” in Chris Bergin, Blake Gallagher and Paddy Fisher to coach Pat Fitzgerald...

Player with hand on heart, making tackles in purple uniform

Football: From walk-on to one of the top linebackers in the country: Northwestern’s Chris Bergin is the embodiment of hard work

October 22, 2021

Football Nobody expects preferred walk-ons like linebacker Chris Bergin to become stars on the field, let alone receive playing time and work their way into the rotation. On top of his...

Walker wears a black jacket, looking out with shades of green and purple behind him

Football: As Northwestern climbs toward contention for a Big Ten title, coach Randy Walker’s legacy remains intact 15 years after his death

July 9, 2021

Before the 2010 Outback Bowl, Pat Fitzgerald inserted a trick play into the game plan. It was one the Northwestern coach figured could, at the very least, generate a first down in a critical situation...

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