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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


Pat Fitzgerald yells. The coach railed against NCAA guidelines about official gameday tackling statistics this week, claiming redshirt freshman linebacker Paddy Fisher had more tackles than he was credited for against Michigan State.

Football Notebook: Fitzgerald laments official tackling statistics

November 2, 2017

Football Paddy Fisher, coach Pat Fitzgerald asserted, actually had 21 tackles against Michigan State. The official statistics, compiled in real time in the press box, credited the redshirt freshman...

Justin Jackson carries the ball. The senior enters the weekend on the cusp of Northwestern’s career rushing record.

Football: Tough-running, soft-spoken Justin Jackson approaches program rushing record

October 6, 2017

Justin Jackson has heard enough about it by now. He said he’s been hearing about it since last December, when he tore up 224 yards of Yankee Stadium turf in the Wildcats’ upset of Pittsburgh. The chatter...

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...

Blake Hance (left) blocks for Justin Jackson. The rising junior is among the leaders on the Wildcats’ offensive line.

Football: After struggle-filled 2016, Northwestern’s offensive line searches for improvement

April 18, 2017

Football Throughout last season, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald was never shy about criticizing his offensive line when it was deserved. “Our O-Line got outplayed,” Fitzgerald said after a...

Former Northwestern center Brandon Vitabile (right) is now with the Indianapolis Colts, but the Wildcats return  three starters on the offensive line, including senior guard Matt Frazier.

2015 Football Preview: Retooled offensive line seeks new footing

August 10, 2015

While media and fans focus on the quarterback competition, the position group that will most determine how the Wildcats perform in 2015 is the offensive line. In 2014, constant pressure hampered...

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