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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


Dan Vitale’s hair cascades out of his helmet. The senior superback and his brother, freshman linebacker Tommy Vitale, are growing out their hair for Locks of Love.

Football: Vitale brothers grow out hair for cancer research

October 15, 2015

Football There are a lot of things that stand out about the Vitale brothers: their alarming athleticism, their easygoing demeanors, their Illinois roots and, of course, their long, curly hair. But...

Dan Vitale shows off his best Superman pose during  last season's win over Purdue. Vitale was second on the Wildcats in catches and receiving yards in 2014.

Football: Senior Dan Vitale riding ‘superback’ label toward the NFL

August 7, 2015

What is a superback? The question used to bother Dan Vitale, to the point that he would preempt it by telling strangers or acquaintances he was an H-back (hybrid back) or that he played “a combo...

Football: Scouting reports on Northwestern’s incoming recruiting class

February 5, 2015

Jared Thomas – Cathedral High School / Indianapolis, Indiana OL / 6’4” 260 lbs. Thomas was recruited primarily as a guard but originally played left tackle in high school. The move may have...

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