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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


Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald and quarterback Kain Colter celebrate after Colter's first touchdown run in the opening half against Iowa. Colter gained 66 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries in the frame.

Northwestern runs past Iowa in first half

October 27, 2012

Northwestern leads Iowa 14-3 at halftime of today's Homecoming game. Running back Venric Mark and quarterback Kain Colter keyed the Wildcats in the first half, combining for 161 yards rushing. Colter...

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is the youngest coach in the Big Ten, but he is also the conference’s second-longest tenured coach.

Young Fitzgerald now an old man in Big Ten

October 25, 2012

There are times Pat Fitzgerald shows the enthusiasm of a 37-year-old coaching at his alma mater. His frequent hip bumps with players and not-so-timid celebrations along the sideline make him one of...

Northwestern defensive lineman Brian Arnfelt and the Wildcats’ defense have held up their end of the bargain on third down in recent weeks. The offense has lagged behind, failing to move the chains on numerous occasions.

Football: Offense, defense on different pages

October 24, 2012

Northwestern's problem has shifted from getting its defense off the field to keeping its offense on it. The Wildcats' defense has forced teams off the field 18 times, not including kneels to end the...

Coach Pat Fitzgerald said Monday that cornerback Nick VanHoose's status is doubtful for Saturday's game against Iowa. VanHoose suffered a shoulder injury in the loss to Nebraska.

Football: Wildcats focusing on rebounding from tough loss

October 22, 2012

If Pat Fitzgerald stresses one message to his players, it's to forget about every game — win or loss — by the time they show up to practice the following Monday morning. That philosophy certainly...

Fitzgerald doubtful VanHoose, Evans will play against Iowa

October 22, 2012

Northwestern freshman cornerback Nick VanHoose and senior corner Quinn Evans are unlikely to play against Iowa on Saturday, coach Pat Fitzgerald told reporters this afternoon. The pair of defensive...

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