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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


Venric Mark carries the ball against Ohio State. Northwestern announced Monday the senior running back is out for the season with an ankle fracture.

Football: Venric Mark out for season with ankle fracture

November 11, 2013

Senior running back Venric Mark’s bizarre injury saga finally concluded Monday. Coach Pat Fitzgerald announced at his weekly news conference that his star tailback would not “be returning to...

Running back Treyvon Green sprints downfield Saturday in Northwestern’s crushing 27-24 loss to Nebraska. The junior performed spectacularly, scoring all three of the Wildcats’ touchdowns and finishing with 149 yards.

Football: Green emerges as Wildcats’ scoring savior after injury plagues the depth chart

November 3, 2013

The injury bug wasn’t just biting at Northwestern — it is feasting on the Wildcats. Entering Saturday against Nebraska, seniors Venric Mark and Mike Trumpy and freshman Warren Long were ruled out...

Redshirt freshman Stephen Buckley handles one of his team-high 17 carries against Iowa. Buckley ran for 99 yards against the Hawkeyes and moving forward, seems to be the favorite for playing time in a crowded backfield.

Football: The ever-confusing running back platoon and more from Pat Fitzgerald

October 29, 2013

Venric Mark is out, and chaos has filled the void. With Mark, a senior, having already missed most of the Wildcats’ season with lower body injuries, a trio of backs have assumed the vacated carries,...

Rapid Reaction: Iowa 17, Northwestern 10

October 26, 2013

What went right: The Northwestern defense really picked up its play as the game went along. After being gashed for 65 rushing yards on Iowa's first drive, the defense began pushing back on the...

Pat Fitzgerald attempted to explain NU’s recent offensive failures at his weekly press conference Monday. The coach questioned his team’s effort saying, “If I’ve got to coach effort for any of our guys, then they’re not going to play.”

Football: Fitzgerald looking for answers to offensive woes

October 21, 2013

If Northwestern is going to end its losing streak this weekend against Iowa, it has to do so without senior running back Venric Mark. Coach Pat Fitzgerald announced Monday that his electrifying playmaker...

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