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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


Sophomore Stephen Buckley will shift from running back to wide receiver, beginning with Saturday's game against Western Illinois. Northwestern will likely need to change more than just Buckley's position to revive its struggling offense.

Gameday: All Quiet on the Offensive Front

September 18, 2014

The big news for Northwestern football this week: Sophomore Stephen Buckley is moving from running back to wide receiver. That’s not too encouraging for a team that’s 0-2. Buckley is a great...

Coach Pat Fitzgerald has cracked down the past two weeks, forcing Northwestern's players to do mid-practice up-down drills in an attempt to toughen up the team. The Wildcats are 0-2 entering Saturday's game with Western Illinois.

Gameday: Fitzgerald, Wildcats hope up-downs are the answer

September 18, 2014

Whistle. Northwestern’s offense, in helmets and full pads, drops to the ground, performs a synchronized push-up, stands up and collapses back down for another one. The unit has committed some sort...

Big Ten suspends C.J. Robbins for punch against NIU

September 9, 2014

Northwestern junior defensive tackle C.J. Robbins has been suspended one game for throwing a punch late in the Wildcats' game against Northern Illinois on Saturday, The Big Ten announced Tuesday. Robbins...

Football: Three takeaways from Northern Illinois’ 23-15 victory over Northwestern

September 7, 2014

1. Northwestern’s strengths aren’t good enough to mask its weaknesses The story of Saturday’s 23-15 loss to Northern Illinois was one step forward, two steps back for Northwestern. For every time...

Football: Slow start dooms Northwestern in season-opening loss

August 30, 2014

The Cardiac Cats are back. Confirming multiple stereotypes about its athletic programs at the same time, Northwestern (0-1) lost its season opener 31-24 to Cal (1-0) on Saturday at Ryan Field in simultaneously...

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