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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


Xavier Washington makes a tackle. The Northwestern football player was arrested Sunday in connection with drug possession charges.

Football player Xavier Washington suspended from team after being charged with possession of a controlled substance

May 1, 2017

Northwestern defensive end Xavier Washington has been suspended indefinitely from the football team after being arrested Sunday, a University spokesman said in a statement. Washington was arrested in...

Joe Gaziano sings the fight song after Northwestern’s win over Michigan State. The redshirt-freshman’s sack and fumble recovery helped shift momentum in the Wildcats’ victory.

Football: Joe Gaziano brings fresh spark to Northwestern’s defensive line

October 20, 2016

Football In July, Joe Gaziano’s father, Frank Gaziano, was sworn in as a judge on the Massachusetts Supreme Court. But last Saturday, it was Joe who delivered justice, demolishing Michigan State...

Ifeadi Odenigbo stands over Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard after a sack. The senior defensive end and the rest of Northwestern’s defensive gave up just 3.5 yards-per-carry on the ground in Saturday’s win over Iowa.

Football: Northwestern run defense stands tall against Iowa

October 1, 2016

Football IOWA CITY, Iowa — Coming into a trip to Iowa, Northwestern fans had every reason to be worried about the run defense. A week before against Nebraska, the Wildcats (2-3, 1-1 Big Ten)...

Xavier Washington tries to swat a pass. The junior defensive end has had five tackles through Northwestern's first two games.

Football: Offensive, defensive lines critical to Northwestern’s search for first win

September 17, 2016

Football Senior guard Connor Mahoney had harsh words for the offensive line he captains after Northwestern’s loss to Illinois State last weekend. “We got our butts kicked up front,” he said...

Ifeadi Odenigbo lines up across from the offense. The senior defensive end will be called upon to fill the shoes left by Dean Lowry and Deonte Gibson after tallying four tackles for loss in 2015.

Football: Defensive line adjusts to life without Dean Lowry, Deonte Gibson

April 13, 2016

Football In 2015, Northwestern’s stout defensive line was a huge part of a defense that ranked in the top 10 nationally in points allowed per game. If the Wildcats’ front line wants to continue...

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