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Persa Good To Go; Trumpy out For Season
After leaving Saturday’s game in the fourth quarter with what was described as “soreness” in his right foot, Dan Persa will start for the Wildcats on Saturday against Michigan.
Wisch: Heisman Campaign For Injured Persa A Little Premature
It’s estimated that the rehab for an Achilles tendon rupture such as the one suffered last November by Northwestern quarterback Dan Persa takes anywhere from 12 to 14 months.
Fitz Believes ‘Cats Can Play A Lot Better Vs Eastern Illinois
Northwestern was the only Big Ten team to beat a BCS opponent in the first week of college football action. And they did it on the road without starting quarterback Dan Persa.
FDNY’s ‘Rescue 4′ Visits Northwestern Campus
While most of the Northwestern Wildcats weren’t even teenagers when the 9/11 terrorist attacks happened, they got a true object history lesson on Tuesday at practice.
Northwestern Embracing High Expectations
Northwestern is receiving votes in the coaches poll and head coach Pat Fitzgerald is OK with his players having their own high expectations.
Shepkowski: Persa Push Already Paying Off
What is a small private school with very little football tradition like Northwestern doing spending money on billboards across the country to promote Dan Persa’s Heisman Trophy campaign?
Phillips Not Going To Illinois, Signs Extension With NU
Jim Phillips, a 1990 graduate of Illinois, agreed to a long-term contract extension with Northwestern, one that will keep him in Evanston through 2020.
Hoge: Which Big Ten Coaches Are On The Hot Seat?
Adam Hoge breaks down which Big Ten coaches are on the hot seat this season and which coaches are completely safe.
NU’s Fitzgerald Named To USA Football’s Tackle Advisory Committee
Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald has been selected for USA Football’s Tackle Advisory Committee. The committee will work with youth coaches to teach tackling fundamentals and strengthen player safety on a national level.
Wildcats Best Among NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate Program
On Tuesday, the NCAA released the most recent Academic Progress Rate data for all Division I athletic programs. The Northwestern football team took the top spot among all FBS teams.
Muller: Contract Extension A Home Run For Pat Fitzgerald
When Pat Fitzgerald took over as the head football coach at Northwestern, after the untimely death of the late Randy Walker five seasons ago, it was hard to say how much success the then 31-year old Orland Park-native would have.
Dorfman: Fitz Is In Place, Now Time To Build Around Him
Northwestern made the right move on Tuesday by extending Pat Fitzgerald’s contract through 2020. Now they have to follow up and get Fitzgerald, as well as the rest of Wildcat athletics, better facilites.
Fitzgerald: NU’s Recent Success ‘Just The Tip Of The Iceberg’
On Tuesday, Northwestern inked head coach Pat Fitzgerald to a new 10-year contract, keeping him in Evanston through the 2020 season.
Northwestern, Fitzgerald Agree To 10-Year Contract
Northwestern has signed head football coach Pat Fitzgerald to a new 10-year contract that will keep him on the Ryan Field sideline through the 2020 season.
Thompson: ND vs. Northwestern Makes Sense
On Thursday, Notre Dame and Northwestern announced that they would renew their gridiron battles that date back to 1889. This decision makes sense for both schools and should excite their strong fan bases in Chicago.
Fitzgerald: NU-Notre Dame Games Will Be ‘Great For Chicago Fans’
Northwestern Wildcats head football coach Pat Fitzgerald said resuming the team’s historic rivalry against Notre Dame is “great for Chicago fans.”
NU’s Fitzgerald To Shave Head For Charity
Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald will be among several Wildcat players and coaches who will shave their heads to benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
Wildcats Start Spring Practices
On Monday, the Northwestern Wildcats’ football team starts their 2011 spring practices three weeks earlier than they have in the past.
Doyle: Lack Of Basketball History Hurts Wildcats’ Recruiting
Northwestern University is one of the most academically prestigious colleges in the country. As a result, recruiting high school athletes to attend there over other schools can be difficult.
Wildcats Sign ‘Impressive’ Recruiting Class
In the midst of the Chicago trying to dig itself out of the snow on Wednesday, the Northwestern University football team was securing the signatures of 17 high school football players. All committing to the Wildcats on national signing day.
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