Northwestern University
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Northwestern’s woes begin with defenseOct 13, 2011 12:00 am - Northwestern will carry a three-game losing streak into Saturday night’s game at Iowa, and the team’s problems are easy to spot. Besides squandering second-half leads ag...
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Iowa looks for first win in three tries against WildcatsOct 11, 2011 12:00 am - IOWA CITY, Iowa — Whether it was luck, talent or both, Iowa used to own Penn State. That streak is over after Saturday's 13-3 loss to the Nittany Lions and now the Hawk...
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Big Ten becoming league of haves, have nots at QBOct 11, 2011 12:00 am - The Big Ten is becoming a league of haves and have-nots: Those with established quarterbacks generally win. Those without usually struggle. Yes, the conference once know...
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Wildcats’ defense falls shortOct 10, 2011 12:00 am - Each week, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald announces players of the game in several categories — offense, special teams, practice players, big playmakers. Following Sa...
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Big Ten quarterbacks proving more elusive than everOct 09, 2011 11:00 pm - A revolution is well under way in Big Ten football, and it has nothing to do with Leaders or Legends. The league is engulfed in an unprecedented era of athletic quarterb...
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Wildcats fall despite 10-point halftime leadOct 08, 2011 12:00 am - A common phrase used by Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is to “flush it.” That means when a bad play or tough loss happens, his players are instructed to move on and f...
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Michigan mauls Wildcats in second halfOct 08, 2011 12:00 am - EVANSTON — Denard Robinson threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more, helping No. 12 Michigan come back from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat Northwestern 42-24 S...
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Struggling Purdue, Minnesota need winOct 07, 2011 12:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS — Minnesota and Purdue have something unfortunate in common: They are both in desperate need of a win with their seasons on the brink of disaster. They will...
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Nebraska, Ohio St play 1st Big Ten game in LincolnOct 07, 2011 12:00 am - LINCOLN, Neb. — No. 14 Nebraska and Ohio State will play the first Big Ten game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday night and end a stressful week for two of the winningest ...
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Air Force’s offense tough tackle for Notre DameOct 07, 2011 12:00 am - SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Tim Jefferson has more wins as a starter than any quarterback in Air Force history. He’s 24-11 when taking the first snaps. His ability to run the Fal...