EVANSTON, Ill. -- The United Football League (UFL) recently held its inaugural "Premiere" Season Draft of the players who participated in the League's workouts in Orlando and Las Vegas, with Northwestern graduates C.J. Bachér, Prince Kwateng and Tim McGarigle earning selections.

Quarterback Bachér was selected by the New York franchise while McGarigle and Kwateng, both linebackers, went to Orlando and San Francisco, respectively. Each team selected 24 players and now owns their righ... [Read More]

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern University Director of Athletics and Recreation Jim Phillips announced today that the University has extended the contract of Head Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald through the 2015 season. Fitzgerald has been a member of the Wildcats' football coaching staff since 2001 and NU's head coach since 2006.

"To be certain, I am absolutely ecstatic that we have come to an agreement with Coach Pat Fitzgerald on a long-term contract extension," said Phillips. "... [Read More]

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern's Wildcats are gearing up for the best ride of the summer with the 2009 'Cats Caravan. Now in its second year, this summer road tour will make stops at fairs, festivals and parades throughout the Chicago area to give fans chances to win tickets to Wildcat Football games, receive free giveaway items, take photos with championship trophies and receive information about football ticket discounts.

Just like last summer, fans can also meet coaches, current and former... [Read More]

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern and the Big Ten Conference announced kickoff times for three Wildcat football games today.

The Wildcats' homecoming game versus Indiana on Saturday, Oct. 24 will begin at 11 a.m. CT. Northwestern's two road games at Purdue on Oct. 3 and at Michigan State on Oct. 17 -- both homecoming contests for the home school -- also will kick off at 11 a.m. CT (noon ET).

Television plans for these three games have yet to be determined.

Northwestern previously announced... [Read More]