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Posted
1/22/17

 


Photo Gallery:
The 2016 Indiana Game
as seen by Alaskanwildcat

The 2016 season provided one of the great Wildcat victories: the Pinstripe win vs. Pitt. However, an underappreciated win during the season came on Homecoming weekend, when NU upended Indiana. The 'Cats turned in a terrific performance, capped by what was arguably one of the greatest defensive plays in the team's history.

Below are selected photos taken by Alaskanwildcat of the game, as well as a couple of photos from the Homecoming festivities.  As always, many thanks to Alaska for his great photos!



Coach Fitzgerald addresses a pre-game reunion crowd at Norris.



Dr. Phillips speaks to the group.



President Schapiro greets guests.



A great view of Deering Library
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A Homecoming float, making a not-so-subtle reference to an old, familiar tune.



Deering glows purple on Homecoming Eve.



NUMB takes the field and the screen.



The purple banner waving high.
 

Indiana Coach Kevin Wilson is about to join the game.



Jackson eludes capture...



...as does Nagel.
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Nagel appears to be Thorson's target again.



And Walker has found his target.
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Thorson's protection becomes iron-clad.



Carr drives toward the goal...
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...And Carr finds a place to park!
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Mitchell kicks the PAT.



Classic stiff-arm!
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The punt is on its way.



Moten sees an opening.



Fitz paces the sideline near the end of the first half.




Halftime included a ceremony honoring the 1996 Big Ten champions.




McShepard brings a halt to the Hoosier drive.
 


The Ball Carrier!



Vault, about to be unlocked...



...And unleashed!
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The 2016 Indiana game provided fans with one of the greatest plays in Northwestern history, a play that ranks with the 2000 Victory Right hail Mary and the 2001 Victory Right II play. Kyle Queiro, wearing a cast on his left hand, made one of the most astounding interceptions ever. The play would go on to be the #1 feature on ESPN's SportsCenter show that night. In this photo by Alaskanwildcat, Queiro eyes the Hoosier pass...



...And here is Queiro's stunning one-handed catch, captured in an instant of Wildcat glory.
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And the celebration begins!