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Northwestern removes tag, names David Braun head coach
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/38906485/northwestern-set-give-david-braun-head-coach-title-sources-sayAdam Rittenberg and Pete Thamel
Northwestern has promoted interim football coach David Braun to the permanent head-coaching role, the school announced Wednesday.
Braun, hired in January as defensive coordinator by former coach Pat Fitzgerald, has led Northwestern to five wins, more than the team's combined win total from the past two seasons (four). He is the first Northwestern coach to win five games in his first season since Walter McCornack in 1903.
"I am truly honored for the opportunity to continue leading Northwestern's football program," Braun said in a statement. "Over the past five months, having the chance to lead this group has been the opportunity of a lifetime. Moving forward, my mission is to build on this positive momentum, aiming to create one of the best experiences in college football for our student-athletes."
Northwestern's staff was informed earlier Wednesday afternoon that Braun would be promoted, sources told ESPN. A news conference to introduce Braun is set for Thursday.