In 2011, well into his tenure at Northwestern, Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald started a new tradition in which he gifted the No. 1 jersey to the ‘Cat that most consistently displayed the values, attitudes, and character of the football program. The ‘Cat bestowed with this honor in 2021 was fifth year defensive lineman Joe Spivak, and for good reason.
Spivak, or Spivs as he is referred to by his teammates and friends, is the most energetic and outgoing player on the Wildcat roster as he can singlehandedly hype up the team for any situation. Need to get ready for a big game?