Northwestern beats Stanford: postgame press conference notes

Photo: Henry BushnellPat Fitzgerald, Clayton Thorson, Dean Lowry and Anthony Walker spoke to the media after the win over Stanford.

Here's what Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald and Wildcat players had to say after Northwestern's win over Stanford:

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- Fitzgerald said it was one of the best performances he's seen from his defense in his time at Northwestern.

- Fitz said they expected heat and humidity, but athletic trainer Tory Lindley and strength coach Jay Hooten helped the coaching staff come up with a great plan to handle the weather.

- Fitzgerald: "This is stop one on the train."

- Fitzgerald said Thorson "outplayed a fifth-year senior," Stanford QB Kevin Hogan.

- Fitzgerald said…