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Northwestern Head Coach Randy Walker

Head Football Coach Randy Walker Hospitalized Overnight

10/25/2004 12:00:00 AM | Football

Oct. 25, 2004

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern University Head Football Coach Randy Walker was admitted to the Evanston Northwestern Hospital Monday afternoon and is being kept overnight for observation.

Just prior to his regular Monday news conference, Walker became ill and checked himself into ENH.

Walker is expected to learn more about his health Tuesday morning and whether he can return in time for the Wildcats' afternoon practice.

Northwestern hosts 17th-ranked Purdue in an 11 a.m. homecoming game Saturday at Ryan Field.

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