deedsker Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I guess I have to start this topic because Northwestern intrigues me. They seem to have the least question marks coming into this season, but they seem to be getting out played by Wisconsin right now. They again appear to not have the athletes to hang with a team I feel they are better than. Is this just me? I thought preseason they were the best in our division. Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Except for one play where they forgot to cover Abbredaris (sp?) NW seems to be playing better. Quote Link to comment
WoodyHayes1951 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I guess I have to start this topic because Northwestern intrigues me. They seem to have the least question marks coming into this season, but they seem to be getting out played by Wisconsin right now. They again appear to not have the athletes to hang with a team I feel they are better than. Is this just me? I thought preseason they were the best in our division. Until Northwestern can recruit on the front seven consistently they will struggle. They don't have an All American at LB like Pat Fitzgerald back in the 90's to bail them out. If there is one team that looks like a Classic Big Ten team its Wisconsin. Every other school runs some type of spread. Northwestern cannot win this conference with just good skill players. Quote Link to comment
deedsker Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 I guess I have to start this topic because Northwestern intrigues me. They seem to have the least question marks coming into this season, but they seem to be getting out played by Wisconsin right now. They again appear to not have the athletes to hang with a team I feel they are better than. Is this just me? I thought preseason they were the best in our division. Until Northwestern can recruit on the front seven consistently they will struggle. They don't have an All American at LB like Pat Fitzgerald back in the 90's to bail them out. If there is one team that looks like a Classic Big Ten team its Wisconsin. Every other school runs some type of spread. Northwestern cannot win this conference with just good skill players. I think that their O-line is actually what you want from a team in the B1G. The defense isn't exceptional, but only national title teams have every aspect of their game covered. They just seem to have breakdowns where the other teams just asks a guy to go out and out run another player or just push someone else out of the way every once in a while and that is what Northwestern cannot overcome. Quote Link to comment
WoodyHayes1951 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I guess I have to start this topic because Northwestern intrigues me. They seem to have the least question marks coming into this season, but they seem to be getting out played by Wisconsin right now. They again appear to not have the athletes to hang with a team I feel they are better than. Is this just me? I thought preseason they were the best in our division. Until Northwestern can recruit on the front seven consistently they will struggle. They don't have an All American at LB like Pat Fitzgerald back in the 90's to bail them out. If there is one team that looks like a Classic Big Ten team its Wisconsin. Every other school runs some type of spread. Northwestern cannot win this conference with just good skill players. I think that their O-line is actually what you want from a team in the B1G. The defense isn't exceptional, but only national title teams have every aspect of their game covered. They just seem to have breakdowns where the other teams just asks a guy to go out and out run another player or just push someone else out of the way every once in a while and that is what Northwestern cannot overcome. Their offense should be able to play with almost anyone. The oline however is far less important than the Dline. I don't see impact players on their line-backing corps either. they lack defensive playmakers. Maybe if they can get Parkker Westphal in the secondary that might help with recruiting Quote Link to comment
deedsker Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Yeah, this game seems to be getting out of hand in a hurry. Quote Link to comment
Something Clever Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 BAH, the game's blacked out where I am, but at least I get Northern Illinois-Akron....yay Quote Link to comment
deedsker Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 BAH, the game's blacked out where I am, but at least I get Northern Illinois-Akron....yay Seriously, wtf? That is terrible! Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Siemian is 8/22 passing. Colter is 4/5. Can someone please explain to me why they keep playing Siemian? Oh, yeah. Fitzgerald is a great coach. He knows what he's doing. Quote Link to comment
Something Clever Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I really thought NW would go into Madison and get the win, worst pick of the year so far for me Quote Link to comment
deedsker Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 I really thought NW would go into Madison and get the win, worst pick of the year so far for me I am in the same boat here. Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I wasn't sure about winning but I thought they're offense would be better. Quote Link to comment
MichiganMan Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 northLOLwestern Quote Link to comment
Ratt Mhule Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I don't see a thread for it and its pointless to make another one. Just want to say UM/PSU....WOW! Two weeks in a row, the B1G has an awesome game. We just need to keep this up and soon enough we will gain some respect Quote Link to comment
deedsker Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 I don't see a thread for it and its pointless to make another one. Just want to say UM/PSU....WOW! Two weeks in a row, the B1G has an awesome game. We just need to keep this up and soon enough we will gain some respect That game was epic! I had to give my friend updates as it happened. Best game I have watched all season. Quote Link to comment
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