Game thread for Northwestern vs. Minnesota

[lou v]

I didn't make the trip to Minneapolis, so I'm watching this one from the couch today. Per Twitter, it looks like Brendan Sullivan will play and Tanner Morgan won't, as expected. Advantage: Northwestern. Per our @MotownMedilldo, Ted Albrecht reported on WGN that Bryce Gallagher is out, so Mac Uihlein will get the start at linebacker.

 

[mountaindrew]

I didn't make the trip to Minneapolis, so I'm watching this one from the couch today. Per Twitter, it looks like Brendan Sullivan will play and Tanner Morgan won't, as expected. Advantage: Northwestern. Per our @MotownMedilldo, Ted Albrecht reported on WGN that Bryce Gallagher is out, so Mac Uihlein will get the start at linebacker.

I don't really think we have a prayer in this game, not against a physical, overpowering run blocking OL with a great back like Mo I. But if throwing the ball is not really an option now in their offense, maybe we can stick around like we did last week and against State Penn.

Really looking forward to watching Uihlein (from my high school) get his chance. What a week to debut - against the best RB in the Big Ten, who's gonna tote the rock 30 times in this game. Welcome to the Big Ten, Mac.

 

[phatcat]

Matt Millen 🤮

 

[FeralFelidae]

TV announcers just said Northwestern has a great defense.

 

[SmellyCat]

TV announcers just said Northwestern has a great defense.

I know they have to be nice, but that is just insane. Is it possible that all of us who have been watching this team for two years are wrong? Nah.

 

[Titanium999]

I didn't make the trip to Minneapolis, so I'm watching this one from the couch today. Per Twitter, it looks like Brendan Sullivan will play and Tanner Morgan won't, as expected. Advantage: Northwestern. Per our @MotownMedilldo, Ted Albrecht reported on WGN that Bryce Gallagher is out, so Mac Uihlein will get the start at linebacker.

Me too! Just like last 25 years!

 

[Titanium999]

I don't really think we have a prayer in this game, not against a physical, overpowering run blocking OL with a great back like Mo I. But if throwing the ball is not really an option now in their offense, maybe we can stick around like we did last week and against State Penn.

Really looking forward to watching Uihlein (from my high school) get his chance. What a week to debut - against the best RB in the Big Ten, who's gonna tote the rock 30 times in this game. Welcome to the Big Ten, Mac.

Don’t think Mo is playing!

 

[mountaindrew]

I know they have to be nice, but that is just insane. Is it possible that all of us who have been watching this team for two years are wrong? Nah.

Matt Millen's glass of purple koolaid is not half full, its overflowing. He was the same way last year when our defense was much worse and we got abused by Nebraska - yet he still had nothing but compliments for our guys.

 

[jensberg]

TV announcers just said Northwestern has a great defense.

Well they might be better than our offense which is worthless

 

[DaCat]

Damn Mac Uihlein made a great read and stopped Mo.

 

[FeralFelidae]

I know they have to be nice, but that is just insane. Is it possible that all of us who have been watching this team for two years are wrong? Nah.

I must admit, they've looked good these first two series.

 

[mountaindrew]

Damn Mac Uihlein made a great read and stopped Mo.

No sh**. HIs first play he sheds the block and makes the hit behind the LOS. Way to go, Kid. Next time, finish the tackle, Bro.

 

[freewillie07]

What on earth are these announcers talking about?

- “This is a very good defense”
- “The coaches say they just have to score more points.”

No, the defense is not good, and no, Fitzball is not about scoring points, per se, it’s about complimentary football

 

[jensberg]

If only we had an offense maybe we would do well in this game

 

[mountaindrew]

Najee Story starting at DT next to O'Rourke.

 

[MickeyCat]

great catch.

 

[freewillie07]

If only we had an offense maybe we would do well in this game

We just got a 37-yard gain

 

[SmellyCat]

We just got a 37-yard gain

EXPLOSION Play!

 

[TejasCat]

Fire the OC

 

[freewillie07]

pathetic two plays by the OL

a little creativity by coach Jake wouldn’t have hurt either

 

[TheC]

I’m so sick of Fitz. What the **** is wrong with 3 points!!??

 

[phatcat]

Gee , I wonder how MN knew we would give it to Hull twice

 

[jensberg]

We just got a 37-yard gain

Right and then we had third and one and in two plays lost four yards and had no score

 

[FanatiCat]

This is a game where we probably need FGs. Tough to swallow coming up with zero points inside the 15.
Questionable play calling if the idea was to go for it in 4th down regardless. We then should have either thrown it on 3rd and short, or done something else on 4th and 1 after getting stuffed up the middle on 3rd.

 

[jensberg]

The offensive line coach and the offensive coordinator both need to go this is just ridiculous how poor we are at moving the ball one yard

 

[mountaindrew]

I’m so sick of Fitz. What the **** is wrong with 3 points!!??

Yes Sir. Don't know what to say. Take the damn FIELD GOAL!

 

[TejasCat]

37 looks better than any LB all year

 

[MickeyCat]

Uihlein with three great plays in 1st half of 1st quarter.

 

[NUCat320]

Matt Millen's glass of purple koolaid is not half full, its overflowing. He was the same way last year when our defense was much worse and we got abused by Nebraska - yet he still had nothing but compliments for our guys.

Perhaps that helps explain his GM tenure.

 

[Titanium999]

Why not kick a field goal there! Fitz cannot coach!

 

[NUCat320]

I’m so sick of Fitz. What the **** is wrong with 3 points!!??

Kicking game is one of those areas where less-talented teams can make an impact. It’s crazy that NU has had two competent kickers (Demos, JBud) in two decades. Just such a failure.

To think that a D1 team is afraid to kick anything outside of a 20-something yarder is just embarrassing.

 

[stpaulcat]

These two series by NU then the Gophers look to be the story of this game.

 

[Titanium999]

Uihlein with three great plays in 1st half of 1st quarter.

Agree! We just blew the momentum there on offense

 

[phatcat]

Uhlein missing tackles

 

[NUCat320]

These two series by NU then the Gophers look to be the story of this game.

Nice decision to stay warm.

 

[mountaindrew]

37 looks better than any LB all year

He just got initiated by Ibrahim. Got a full wrap on him, and Mo slipped out and ran for 10 yards.

 

[DaCat]

Ok 3 straight missed tackles by Mac. Gotta hold on to the ballcarrier.

 

[jensberg]

Uhlein missing tackles

Three missed tackles by him on just this one drive. I guess we know why he hasn't started or played much.

 

[DaCat]

That was too easy by Minny.

 

[BFDCat]

Gophers might run for 500.