Game thread for Wisconsin vs. Northwestern

[TheC]

2nd half shutout so far!!

 

[phatcat]

Fitz is probably untouchable for the foreseeable future. His contract has him locked in until what, 2030?

But it's starting to look like most of his successes were either (1) running on fumes from the Randy Walker era; or (2) Mike Hankwitz's accomplishments. Not sure if there's any point to building a new stadium for a program that's this lost. Use the money to buy a decent coaching staff, at least one that would be competitive in the MAC.

Worked for MN

 

[TheC]

I guess that’s why we don’t field punts much

 

[samuirocks]

So much cushion. Its embarrassing.

 

[WestCoastWildcat]

Injuries are racking up, one side effect of a blowout.

 

[phatcat]

"While Hilinski is mobile"... hahahahah

 

[AdamOnFirst]

My God, a nicely run read option, imagine that.

 

[cattul]

Ummm…we need Sullivan to stay healthy, especially now.

I’m a little worried about his aggressive running.

Aaaand I can’t even get that typed before a fumble.

 

[phatcat]

Dammit I wanted to call that fumble. I knew it

 

[TheC]

Ummm…we need Sullivan to stay healthy, especially now.

I’m a little worried about his aggressive running.

Aaaand I can’t even get that typed before a fumble.

And he was grabbing his left wrist

 

[mountaindrew]

Helinski experiment should be over. Time to move on.

This is good (considering the sh** show of the day). Sullivan just made a bunch of plays, now gets blindsided and fumbles.... he's getting initiated. Should help him be settled down some for next week when I assume he''ll be the man.

 

[mountaindrew]

Really nice work a few plays back by Sean McLaughlin. Shed two blocks, and still got upfield and made the TFL. He's really improved this year.

 

[DaCat]

Sullivan can make some plays. He has settled down since he first entered in the first half.

 

[phatcat]

This is good (considering the sh** show of the day). Sullivan just made a bunch of plays, now gets blindsided and fumbles.... he's getting initiated. Should help him be settled down some for next week when I assume he''ll be the man.

Ryan Hilinski would do ok in a decent offense, but he's helpless against a B1G defense and this crap offense. Need a guy that can run for his life.

 

[Go Catz]

I have never seen a fan base blame assistant coaches as we do. When things go bad the buck stops with anyone but Fitz.

I am guilty of this. Fitz deserves heat for this.

 

[TheC]

Seriously Fitz? 4th and 4 inside your own 40?

 

[cattul]

I’m willing to make the call, with the score 28 to 0 very late in the third quarter:

The Cats will have a better day than the Sooners.

Edit: 35-zip. Still feeling good about my call.

 

[Titanium999]

Why not punt there?

 

[Titanium999]

Seriously Fitz? 4th and 4 inside your own 40?

That sh!! Is crazy! Punt the ball!

 

[cat inkansas]

That sh!! Is crazy! Punt the ball!

Grasping for staws

 

[mcgurgmv]

Am I missing something, or are the Wildcats getting worse with each game?

I think your right. NU being outgained 415-200 (x Hull screen catch) and Wisconsin has eased off the gas in the 3rd quarter. Backup o lineman are in now for WISC.

 

[samuirocks]

Seriously Fitz? 4th and 4 inside your own 40?

And people would criticize him for not going for it since they are already down 28. I like the aggressive call. Can't get any worse. And you cant keep punting it down 28 with 1.5 quarters left if you want any chance of winning.

 

[phatcat]

Let's remember that Wisc is 0-3 v P5 programs and looked bad doing it. We are getting killed by the 10th or 11th best team in the B1G.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

That was Mac Uhlien that just got beat in coverage. We’re mixing it up?

 

[eddie_gocats]

Bring back Jerry Brown as DC!

 

[TheC]

And people would criticize him for not going for it since they are already down 28. I like the aggressive call. Can't get any worse. And you cant keep punting it down 28 with 1.5 quarters left if you want any chance of winning.

And now you see what you get. More humiliation.

 

[Nihilist Rodgers]

So I’m watching this game it appears as though nw has just quit out there. And why kick a fg (conservative) and then go for it on your own side of the field? This is an interim hc with a dysfunctional offense??

 

[SmellyCat]

Bring back Jerry Brown as DC!

Governor Jerry Brown would be a better DC than JON.

 

[eddie_gocats]

I cringe see stats where our opponents are having career highs… sigh

 

[Titanium999]

That TD is on Fitz! How do you not punt the ball while on your own 40 yard line?

 

[cattul]

Awesome catch.

Edit: Another awesome catch.

 

[DaCat]

Sullivan! We got our QB. For now.

 

[TheC]

Best deep ball throw in a long time!

 

[phatcat]

Two good balls by Sullivan

 

[phatcat]

Whew

 

[TheC]

A glimmer of hope for next year

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Could be an Andrew Marty situation, but Sullivan is giving us a little something extra, no doubt. Strongly prefer the flavor of the offensive system under him too.

 

[eddie_gocats]

Finally … LFG and win the 4th quarter!

 

[FanatiCat]

At the very least, Sullivan is not more inaccurate than Hilinski, is able to run better, and may be able to improvise better.

 

[phatcat]

Could be an Andrew Marty situation, but Sullivan is giving us a little something extra, no doubt. Strongly prefer the flavor of the offensive system under him too.

Because of our limitations, we must have someone that can run for his life. Now, he may get beat up like Colter and Persa, but we cannot have an immobile QB.