Game Thread: Northwestern vs. Nebraska

[FeralFelidae]

Wow. I was worried that pass to Clair would lose 5 yards, and then he gained 7.

 

[EvanstonCat]

I’m liking Danny Navarro

 

[Titanium999]

We got a dam good run 🏃‍♀️ game!

I like our special team play too! Just play conservative on defense and we will win 🥇!

 

[PurpleFaze]

The last two play calls on offense were beyond pathetic. 3rd down was just a we give up call

 

[FeralFelidae]

On the board!

 

[wildcatcoaster]

Maybe we have a punter AND a kicker.....

 

[phatcat]

Olsen leads country in FGs

 

[FanatiCat]

What?! A run to the short side on 3rd and 10, not even going to the far side to at least give some room to get to the edge or center the ball for FG. A lose lose play 🤷🏻‍♂️ That was super disappointing.

 

[EvanstonCat]

What a dumb call on 3rd and 10. Just trash

 

[LakefillLobster]

I like our special team play too! Just play conservative on defense and we will win 🥇!

And stop playing conservative on offense.

 

[Jaguar 88]

Nice drive, even though it was for 3. Our new K looks promising as well!!!!

 

[FanatiCat]

We have to go for TDs. That was a bad call. Should have thrown one to the outside inside the 10 or in the end zone.

 

[Alan Smithee]

Slightly encouraging that we’ve been able to move the ball some despite not being able to run. We’re gonna have to figure out how to get the run game going though.

 

[Jaguar 88]

We have to go for TDs. That was a bad call. Should have thrown one to the outside inside the 10 or in the end zone.

I agree, but Fitz knew we needed points there, so he set up for the FG.

 

[phatcat]

We have to go for TDs. That was a bad call. Should have thrown one to the outside inside the 10 or in the end zone.

I'm glad to see a kicker tho

 

[Alan Smithee]

I agree, but Fitz knew we needed points there, so he set up for the FG.

Already well within FG range. Trying to pick up a first, even conservatively, would have been nice.

 

[TheC]

What a dumb call on 3rd and 10. Just trash

You've got to be used to it by now

 

[phatcat]

We are on pace to give up 28 not 56

 

[LakefillLobster]

Really surprised to see Carmine Bastone in the DLine rotation

 

[Alan Smithee]

A good defensive play on both ends!

 

[phatcat]

Really surprised to see Carmine Bastone in the DLine rotation

Fitz gave him an offer he couldn't refuse

 

[jensberg]

Seems like we're better against the run but against the pass we're getting abused. Neither Hampton or heard seems to be doing much

 

[Catslash]

Pat Fitzgerald and his not ready for prime time players.

 

[phatcat]

Seems like we're better against the run but against the pass we're getting abused. Neither Hampton or heard seems to be doing much

No pass rush. The thing on Thompson is that he sucks under pressure. Tomi took a bad angle on that muffed snap for instance

 

[Rodenthater]

He wasn’t in on that sneak, ball never crossed the goal line!

 

[phatcat]

Ryan Hilinski is 7-7

 

[Alan Smithee]

He wasn’t in on that sneak, ball never crossed the goal line!

He was in.

 

[Titanium999]

No pass rush. The thing on Thompson is that he sucks under pressure. Tomi took a bad angle on that muffed snap for instance

You are correct! We need more pressure! We will be fine! Keep the ball 🏈 in front of you!

 

[Titanium999]

Ryan Hilinski is 7-7

Porter and Hull and Clair are beastly

 

[Jaguar 88]

Our offensive philosophy will not allow us to comeback if the D can't produce any sort of pass rush. We mixed it up nicely for the FG, but still an overall bland offense.

 

[NUCat320]

Ryan Hilinski is 7-7

43 yards, but that’s on the playbook as much as him. Let’s try to chuck.

 

[jensberg]

We are making Thompson look like a Heisman candidate. We might be better this year but we're not good

 

[Figrating]

All of a sudden NU is in the game.

 

[Alan Smithee]

Pretty! #1

 

[NUCat320]

43 yards, but that’s on the playbook as much as him. Let’s try to chuck.

Way to chuck! Play action sets up the pass. Old school.

 

[Jaguar 88]

43 yards, but that’s on the playbook as much as him. Let’s try to chuck.

Way too conservative. Ryan had some nice 10+ yard throws, but not enough. The lack of a pass rush is going to be our demise unless the offense can step up the heat. We need a couple turnovers.

 

[phatcat]

That was a dart

 

[FanatiCat]

That’s it!

 

[stpaulcat]

We're still in it.

 

[Alan Smithee]

Hilinski has looked confident today. Threw that off his back foot, but I think his eyes got wide when he saw Niro so open.