[NU Sports] good/better/bad news

[Mark S. Ament]

Mike Nolan wrote:

>The good news is that Northwestern played another 60-minute game with
>possibly the best comeback this season.  (That _almost_ makes up for the
>last minute loss to Penn State.   Naah, it really doesn't!)
>
>The better news is that Northwestern is bowl-eligible and there were several
>bowl reps at the game.
>
>The bad news is that those reps got to watch the stands empty in the 4th
>quarter, and the rain is only partially responsible.  
>
>Now that the Cats have the 6-win bowl-eligible monkey off their backs, 
>the rest of the season is now about IMPROVING what bowl they go to.  Next 
>week's game in Columbus could be really interesting.  Go for it!
>
>I really have to wonder about the wisdom of putting the defense on the
>field first.  It's one of the worst in the nation while the offense is one
>of the best.  Why lead with your weak suit and generally put yourself in a 
>come-from-behind situation right out of the box?
>
>Michigan State's bowl chances took a big hit today, now they need a win
>against Minnesota or Penn State.  The former is shakey and the latter
>is unlikely.
>--
>Mike Nolan
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With this offense, we should never, never defer after wining the toss.  
We should always take the ball, march down the field, hopefully, and 
lead the game off with a touchdown drive.  There is nothing better than 
to open the game by putting your opponent in a hole.  Since our defense 
has only shown fleeting moments, like on the last two Iowa possessions 
today thankfully, of being able to stop anyone, never start on defense.  
It just doesn't make sense.

That said, this was the best win of the year and sets up next week 
nicely giving the team a great confidence boost to go into the  Shoe.  
It was not only great to see a comeback in the last minutes but in front 
of 6 bowl reps according to the ESPN announcers.  The announcers were 
lousy but the HD pictures of Dyche/Ryan were great.  It was just a great 
day all around.  next week's game has been announced for ABC at noon 
eastern and appears to be a national telecast, not a regional one.  Is 
that correct?
Mark

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Mark

Mark S. Ament
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