[NU Sports] 6-5 plus 1

[DPENDERG at aol.com]

I think in the euphoria of the great Wisconsin victory, we should take a  
breath and not make any bowl travel plans yet.  We have the second worst  defense 
in D-IA football and we must improve there or we will be staying  home for 
the holidays. Period.  We cannot expect -- especially in the Big  Ten -- that 
the offense will put up 51 points and 600+ yards every game. The  Purdue game 
will be defining.  If we win on the road (and Cats have not  traveled well, 
historically) at West Lafayette, especially with some improved  defense, then we 
can start dreaming, I think.  Until then, let's just stay  calm and hope Walker 
focuses this week on the defense as much as the offense. 
 
In a message dated 10/10/2005 6:44:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
jleonard518 at yahoo.com writes:

Fellow  Wildcat Faithful,

Second only to a win over Ohio State is a win over  Wisconsin. Saturday's game
was a thrill. Has it been deemed an "Instant  Classic" yet? 

I have been vocal before about NU needing a coaching  change, but I think
Saturday's win may have saved Randy Walker's job.  Honestly, after what I saw
Saturday, I'll give him another year just for  recruiting Tyrell Sutton. 

As someone else on the list pointed out, 6  wins and bowl game victory
(preferrably the Music City Bowl) would be an  amazing accomplishment for this
team and coaching staff. If Walker can  acheive that, I'd be happy to see him 
on
the sidelines next year. 

I  feel good aout our chances against Purdue this weekend. I'm guessing  the
under/over in Vegas will be about 104. I also like our chances over  Michigan,
Iowa and Illinois. 

One thing is certain, the spread  offense is fun to watch. 

Victory & Honor,
Jim



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