[NU Sports] Epic Game

[Roy Lamberton]

I would not consider this an "epic" game but there were things that rated being
"epic" performances.

Sutton's rushing, particularly in the 3rd quarter was spectacular. He owes a big
thank you to the middle of the NU O-Line, but still it was quite a performance.

Basanez' passing and rushin complemented Sutton to a T. He deserves the "epic
performance" label.

McGarigle put on a tremendous performance, especially when you closely watch how
good the Wisconsin O-Line actually played. They trapped, cut out, cut blocked,
they did everything they needed to do to give Stocco time to throw. Their
Screens were perfect and the NU defense suffered for it.

The fact that we beat Barry in his last NU game [for now] was a plus.

No the game wasn't Epic but there sure were a few Epic Performances.

rsl

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com 
> [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com] On Behalf Of cherron604 at aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 3:38 PM
> To: nwu-sports at tssi.com
> Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Epic Game
> 
> 
>  Was this game truly 'Epic' ?
>  
> The definitions seem to cluster around:
>  
> - very imposing or impressive
> - surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
> - constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic
>  
> I would probably not consider it imposing (distinguished ?), 
> but it was impressive that a 6.5-7 point underdog was able to win.
>  
> It definitely surpassed the ordinary game in duration (and yards).
>  
> The question is, given that we all want wins - do we want 
> Epic games, or brilliantly played games ?
>  
> For games against Barry Alvarez, the yardstick is always 
> going to be October 21, 1995, When an excellent Badger team 
> was shutout 35-0 at Dyche.
>  
> Chuck Herron   Tech '85 
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: warneradams <warneradams at comcast.net>
> To: nwu-sports at romaine.tssi.com
> Sent: Sat, 8 Oct 2005 19:30:33 -0500
> Subject: [NU Sports] Epic Game
> 
> 
> Some other thoughts:
> 
>  
> 
> Outstanding football weather today and 80% NU fans in my 
> section (10 yard line, south end of west stands).  Northern 
> Illinois seemed to fill the place more than Wisconsin fans 
> did.  Certainly there was a sea of red but the purple filled 
> up their block of the east stands too.  How do so many 
> Wisconsin fans get great tailgating spots in the east and 
> west parking lots? I thought those spots were reserved for NU 
> season ticket holders who give extra $$$.
> 
>  
> 
> Sutton was a big story but so were the special teams.  The 
> missed xp was bad but our return game is so much better than 
> in previous years. 
> 
> Barry Alvarez ends his career 3-5 at Ryan Field.  Since my 
> sophomore year
> (1985) when the Cats broke a 13 game losing streak with a win 
> at Camp Randall, NU is 10-9 against the Badgers.
> 
> I thought we missed a great opportunity at the end of the 
> first half when Baz didn't throw into the end zone on 3rd and 
> goal.  What happened there?  
> 
> The fan with the white Wisconsin Calhoun jersey in front of 
> us enjoyed standing up and saluting every first down to the 
> NU fans around him. Usually shouting the word "Houn" when he 
> did it.  His final message to us was the middle finger as he 
> bolted for the tunnel with the score 51-34.  His girl friend 
> must be proud.
> 
> My seven month old daughter is now 3-0 after staying with a 
> baby sitter for the PSU game.  We'll be heading to Purdue 
> next weekend to make it four in a row.
> 
>  
> 
> I like to watch the game again when I get home so it was more 
> than a little upsetting to find out my TIVO recorded Va 
> Tech-Marshall instead.  What are the chances I can pay 
> someone to make a tape of the game for me?  This one needs to 
> go into the vault.
> 
>  
> 
> David Warner
> 
> Evanston
> 
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