[NU Sports] Thompson and Mathews returns

[Clark Zahn]

>> turnovers and frequent 3 and outs.  He could have a "coming out game"
>> against Illinois and we will get a peak at what might be possible
>> next year.
>
>I think we've already seen those peaks--Kafka's already made big plays
>in several games this year, both with his arm and with his legs. Big
>mistakes, too, of course. But I think the potential is obvious. 
>
>He's got 2 wins already (sharing one W with Brewer), which is probably
>better than most first-year NU QB's after 4 games.
>
>Of course, I also am intrigued by what CJ and Brewer might have to
>offer. But I have a good feeling about Kafka.
>

I think Kafka could be a great QB if he can learn to pick up receivers like Baz could.  Baz had some bad games his soph and jr years.  I don't expect Kafka to pick it up immediately.

Clark