[NU Sports] 2007 Predictions

[Jonathan Hodges]

Here's my preview:

http://hailtopurple.com/features/jhodges7g21.html

To summarize:

Opponent, NU's position in the game, (prediction)

vs. Northeastern, gimme, (W)
vs. Nevada, slight advantage, (W)
vs. Duke, should-win, (W)
at Ohio State, underdog, (L)
vs. Michigan, large underdog, (L)
at Michigan State, toss-up, (W)
vs. Minnesota, slight advantage, (W)
at Eastern Michigan, should-win, (W)
at Purdue, disadvantage, (L)
vs. Iowa, disadvantage, (L)
vs. Indiana, advantage, (W)
at Illinois, slight disadvantage, (L)

Predicted: 7-5 (3-5 Big Ten), Insight or Champs Sports Bowl

Basically, as the season unfolds we should have a much better idea of how NU
stands: since it is still to be seen if the offense clicks, the defense
lives up to expectations, and special teams do anything.

Can't wait until tomorrow, Go 'Cats!!!

Jonathan

On 8/31/07, Jeff Beamsley <jeff.beamsley at hilgraeve.com> wrote:
>
>
> I like the sound of 8-4, but I have absolutely no idea.
>
> I agree with others that the D will be better because of the natural
> tendencies of our head coach, but we are also losing the LB strength and
> leadership that we had last year, so it's hard to predict how we are going
> to
> do particularly against the run.  I can only hope that we get at least to
> point where we are average.
>
> On offense we're in the same boat.  We thought we were going to have a
> dominant O line last year and it took them most of the season to figure
> out
> how to play together.  We have to be able to reliably run the ball for
> three
> or four yards on first down in order for our offense to work.  Until I see
> that happening this year, I won't feel comfortable predicting any success
> against BT teams.
>
> Finally, I have no idea where we are going to be on special teams.  Our
> return game was about the only part of special teams last year that showed
> significant improvement.  The new rules should help that, but we also have
> to
> be able to defend against the return, and our short kickoff strategy of
> last
> year isn't going to work as well this year.
>
> I really hope that those who have been paying more attention to the
> preseason
> have a good handle on where this team is.  We only need six wins to go
> bowling and they are certainly out there.
>
> As Roy says, at this point let's go win 'em all.
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com] On
> Behalf Of Jim Leonard
> Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 4:03 PM
> To: nwu-sports at tssi.com
> Subject: [NU Sports] 2007 Predictions
>
> Fellow Wildcat Faithful,
>
> Below is my prediction for the season. I see us at 8-4.
>
> Enjoy,
> Jim
>
>
>
> 2007 Schedule
> =======================
> 09/01/07 vs. Northeastern     - Evanston, Ill.       (WIN)
> 09/08/07 vs. Nevada             - Evanston, Ill.       (WIN)
> 09/15/07 vs. Duke                - Evanston, Ill.       (WIN)
> 09/22/07 at Ohio State         - Columbus, OH     (LOSS)
> 09/29/07 vs. Michigan          - Evanston, Ill.        (LOSS)
> 10/06/07 at Michigan State  - E. Lansing, MI      (WIN)
> 10/13/07 vs. Minnesota        - Evanston, Ill.        (WIN)
> 10/19/07 vs. EMU                - Detroit, MI           (WIN)
> 10/27/07 at Purdue              - W. Lafayette, IN   (LOSS)
> 11/03/07 vs. Iowa                - Evanston, Ill.        (LOSS)
> 11/10/07 vs. Indiana            - Evanston, Ill.         (WIN)
> 11/17/07 at Illinois             - Champaign, Ill.       (WIN)
>
>
>
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