[NU Sports] I see an 8th Bowl spot slipping away...

[johnadeg at comcast.net]

Can't disagree with what Eric had to say about Zook.

John DeGroat
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> First of all, my beloved Cats pleasantly surprised me, as I  forecasted a 
> loss vs. Indiana, after predicting a win vs. Iowa.
>   I agree with Jonathon Hodge's assessment that any talk about a "year  in 
> review" should be shelved until the appropriate time.  The only team  that 
> handed us our ass was OSU, and I doubt that will be in vogue this  weekend.  I 
> predict a tense, nail-biting affair.  
>    Let's look at Illinois.  We did a commendable job  defensing Hart, so we 
> have it in us to slow down their running game.  I  know it will come at a cost, 
> and Alan A. made a good point; will they  repetitively throw deep?  Fact is, 
> when Iowa cut their usual rushing  yardage in half,  it got them out of their 
> element.  We contained  Lewis, and he had an NFL receiver to throw to (Hardy). 
>  But as we know,  Indiana couldn't run the ball, Illinois can.
>    On Illinois's web site,  even by their own admission they  have a bend, 
> but don't break defense.   If we can pop a couple of TD's  early and get them 
> out of doing what they do best; running the ball, we can get  Juice to beat us 
> with his arm, which he won't.  Keep in mind, Juice has  been benched this 
> season.
>    One thing I need to get off my chest.  Ron Zook has done  a terrific job 
> in getting a traditionally losing program up and running.   Unlike Ron Turner, 
> who was a classless dolt, he's done it with enthusiasm and an  unwavering 
> belief that he and his coaches would get things turned around.   It saddens me 
> that on this list there have been questions concerning the  legitimacy of his 
> recruiting techniques.  Where did you read that, from the  Jaybird at the 
> Sun-Times?  He's done a helluva job; give the man his  props.  Remember, in 
> Zook's 
> first season, his good friend Randy Walker told  him to "enjoy these days."  
> (2005)  Didn't Zook speak at RW's  funeral?  Zook's worked hard to get his team 
> up fron the bottom of the  conference; don't fault him for it.
>  
>                   GO  CATS!!!               Eric
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