[NU Sports] Nevada

[WildElk2 at aol.com]

Tomorrow, we'll see if we learned anything.  Encouraging  was no turnovers 
and a limited number of penalties, which represents an  about-face from last 
year.  As we know,  take away a few turnovers in  last year's Nevada game, and we 
win.
   I'm looking for a situation where turnovers and penalties  cause Nevada to 
self-destruct, as they're breaking in a few new skilled-position  players, 
including QB. Kind of a "flip" game where Nevada won and went, what,  8-4?
   I'm anxious to see how the Cats handle LB Butler; one of those  kind with 
NFL potential. Having Rees back will allow everyone to play in their  usual 
positions. Look for Tyrell to bust a few big ones.
   On the other side of the line, can our highly touted defensive  line turn 
in more than an "average" performance?  Nevada mustered only 3  points on 
offense in their 10-52 beat-down. Let's hope we can employ some of the  same 
methods as Nebraska did.
  Intangibles-  This is a definite circle game for  Northwestern. In the last 
few seasons, we've had 2 occasions to administer  payback to good (not great) 
non-conference teams after being waffled the year  before at their house; I'm 
referring to Air Force in 2003 and Arizona St. in  2004.  On both occasions 
we played much better, but came up just short. The  Air Force game was one that 
really got away.
   I don't see this happening as I predict we'll win the turnover  battle as 
well as Tyrell having a huge afternoon.
Let's get 2006 further in the headlights; a flip from last year:  
Northwestern 31 Nevada 21.
 
     GO  CATS!!!              Eric



************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com