[NU Sports] Some summer reading ...

[Dennis W. Brandt]

> NORTHWESTERN
> Record: 10-14 / 19-18
> Average finish: 6.3
> Burning question: Do we remember how to win games with defense?
>
Me thinks you understate the Cats this season, Herr Truog.  The defense 
could be very good.  For the first time since I can recall we have two 
bonafide pass-rushing defensive ends in Brown and Wootton.  Toss in an 
experienced secondary and some better talent at linebacker, and you have 
something.  Just pray no one goes down for the season.  Offense is the big 
question, of course, but it is not without experience and skill.  There is 
an experienced and deeper offensive line and improvement at the superback 
position, which I predict will play a greater role this season.  There has 
to be question marks on the wideouts and running backs, pero numero uno 
pregunta es quarterback.  We know Kafka can run, but if he can 
metamorphosize into a good thrower, he could be devastating.  Finally, 
special teams improved remarkably last season, and there is no reason they 
cannot improve even more.  But please, Dear Lord, give us a steady 
place-kicker.

My prediction, barring a serious number of injuries, is at least 10 - 3 
including a bowl victory.  We should start 5 - 0, and there is no reason it 
can't be 7 - 0.  The toughest game is Penn State, but we can win it, and the 
rest are definitely winnable.