[NU Sports] What's the mood this week?

[neonrye at aol.com]

I, too, am nervous--don't know about optimistic, as there as so many variables here.  Will Persa and his receivers (especially Ebert) have the timing necessary to connect regularly, so we maintain possession and kept the defense off the field for long stretches?  The key to the game will be in the trenches--where we had all kinds of problems against Army.  

Our "O" Line has to step up big-time on Saturday, so that (a) Persa has sufficient time to pick out secondary receivers and to find his rhythm and get his "sea legs" under him, especially early in the game and (b) so our running backs can get consistent yardage.  Does anyone know if Adonis is back for this game?  His speed and agility were sorely missed at West Point.  

Second, our "D" Line needs to make sure that the Illini don't run and run and run all day, like the Wrigley game.  If we slow down their running attack, we will win.

Third, our "D" Backs need to prevent "big plays" that will get the home crowd into the game.  It seems to me (at least watching on the tube) that the Illinois crowds will sometimes turn on their team quickly, if they don't get off to a good start, and they are not the most vocal fans in the conference in any event. 

I intend on watching the game at Buffalo Wild Wings in Stamford, CT with a loyal cohort of 'Cat fans, some of whom were at the Army game.  Hopefully, we will have many "Purple Shots" and will be singing "Go U Northwestern" after a plethora of scores.

Go 'Cats!  Persa Strong!

Paul Levinson 








-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Leonard <jleonard518 at yahoo.com>
To: Northwestern Wildcats <nwu-sports at tssi.com>
Sent: Wed, Sep 28, 2011 12:00 pm
Subject: [NU Sports] What's the mood this week?


I'm curious to know how everyone else feels about the upcoming game. I'm both 
ervous and optimistic. I think Persa's return could be the spark that we need 
o get the offense clicking. Illinois is 4-0, but I think it's a winnable game. 
oming off the bye week I want to see a lot more energy from the team. 
Go Cats!
im
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