That's two weeks in a row with RGIII on the call. I'm sure it's just coincidence, but kinda odd considering the guy has no particular tie to Northwestern (or even the B1G for that matter)...
Prior to the season, I’d have said this was a reach of a game to expect to win.
They’ve played well enough that it’s hard not to think they have a decent chance.
Gut says Penn State in a close one. But if you’re giving me the points, I’m taking the ‘Cats and crossing my fingers!
I’m not thrilled with NU’s greedily transactional approach to fandom (par for the course as it may be these days), but I’ll be damned if this isn’t the fairest point about empty seats I’ve seen yet…
Can't speak to the timing of which games end up landing when, but with respect to the rotation of who plays who in any given season, I think they did an impressive job of balancing various considerations ranging from travel to protected rivalries. I'd be reasonably happy if the next 5-year cylce...
Preach.
There's more work to do, of course, but starting 2-0 (let alone looking as great as they did vs. Colorado) was passing two very important early tests given the way the schedule shakes out this year, and puts them in position to play meaningful football late in the season just by taking...
The median prediction for NU on the season wins poll thread is 7, despite the 5.5 o/u in Vegas. I don't think there's a lack of belief on these boards, just hope that belief is fulfilled...!