Before the season began I counted this game as important, since they all are, but not defining, not a “must win” game. But given how our season so far has gone, and given that the psyche of this team is probably fragile right now, I think this game will go a long, long way to determining how the rest of our season plays out. If we lose this game, on our home turf, to a very beatable Northwestern team, we will be 3-3 and heading in the wrong direction with all kinds of doubts swirling in everyone’s mind. The players know we can still win the West. They know we still control our own destiny. But lose this game and the confidence level heads south.
But if we win we will be 4-2 and will have some confidence and momentum restored after last week’s beat down. It will tell the team that, if we can beat Northwestern, who was holding its own against Wisky for most of the game, that we have a shot at winning the rest of our games. Winning this game is pivotal.
So now is not the time for griping. Get behind this team and let’s treat Northwestern to a Memorial stadium atmosphere they won’t long forget.
But if we win we will be 4-2 and will have some confidence and momentum restored after last week’s beat down. It will tell the team that, if we can beat Northwestern, who was holding its own against Wisky for most of the game, that we have a shot at winning the rest of our games. Winning this game is pivotal.
So now is not the time for griping. Get behind this team and let’s treat Northwestern to a Memorial stadium atmosphere they won’t long forget.
But seriously, that info from you is simply superb news. I hope some day I can buy you a beer and then go watch NU run over people like a Mercedes Benz over a paper-clip. 
