Kudos to NU and Pat Fitzgerald.

[RegionWarrior101]

At worst an 8 win season, at a school with tough admission requirements.

Also just saw 5 of 8 wins by 10 points or less. When you win close games with no passing attack, it is pretty impressive to me. Do what you do and make it work.

 

[Summy1]

I am not impressed with NW. They have no passing game. Not sure how they win all those games?

 

[RegionWarrior101]

I am not impressed with NW. They have no passing game. Not sure how they win all those games?

They win because their coaching is very good. Find a way. Not put on a white puffy vest and wear your hat in a car-azay way!

 

[boiler_pride]

This wasn't their sharpest game but the end of the game showed the gigantic difference in coaching.

3rd and 2 -

US: We call a "stand there and wait until someone hits you" play. WTF was that? Why a deception play for 2 yards? Just get it to a RB and man up!
THEM: This wasn't even intended probably, but they had a hard count and we jumped offsides. Easy first down.

5 minutes left in the game -

US: Throw a 2 yard pass on 3rd and 11. Punt.
THEM: Mix up runs and passes. Confuse the D. Then challenge your offense to pick up tough yards and they do.

 

[Gladeskat]

I am not impressed with NW. They have no passing game. Not sure how they win all those games?

With defense, special teams, and running the ball.

 

[rgarlitz]

I'm sure our approach will look perfectly rational once we dissect the tape.

You can't waiver from the plan when you're trying to flip a program. Sure, showing some creativity and flexibility might win more games, but that apparently isn't part of Haze's plan.

 

[pu1985]

And they seem to do it all with high academic standards, sub par facilities and no promises of $60 million football offices that we'll be asked to pay the ransom for.
Nicely done.