Sunday, November 27, 2016

Beavers vs. Oregon

Positives: Ryan Nall and Artavis Pierce were unstoppable. The Oregon defense couldn't stop the run. I also like the little option offense they were running with McMaryion and the running back.

Negatives: I feel they had no negatives, but I guess their defense could have done better.








I hate to bring up this question this early for next year.
McMaryion or Garretson?
What is your preference?.... Email me your preferences @  beavcats@gmail.com  

Illinois vs. Northwestern

THE GOOD: Justin Jackson. Jackson continued his outstanding season. In a frustratingly inconsistent season so far, Jackson has consistently been great.
THE BAD: The passing game. Northwestern relied heavily on the running game. Thorson needs to show his improvement.
THE UGLY: Letting up. Northwestern let Illinois back into the game. Northwestern needs to keep up the same effort for sixty minutes if they want to win the bowl game.

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Beavers vs. Arizona

Positives: Everything. This is the turning point for the beavers.

Negatives: Nothing.

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Northwestern vs. Minnesota

THE GOOD: Anthony Walker Jr.. Walker Jr. was one of two players who looked like they wanted to be on the field, the other being Justin Jackson. Without Walker Jr.'s effort this game would have been a lot worse. He made big plays on defense and on special teams. Everyone on the team needs to look at what Walker Jr. did and emulate it.
THE BAD: The effort. This was by far Northwestern's worst performance of the year. There was no effort and no desire. No one looked like they wanted to be there (except Walker Jr. and Jackson). Northwestern was riddled with poor fundamentals, not wrapping up, dumb penalties, missing easy blocks, just to name a few. The inexplicable lack of desire did not end with the players. Mick McCall, for some unknown reason, continued to call a halfback dive in critical short yardage situations, despite that play having been stopped for negative yards multiple times prior to the short yardage plays. Special Teams was no better. Missed field goals, horrendous punts, and not hustling downfield to down a punt were all dumb and avoidable errors. This is the type of performance that should cost a coaches their jobs. If coaches cannot motivate players to give effort or simply teach them to have good fundamentals, and on top of that continue to make moronic calls, it is time to move on.
THE UGLY: Clayton Thorson. Thorson was atrocious. He was extremely inaccurate, held the ball too long, and did not protect the ball when getting hit. Thorson is too experienced for this garbage. He needs to mature and play like he is capable or Northwestern needs to move on.

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Beavers @ UCLA


Sorry this VERY late my account was not cooperating with me.


Positives: The showed they can still score and compete with injures "hurting" them. GET IT!

Negatives: Ryan Nall needs to get on the field and play. These injuries are happening to often. He is sitting out to often.

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Northwestern vs. Purdue

THE GOOD: Montre Hartage. Hartage finally showed some improvement. He had two interceptions and had great coverage all game long.
THE BAD: Clayton Thorson. Thorson started off horrendously as he made multiple errant throws. He got it together somewhat in the last three quarters, but he needs to be more consistent.
THE UGLY: Coverage. Other than Hartage Northwestern's defensive backs got beat multiple times. The deep ball hurt Northwestern throughout the game. This needs to be corrected this week in practice.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Beavers @ Stanford

Positives: The defense may have given up 26 points, but I was expecting McCaffrey run all over the beavers for like 300 yards.

Negatives: Offense needs to get more points per game.

Sunday, November 6, 2016

Wisconsin vs. Northwestern

THE GOOD: Austin Carr. Carr continued his outstanding season with over 100 yards and a touchdown. Carr continues to be the most consistent player on the team. Northwestern, as a team, needs to begin to play more like he does.
THE BAD: Tackling. For the second straight week Northwestern missed some easy tackles. Fixing this should be a top priority for the coaches' top priority this week.
THE UGLY: Clayton Thorson. After a stretch of great performances, Thorson regressed against Wisconsin. The same inaccuracy and decision making problems that plagued him earlier in the year popped up again. He needs to regroup and get himself back on track.