The Northwestern Wildcats 21-17 upset win over #13 the Iowa Hawkeyes came at a price, a hefty price. They lost one of the most valuable players in the Big Ten, and college football overall, in Junior QB Dan Persa. Persa threw the game winning, 20-yard TD pass to Demetrius Fields with 1:22 left, but ruptured his Achilles just after the play ended. Iowa's Adrian Clayborn, a … [Read more...] about Northwestern QB Dan Persa Ruptures Achilles, Out for Season
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Northwestern Passing Attack breaking in new QB, WRs
During his time at the podium at Big Ten Media Day, Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald discussed how his team's appearance in a New Year's Day bowl is changing the program's national image. "I believe our system is quarterback friendly. It's amazing, when you come out of the Outback Bowl, I get a bunch of calls from quarterbacks nationally saying: So you throw the ball … [Read more...] about Northwestern Passing Attack breaking in new QB, WRs
Dan Persa taking over for Mike Kafka in Northwestern Air Show
Last year, Northwestern led the Big Ten in passing offense and were among the national leaders in passing completions and plays per game. Their offense was extremely fun to watch as their QB Mike Kafka was one of the nation's best in the total offense department, and wide receiver Zeke Markshausen was essentially the Wes Welker of college football; one of the best go-to … [Read more...] about Dan Persa taking over for Mike Kafka in Northwestern Air Show