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
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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
Three more Northwestern Wildcats to get shot at NFL
EVANSTON, Ill. -- After having three Northwestern players chosen in last weekend's NFL Draft, three more Wildcats -- wide receivers Zeke Markshausen and Andrew Brewer, and safety Brendan Smith -- have earned invites to NFL camp tryouts this weekend. For a complete interview and profile of Markshausen, go here Markshausen will try out for the hometown Chicago Bears, … [Read more...] about Three more Northwestern Wildcats to get shot at NFL
From Walk-on to Conference Receptions Leader: the Zeke Markshausen Story
By Paul M. Banks Northwestern wide receiver Zeke Markshausen has some extraordinary qualities, and they go well beyond his unique name. Entering the 2009 season, the Wildcats had graduated all receivers of significance, forcing them to depend (literally) on a no-name receiving corps. The unquestioned go-to guy who emerged from that group is ESPN the magazine Academic … [Read more...] about From Walk-on to Conference Receptions Leader: the Zeke Markshausen Story