Published September 4, 2007
Northwestern Wildcats
(4-8, 8th in Big Ten)
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Key returnees: RB Tyrell Sutton, S Reggie McPherson
Player to watch: C.J. Bacher. The junior signal caller will have to step up higher than the tune of the six touchdowns and eight interceptions he threw last season. Sutton needs Bacher to stretch the field.
Reason for optimism: Coach Pat Fitzpatrick brought the fire he played with on the field to the sideline, and his squad has bought into the message. Northwestern will play hard.
Reason for pessimism: The Wildcats just don't have the pieces to compete. Sutton's the lone gamebreaker on offense, and that's not enough.
Bottom line: Another rebuilding year for the Wildcats. 5-7.
