Saturday, September 13, 2008

Defense shines again -- END OF THIRD QUARTER

Scott Concannon, another backup running back and red-shirt freshman, cut through SIU blocking scheme on the kickoff, as Warner ran it out to the NU 22. 

Warner rushed for a gain of nine on first down before Arrington and Davie exploded through the line of scrimmage on second-and-one, bringing Dieker down for a loss of 12. On third-and-18, Wooton pressured off the edge, forcing Joe Allaria to run out of the pocket and gain six yards on a rush. 

This is the Mike Hankwitz defense we've been eagerly anticipating. Pressure at the point of attack that forces bad decision making. The Cats have had a different attitude in the second half. Hopefully a close game in the first half turns into a statement game for NU. 

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