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What Pat Fitzgerald said after Northwestern’s win over Illinois
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Northwestern is heading to Indianapolis with a bit of momentum, a 28-10 win over Illinois capping a tremendous regular season for the program and head coach Pat Fitzgerald.
The win means that Northwestern finishes 6-1 on the season. The victory came in impressive fashion, as Northwestern had 493 yards of total offense, 411 yards of which came on the ground. Not a bad day for the Cats.
In the latest College Football Playoff Rankings, Northwestern was No. 14. Now, the Wildcats turn their attention to Ohio State, where they’ll take on the Buckeyes for the B1G title. The two squads last met in Indianapolis at the end of the 2018 season, a game Ohio State wo.
Here is what Pat Fitzgerald said after Northwestern’s win over Illinois:
#Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald on "little brother" comment from Illinois' Milo Eifler: "If anyone would like to say anything derogatory toward our players, please do so this week. That was not taken very kindly in our locker room."
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) December 12, 2020
Fitz now at the podium, says he's really proud of the seniors and then names all of the seniors involved in the program, not just the players.
— Inside NU (@insidenu) December 12, 2020
Fitz tearing up talking about Mike Hankwitz. Really can feel his appreciation for his DC.
— Inside NU (@insidenu) December 12, 2020
Fitz says if he had a vote, he'd vote Ohio State no. 2 in the country. Says he was awe struck by Justin Fields when NU recruited him.
— Inside NU (@insidenu) December 12, 2020
Fitz: "I'm sure we're gonna be underdogs by like 70." Then asks for any questions about NU.
— Inside NU (@insidenu) December 12, 2020
Fitz: "The disrespect, it is what it is…The HAT stays in Evanston."
— Inside NU (@insidenu) December 12, 2020
Fitz says early on the D-line wasn't shedding blocks and was being cut down. Said they were hard on themselves and then settled down to play dominant football.
— Inside NU (@insidenu) December 12, 2020