What Pat Fitzgerald said at Wednesday press conference
Northwestern will look to build off the momentum from last season’s B1G West title as they head into the 2021 campaign.
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald addressed the media on Aug. 25 as the team gears up to host Michigan State in the primetime season opener on Sept. 3 (9 p.m. EST/ESPN).
Fitzgerald touched on a variety of topics, including his opinion on the B1G’s alliance with the ACC and Pac-12, his thoughts on the new receivers, and an interesting analogy about the defense.
Here’s a sampling of what Fitzgerald said in his press conference.
Fitz starts off by comparing the defense to being on the on-deck circle in baseball with replicating noise in practice and that noise translating to games.
— Inside NU (@insidenu) August 25, 2021
Fitz: I think our focus has been really good, their (the players) effort level in practice has been outstanding and now it’s about getting in the game week routine.
— Inside NU (@insidenu) August 25, 2021
Fitz on the new receivers: We’ve developed pretty well and recruited pretty well there.
— Inside NU (@insidenu) August 25, 2021
Fitz says he’s in”training camp” when asked about the new conference alliance.
— Inside NU (@insidenu) August 25, 2021
Fitz on Chris Bergin: He’s what is great about in CFB…. A dream come true and not because he went to bed woke up but rather his work ethic
— Inside NU (@insidenu) August 25, 2021
Fitz says that Peter McIntyre at any other program probably transfers but he’s been waiting for his turn.
— Inside NU (@insidenu) August 25, 2021
Fitz on Stephon Robinson Jr: he’s an experienced guy whose played in a lot of games and draws upon that strength. He’s been relentless in learning the offense.
— Inside NU (@insidenu) August 25, 2021
Fitz calls Andrew Claire an All-Mac level player and raves about his toughness.
— Inside NU (@insidenu) August 25, 2021
Northwestern has captured the B1G West title twice in the last three seasons and has had a winning record in all but one season since 2015.
