BTN.com staff, BTN.com staff, August 13, 2013
The BTN Football Tour stopped in Kenosha, Wis., on Tuesday, which allowed us the opportunity to visit Pat Fitzgerald and his talented Northwestern football team. Our guys live tweeted from the practice, and we posted some of the best tweets in this blog. Reminder: Watch the Northwestern Preview Show at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday, Aug. 20 on BTN/BTN2Go.
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TOM DIENHART
Talked to #Northwestern DC Mike Hankwitz before practice. He is excited about DE Deonte Gibson, calling him a "fast twitch" player.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 13, 2013
I asked @coachfitz51 how many guys off his 1995 Rose Bowl defense could start on this @NUFBFamily defense: He said a couple of the linemen.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 13, 2013
The one frosh on defense that @coachfitz51 thinks is best equipped to play is DB Godwin Igwebuile. #Northwestern
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 13, 2013
#Northwestern DBs work on tackling @coachfitz51 loves this!http://t.co/Rfod9zg2S3
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 13, 2013
#Northwestern WR Christian Jones isn't practicing. No worries.@coachfitz51 told me he has been practicing hard and is getting time off.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 13, 2013
Good video of the #Northwestern watermelon eating at Camp Kenosha.http://t.co/lTI1XEAPKM
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 13, 2013
GERRY DINARDO
BTN Camp Tour 2013 #Northwestern Most of the time at practice we spent trying to answer the question will NU compete for the Legends Title
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 14, 2013
BTN Camp Tour 2013 #Northwestern It certainly looks like this is NU most talented team under @coachfitz51
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 14, 2013
BTN Camp Tour 2013 #Northwestern Last yr NU ranked 4 in B1G rushing off & 3 in rushing defense they'll have 2 do again 2 compete for Legends
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 14, 2013
BTN Tour 2013 #Northwestern Best news 4 NU is not that they could compete 4 Legends in 2013 but that they will continue 2 compete in future
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 14, 2013
DAVE REVSINE
At #northwestern practice. Just got started. Team looks so much more impressive physically than just 1-2 yrs ago.
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 13, 2013
Athleticism at receiver is particularly noticeable – have a bunch of really smooth, talented guys
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 13, 2013
Size, athleticism transformation also very evident at safety – just haven't had many guys in past who have looked like Henry, Hall
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 13, 2013
#northwestern's talent evaluation at QB last 15 yrs has been great. Aliviti will be next guy. Perfect fit
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 13, 2013
When I spoke w Pat Fitzgerald 3 wks ago, he was concerned w OL. Far less concerned today – feels it's coming together. I think depth a ?
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 13, 2013
Venric Mark just doing a footwork drill that had to be seen to be believed. Crazy fast. Bunch of our producers were laughing he was so good
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 13, 2013
Fitz just came over to sing the praises of Deonte Gibson. Really, really high in him.
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 13, 2013
Biggest transformation of NU team is secondary. A lot of possibilities there. Nice PBU by Jarrell Williams during team drill
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 13, 2013
Watch our interview with Mick McCall:
View our tour schedule and relive all the stops:
| SCHOOLS |
PRACTICE |
SHOW ON BTN (8 p.m. ET) |
| Indiana |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | Monday, Aug. 12 |
| Ohio State |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | Tuesday, Aug. 13 |
| Penn State |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | Wednesday, Aug. 14 |
| Michigan |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | Friday, Aug. 16 |
| Michigan State |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | Saturday, Aug. 17 |
| Purdue |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS |
Monday, Aug. 19 |
| Northwestern |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS |
Tuesday, Aug. 20 |
| Illinois |
Wednesday, Aug. 14 |
Wednesday, Aug. 21 |
| Wisconsin |
Thursday, Aug. 15 |
Thursday, Aug. 22 |
| Minnesota |
Friday, Aug. 16 |
Friday, Aug. 23 |
| Nebraska |
Monday, Aug. 19 |
Saturday, Aug. 24 |
| Iowa |
Tuesday, Aug. 20 |
Sunday, Aug. 25 |
