“I know those guys would never want an opportunity based on someone else getting injured, but I know they are excited to play.” “They just need to play up to their potential,” Fitzgerald said. Coach Pat Fitzgerald said by taking the season practice by practice and trusting the game plan, the wideouts’ confidence will grow and translate to the field. The group has flashed signs of consistency at various times during the year, but has struggled to find its stride. While the Cats may not make it to the Big Ten Championship, it will be vital for the wide receiver room to be on the same page as sophomore quarterback Ryan Hilinski in the chase for a bowl game. “We still have an opportunity to make a bowl, we still have an opportunity to go, with the right circumstances, to the Big Ten Championship, so every game matters and we’re going to take it serious, one play at a time.”Īfter its battle against the Golden Gophers, only Big Ten West opponents remain on NU’s schedule. The Houston native understands Kirtz and Robinson Jr.’s talent and skill can’t be replaced, but he said he is excited to be back on the field. Although not suiting up in 2020, the veteran already holds credibility to his name, posting back-to-back 150 yard seasons in 20. Jefferson will line up for his third contest of the year after making his season debut against Rutgers. Since Kirtz’s early exit against Nebraska, Washington has engraved himself as an essential piece of the offense, averaging over 60 receiving yards in the last three games and totaling 318 on the season.
“We feel like we’ve prepared everyone for an opportunity to play, and when your opportunity comes, it’s time to step up and make those plays.”Īhead of the Minnesota matchup, NU’s projected depth chart lists wide receivers junior Malik Washington and senior JJ Jefferson as the starters along with Robinson. “This team needs everybody,” Springer said. left the game early, and his status for Saturday is unknown.Īlthough a major blow to offense, wide receivers coach Dennis Springer emphasized that the unit has a “next man up” mentality and its players will be ready when their number is called.
6 Michigan last week, coach Pat Fitzgerald announced Kirtz will miss the rest of the season with a non-contact injury. However, entering their eighth matchup of the season against Minnesota, the Wildcats’ duo will not take the field together Saturday due to injuries. The decision paid off for the Cats, as the two led the receiving corps in yards for five weeks - Robinson Jr. The revamped roster included a wide receiver group including sophomore Bryce Kirtz and graduate Stephon Robinson Jr., both making their starting debut in purple and white. Heading into its season opener against Michigan State, Northwestern announced its Week One Projected Depth Chart, consisting of returning faces, different numbers and new players.
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