Alamo Bowl Press Conference

by Aaron Morse

December 7th, 2008

On Sunday, Northwestern announced they’re headed to the Alamo Bowl to play the Missouri Tigers. Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald and Dr. Jim Phillips spoke to the media about NU’s bowl destination.

Opening Statements.

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What Fitzgerald Expects From Missouri.

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Phillips on the national exposure the Alamo Bowl provides.

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Fitzgerald on NU’s positive momentum heading into the Alamo Bowl.

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Fitzgerald on Chase Daniel and Missouri’s offense.

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Fitzgerald on preparing properly the next few weeks.

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Fitzgerald on how the Cats are going to peak at the right time.

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Fitzgerald on his experienced coaching staff.

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Fitzgerald on Tyrell Sutton’s health.

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Fitzgerald and Phillips on the bowl selection process.

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Fitzgerald on rooting for other Big Ten teams.

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Fitzgerald on Jeremy Macklin

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Fitzgerald on what this means for the seniors.

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Fitzgerald on possible wrinkles in the normal play-calling for both sides.

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Fitzgerald on Missouri’s schedule.

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Fitzgerald on managing his time.

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Fitzgerald on areas the team needs to work on.

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Phillips on the economics of the bowl selection process.

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E-mail Aaron Morse at: aaronmorse2008@u.northwestern.edu