Northwestern Football: Wildcats open Big Ten play with win vs. Purdue
By Dana Becker
1. Northwestern is dangerous with a healthy Clayton Thorson
If the Wildcats are going to compete for a spot in the Big Ten Championship, Clayton Thorson must remain healthy.
It wasn’t that T.J. Green wasn’t good when he came in, it’s just that Thorson gives Northwestern an added dimension and a legit NFL-caliber quarterback when he’s on the field.
After rehabbing from a serious knee injury suffered late last season, Thorson looked rusty at time. Still, he ended his night with a productive line of 16-for-27 passing for 172 yards and was positive in rushing yardage.
If the all-Big Ten signal-caller can continue to shake off the little things as the season progresses, he’ll have himself ready for the next level and the Wildcats in a major bowl game.
Green, the son of former NFL standout Trent Green, finished the night 7-of-10 for 63 yards, adding a rushing touchdown to his line.