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Hunter Johnson roundtable: Are the expectations too high?

Hunter Johnson has been perhaps the most hotly debated topic of the offseason for Northwestern football fans. Pat Fitzgerald has still refused to name a starter under center, though most seem to believe that said refusal is mainly gamesmanship. Meanwhile, Mick McCall, who will be the mastermind behind the prized recruit’s years in the backfield, is not exactly known for his innovation. Are Northwestern fans expecting too much from Johnson without seeing him in game action? Can Mick McCall take advantage of his prodigious talents? Our writers attack these big questions below!

Davis Rich

Yes, the expectations are too high.