Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald carries many of the same qualities with him into every press conference: diligence, respect for those covering the Wildcats and optimism about his team. Saturday night was rather stark, with Fitzgerald looking like the distraught, somber coach of a reeling team.
The ‘Cats (1-3, 0-1 B1G) dropped their third straight game yesterday, and the second to a non-Power Five opponent no less. Despite outgaining Miami (OH) 364-278 in total yardage and collecting three more sacks, NU lost 17-14, failing to capitalize on opportunities all day.
“We continue to beat ourselves,” Fitzgerald said from the Welsh-Ryan Arena media room following the game.