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Northwestern football season grades
We hand out our grades to every contributor from the 2016 season.
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January 11, 2017
Season in review: Specialists grades
Northwestern was a mixed bag on special teams in 2016.
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January 10, 2017
Season in review: Defensive backs grades
Young cornerbacks and experienced safeties led to some impressive performances but some struggles as well.
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January 10, 2017
Season in review: Linebackers grades
The Franchise will be gone, but there’s talent around him.
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January 9, 2017
Season in review: Defensive line grades
Despite losing an All-Big Ten first team sack master next season, this unit has real promise.
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January 8, 2017
Season in review: Offensive line grades
The group was inconsistent but ended on a high note and has a lot of young talent.
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January 6, 2017
Season in review: Superbacks grades
Garrett Dickerson evolved into a pass-catching threat as the main man at the position.
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January 6, 2017
Season in review: Wide receiver grades
The Wildcats’ most questionable position group before the season turned into one of the team’s best.
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January 5, 2017
Season in review: Running back grades
Justin Jackson turned in his best season yet, and John Moten IV burst onto the scene.
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January 5, 2017
Season in review: Quarterback grades
Clayton Thorson showed major growth and stayed healthy all season.