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Kain Colter - QB - Wildcats

Northwestern is expected to use a two quarterback system once again in 2013.

ESPN's Adam Rittenberg believes the two quarterback system cost the school "at least one or two games" in 2012. "Northwestern is looking for a bit better run-pass balance as it has enough weapons at receiver and tight end to attack defenses more through the air." Kain Colter and Trevor Siemian will likely be the two passers.
Source: ESPN
May 5 - 11:53 AM
Venric Mark - RB - Wildcats

Northwestern junior RB Venric Mark rushed for 126 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries Saturday against Illinois.

Mark has burst onto the scene this year as one of the best runners in the Big 10. We would expect him to return for his senior season, so keep his name in mind when 2013 games kick off.
Sat, Nov 24, 2012 03:16:00 PM
Venric Mark - RB - Wildcats

Northwestern junior RB Venric Mark will not return to Saturday's game against Michigan State with an "upper extremity" injury.

Prior to leaving, Mark had an uncharacteristically poor day, rushing for seven yards on six carries. The junior has been one of the top runners in the Big 10 this season, and should continue that streak into next year.
Source: Teddy Greenstein on Twitter
Sat, Nov 17, 2012 02:31:00 PM
Venric Mark - RB - Wildcats

Northwestern junior RB Venric Mark rushed for 162 yards on 16 carries Saturday against Iowa.

Mark added two receptions for 11 yards. The junior had a huge run of 72 yards deep in his own territory, splitting the middle of the line but was chased down by Micah Hyde. Mark has been one of the hidden gems in the Big Ten this season.
Sat, Oct 27, 2012 03:13:00 PM
Venric Mark - RB - Wildcats

Northwestern junior RB Venric Mark rushed for 182 yards on 20 carries, along with two touchdowns in Saturday's win over Minnesota.

Mark has now had four big games this season and has plenty of ability to couple with athletic utility man Kain Coulter. The junior has been a real surprise and should continue to put up big numbers moving forward.
Sat, Oct 13, 2012 03:19:00 PM
Kain Colter - QB - Wildcats

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks listed Northwestern QB/WR Kain Colter as a Draft "riser" and said the junior is in the mold of Antwan Randle El.

Colter has been an excellent utility player for the Wildcats this season, rushing for 371 yards on 6.3 yards per carry and six touchdown along with 131 receiving yards on nine receptions. The junior has also completed 45-of-68 passes 369 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Source: NFL.com
Tue, Oct 2, 2012 11:17:00 AM
Venric Mark - RB - Wildcats

Northwestern junior RB Venric Mark rushed for 139 yards on 29 carries, including a touchdown, in Saturday's game against Indiana.

Mark has been a bright spot on the Wildcats this season after converting from receiver during the offseason. Northwestern remains undefeated and their offense has hit on all cylinders thus far.
Sat, Sep 29, 2012 03:58:00 PM
Venric Mark - RB - Wildcats

Northwestern junior Venric Mark has thrived at RB this season after making the switch from receiver this offseason.

Mark is averaging 5.5 yards per carry on way to accumulating 399 yards and four touchdowns, including three last week against South Dakota. The former receiver still possesses reliable hands, catching 11 passes for 75 yards and a touchdown. The Wildcats are undefeated, and Mark's emergence is a big reason for the offense's early season success.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Wed, Sep 26, 2012 12:56:00 PM
Ifeadi Odenigbo - DL - Wildcats

Northwestern freshman DE Ifeadi Odenigbo will make his debut in the starting lineup Saturday against Vanderbilt.

Odenigbo will take the place of injured end Deonte Gibson, who is out with an elbow injury. The freshman is listed as a linebacker, but due to the need of an edge rusher, Odenigbo will line up at defensive end. He weighed just 200 pounds in high school, but Odenigbo has beefed up to 230 and head coach Pat Fitzgerald is not concerned about a possible size disadvantage.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 11:24:00 AM
Kyle Prater - WR - Wildcats

USC junior transfer Kyle Prater has been granted eligibility to play for Northwestern in 2012.

Prater had already received a waiver to practice with the Wildcats during the spring, so he has not missed any time despite the uncertainty around if he would be forced to redshirt this season. The sophomore left USC in order to be closer to his family. Prater only recorded one catch at his first stop after two injury riddled years but was a hot commodity coming out of high school.
Source: Chris Houston on Twitter
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 04:28:00 PM
Kain Colter - QB - Wildcats

Kain Colter's personality is a big winner on and off the gridiron.

Colter is the definition of a versatile player, but he is also an athlete that is very likeable away from the field. Coach Pat Fitzgerald likely cannot ask for much more as far as personal makeup. Colter started in place of the injured QB Dan Persa early last season and continued to excel as a receiver/running back after Persa returned. Colter totaled 18 touchdowns in 2011 and returns as the starting QB for 2012.
Source: laketheposts.com
Mon, Jun 18, 2012 09:46:00 PM
Trevor Siemian - QB - Wildcats

Trevor Siemian earned praise from coach Pat Fitzgerald for his work during the Wildcats' spring exhibition.

Siemian got a taste as a freshman last season, playing in several games and throwing 3 TD passes among his 26 attempts. He finished the spring with a nice showing in an exhibition and has earned Fitzgerald's confidence to the point the coach would like to use Siemian in certain situations. Siemian will be Kain Colter's backup, though he could see the field more than a typical No. 2. After all, Northwestern likes to provide varied looks on offense.
Source: chicagotribune.com
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 11:09:00 AM
Tony Jones - WR - Wildcats

Healthy Tony Jones feels the Wildcats possess a cast of receivers that can be the best in the Big Ten.

For that to have a chance, Jones must prove he is entirely healthy after losing the 2011 season due to a torn right PCL. He’s back strong this spring and, in the eyes of coach Pat Fitzgerald, does not appear tentative. Jones had his redshirt burned after four games in 2010. He went 11-157-1 receiving in seven games of that abbreviated freshman campaign.
Source: suntimes.com
Thu, Apr 5, 2012 05:03:00 PM
Kyle Prater - WR - Wildcats

USC transfer Kyle Prater received a waiver from the university and will practice with the Wildcats when spring workouts resume on March 26. He has yet to receive clearance from the NCAA.

The university waiver allows Prater to practice, but he needs the NCAA waiver to be eligible to play during the 2012 season. The 6-foot-5 receiver left USC so that he could be closer to his family. Pat Fitzgerald would love to have QB Kain Colter looking for a big target down field. We'll see.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Fri, Mar 16, 2012 02:17:00 PM
Kain Colter - QB - Wildcats

Kain Colter looks stronger as he prepares to take over for Dan Persa.

More than two years past shoulder surgeries, Colter has shown a very strong arm in the early going this spring. One of college football's most versatile players, Colter started the first three games at quarterback last season for the injured Persa and also lined up at running back and receiver. The junior-to-be totaled 18 touchdowns: 9 rushing, 6 passing and 3 receiving.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Mon, Mar 5, 2012 10:29:00 PM

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