...OLB, Navorro Bowman puts the clamps on Scott Concannon during their 34-13 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois

Feb 12, 2009; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward John Shurna (24) drives to the basket against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second...

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Kevin Coble #44 of the Northwestern Wildcats handles the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first round of the Big Ten...

Nov 14, 2009; Champaign, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats injured safety Brendan Smith (4) and linebacker Bryce McNaul (51) carry the Land of Lincoln Trophy...

Nov 14, 2009; Champaign, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Zeke Markshausen (85) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter...

Nov 14, 2009; Champaign, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Mike Kafka (13) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini...

...22: Quarterback Juice Williams #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs with the football against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 22, 2008 in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern defeated Illinois 27-10

...Williams #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini is sacked by linebacker Prince Kwateng #36 of the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 22, 2008 in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern defeated Illinois 27-10. (Photo...

EVANSTON, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: Defensive back Sherrick McManis #24 of the Northwestern Wildcats drops back in pass coverage against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ryan Field on September 26...

...7, 2009: Iowa quarterback James Vandenberg (16) looks for a receiver during the second half the Northwestern Wildcats 17-10 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on November...

...17 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs with the football after a pass reception against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 22, 2008 in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern defeated Illinois 27-10. (Photo...

...Hawkeyes quarterback Ricky Stanzi (center) enters the field on crutches during the third quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-US PRESSWIRE

Nov 7, 2009; Iowa City, IA, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Dan Persa (7) runs for a first down in the first quarter against the Iowa...

...Hawkeyes running back Brandon Wegher fumbles the ball as he is hit by members of the Northwestern Wildcats defense in the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland/US Presswire

EVANSTON, IL - SEPTEMBER 26: Wide receiver Andrew Brewer #12 of the Northwestern Wildcats runs a pass pattern against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ryan Field on September 26, 2009...