Nolletti(QB) & Smith(RB) will be the skill guys to watch. Both are juniors and have the potential to be all county.
The big hurdle for Northwestern will be getting off to a good start.....
*Crestview...lost Minnich. That kid was way tough. His absence greatly improves opposing teams chances for victory. They also graduated some other fine players as well. If the Huskies are going to break a multi year losing streak to the Cougars.....this is the year to do it.
*Black River...backyard rivalry, anything could happen in this one.
*Mogadore...Northwestern has never beaten the Cats, it's almost impossible to do in Moggy. At least this year it's at NWN
If Northwestern gets off to a 3-0 or 2-1 start, it could be a year to remember in West Salem.
If week 4 brings 1-2 or 0-3, it will be a struggle to go .500
just my opnion.....the Huskies non conference games are vital for confidence.
one last thing...
Last years defense gave up 293 pts (29.3 per game avg)....it can't get any worse

(knock on wood)