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The loss of linebacker Nick Roach to a broken leg means Northwestern will finish the season without two defensive captains–Roach and safety Bryan Heinz, who is missing his senior season with a foot injury. So the search is on for production–and leadership.
“I look forward to the entire defense stepping up, and seeing who becomes vocal,” coach Pat Fitzgerald said. “There are some guys who have played a lot of football for us.”
Fitzgerald specifically mentioned defensive end Kevin Mims, linebacker Adam Kadela, safeties Brendan Smith and Reggie McPherson and defensive end David Ngene.