Gator Bowl 2013: Grading Best and Worst Performances from Northwestern Victory

The Northwestern Wildcats snapped an absurd 63-year bowl drought Tuesday afternoon, with a 34-20 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The Wildcats had lost their last nine postseason games (tied for an NCAA record), their last victory coming in the 1949 Rose Bowl against the California Golden Bears. The win represents an important milestone for the program, and in truth, it was a long time coming. Coach Pat Fitzgerald has revitalized Northwestern football since taking over in 2006, leadi...