Speedy transfer running back, former prep All-American... Top 40 blue chip recruit transferred from University of Oregon prior to 2011 season, sophomore with three years of eligibility... Exited spring camp No. 2 at running back position... Selected 2012 All-Big 12 by Phil Steele preseason publication... Stole headlines from Baylor spring scrimmage with 138 yards on seven carries, including 75-yard TD run... Timed at 4.34 in 40-yard dash...
The anchor of the MSU offensive line with All-American potential for 2012 . . . Named to the preseason 2012 All-SEC second team by the SEC Coaches, Phil Steele, Athlon and the SEC’s Football Information Directors . . . Member of the 2012 Outland Trophy Watch List . . . 2011 Rivals.com Sophomore All-American after being named to the All-SEC second team by Rivals and the AP . . . Has started 25 games in his three years at State . . .
Playing for a team like Northwestern, even as a sophomore, is a good confidence builder. Bridgewater can stand safely in the pocket for extended periods of time and read defenses without fear of being hit in most games.Bridgewater has better than average arm strength, very good accuracy, and excellent mobility. He's very good at throwing on the run in either direction, uncannily so rolling left.
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