Better or worse: Northwestern's passing game

There are still plenty of questions left this offseason about certain players and positions in the Big Ten. But no matter the topic, the answer usually boils down to two options: Is the player or unit getting better -- or worse?

We're examining some pressing issues around the Big Ten and asking that one important question. Now, we take a look at Northwestern’s passing game.

Clayton Thorson completed only 50.8 percent of his passes last season and had seven touchdowns and nine interceptions.Overview: Outside of Maryland, no Big Ten passing game struggled more last season than Northwestern's. The Wildcats ranked 119th nationally in passing yards per game (138.5), finishing dead last in the…