Cornhusker Fans in here!

[BMF Bronco]

How ****ed up is it that MP has the 2000th post on our thread?!

[DBroncos4life]

How ****ed up is it that MP has the 2000th post on our thread?!

Or that the CU thread has more posts then ours??? You know on a positive note I think our recruiting class got saved some. It was a tough few weeks there.

[Florida_Bronco]

Or that the CU thread has more posts then ours??? You know on a positive note I think our recruiting class got saved some. It was a tough few weeks there.

Well it's to be expected, since there is a naturally a large number of CU fans here. We were ahead for a long time though.

[BroncoBuff]

I have a college football themed book coming out that's similar to Jason Elam's:

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/2962/bookks6.png

[BroncoBuff]

How ****ed up is it that MP has the 2000th post on our thread?!
You can alway go back 50 pages and delete some innocuous post ... then he would have #999.


Hey Bugshuckers! Watch live as the #1 RB in the nation Darrell Scott pops a Colorado Buffaloes cap on his dome ... next Wednesday live on CSTV:

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5596/47787543ov6.jpg

All times Eastern.

Oh, wait ... do you guys have cable in Lincoln yet? Uhh

[BMF Bronco]

You can alway go back 50 pages and delete some innocuous post ... then he would have #999.



nah, not worth the effort.

[DBroncos4life]

Well it's to be expected, since there is a naturally a large number of CU fans here. We were ahead for a long time though.

**** CU fans :thumbs: :rofl: :giggle: ;D !Booya! The world needs more Husker Broncos fans. Too bad alot of them end up liking the Queefs that are born in Nebraska.

[BroncoBuff]

Well it's to be expected, since there is a naturally a large number of CU fans here. We were ahead for a long time though.
Yes well, in his childish disdain for me personally, Hercules Wrongefeller started a new thread on the Buffs to usurp my old one. That new one reached pretty far until you guys started catching up with the older thread, at which time corrective action was taken! Knowitall

Here's a Trivia Question - from Rivals - that we can all enjoy:
http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/5030/24297270bi6.jpg


I'll post the answer below in a day or two...

[Florida_Bronco]

Yes well, in his childish disdain for me personally, Hercules Wrongefeller

Are you serious? I thought you and him got along. Does that have something to do with him not being around much?

[DBroncos4life]

71/72 NU/OU and CU

[BroncoBuff]

Are you serious? I thought you and him got along. Does that have something to do with him not being around much?
I did my darndest to get along with him for over two years ... but he always dissed and insulted me over and over. So I challenged him a month or so ago, and he came back calling me a moron and an f'ing idiot. So I really let him have it a week ago. Turned out the knowitall has a glass jaw ... he hightailed it outta here. Go figure.

[BroncoBuff]

71/72 NU/OU and CU
Fast! I thought everybody in here would be too young:
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/2446/triviaanswerko0.jpg

I became a CU fan that year ... I was 9 years old when my grandparents gifted me a subscription to SI. Then when we beat Penn State, we were on the cover ... great memories.

[BMF Bronco]

Fast! I thought everybody in here would be too young:
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/2446/triviaanswerko0.jpg

I became a CU fan that year ... I was 9 years old when my grandparents gifted me a subscription to SI. Then when we beat Penn State, we were on the cover ... great memories.

I was -4

[BroncoBuff]

I did my darndest to get along with him for over two years ... but he always dissed and insulted me over and over. So I challenged him a month or so ago, and he came back calling me a moron and an f'ing idiot. So I really let him have it a week ago. Turned out the knowitall has a glass jaw ... he hightailed it outta here. Go figure.
And it turns out - as sad as this is - the mods here actually deleted about 10 posts and locked that thread.

I broke no rules - not even close - guy called me an "f-ing idiot" and a "moron." All I did was point out, within the rules, how clueless he truly is. Apparently Taco John's "libertarian posting policy" is not so libertarian after all. :(

[BMF Bronco]

GOod Lord!

[Crushaholic]

Good luck to Greg Sharpe as he becomes the new voice of the Cornhuskers. He's a good guy. He was the voice of Kansas State many years ago and has been the head honcho at an AM radio station here in Topeka for the last few years. We're gonna miss him...

[Kid A]

Finally we have someone beside Jim Rose to listen to on saturdays. Someone who actually can call the game. From what I heard of Sharpe this year, he will be good. Hopefully he can become a little bit of a homer over time.

[BMF Bronco]

So is anyone else worried about the sffuB picking up that RB? I am hoping he pulls a MOC and vamooses to the NFL as early as possible.

[Rohirrim]

So is anyone else worried about the sffuB picking up that RB? I am hoping he pulls a MOC and vamooses to the NFL as early as possible.

Check out the video in my sig. Enjoy! Ha!

[Jens1893]

So is anyone else worried about the sffuB picking up that RB? I am hoping he pulls a MOC and vamooses to the NFL as early as possible.

there´s still ray polk to worry about

[Kid A]

So is anyone else worried about the sffuB picking up that RB? I am hoping he pulls a MOC and vamooses to the NFL as early as possible.

eh, we'll see. Obviously an impressive pickup, but he hasn't even played a game yet. I'll worry about him if he starts tearing it up in college. For now, though, we have much bigger problems than a stud RB recruit going to CU.

[BMF Bronco]

eh, we'll see. Obviously an impressive pickup, but he hasn't even played a game yet. I'll worry about him if he starts tearing it up in college. For now, though, we have much bigger problems than a stud RB recruit going to CU.

really, like what? Hilarious!

[alanm]

really, like what? Hilarious!

Like Pelini fixing the Blackshirts.

[Kid A]

It's that time of the year: preseason magazines! Most (understandably) don't think much of our chances this year, but nothing can deter my enthusiasm for the return of college football. We're approaching the long summer stretch of only baseball to watch, so August can't come soon enough.

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1200&u_sid=10361445

Right now I'd say we'll finish 2nd or 3rd in the north. we shall see.

[Florida_Bronco]

I'm excited for our chances this year. I want to see what we can do with Pelini.

[TexanBob]

I think Missouri is for real. I have some doubts about Kansas although what they did was very impressive. My early early guess of the Big XII:

1. Missouri
2. Nebraska
3. Kansas
4. Colorado
5. Kansas St.
6. Iowa St.

Big XII South
1. Oklahoma
2. Texas A&M
3. Texas Tech
4. Texas
5. Oklahoma St.
6. Baylor

[Kid A]

I think you can almost lock in the #1 and bottom two in both divisions. It's the 2-4 that are almost impossible to call right now.

Do you really believe Texas could finish 4th? That would surprise me, but I have to admit they didn't look like world beaters by any stretch at the end of last year. They did pick up Will Muschamp, arguably the best DC in the country. They could very well push OU...or fall apart (by their standards) and finish behind the other texas schools.

[TexanBob]

They simply have been outrecruited the past couple of years. Who's going to run the ball? Who's going to catch the ball? Who'll rush the passer? Who'll cover the receivers?

Colt McCoy is a good quarterback if you surround him with top talent. But he's not the sort of player that can turn poor talent into good talent. Vince Young could turn a bad team into a good team (at the college level) but McCoy is no Vince Young.

[Jens1893]

Husker Nation isn´t happy

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[Kid A]

For the record, the term "Husker Nation" was a Stevie Pederson creation, probably to capitalize on all the "Red Sox Nation" bull****. So I kind of hope Husker Nation did die, and that we can now go back to being the Nebraska Cornhuskers, not whatever we were watching last year.

But yeah, that video about sums it up.

[BMF Bronco]

SO did anyone else see that we inked the #2 or 3 QB for 09?

[Kid A]

Yeah! Cody Green, 4-star on Rivals 5-star on Scout. Dual threat. We still have Zac Lee and Patrick Witt in the wings, so I feel good about our QB depth, despite our recent inability to keep top QB recruits in the fold.

[Kid A]

Saw the Colorado one posted on their thread, so I thought I'd link the NY times blog preview of Nebraska. I'm actually really impressed by how in depth they go and how knowledgeable they are. Most outsider previews bug me (i.e. new coach Pelini. Can he fix defense? End of preview.) so this one is a pleasant surprise. Have to say I agree with most of it.

http://thequad.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/18/the-quad-countdown-no-42-nebraska/

[DBroncos4life]

Nebraska QB Ganz: More running plays coming
1:39 PM Mon, Jul 21, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Brandon George E-mail News tips

Nebraska quarterback Joe Ganz said fans can expect him to be running with the football more this season in an effort to keep defenses guessing.

Ganz said Nebraska has put in more quarterback running plays in its offense to take advantage of his dual-threat ability. Ganz said he might have between 10 and 15 carries in some games. But don't expect any quarterback option like the old days, he said. He'll be doing more zone read runs similar to what Missouri and Oklahoma State will use, he said.

[Kid A]

More Big XII Media week stuff:

Pelini on the offense
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1200&u_sid=10386893

More Ganz
http://journalstar.com/articles/2008/07/22/huskerextra/football/doc48854412eab2e515775405.txt

Slauson is happy about coaching change
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jul/21/big-12-meetings-corhuskers-slauson-welcomes/

The defense has nowhere to go but up
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/story/714607.html

[FADERPROOF]

so is this year 4 or 5 for the rebuilding Nebraska football program?

[Jens1893]

so is this year 4 or 5 for the rebuilding Nebraska football program?

1 ... timer gets reset when the coach changes

[FADERPROOF]

1 ... timer gets reset when the coach changes

Well tell that to that school in south bend cause they should switch coaches every year in order to justify how the mighty have fallen.

[Kid A]

Well tell that to that school in south bend cause they should switch coaches every year in order to justify how the mighty have fallen.

Haven't you heard: Notre Dame is winning 10 games this year.

[Jens1893]

Well tell that to that school in south bend cause they should switch coaches every year in order to justify how the mighty have fallen.

or nbc ... they just renewed their contract with nd

[FADERPROOF]

or nbc ... they just renewed their contract with nd

Thats just the pressure of the Catholic viewers, nothing worse than a couple hundred thousands pissed off catholics with picket fences and death threats.

[BMF Bronco]

http://www.coloradoan.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080803/COLUMNISTS36/808030356/1006/SPORTS

pretty good read, but the comments at the end are pretty funny!

[Kid A]

I personally do feel that we have to agree that CU is a rival. Neighboring state, pretty strong hate on both sides, and a few (though not very many) important and memorable games.

Thing is, though, K-State in the late 90s and Missouri now also meet those criteria. The truth is, CU-NU was a compelling rivalry for a few years in the early 90s (maybe early 2000s) when both teams were national contenders, but now its hard to consider it much more than any other division rivalry.

That being said, I do agree with the article that we do need a real rival. The Big XII kind of killed the OU rivalry (though OU's ineptness in the 90s and our recent suckiness haven't helped). It would be great if we could get good again and have another solid team in the division to duke it out with regularly for the crown. The thing is, though, must Husker fans would be just as happy if that rival turned out to be Mizzou or K-state (Lincoln is much closer to Columbia than Boulder, which means we have to put up with more Tiger fans). CU, I would guess, will only really ever have eyes for Nebraska.

[Florida_Bronco]

CU fans have been aiming at the Nebraska game for decades now. It's the Cornhuskers who've refused to buy in. CU fans have long had the necessary hatred for Nebraska, and the game means more to most Buffs fans than any other on the schedule.


Probably has something to do with the 46-18-2 all time record we hold over them. Not to offend the CU fans, but their view of the NU/CU rivalry is about the same as Raider fan's views of the Shanahan era Broncos.

With the exceptions of a few big games, CU has pretty much been a doormat for NU. They haven't really been competitive enough with us to get viewed as a true rivalry. As the article mentions, since the Big 8 became the Big 12 CU has pretty much become our rival by default.

Again that isn't meant to offend the CU fans, just my honest opinion of this rivalry situation.

[ABA6776]

Probably has something to do with the 46-18-2 all time record we hold over them. Not to offend the CU fans, but their view of the NU/CU rivalry is about the same as Raider fan's views of the Shanahan era Broncos.

With the exceptions of a few big games, CU has pretty much been a doormat for NU. They haven't really been competitive enough with us to get viewed as a true rivalry. As the article mentions, since the Big 8 became the Big 12 CU has pretty much become our rival by default.

Again that isn't meant to offend the CU fans, just my honest opinion of this rivalry situation.First off just let me say that I have never HATED Nebraska. I have disrespect for mean fans on Both sides and don't like show boaters on either side. My reasons for not hating Nebraska are: 1. My brother has lived there since attending Creighton in 1968.
2. I have heard many nice things said by many Nebraska fans and players about my beloved Buffs over the years.

My reasons for not liking the Huskers:

1. Some Nebraska fans conveniently forget that their student section chanted, "Where's Sal?" during NU's 27-21 win in 1989. That would be former Colorado quarterback Sal Aunese, who had died of cancer earlier in the year. Also that they painted in red letters just across the Colorado/Nebraska border, on the highway: "Sal Is Dead, Go Big Red"
I don't ever recall CU fans saying or doing anything horrible when Brook Berringer was killed on that terrible plane crash.


2. Tom Osborne...
In 1990 (Our Only Championship Season) say what you will about the 5th down against Missouri and Georgia Tech ending up undefeated. Fact is, Colorado went into the Orange Bowl ranked #1 and won against Notre Dame while GTech crushed a lower ranked Nebraska team. The ONLY reason the Championship was split was because of Tom voting Georgia Tech #1. He was the ONLY one!

For as much as it's been kinda one sided for a rivalry, Michigan is 20 games up on Ohio State in their history. I like the energy Coach Mac brought back in 1982...here's a link that explaine things better than I can, and it's by a Nebraska fan!
http://doubleextrapoint.blogspot.com/2006/11/birth-of-rivalry.html

[Florida_Bronco]

1. Some Nebraska fans conveniently forget that their student section chanted, "Where's Sal?" during NU's 27-21 win in 1989. That would be former Colorado quarterback Sal Aunese, who had died of cancer earlier in the year. Also that they painted in red letters just across the Colorado/Nebraska border, on the highway: "Sal Is Dead, Go Big Red" 95% of Nebraska fans were repulsed by that as well.

I don't ever recall CU fans saying or doing anything horrible when Brook Berringer was killed on that terrible plane crash. There were a few incidents, but like CU fans we recognize that some people are just jerks and we don't hold that over the entire fanbase.

[Kid A]

ABA, I certainly understand why both the reasons you stated have led CU fans to dislike Nebraska (even if the Sal stuff was a small number of fans, it was disgusting enough for me to understand a lot of the bitterness). I would say, however, on the Ga Tech thing that Osborne was simply one vote along with many many other coaches who thought Ga Tech was the better team.

He did play both teams, and I don't know think he would be petty enough to take away a national title (which would help the conference image, no less) for no reason. Remember GT was actually undefeated (1 tie), while CU had a loss, a tie, and the 5th down. I think CU certainly deserved a share of the title for winning the Orange Bowl, but its a stretch to say they were clearly more deserving than GT.

Anyway, I do think CU is, on the whole, our biggest rival in the North, and will probably grow in stature over the years as memories of the Big 8 fade. Hopefully both teams can improve and make it a nationally known rivalry. I have a lot of respect for most the CU fans on this board, so I do wish a lot of the stupidity in terms of stereotyping each side could die down from some of the more ignorant fans I hear about.

Granted, NU fans (the older ones especially) do have something of an annoying "holier than thou" streak, and CU fans (the drunk younger ones) did confirm every suspicion NU had of them by trashing their own field in 2005. But what's a little hatred amongst friends. November 28th. I hope to be there this year.

[ABA6776]

ABA, I certainly understand why both the reasons you stated have led CU fans to dislike Nebraska (even if the Sal stuff was a small number of fans, it was disgusting enough for me to understand a lot of the bitterness). I would say, however, on the Ga Tech thing that Osborne was simply one vote along with many many other coaches who thought Ga Tech was the better team.

He did play both teams, and I don't know think he would be petty enough to take away a national title (which would help the conference image, no less) for no reason. Remember GT was actually undefeated (1 tie), while CU had a loss, a tie, and the 5th down. I think CU certainly deserved a share of the title for winning the Orange Bowl, but its a stretch to say they were clearly more deserving than GT.

Anyway, I do think CU is, on the whole, our biggest rival in the North, and will probably grow in stature over the years as memories of the Big 8 fade. Hopefully both teams can improve and make it a nationally known rivalry. I have a lot of respect for most the CU fans on this board, so I do wish a lot of the stupidity in terms of stereotyping each side could die down from some of the more ignorant fans I hear about.

Granted, NU fans (the older ones especially) do have something of an annoying "holier than thou" streak, and CU fans (the drunk younger ones) did confirm every suspicion NU had of them by trashing their own field in 2005. But what's a little hatred amongst friends. November 28th. I hope to be there this year.

I appreciate what you say and think you have class. Thanks for the reply and may the better team win. You are yet another fan of Nebraska that makes it impossible for me to ever "Hate" your team.

[ABA6776]

95% of Nebraska fans were repulsed by that as well.

There were a few incidents, but like CU fans we recognize that some people are just jerks and we don't hold that over the entire fanbase.I agree, thanks.

[FADERPROOF]

For as much as it's been kinda one sided for a rivalry, Michigan is 20 games up on Ohio State in their history. I like the energy Coach Mac brought back in 1982...here's a link that explaine things better than I can, and it's by a Nebraska fan!
http://doubleextrapoint.blogspot.com/2006/11/birth-of-rivalry.html

they're only 16 games up and will be 15 after this year.

[ABA6776]

they're only 16 games up and will be 15 after this year.Sorry....my mistake.

[FADERPROOF]

Sorry....my mistake.

it's cool, i'm just very anal retentive about that game and should've gotten on you more about the comparison of the Nebraska-Colorado rivalry to the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry rather than the overall record of that game.

[Kid A]

I think he was just pointing out that you can have a great rivalry without a completely even record. I don't think anyone would argue NU-CU is near the same level at OSU-UM (though I could argue that, for the Nebraska/Colorado fans, it feels every bit as intense and important many years) .

With rivalries I think the big thing is always "what have you done for me lately," not overall record. Michigan may have the lead, but OSU has dominated so thoroughly as of late that I imagine it brings little comfort to Wolverine fans. The Huskers have a ridiculous lead in their series with KU (which has been going on for over 100 straight years), but I guarantee every Nebraska fan feels that we're the ones out for redemption this year.

[Kid A]

Written by a Texas fan, this site had some of the best and funniest Big XII previews last year. Here is this year's take on Nebraska. Painful...but hilarious

http://www.barkingcarnival.com/henryjames/2008-nebraska-football-preview-state-of-the-union

Pelini has inherited a soft Cornhusker team. Calling this team soft is an insult to the Dallas Mavericks.

Every time you start two caucasians at wide receiver, an SEC defensive back kills one of Jim Tressel’s kittens.

The other cornerback will be Anthony West as in the entire west side of the field is open.

[Kid A]

heres the page with the rest of the league:

http://www.barkingcarnival.com/sailor-ripley/the-barking-carnival-big-xii-2008-preview-state-of-the-union-collection

I highly recommend the K-State preview. Ron Prince and Josh Freeman provide some great material.

Bob Krause extended Prince’s contract through 2012 to drive off the inevitable suitors from Appalachian St and Elon. Rest easy, Cats - two more cycles of JUCO classes assured!

After a year of experimentation, KSU is back to the 4-3 again...The KSU reasoning for the switch is that it’s better to have three LBs who can’t tackle rather than four. By decreasing the number of players missing by 33%, you increase the theoretical chances of hitting.

[Kid A]

It's Gameday...

GOOOO BIIIIIG REEEED

[BMF Bronco]

I saw that we won, pretty big, anyone have a report of how the game went?

[Kid A]

I watched it. My thoughts:

-Joe Ganz picked up where he left off. He was almost perfect for the first 3 quarters, just ripping apart their secondary. He seemed to lose a little focus and threw a couple picks in the 4th, but we were well ahead at that point.

-Cody Glenn, the former RB who changed to LB this offseason to help out in a position of need played better than anyone could have expected. He's going to get beat plenty this season since he isn't a veteran at the position, but he showed he can fly to the ball and has some good instincts.

-Alex Henry kicked four 44yd field goals. That's an impressive (and odd) achievement in its own right. The crazy part? The Huskers only made three 40+yd field goals over the ENTIRE Callahan regime. You need only remember back to the Cotton Bowl to remember Cally's stupefying refusal to kick field goals outside of 30yds, no matter the situation. Still, that is a startling statistic.

-The defense? Well we held them to 8 yds rushing. Part of it may have been the weakness of our passing defense (which gave up a lot of yards and big plays), but I really did like the way our d-line looked. We got some pressure and hit their runners in the backfield consistently. Also, no broken tackles. The pass defense will need to improve to give us a shot against the Missouri's and TT's, but it's a young unit so I expected as much.

-Lucky had some nice plays, but the o-line was not nearly as dominating in the run game as you would like to see. We're going to need to step up our ability to run the ball as the season progresses, but for now Ganz seems capable of putting enough points up. We just need to be able to eat some clock up if we want to help a vulnerable defense.

-Most important point: we won! And we made it look easier than I though it would be. I though maybe 10-14 point win, and we won my 23. Two more cupcakes (actually I think Western Michigan quite a bit better than either San Jose State or New Mexico State) to get some fixable things worked on. Then it gets tough...

[DBroncos4life]

I wonder how well we would have done last year if Ganz started the whole year last year

[BMF Bronco]

Thanks Kid, that really worries me about the pass defense though, that's not good at all considering we play some damn good passing teams this year.

[DBroncos4life]

Thanks Kid, that really worries me about the pass defense though, that's not good at all considering we play some damn good passing teams this year.

I don't see the Black Shirts coming back anytime soon.

[dark_hawk]

I think he'll get them back into shape eventually.....maybe not this year but it should be an improvement over last year

[Kid A]

http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2008/0901/ncf_a_pelini_200.jpg

[Kid A]

Well, if you can only play well for one quarter I guess the 4th is the one to choose. The first 45 minutes, though, were a cold dose of reality. Our offense is still capable of frustrating inconsistency. Our defense will still give up too many quick scoring drives.

The good? The defense actually played a lot better in the second half. Only 3 points allowed, and that FG was largely because of a turnover. Once Niles Paul gave us some breathing room, the offense started to look competent. Helu looked great, and might have moved in front of Lucky on the depth chart. Most importantly, the whole team did show the ability to finish strong.

Obviously, not a great game. There were an inexcusable number of penalties, and the offense is going to have to be a hundred times more effective if we're going to bail the defense out against better teams. But we knew this team had some weaknesses, and with a new staff you have to assume there will be some stumbles.

#3 Ohio State had an even closer call against Solich's Ohio Bobcats. College football is just like that these days, and a rebuilding team, like us, will be even more susceptible to these kinds of games.

[BMF Bronco]

just read the recap of the game, sounds like we played like **** until the fourth. The only solace I take is that the sffub almost got beat by another Big Sky team.

[Florida_Bronco]

Thanks for the breakdowns Kid A.

[Kid A]

Anyone know what happened to Evenrude? He was a great poster in this forum, but it has been almost half a year since he's been on. Maybe he called it quits here at the Mane, just didn't know if you guys had heard anything.

[Florida_Bronco]

I haven't heard anything from him. Maybe try sending him a PM?

[DBroncos4life]

This thread needs a bump. How about Ganz and Lucky? I wonder what Lucky will play in the NFL? Im not sure he is strong enough for a RB but he would be a good dual threat player.

[24champ]

Hey NU fans, I came across this at this MWC board I frequent for updates about recruiting and such. Better than a lame Rivals board. Like I said, not a fan of either team but it is an interesting proposal.

• Look for NU to announce a long-term series with Wyoming soon, with the first game to be a Cowboys home game set in Denver's Invesco Stadium.

It's at the bottom.

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1921

Should be interesting...

[Kid A]

I like the idea. Might be a fun minor rivalry to get started.


Bye week coming up. Get healthy and rested for our first prime time test against Va Tech. The Hokies haven't been all that impressive, but they have a solid defense, a dangerous freshman QB, and, of course, solid special teams. I'm really looking forward to it. It's almost a must win for us, given we have Mizzou and TT right afterward.

[Florida_Bronco]

I don't think we've played Wyoming since the 1994 season.

[DBroncos4life]

The Cowboys coach is one of the guys I wanted before Cally. He is a Husker guy. On a side note did anyone see this?

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&page=dash0803&sportCat=ncf


Ganz as the 10th best QB in the B12? Not sure I would agree with that.

[BMF Bronco]

need to bump this, maybe the defense will feel it.

[ZachKC]

You guys ready?

http://www.faniq.com/images/blog/Chase%20Daniel%20for%20Heisman.jpg

[Kid A]

You guys ready?

http://www.faniq.com/images/blog/Chase%20Daniel%20for%20Heisman.jpg

Nope. Mizzou is a 10 pt favorite. I'm afraid that's easy money right there. You should be 20+ favorites with you offense vs. our D.

Our only chance is a lot of turnovers by you and a sudden reemergence of our running game.

[DBroncos4life]

I hope we can get things fixed soon :( I hate it win both NU and Denver doesn't win. It makes for a bad start for the week.

[BMF Bronco]

why do i have a horrible feeling about this weekend's game?

[SoonerBronco]

You guys ready?

http://www.faniq.com/images/blog/Chase%20Daniel%20for%20Heisman.jpg

Yeah...get ready for it...

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[Master___Pain]

why do i have a horrible feeling about this weekend's game?

I also have that same feeling with the shorthorns game on Sat. That said, I had a similarly horrible feeling before the CU/OU game last year. We were supposed to get absolutely rolled. Turned out okay.

[Kid A]

College football can be a topsy-turvy world (see Oregon State-USC), but I'm not even going to pretend to optimistic this week.

I've prepared myself mentally by saying this: I watched this team get blown out at home last year by mediocre teams like Okie State and A&M. I'm sure I'll survive watching a top 5 team kick our ass.

On national television.

For the second year in a row.

God help us.

[SoonerBronco]

College football can be a topsy-turvy world (see Oregon State-USC), but I'm not even going to pretend to optimistic this week.

I've prepared myself mentally by saying this: I watched this team get blown out at home last year by mediocre teams like Okie State and A&M. I'm sure I'll survive watching a top 5 team kick our ass.

On national television.

For the second year in a row.

God help us.

To hear them around here...they are a "team on the rise". And yes, they did smoke your asses last year. Truth be told, if they had a defense that would strop one or two more drives a game, they would probably go beat Mizzou next week.

[Rock Chalk]

To hear them around here...they are a "team on the rise". And yes, they did smoke your asses last year. Truth be told, if they had a defense that would strop one or two more drives a game, they would probably go beat Mizzou next week.

I dont know, ive watched Okie State this year and they are a team on the rise.

Probably the 6th best team in the conference. I believe UT OU and maybe Tech are better in teh south with KU and MU only better in the north.

They got a potent offense. They ever figure out how to play some defense they will be a tough team to beat.

[ZachKC]

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[SoonerBronco]

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You guys better enjoy that NU win...You will have a tough time against OSU this weekend.

[ZachKC]

You guys better enjoy that NU win...You will have a tough time against OSU this weekend.

Sure.

[Rock Chalk]

Sure Zach. Dont get me wrong, MU is the class of the North (**** you btw, I still hate you for being a ****** MU fan), but OSU, Tech, UT and OU can ALL run with them offensively and their defense is atrocious. ATROCIOUS.

OSU's defense wont stop MU much but no way does MU stop OSU. That team is nasty on offense.

[ZachKC]

Sure Zach. Dont get me wrong, MU is the class of the North (**** you btw, I still hate you for being a ****** MU fan), but OSU, Tech, UT and OU can ALL run with them offensively and their defense is atrocious. ATROCIOUS.

OSU's defense wont stop MU much but no way does MU stop OSU. That team is nasty on offense.

TU and OU is a big concern.

OSU and Tech? Not so much.

Maybe I am wrong, but that is the fun thing about sports...

We shall see.

[Bronco LB 59]

TU and OU is a big concern.

OSU and Tech? Not so much.

Maybe I am wrong, but that is the fun thing about sports...

We shall see.

Hey look everybody, it's BLIMPIE!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/BroncoLB56/Blimp-1.jpg

[Rock Chalk]

I do think this game is gonna be a good game, almost as good as the OU/UT game.

Im gonna watch em both.

[ZachKC]

I do think this game is gonna be a good game, almost as good as the OU/UT game.

Im gonna watch em both.

Looking forward to this weekend in college football. !Booya!

[Rock Chalk]

What, not looking forward to professional football? Bandwagoner! :)

[ZachKC]

What, not looking forward to professional football? Bandwagoner! :)

Ha, I love my Chiefs for sure. I am just sitting back and letting what will happen just happen and hoping for the best.

Thank god for my Missouri Tigers or this would be without a doubt the worst sports season ever.

[Kid A]

Ha, I love my Chiefs for sure. I am just sitting back and letting what will happen just happen and hoping for the best.

Thank god for my Missouri Tigers or this would be without a doubt the worst sports season ever.

haha, I'm on the opposite side. I'm just glad Denver looks to be relevant this season.

[ZachKC]

haha, I'm on the opposite side. I'm just glad Denver looks to be relevant this season.

Ha, I guess so.

It is weird though. Watching Missouri's offense going to work on a Saturday and then sitting through the Chiefs offense on Sundays.

Different worlds.

[SoonerBronco]

Sure.


I'm "sure" your swiss cheese defense will have fun defending this guy...

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and this guy...

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[BMF Bronco]

haha, I'm on the opposite side. I'm just glad Denver looks to be relevant this season.

No **** dude. this has been an extremely disappointing year already and don't see any relief in sight. ****ing Defense is pitiful.

[SoonerBronco]

Hey look everybody, it's BLIMPIE!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/BroncoLB56/Blimp-1.jpg

:rofl:

[Kid A]

Ugh.

Stomach-punch loss right there. Who'd have thought we'd feel sick about this game because we outplayed them and lost anyway? Bad redzone offense, penalties, and some bad breaks.

I seriously thought we would lose by at least 30, but I can't say I feel great about losing the way we did. We have been doing this for so long now (losing close games to top 10 ranked Texas Tech and Texas teams) that I'm really getting sick of it.

We showed we have the talent and mental toughness to rebound from a blowout at home, but as Bo said afterward, we aren't going to settle for moral victories.

Anyway, we enter a relatively easier section of the schedule. We showed we can be competent on defense, and the offense hopefully found a rhythm. We'll get over the bitter taste of this game and continue to grow. This team showed me something I didn't think they had in them, so I can at least look forward to watching the rest of the season.

[DBroncos4life]

Ugh.

Stomach-punch loss right there. Who'd have thought we'd feel sick about this game because we outplayed them and lost anyway? Bad redzone offense, penalties, and some bad breaks.

I seriously thought we would lose by at least 30, but I can't say I feel great about losing the way we did. We have been doing this for so long now (losing close games to top 10 ranked Texas Tech and Texas teams) that I'm really getting sick of it.

We showed we have the talent and mental toughness to rebound from a blowout at home, but as Bo said afterward, we aren't going to settle for moral victories.

Anyway, we enter a relatively easier section of the schedule. We showed we can be competent on defense, and the offense hopefully found a rhythm. We'll get over the bitter taste of this game and continue to grow. This team showed me something I didn't think they had in them, so I can at least look forward to watching the rest of the season.

After this week I think that we have a shot at making a bowl game. The KU game doesn't look as scary either but still we will have our work cut out for us. We may win 6 or 7 games after all this year. LOL still a far cry from the old days.

[Rock Chalk]

After this week I think that we have a shot at making a bowl game. The KU game doesn't look as scary either but still we will have our work cut out for us. We may win 6 or 7 games after all this year. LOL still a far cry from the old days.

Well, Tech proved that no matter how ****ty the Cornflakes are, playing in Lincoln is never an easy matchup.

KU will struggle there but I think they are the better team and should win.

What do I know though, I really thought OU was the better team but they got spanked by Texas :)

And OSU upsetting Mizzou was huge for everyone in the North. Gives everyone hope that they can be stopped.

[DBroncos4life]

Well, Tech proved that no matter how ****ty the Cornflakes are, playing in Lincoln is never an easy matchup.

KU will struggle there but I think they are the better team and should win.

What do I know though, I really thought OU was the better team but they got spanked by Texas :)

And OSU upsetting Mizzou was huge for everyone in the North. Gives everyone hope that they can be stopped.

We need the game more but we will see. It would be nice for us to get a win like that vs a ranked team. I will admit I was pretty hard on Bo at first but maybe he is the right coach for us after all. I like how fired up he gets.

[Kid A]

Well, Tech proved that no matter how ****ty the Cornflakes are, playing in Lincoln is never an easy matchup.

KU will struggle there but I think they are the better team and should win.

What do I know though, I really thought OU was the better team but they got spanked by Texas :)

And OSU upsetting Mizzou was huge for everyone in the North. Gives everyone hope that they can be stopped.

We really don't have a prayer of winning the north (0-2, still have OU). Really KU is the only team that looks to have a shot to challenge Fizzou. I have a hard time seeing that happening either given your brutal schedule, but I'll be pulling for it to happen.

[Rock Chalk]

We really don't have a prayer of winning the north (0-2, still have OU). Really KU is the only team that looks to have a shot to challenge Fizzou. I have a hard time seeing that happening either given your brutal schedule, but I'll be pulling for it to happen.

We need to win one of the 3 against Tech, Texas and OU. Tech is the likely candidate but thats a tough game in Lubbock.

MU will get spanked by Texas this week, its in Austin. Putting Mizzou down 2 spots.

KU likely loses against OU, but if they can beat either Tech or Texas(at home), they will be at 2 losses meaning the final game against Mizzou in Arrowhead will be the decider yet again.

I still thinK Texas can run the table in the Big 12, but I really want to see the OSU/UT game now. It looks to be a good game. OSU proved to me they have a defense. better than OU even and their offense is pretty damn good. I dont think OU can even beat OSU so it may come down to OSU and UT for the South.

Lots of good matchups this year in the Big 12 and we just got started :)

[DBroncos4life]

LOL we won.

[Kid A]

LOL we won.

High five. Baylor at home next week. Could be tougher than we thought earlier, but there will be no excuse not to win.

[Florida_Bronco]

Glad to see we got ourselves a win!

Kid A, are you in Omaha?

[BMF Bronco]

Nice to see us get a win! Ganz throws for over 300, always a good day.

[Kid A]

Glad to see we got ourselves a win!

Kid A, are you in Omaha?

Nope, Kansas City. Chiefs/Jayhawks/Tigers/KSU country. Ugh.


I'm actually pretty happy with today's win. I have no illusions of what this team is, and overcoming a halftime deficit (something we had not done since 2003 I believe) and shutting out the opponent in the 2nd half is a nice step, even if it is Baylor. Nate Swift is quickly becoming the 2008 MVP of this team.

On another note, the Big XII North's era of respectability seems to have come to an abrupt end. KU and K-state both looked completely lost defensively today. OU, Texas, OSU, and TT all have offenses that nobody in the North looks capable of stopping. Nebraska managed a respectable game against TT, but OU will hang obscene numbers on us next week. Thank god for A&m and Baylor, or things would be really ugly.

[Florida_Bronco]

KC? My sympathies. Have you had your tetnis shots recently?

I hate being in Florida. The only game we had broadcast down here was the NU/Mizzou game.

[TheChamp24]

Sup Husker fans, should be a fun game this weekend :)

[BMF Bronco]

no ****, where the hell is Sooner?!

[DBroncos4life]

We will win then the north is ours BCS here we come lol :rofl:

[ColoradoBuff]

did someone turn the lites out? awful quite in here!

[Kid A]

Haha, Buffs fans talking smack...after losing to a ****ty A&M team no less. We aren't all that good, but so far we've at least taken care of business against the lesser teams (Iowa St, Baylor). And we, you know, actually scored against Missouri. But hey, you guys did hang 14 points on KSU, so I guess you're is on the right track.

[Master___Pain]

Haha, Buffs fans talking smack...after losing to a ****ty A&M team no less. We aren't all that good, but so far we've at least taken care of business against the lesser teams (Iowa St, Baylor). And we, you know, actually scored against Missouri. But hey, you guys did hang 14 points on KSU, so I guess you're is on the right track.

Either team bagging on the other is certainly a case of the pot calling the kettle black

[Kid A]

I'll be at the bragging rights/cripple fight game on the day after Thanksgiving. I guess we can just both be glad we aren't being led by Ron Prince. Our teams may suck, but I get the sense both are headed in some kind of direction. K-Suck...not so much.

[DBroncos4life]

Either team bagging on the other is certainly a case of the pot calling the kettle black

All time record lol just kidding he he. Just wait till 2012!!!! NU will rise to power!!!!!

[ColoradoBuff]

Haha, Buffs fans talking smack...after losing to a ****ty A&M team no less. We aren't all that good, but so far we've at least taken care of business against the lesser teams (Iowa St, Baylor). And we, you know, actually scored against Missouri. But hey, you guys did hang 14 points on KSU, so I guess you're is on the right track.

Wasn't talking smack Kid A....just making an observation that this thread is quiet.

[SoonerBronco]

no ****, where the hell is Sooner?!

Didn't want to rub that one in...

:welcome:

[BMF Bronco]

thank you my friend.

[Kid A]

Ugh, I hate having sooner fans treat us with such sympathy.

Seriously though, thanks for ignoring the joke you saw on Saturday.

[BMF Bronco]

Check this out, got it in an email today, pretty ****ing cool...

ALL TRUE BLOOD HUSKER FANS NEED TO SEE THIS!!!
This is fantastic. What a way to end a Husker football practice. Read about it here, and then you can watch it on YouTube.

Rigoni gets 'Mangled' There was a little side show going on following Thursday's practice inside the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Hawks</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. Former Husker defensive back and current assistant strength coach Brandon Rigoni had a bet with NU wresting coach Mark Manning. The bet was that Rigoni could run through or beat Manning into the end zone on five straight running plays. Both Rigoni and Manning were suited up in full pads, complete with Blackshirt practice jerseys on. Manning's jersey had the name 'Mangler' on the back. With the entire Athletic Department watching, Manning ended up stopping Rigoni short of the goal line on his fourth rushing attempt. Husker play-by-play voice Greg Sharpe was the guest public address announcer, and NU Athletic Director Tom Osborne presented Manning with a trophy after beating Rigoni.

'We have some people that aren't quite all there,' Pelini joked. 'I wouldn't survive that.'

NOT ONLY WERE THE ENTIRE TEAM AND FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF THERE, ALSO IN ATTENDANCE WAS DR. TOM OSBORNE AND BB COACH DOC SADLER. WHEN YOU WATCH IT YOU WILL ALSO HEAR THE TUNNEL SONG (SIRIUS) BEING PLAYED AT THE INTRODUCTIONS. THE HUSKER PLAY-BY-PLAY BROADCASTER GREG SHARPE IS DOING THE INTROS. THIS IS GREAT!
TO WATCH IT, TURN UP YOUR SOUND AND CLICK ON THE SITE BELOW:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evjejqHOtns (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evjejqHOtns)

[Kid A]

Nice, nice win for this team. We still turn it over way too much, which is a large part of why this team is so mediocre. That being said, take away the TOs and we win this even easier. Defense did as much as we could have expected, and Helu Jr. showed just how much of a beast he can be.

We have a very real shot at 8 wins now (certainly won't take them for granted, though). As frustrating as this team is for its mental mistakes, turnovers, wasted timeouts, etc. I have a lot respect for the way they have bounced back from ugly losses. If we can get 8 wins (possibly 9 with a bowl), I think most Husker fans would have a hard time not feeling good about the season.

GBR!

[DBroncos4life]

Nice, nice win for this team. We still turn it over way too much, which is a large part of why this team is so mediocre. That being said, take away the TOs and we win this even easier. Defense did as much as we could have expected, and Helu Jr. showed just how much of a beast he can be.

We have a very real shot at 8 wins now (certainly won't take them for granted, though). As frustrating as this team is for its mental mistakes, turnovers, wasted timeouts, etc. I have a lot respect for the way they have bounced back from ugly losses. If we can get 8 wins (possibly 9 with a bowl), I think most Husker fans would have a hard time not feeling good about the season.

GBR!

Swift has shown alot this year. Lucky is a player but I just don't know where he fits at the next level. He passes the ball well and he is very good out of the backfield. The way the NFL is going teams may take a chance on him late in the draft to see if they can get a few trick plays out of him. All in all Bo is making progress but we will have to see how long that lasts.

[BMF Bronco]

Swift has shown alot this year. Lucky is a player but I just don't know where he fits at the next level. He passes the ball well and he is very good out of the backfield. The way the NFL is going teams may take a chance on him late in the draft to see if they can get a few trick plays out of him. All in all Bo is making progress but we will have to see how long that lasts.

Lucky or Ganz?

[DBroncos4life]

Lucky or Ganz?

Lucky passing the ball out of the back field. For a RB he is pretty solid.

[BMF Bronco]

Lucky passing the ball out of the back field. For a RB he is pretty solid.

ahh thanks. I obviously haven't seen many games this year unfortunately

[DBroncos4life]

ahh thanks. I obviously haven't seen many games this year unfortunately

He is a good trick play back. I just don't think he is good enough to play in the NFL anymore. He never lived up to the hype.

[Kid A]

K-State...just a terrible football team. We allowed a few big plays (pick six, one long TD throw, kickoff return) to keep it respectable a lot of the way, but this could have been almost as bad as last year. Our rushing game and pass rush dominated this game. It was fun to watch, though I think it was probably a combination of the Cats suckiness and our noticeable improvement in those areas.

It will be interesting to see where they go with the new coach they hire. The Prince years started with promise (recruiting Freeman, shocking Texas) and then turned ugly quick. Always fun to beat up on them, though.

[Florida_Bronco]

Too bad that cockbag glory hunter Saul wasn't around to rub this in his nose.

[BMF Bronco]

Bring on the Sffub! Hey, if we beat the Sffub, we should get a bowl game near the new year shouldn't we?

[Kid A]

Laugh it up. In a couple years, he'll be passing all over you guys.

Just thought I would bring back this gem.

One of the few consistently good things about the last few years has been making Freeman our bitch. 0-3 against us. Pretty sure he hasn't beat KU or MU in the last couple years either.

But he beat Texas twice! :wiggle:

[DBroncos4life]

Game of the year for the B12 this week lol.

[Crashman44b]

Lucky will play in the NFL. I would take him as a 3rd down back any day. SUPER, SUPER hands.

[BMF Bronco]

ahh such a glorious monday!

[Kid A]

Pretty much official: Gator Bowl vs. Clemson. I would of loved to play Florida St for old times sake (and apparently some Noles fans feel they got screwed with Clemson jumping them to land the bowl), but I'm glad to see us in a New Years Day bowl. Should be good.

[Jens1893]

FSU fans don´t seem to be all that mad to go to Jacksonville so I guess it´s understandable that the Gator Bowl isn´t too keen on hosting the Noles after they more or less failed to show up for the game v us in Jacksonville.

[24champ]

LARAMIE, Wyo. -

University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman and University of Nebraska Athletics Director Tom Osborne announced jointly on Tuesday that the Wyoming Cowboys and Nebraska Huskers have signed a contract for a three-game football series to begin in Laramie, Wyo., on Sept. 24, 2011. The second and third games in the series are to be played in Lincoln, Neb., on Aug. 31, 2013, and Sept. 17, 2016.

Nebraska's trip to Wyoming in 2011 will be the first appearance ever by the Huskers in Laramie.

"It is exciting to play a program with the tradition of Nebraska, while at the same time renewing a regional series against an old rival," said Burman. "I believe this is the kind of series our fans want us to play, and to be able to bring Nebraska to Laramie for the first time in history will be a special game for Cowboy fans.

"I want to thank Tom Osborne and Bo Pelini (Nebraska head football coach) for working with us to make this series a reality."

http://wyomingathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120208aab.html

[Kid A]

FSU fans don´t seem to be all that mad to go to Jacksonville so I guess it´s understandable that the Gator Bowl isn´t too keen on hosting the Noles after they more or less failed to show up for the game v us in Jacksonville.

I didn't think about the proximity thing. FSU probably isn't a particularly enthused fan base either, coming fresh off a beat down at home by a hated rival. Bowls tend to favor teams coming off a win (which Clemson is) because the fans are excited and more open to traveling to the game.

[BMF Bronco]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/bmfbuffalo/Huskers-1.jpg
hehehehe

[Florida_Bronco]

Lol!

[Kid A]

Suh came on huge this season. The d-line should be a strength next year if he can keep it up.

[DBroncos4life]

LARAMIE, Wyo. -

University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman and University of Nebraska Athletics Director Tom Osborne announced jointly on Tuesday that the Wyoming Cowboys and Nebraska Huskers have signed a contract for a three-game football series to begin in Laramie, Wyo., on Sept. 24, 2011. The second and third games in the series are to be played in Lincoln, Neb., on Aug. 31, 2013, and Sept. 17, 2016.

Nebraska's trip to Wyoming in 2011 will be the first appearance ever by the Huskers in Laramie.

"It is exciting to play a program with the tradition of Nebraska, while at the same time renewing a regional series against an old rival," said Burman. "I believe this is the kind of series our fans want us to play, and to be able to bring Nebraska to Laramie for the first time in history will be a special game for Cowboy fans.

"I want to thank Tom Osborne and Bo Pelini (Nebraska head football coach) for working with us to make this series a reality."

http://wyomingathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120208aab.html

I'll make that drive lol.

[Kid A]

Hell yeah! Great way to end the season. Our offense did its usual big game thing in the first half(terrible turnovers, no running game), but the defense played out of its mind.

All 21 Clemson pts came off turnovers, and the defense only really got burned on one play. Outstanding. They not only kept us in this game until Ganz could get it together, they stayed strong the whole way. I think I might cry.

Clemson's QB seemed decent enough, but he had zero pocket presence, and we exploited that perfectly.

Also, big props to Ganz for bouncing back in the second half and to the staff for sticking with the run, even when it wasn't going anywhere. I still hate some of the playcalling (slow developing runs to the outside that almost never worked), but sticking with Castille paid off with some huge runs.

Suh and the rest of the d-line showed just how much they improved under the coaching of a competent defensive staff. Beastly. Hopefully Suh stays another year--I fear NFL scouts may lure him away.

I'll try to collect my overall thoughts on Year 1 of the Pelini era in a later post, but this was a real nice way to end things and a positive sign that they seemed to improve considerably over the layoff. GBR!

[Northman]

Cullen blows.

[Kid A]

Cullen blows.

Eh, he made a couple nice throws, but on the whole was incapable of handling any pressure. Stay in the pocket, son. At least don't run backward.

If Ganz hadn't fumbled on that option or given up that really bad INT at the end of the half, we win in a laugher. This year's team hasn't gone a game without making costly mistakes, though, so I guess that's something to work on.

[Florida_Bronco]

I'm just glad to see a win.

[theAPAOps5]

Congrats on the bowl win. I was flipping through saw the Nebraska INT with a minute left in the first half changed channels to another game and saw the score was 14-3. I thought what the crap that was a quick change. Didn't watch after that. But nice way to end your guys' season.

[BMF Bronco]

Eh, he made a couple nice throws, but on the whole was incapable of handling any pressure. Stay in the pocket, son. At least don't run backward.

If Ganz hadn't fumbled on that option or given up that really bad INT at the end of the half, we win in a laugher. This year's team hasn't gone a game without making costly mistakes, though, so I guess that's something to work on.

Dont forget about the three fieldgoals we settled for in the second half, any of those are touchdowns and I have less gray hair. But hell, great game, the Black SHirts looked fantastic, 4 rushing yards given up all game, 4! Ahh, makes the NFL season hurt a bit less.

[DBroncos4life]

I hope that DT stays. Bo might be the coach we have been looking for after all :)

[NOLA Bronco]

SUH! SUH! SUH!

Staying for his last year!!!!

Watch out Cody Hawkins!

[BMF Bronco]

SUH! SUH! SUH!

Staying for his last year!!!!

Watch out Cody Hawkins!

that's great news! The kid is going to be a phenominal player, seeing how much he grew as a player from the beginning of the year until the end, wow, can't wait to see how he's going to be next year.:thumbsup:

[Florida_Bronco]

Bump for NOLA. :)

[Kid A]

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/big12/0-10-5/Steele-picks-Nebraska--Texas-to-win-Big-12.html

North Division

1. Nebraska (Holiday Bowl vs. California)

T2. Colorado (Independence Bowl vs. Auburn)

T2. Kansas State (Insight Bowl vs. Wisconsin)

4. Kansas (Alamo Bowl vs. Michigan State)

5. Missouri

6. Iowa State

Phil Steele likes us. He's one of the better prognosticators, but those are some crazy rankings for the North...

[Kid A]

http://huskerextra.com/articles/2009/06/05/football/doc4a2969768d57d253374870.txt

We landed Rivals 4-star QB Tyler Gabbert, brother of former recruit/MU QB Blaine Gabbert. Unlike the Josh Freeman split, I never had any bitterness for Blaine's departure. It was understandable given the circumstances (5-7 record, coaching change).

Still, glad to see a couple solid QB recruits in a row now with Cody Green from last year.

[Evenrude]

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/big12/0-10-5/Steele-picks-Nebraska--Texas-to-win-Big-12.html



Phil Steele likes us. He's one of the better prognosticators, but those are some crazy rankings for the North...

Yeah. I think K-state is too high and Missouri is too low.

Colorado could finish first or dead last.... it's going to be an interesting season.

[alanm]

It's been 8 loooooooooooooooong yrs since I've been this excited for a season to get started. I'm quietly confident we will have a breakout year and get back into the national picture. If we go to Va Tech and come away with a win Sept 19 the sky is the limit with the Huskers this year. :thumbsup:
Been awhile since I've been here and plan to stop in more when the season gets closer.
Chiefs fan also but I hope you guys don't hold that against me. ;D

[alanm]

Yeah. I think K-state is too high and Missouri is too low.

Colorado could finish first or dead last.... it's going to be an interesting season.

Wouldn't THAT be sweet winning the North and meeting Texas in the Big 12 championship game!!!

[Evenrude]

Wouldn't THAT be sweet winning the North and meeting Texas in the Big 12 championship game!!!

I'd love to see NU vs Texas... heck I'd love to see NU vs anybody again. 8')

[DBroncos4life]

Zack Bowman has been moved into the starting line up for the Bears. :)

[DBroncos4life]

It's been 8 loooooooooooooooong yrs since I've been this excited for a season to get started. I'm quietly confident we will have a breakout year and get back into the national picture. If we go to Va Tech and come away with a win Sept 19 the sky is the limit with the Huskers this year. :thumbsup:
Been awhile since I've been here and plan to stop in more when the season gets closer.
Chiefs fan also but I hope you guys don't hold that against me. ;D

Va Tech lost its starting RB for the year, which sucks for them (never want injuries). We need that game to end the no wins against top 10 teams drought.

[alanm]

Va Tech lost its starting RB for the year, which sucks for them (never want injuries). We need that game to end the no wins against top 10 teams drought.
Wats said the other day in the Lincoln paper that Zack Lee has been in a zone and playing extremely well in practice. Course it is practice. Tech breaks in a new QB and now 2nd rb. So they are hurting for playmakers at the moment. Find out more about them when they play Alabama.
2 weeks 6 days to go. !Booya!

[ZachKC]

Castille dismissed from team

http://www.huskerextra.com/articles/2009/08/22/football/doc4a903a7216279074160753.txt

Quentin Castille has been dismissed from the Husker football team for violating rules that head coach Bo Pelini said Saturday were “black and white.”

The dismissal of one of Nebraska’s top I-backs comes just two weeks before the team’s season opener against Florida Atlantic.

“We have guidelines, we have policies that we have set up here, we have a culture we have set up here,” Pelini said. “It’s pretty black and white my expectations and what we lay out as a staff. And if somebody doesn’t follow those policies or guidelines, they’re no longer going to be with the program. That’s the case with Quentin.
“I wish him luck. He’s a good kid. He’s just not going to be with our program anymore. The book is closed on that.”

Pelini addressed the matter after Saturday’s practice, delivering the news before even being asked about it. He did not get specific about what violation occurred.

The coach said the Unity Council — a group of team leaders — was not involved in the decision.

“If there’s a violation and people go against the rules and the guidelines that we’ve set up, it’s black and white,” he said. “We’ll show you the door.”

Castille arrived at Memorial Stadium at about 11 a.m. on Saturday, the same time the team began practice, and drove away about 10 minutes later.

Castille could not be reached for comment.

He has no record of arrest in the state of Nebraska. But speculation about his status had been brewing as he sat out the last three days of practices despite not having an apparent injury.

Certainly his loss is a blow to Nebraska’s offense. Along with the projected starter, Roy Helu, Castille figured to give Nebraska one of the best 1-2 punches at I-back in the conference. The junior totaled 576 yards last year and was coming off a career performance in the Gator Bowl, in which he rushed for 125 yards.

Castille did raise some eyebrows when he left Lincoln in the summer during some team workouts to see his family. His departure followed an incident in June when he failed to show up in court to face charges for a traffic stop. An arrest warrant was issued but just as quickly recalled, and it wasn’t an issue that lingered.

“I left for a little bit just to try to get some things right,” the 6-foot-1, 235-pound Castille told the Journal Star a couple of weeks ago. “Coach Pelini, he allowed me to do that. I came back and my teammates took me back as a player and as a friend and as one of the team leaders.

“It hurt leaving. But when I came back, I felt like the guys were still on my side. That’s a positive to me.”

A native of La Porte, Texas, Castille said he stayed in contact with teammates while gone this summer.

“It wasn’t like I left the team or got suspended,” he said.

After his return, Castille seemed rejuvenated and was drawing praise for his play during fall camp, even causing Helu to say on Friday: “He’s a better player than me right now and has been for a while.”

But now, with Castille gone, Pelini said Saturday true freshman Rex Burkhead is emerging as the lead backup to Helu.

“It’s like every other position. It’s out there to be won right now,” Pelini said. “I’d say Rex Burkhead is clearly the No. 2 running back right now, but that can change. There’s a lot of depth and a lot of talent at the running back position. We feel good about it.”

Joining the 5-foot-11, 200-pound Burkhead in the pursuit of playing time are others who have never had a carry in a college game: Austin Jones, Lester Ward, Dontrayevous Robinson and Collins Okafor.

Sophomore Marcus Mendoza also spent Saturday working at running back after having spent the previous time in camp at wide receiver. That move was not related to the Castille news, Pelini said.

“We were moving Marcus back there anyway,” Pelini said. “It was more of his choice.”

Pelini declined to comment when asked about the team’s reaction to the Castille dismissal.

“No one is above the football team,” the coach said.

[AlphaOmega]

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[Kid A]

Sucks about Castille. He was a load to bring down. Hopefully a couple of the freshmen can step up behind Helu.

[DBroncos4life]

Sucks about Castille. He was a load to bring down. Hopefully a couple of the freshmen can step up behind Helu.

pot head. I heard he flunked like 5 drug tests this off season.

[Evenrude]

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[Kid A]

TWO DAYS!

Depth chart released today: http://huskerpedia.com/games/2009/files/depth09_03_2009.html

There is speculation that freshman QB Cody Green might see some plays. Looking at that chart we're a pretty darn young team, especially on offense. I'm looking forward to this season, but next year could be really promising depending on what we see this campaign.

[Kid A]

pot head. I heard he flunked like 5 drug tests this off season.

If true he's a complete idiot. Can't even begin to understand why someone would risk such an incredible opportunity.

I'm pretty optimistic about Helu taking on a large load, though. I think he's looking at an absolutely monster season.

[jhns]

Good first showing. The defense played alright but could still use some work. There are a lot of young guys looking good.

I think we can get the national title pretty easily this year.

[Kid A]

I think we can get the national title pretty easily this year.

Oh, it's a definite lock. Only question left is who wins the Heisman: Lee, Helu Jr, or Suh?


I did like what I saw from Lee. He really does put some great zip on the ball. He looked comfortable in the pocket and was hitting guys at every level. For as much as I loved Taylor and Ganz, neither had that kind of arm.

Cody Green did some things that should have NU fans excited about the future. His speed on the 30 yard run was impressive. A true dual-threat.

Helu Jr. is just generally awesome. Knows how to find the hole, knows how to hit the hole, has the speed to break it lose as soon as he finds space.

Defensive looked strong at times, but certainly allowed their share of yards. I'd chalk it up largely to the young LB corp. They look like they have a lot of speed and potential, but it might take half a season or so before they're consistently in the right places.

[ZachKC]

Good first showing. The defense played alright but could still use some work. There are a lot of young guys looking good.

I think we can get the national title pretty easily this year.

Wow.

[DBroncos4life]

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Its time to get behind NU football!

[Kid A]

Wow.

Pretty sure he was joking.


Gotta admit, your Tigers looked good against Illinois. Gabbert is a beast and could keep your offense ticking, even if it's inevitably a step down from last year.

[DBroncos4life]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60ITuAu-W54&feature=related

finding crap like this really pisses me off

[DBroncos4life]

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[Evenrude]

Mizzou looked scary good.... and KU looks pretty decent too. I see it as a three way race in the Big12 North and all three are top 20 teams IMO.

[Kid A]

Mizzou looked scary good.... and KU looks pretty decent too. I see it as a three way race in the Big12 North and all three are top 20 teams IMO.

I agree. Illinois might not be that good, but Mizzou looked like they were having no chemistry problems despite the new players. Kinda cool to see we already have three North teams in the top 25 this week. Add in a legitimate Baylor team, and there are few gimmies on the schedule.

We can take some comfort in how awful K-State and CU looked.

[Garcia Bronco]

It's on. I hope we get the better if you again.

[DBroncos4life]

It's on. I hope we get the better if you again.

We meet again :)

[Kid A]

It's on. I hope we get the better if you again.

I hope we don't wait until the 2nd quarter to actually start playing this year. Really looking forward to this game.

[Kid A]

Mizzou came back to earth this week. I still see them as a legit threat in the North, but I think we got a truer picture this week that they have plenty of inexperience to overcome.

Two weeks in and it already looks like a decisive line has been drawn in the North between "flawed but talented and dangerous" (Mizz, NU, KU) and "don't bet too much money on them covering against a I-AA team" (KSU, CU, ISU).

[Garcia Bronco]

Should be a great game.

[Evenrude]

Man, I am jacked for the game tomorrow... butterflies already... you'd think I was going to play or something. 8')

The keys IMO will be slowing down the Tech running game and limiting their special team advantages ... I think NU can and will score some points.

Prediction NU 27 Tech 21

[Kid A]

Went back and looked at the box scores and recap from last years game. Really odd game. VT up 9-0 before you could blink, they scored on six straight possessions at one point, almost comeback by NU derailed by two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties (one on Bo, who I have to say has toned it down considerably since this game).

I feel good about the team we bring in as a whole. The passing offense is further along than I could have hoped. Running game needs to show it can be consistent, and run defense (oh those young LBs) are going to get tested big time. Blacksburg is as intimidating a road location as you can find (they have some insane home record over the last decade).

All that to say, should be another nail biter. Based on experience/home factor, I should probably give the edge to VT, but it just so happens the glasses I'm wearing right now are tinted red. 24-20.

[Garcia Bronco]

#5 is a smart QB. Nebraska is throwing the book at us.

[Garcia Bronco]

Huge.

[Kid A]

okay, it's been long enough that I've calmed down enough to be somewhat coherent.

It seems we're good for at least one completely gutting loss a year. Usually comes against Texas Tech or Texas. This one, for me, is worse than any of those were.

I might seriously consider trading the Stokely miracle if it meant our safety not completely blowing their coverage in the last minute. Or Suh inexplicably waiting to rush on Tyrod on the TD play. Or the offense not committing 5 penalties that turn a 1st and goal on the 2 into a punt. Or...argh. Just a terrible ****ing loss.

If we do one of a dozen little mistakes differently we're talking about what a big step our defense took. About how Lee, despite being off on several passes, looked like a dangerous QB, especially when scrambling. About Henery showing why he's one of the top kickers in the nation. About how Helu is probably the best running back at this school since Ahman Green.

Congrats, Garcia. Your team knows how to deliver down the stretch. Nothing but respect for Beamer and his program. Go beat Miami, and hopefully we can rebound and have a strong conference showing of our own.

[Garcia Bronco]

The TD pass was unreal. Either team could have won. That was a mind blower. My hear was beating through my chest.

He did look like a great QB. He can run his offense. There was all kinds of mis-direction. Suh was incredible as well.

[Evenrude]

Wow.... I feel like I got kicked in the nuts.

Congrats Garcia. Tech is a quality team and they and their fans are as classy as they come.

[DBroncos4life]

You play to win the game. 17 yards? Bo needs to understand that you put the ball in either the RBs hands that has over 180 rushing or a QB keeper and try and run out the clock. I have never seen a first and goal end up a punt either, but I'm not going to talk about that.

[jhns]

This was a heart breaking loss. I thought we outplayed them the entire time. We beat ourselves at the end. VT showed us that this team still has some stuff to work on, mostly on offense. This was Lee's first big game though so hopefully he looks better against some of the other good teams we face this year.

The defense played well until the last drive. The offense needs to learn how to score a TD against a good defense or we may be in trouble.

[Garcia Bronco]

This killed me. You guys might not think it's funny, but I couldn't help but die laughing.

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[DBroncos4life]

How is Miami still ranked ahead of us?

[Kid A]

How is Miami still ranked ahead of us?

No clue. Complete joke to be six spots below a team that got rocked in the same game we almost won. Their "impressive" win looks kinda weak now in light of FSU getting shut down by South Florida. Hopefully OU can smack them down next week and put an end to the media's reborn love affair with "the U."

I'm not worried about the polls right now, though. We win the games on our schedule and things will fall into place. Honestly, even if I am a bit biased, I think we're better than a lot of the teams above us. Not a single team (except maybe the top 3) that I don't think we could beat.

Others have pointed it out and I agree: there seem to be no great teams this year. If Nebraska had held on at VT we'd be a legit top 10. We might have the best defense in the Big XII. Our offense will only get better. Obviously we've gotta prove it, starting in a couple weeks with the huge showdown in Columbia against a dangerous looking MU offense.

[Kid A]

Kinda cool segment that ABC national news ran about the sellout streak: http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=8707247

Any thoughts on this coming Thursday night matchup in Columbia? Road game against a talented offense (Gabbert is the real deal) is always dangerous, but I can't shake the sense that we might just clobber them. 3 point favorites right now, I see us winning by 10 or 20. Should be fun either way.

[Evenrude]

What a huge game.... I want this game more than any other NU game all year.... it's time for payback.

They will score some points on us, Gabbert is very good, but I don't think they can stop NUs offense.

I am thinking 31-21 sounds about right.

[Garcia Bronco]

You guys should handle Mizzou.

[Kid A]

What a huge game.... I want this game more than any other NU game all year.... it's time for payback.

They will score some points on us, Gabbert is very good, but I don't think they can stop NUs offense.

I am thinking 31-21 sounds about right.

This and KU are the key. Probably want this one more too since they've embarrassed us the last couple times. Plus they have significantly trashier fans.

[Evenrude]

What a huge game.... I want this game more than any other NU game all year.... it's time for payback.

They will score some points on us, Gabbert is very good, but I don't think they can stop NUs offense.

I am thinking 31-21 sounds about right.

Several inches of rain already in Columbia... this could be a mud bowl.

I am jacked. I just about head bunted a coworker, and probably should leave work early to prepare for tonight's festivities. This is what fandom is all about.

Revised prediction because of the weather: NU 27 MU 14

[jhns]

Tonight needs to hurry up. I am decked out in Husker gear and ready for the game to start. I am loving the team this year and all the young players that have stepped up. I think we win this by 10+. I don't think the division will be to hard to win this year.

[DBroncos4life]

Several inches of rain already in Columbia... this could be a mud bowl.

I am jacked. I just about head bunted a coworker, and probably should leave work early to prepare for tonight's festivities. This is what fandom is all about.

Revised prediction because of the weather: NU 27 MU 14

I love being in Lincoln on game day.

[Kid A]

Not giving up yet, but we look lost on offense. We really need to get the run game going, because Lee has not looked sharp at all. Complete disaster on special teams. We were lucky to only be down 2 for so long, but that last drive was a killer. Props to Pinkle for the ballsy call.

[Florida_Bronco]

There we go!

[Kid A]

So nice to get back in the W column against Misery. Sure, I would have liked to see us play better early, but it was almost more fun to rip their hearts out like this AND still win by a large margin.

[jhns]

Great game. I got a little worried for a minute. I love the defenses that both the Huskers and Broncos now have. Both teams had some pretty pathetic defenses for a long time and both have become very good. Now the Broncos just need to find a way to get Suh. Hopefully the Bears really start sucking soon.

[Kid A]

Revised prediction because of the weather: NU 27 MU 14

So close. Bet you could never have predicted how we would get to that final score. ;)

[Garcia Bronco]

Mizzou...LOL...you gave up 27 4thQ points. Congrats.

The "horse collar" call was BS on Suh.

[Evenrude]

So close. Bet you could never have predicted how we would get to that final score. ;)

Heh.. very true.

8')

[Kid A]

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[JPEZ]

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I didn't see the game but did this guy get hurt? that right foot/lower leg pinned under that defender doesn't look good.

[Florida_Bronco]

I didn't see the game but did this guy get hurt? that right foot/lower leg pinned under that defender doesn't look good.

Yeah, he was hurt. He was limping around most of the game.

[Evenrude]

Rex Burkhead is likely out of the year.... hearing that he broke his foot in practice yesterday. It should be confirmed shortly.

Ward, Mendoza or Jones had better step up and fill in at that second RB spot. Wish Castile could have left the reefer alone.

[Kid A]

Rex Burkhead is likely out of the year.... hearing that he broke his foot in practice yesterday. It should be confirmed shortly.

Ward, Mendoza or Jones had better step up and fill in at that second RB spot. Wish Castile could have left the reefer alone.

All I've heard is indefinitly, but if it's a broken foot that could be the year. Sucks.

In happier news, Suh is starting to get major attention. Read this gushing article by Dennis Dodd: http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12357902

[DBroncos4life]

All I've heard is indefinitly, but if it's a broken foot that could be the year. Sucks.

In happier news, Suh is starting to get major attention. Read this gushing article by Dennis Dodd: http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/12357902

Suh has a few more games like the last two and it would be hard to leave him off the hiesman ballot

[Evenrude]

This week... Go Big Red!.... and Boomer Sooner!

[Kid A]

We're in danger of losing complete control of this early. Couple bad third down conversions allowed on that first TD drive. Unforgivable lack of effort/understanding of the play by the receivers on the fumble return. You NEVER just stand there when the other team takes off the other way.

[AlphaOmega]

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[Florida_Bronco]

Bo needs to get his defenses together. We're getting killed out there.

[Kid A]

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**** off, Buff fan. You have zero room to be talking smack.

[Kid A]

Looks like the Cody Green era might be under way now. Terrible drops by the WRs on two solid throws. Our receivers just aren't very good, and that's going to hurt all our QBs. Still probably worth giving Green the shot.

[Kid A]

Or not. Just terrible, terrible offense right now. Not sure that FG would have been much help.

[Kid A]

Cody Green era is back on, ha. Looks alright. With Iowa St coming in next week I would guess he'll get the start. Of course the Cyclones look kinda dangerous now that we've seen them test KU. And anyone will be dangerous as long as we can't score...or find ways to get the ball to our best player, Helu.

[DBroncos4life]

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Really? Here is to a few more Hawkins years **** tard.

[Kid A]

This offense. 4 turnovers, three inside the five yard line. It's almost beyond belief how inept they are right now.

[Kid A]

6 turnovers now. I've never seen a team give away a game in such spectacular fashion.

[dark_hawk]

Make that 7 now. Need someone to just hold on to the ball today.

[Evenrude]

This had to be one of... if not the most.... difficult games I have ever watched.

It's one thing to lose, it's another to completely shoot yourself in the foot in a game that you should win by three touchdowns. I'm taking a week off from watching football.....

[Florida_Bronco]

I'm glad I missed this one.

[Kid A]

-8 turnover margin. Has anyone else ever seen that in any football game? Astounding. 4 inside the five yard line too. You hear fans of teams say their team "should have won by 20" all the time, but it's actually true here. Each fumble was a little stranger and more surreal than the previous. This season has taken a very dark turn quickly. I'm still with them all the way, but this dampens a lot of the excitement that was building around the program. Hopefully we can pull it together (especially mentally) and challenge the rest of the deeply flawed North the rest of the way.

[Florida_Bronco]

I'm not sure what to think right now. Unfortunately I don't get much Husker coverage here in Florida so I don't quite know what's happening with the team like I did when I was back in Omaha. I really thought we might have turned the corner after the comeback against Mizzou but everything since then has been total ****.

I think our biggest thing is to improve our recruiting. We need more top tier players.

[jhns]

That was the worst football I have ever seen. We need a QB and we need RBs that can hang onto the ball. This offense is not going to help win any of the tough games. We are going to have to hope the defense can win them on their own at this point. I kind of expected the offense to be a lot worse this year considering everyone left but the start of the season gave me a lot of hope. That is all gone again.

[Evenrude]

Uhh

[Kid A]

Cody Green gets the start...

[dark_hawk]

Uhh

As much as I hate to say it we earned that one.

[Kid A]

OU week! Okay, so both teams have been a little overwhelming. Still a huge game in terms of Big XII hopes. Probably not looking at a ton of scoring (at least we better hope so, because we aren't going to hang in a shootout).

Anyway, here is the now famous video that sums up sooner nation:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwTpaiihJ_M

[Kid A]

Yes! Kinda a down month for both teams, but beating OU is always sweet. Hopefully this can swing our season from "disappointment" to "solid/growing experience."

Looks like us and the Cats are going to battle it out for the division (who could have seen KU and Mizzou looking this bad at this point in the season?). Our offense is painful to watch at times (especially against a good defense like OU), but the defensive effort is awesome to see.

Anyway, great to stop the losing streak against the Sooners and get a nice home win. Go Huskers!

[jhns]

It's always good to beat OU.

They need to pick a QB and stay with them though. I would rather one grows as much as possible for next season. It also would help the game plans, play calling, and preperation in practices. Especially since they are such different QBs. I really don't want to see them keep switching.

The offense is not good but the defense is great. I love watching this defense. I would put our front 7 against any front 7 in college. They are all over the place. What is really nice about that is a lot of them will be around for a while. Losing Suh will hurt but I think we finally have a coach that will make us a consistently good defense. Now we just have to hope they can figure out the offense.

[Kid A]

Last year we gave up 62 to the Sooners. This year 3.

Last year we gave up 35 to the Jayhawks (in a win) and the year before we infamously allowed 76 ****ing points. This year?

Obviously the defense will have to step up big again, because we can't get in a shootout with anyone. And by shootout I mean anything above 17 pts. KU has kind of fallen apart, but I really don't think these teams are that far apart in terms of matching up on the field. Expect a really close game. Hopefully the offense wakes up.

I think winning of 2 of these last 3 would win the North (that k-state game being the biggest). Won't be easy, though. The offensive rebuild has been more painful than any of us expected, but the defensive resurgence has been a thing of beauty.

Not sure how the homestretch will turn out, but I'm going to enjoy watching this defensive line no matter the circumstances. The turnaround of our front 7 is truly incredible, and I'd love to see them at least get a shot at the Longhorns in a title game. Might not win that game 9 times out of 10, but with our defense playing at its peak we always have a punchers chance.

[Kid A]

Bump for the Big XII North championship game. My hatered for KSU has been rekindled!

[Evenrude]

Colorado week...

Curious to see how this one goes. The Buffs always get up for NU and may be fighting for their coaches job. If the Huskers look past this week bad things will happen.

[Kid A]

Colorado week...

Curious to see how this one goes. The Buffs always get up for NU and may be fighting for their coaches job. If the Huskers look past this week bad things will happen.

I'm not too worried they'll look past them. I'm just worried about which offense will show up: the pound the ball effectively and allow the defense to win the game version...or the self-destructing turnover machine?

Last week we got more of the former, but the redzone woes continue to be mystifying. It's not just Lee making bad decisions, or RBs and WRs fumbling (all of which are happening in spades). The o-line gets in the act too, with game changing penalties at the very worst moments. I will never forget a 1st and goal against VT turning into a punt on 4th down.

Anyway, still looking forward to the game. Hopefully we can continue to clean things up, get a win, and come into Texas with our health and momentum.

[DBroncos4life]

I'm not too worried they'll look past them. I'm just worried about which offense will show up: the pound the ball effectively and allow the defense to win the game version...or the self-destructing turnover machine?

Last week we got more of the former, but the redzone woes continue to be mystifying. It's not just Lee making bad decisions, or RBs and WRs fumbling (all of which are happening in spades). The o-line gets in the act too, with game changing penalties at the very worst moments. I will never forget a 1st and goal against VT turning into a punt on 4th down.

Anyway, still looking forward to the game. Hopefully we can continue to clean things up, get a win, and come into Texas with our health and momentum.

I don't think the turnover machine will come back again. Knock on wood lol. I think it was because Helu was hurt and so was the O-line. If Burkhead doesn't get hurt in practice I don't think we lose to Iowa State. Clearly Helu couldn't hold onto the football but because we didn't have anyone else besides Robinson we had to go with Helu with a bad arm.

[Kid A]

Ah, good memories from last year. I was sitting right behind those goalposts, begging the ball to make it. Alex Henery: so clutch.

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[jhns]

Time to beat the crap out of Colorado! This will be the first game I don't get to watch this year. Maybe I can find a TV here at work.

[Kid A]

We know how to make winning look ugly. Didn't expect much else, though. Win on the road against the Buffs is always good, no matter how bad they are or inept our offense is. Five in a row isn't too shabby either.

Bring on the horns...?

[jhns]

So, I haven't watched Texas this year. I don't know whay to expect from this game. I doubt the offense does much against their defense. We will have to hope our defense can play one of their better games. It would be nice to get a win and be Big 12 champs again. It has been to long.

[Kid A]

So, I haven't watched Texas this year. I don't know whay to expect from this game. I doubt the offense does much against their defense. We will have to hope our defense can play one of their better games. It would be nice to get a win and be Big 12 champs again. It has been to long.

Texas, IMO, is really good. For some reason people were knocking their offense/Colt McCoy early on, but they've put up 34+ every game except OU. We are big underdogs and deservedly so. This is a loaded Longhorn team.

To get the upset we will need: 1) a good day by Zac Lee 2) an even better day by the o-line on run blocking and 3) at least a 2+ in turnover margin. It'll be tough, but I think we have the ability to represent ourselves well and make a game of it. We are literally 2 plays away from 11-1. We showed against VT and OU we can play against good talent. Just need to make some big plays of offense.

[jhns]

That one hurt. I really hope to see some changes to what they are doing on offense this offseason. I love the direction of the team though. The defense is ready. We just need to find an offense next year.