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15. Nebraska 2006 Record: 9-5
Why to get excited: Was 2006 just a springboard to a monster 2007? As good as Zac Taylor was, Arizona State transfer Sam Keller might be better. He has the better arm and should be able to stretch the passing game deeper than it's been able to do over the last few years. Most of the entire defensive back seven is back, while four of the five offensive linemen and the top receivers return. If the Huskers want to make a huge national statement early in, they'll get a chance with likely No. 1 rated USC coming to Lincoln on September 15th.
Why to be grouchy: The defensive line might not have played up to expectations, but it was still a strength. Now it has to replace all four starters including NFL first-round-draft-pick-to-be Adam Carriker. Three of the last four games are on the road, including a date at Texas, while the schedule has eight games against 2006 bowl teams.
The number one thing to work on is: The return game. The punt returns weren't anything special, but the kickoff return game was absolutely abysmal averaging 17.43 yards per try. Cortney Grixby and Nate Swift have experience, and now they have to produce.
Biggest offensive loss: QB Zac Taylor
Biggest defensive loss: DE Adam Carriker
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Why to get excited: Was 2006 just a springboard to a monster 2007? As good as Zac Taylor was, Arizona State transfer Sam Keller might be better. He has the better arm and should be able to stretch the passing game deeper than it's been able to do over the last few years. Most of the entire defensive back seven is back, while four of the five offensive linemen and the top receivers return. If the Huskers want to make a huge national statement early in, they'll get a chance with likely No. 1 rated USC coming to Lincoln on September 15th.
Why to be grouchy: The defensive line might not have played up to expectations, but it was still a strength. Now it has to replace all four starters including NFL first-round-draft-pick-to-be Adam Carriker. Three of the last four games are on the road, including a date at Texas, while the schedule has eight games against 2006 bowl teams.
The number one thing to work on is: The return game. The punt returns weren't anything special, but the kickoff return game was absolutely abysmal averaging 17.43 yards per try. Cortney Grixby and Nate Swift have experience, and now they have to produce.
Biggest offensive loss: QB Zac Taylor
Biggest defensive loss: DE Adam Carriker
College Football News
