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I am not a tin foil hat wearing kind of guy. Nor do I necessarily believe in Omens. But this struck me on Saturday's win.

In 2009, we were in a battle with a top 5 team in Texas in the Big 12 championship. We all know how it ended with Colt McCoy throwing the football out of bounds with what appeared to be no time left and securing a Nebraska win 12-10. instead, Mack Brown walks onto the field and basically demands the refs put one second on the clock. Texas kicks the FG to win 13-12.

Many people believe that it was this play that was sort of a turning point for the Huskers that they weren't going to be good for some time.

Fast forward 6 years after we looked like we hit rock bottom with giving up 55 points and a loss to Purdue. The next opponent is #8 Michigan State. We are winning by 1 point when the QB throws the ball out of bounds with what appears no time left on the clock securing the win for Nebraska. Dantonio walks out on to the field looking for one second to be put back on the clock for one more play. The refs didn't give it to him.

Perhaps things have to go full circle to get us out of this funk. Just a thought.

 
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It was 2009. I don't believe in the full circle stuff. Just think enough football will be played to see the whole spectrum of results and situations on both sides of the coin.

 
Coach Power'T said:
It was 2009. I don't believe in the full circle stuff. Just think enough football will be played to see the whole spectrum of results and situations on both sides of the coin.
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2009. Edited for accuracy

 
I haven't gone back and re-watched the game, and can't recall...

On what yard line was Mich St on that play?

If they put 1 second back on the clock, what type of FG would have they been looking at? Or would have they had to Hail Mary?

 
Circle won't be complete until we destroy an undefeated team in the last game of the season when they are in the running for a NC. So maybe in 3 weeks?

 
I think they were on the 40 yard line or so. Would have been a *long* field goal attempt, but not necessarily impossible. There wasn't much wind to contend with.

 
khaake said:
I think they were on the 40 yard line or so. Would have been a *long* field goal attempt, but not necessarily impossible. There wasn't much wind to contend with.
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ESPN game summary says they were at the 41, so a 58 yard field goal. Their kicker's career long was 49 yards and he has never attempted anything over 50.

 
Red Five said:
khaake said:
I think they were on the 40 yard line or so. Would have been a *long* field goal attempt, but not necessarily impossible. There wasn't much wind to contend with.
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ESPN game summary says they were at the 41, so a 58 yard field goal. Their kicker's career long was 49 yards and he has never attempted anything over 50.
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Their kicker looked pretty good in warm ups, but if he hadn't attempted a 50+ FG before, a hail mary attempt probably would have been their best bet then (assuming :01 remained). MSU didn't show much of a deep threat most of the game - I think I like our odds in that case.

 
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I haven't watched that play recently, but I recall it being a little more clear back in 2009 that there was indeed 0:01. On Saturday I think it was correct that time had expired.

But I enjoy reading about conspiracy theories, so please continue.

 
The 2009 call was, in fact, the correct call. The ball hit the ground out of bounds with 1 second left. Cook's pass hit the ground out of bounds as time expired.

 
StPaulHusker said:
I am not a tin foil hat wearing kind of guy. Nor do I necessarily believe in Omens. But this struck me on Saturday's win.

In 2009, we were in a battle with a top 5 team in Texas in the Big 12 championship. We all know how it ended with Colt McCoy throwing the football out of bounds with what appeared to be no time left and securing a Nebraska win 12-10. instead, Mack Brown walks onto the field and basically demands the refs put one second on the clock. Texas kicks the FG to win 13-12.

Many people believe that it was this play that was sort of a turning point for the Huskers that they weren't going to be good for some time.

Fast forward 6 years after we looked like we hit rock bottom with giving up 55 points and a loss to Purdue. The next opponent is #8 Michigan State. We are winning by 1 point when the QB throws the ball out of bounds with what appears no time left on the clock securing the win for Nebraska. Dantonio walks out on to the field looking for one second to be put back on the clock for one more play. The refs didn't give it to him.

Perhaps things have to go full circle to get us out of this funk. Just a thought.
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That's deep bro!
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Red Five said:
Circle won't be complete until we destroy an undefeated team in the last game of the season when they are in the running for a NC. So maybe in 3 weeks?
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With school colors of black and "gold" no less.....that resides in a state that borders Nebraska....

I feel a cleanse coming on!

 
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