IvoryTorpedo

"I'm thinking Nebraska and here is why. BYU suspensions, talent gap and home field advantage. I think their #1 RB will be out as well with injury." I agree with you about the game, but there isn't a talent gap at lots of positions. BYU's 8th linebacker is a good player. All the WR on the roster are good players, and our 2nd string QB is a potential All American in a couple of years. When you say talent gap it sounds like you think BYU is a Sunbelt team with a couple nice players. It sounds that way because that's the way you wanted it to sound. All he said was "talent gap" and you read everything else into it. Fact is, BYU's average recruiting rank the past 4 years on rivals is 67.75. That's a talent gap, even if the ratings aren't perfect. But it doesn't mean Nebraska's going to win. I would agree that BYU's talent is down from what it has been in the past, doesn't mean they don't have some talent though. The maturity level due to mission work is also a factor in making their team stronger. I see BYU trying to reduce their lack of elite athletes with size. Having receivers that big is to try and make up for a lack of speed/jumping ability. I am sure they are great receivers that catch the ball well, but no one is going to accuse them of being speed demons. You have to be realistic BYU recruits in a pretty narrow window, they don't get a ton of non Mormon players because there isn't that many kids that are elite that want to live under the code of conduct that they are expected to live under. So that limits the pool that they are drawing from. Yeah, but what you forget is that their 8th LB could start at NU. Their WR's are 8 ft tall + run 4.40s, AND they have a 2nd string QB that's an all American in waiting. I'm all about smack talk but the majority of the visitors to our board seem to have lost all semblance of perspective. Its growing old. Lets tone down the hyperbole. Okay, Sport. Just so you know, that QB, who was away from the program on a mission for a couple of years, was co-MVP of the national Elite 11 camp with Jameis Winston a few years ago. And he's showing very well in fall camp. He was a big recruit, and I'm not sure high hopes for him are rhat out of line.

I'm thinking Nebraska and here is why. BYU suspensions, talent gap and home field advantage. I think their #1 RB will be out as well with injury. I also have issue with the fact that BYU is a mid major program, and they stunk it up last year with five losses to other mid-major schools, while only beating three P5 schools. To get out of mid major status, they need to join a conference. Play 9 P5 schools plus an additional one or two in the non-con. Even an independent schedule like that will get BYU out of "mid major" classification. "I'm thinking Nebraska and here is why. BYU suspensions, talent gap and home field advantage. I think their #1 RB will be out as well with injury." I agree with you about the game, but there isn't a talent gap at lots of positions. BYU's 8th linebacker is a good player. All the WR on the roster are good players, and our 2nd string QB is a potential All American in a couple of years. When you say talent gap it sounds like you think BYU is a Sunbelt team with a couple nice players. I also have issue with the fact that BYU is a mid major program, and they stunk it up last year with five losses to other mid-major schools, while only beating three P5 schools. To get out of mid major status, they need to join a conference. Play 9 P5 schools plus an additional one or two in the non-con. Even an independent schedule like that will get BYU out of "mid major" classification. Haha. "Let them eat cake." The Pac X won't let BYU in because they don't want a Mormon school in the conference. It's referred to as "cultural differences". BYU's geography and refusal to play Sunday games are probably deal breakers for the Big 12. BYU would love to join a P5 conference. BYU is playing the best games they can get right now. They can't just make a few calls and fill the whole schedule with H:H's with anyone they want all season long. The schedule shows the challenges BYU faces, getting late season games, and getting home games. They are playing the best schedule they can find and still get 6 home games. Away games in 2015: Nebraska, UCLA, Michigan, Missouri ("Neutral"), San Jose State, and Utah State. Home games in 2015: Boise State, Connecticut, East Carolina, Cincinnati, Wagner (part of the deal to play Missouri), and Fresno. The program has been down for a few years, but still wins plenty of games in down years. I think you would have a hard time saying BYU's facilities and on the field performance are not at least on par with a middle of the pack P5 school. There is a talent gap. Nebraska has been consistently recruiting above BYU for quite some time. 2011: Nebraska 16th ranked class, BYU 68th (9 Four Star players in Huskers class...0 in BYU's) 2012: Nebraska 30th ranked class, BYU 72nd (8 Four Star players in Husker class....2 in BYU's) 2013: Nebraska 22nd ranked class, BYU 64th (7 Four Star players in Husker class....1 in BYU's) 2014: Nebraska 36th ranked class, BYU 66th (2 Four Star players in Husker class...1 in BYU's) 2015: Nebraska 29th ranked class, BYU 64th (4 Four Star players in Husker class...0 in BYU's)I used 247's composite team rankings. So over the course of the past 5 years (should cover most players still on rosters of both) Nebraska has had 30 four star players enter into its program and BYU has seen 4. Let that sink in for a minute. That's a considerable gap. In order to show talent on the field, you have to recruit talent. Coaching up only goes so far. Maybe you're not convinced...let's go with 3 star players... 2011: NU: 11 Three Stars, BYU: 10 Three Stars 2012: NU: 9 Three Stars, BYU: 6 Three Stars 2013: NU: 16 Three Stars, BYU: 15 Three Stars 2014: NU: 22 Three Stars, BYU: 12 Three Stars 2015: NU: 16 Three Stars, BYU: 15 Three StarsOnce again used 247's composite team rankings. Over 5 years, Nebraska has had 74 three star recruits, BYU has had 58. So, where does that leave us? It leaves us with BYU getting most of recruits from the unranked and 2 star area. Nebraska gets its chunk from the 3 and 4 star area. That translates to a talent gap on the field. That is not to say that there are not talented players on BYU's team...there are. But overall depth will NOT be as talented as what Nebraska can field. Whether any BYU fan wants to admit it or not...there is a talent gap. Just like there is a talent gap between Nebraska and other Big Ten members who have recruited better over the past 5 years (read: Ohio State). There is the Hoke-affect of course. This is a very odd phenomena that takes top 10 recruiting classes and can't get them to play together. Weeping, gnashing of teeth and lots of egg laying ensues. See Michigan the past few years for an example of this. Nebraska had a coach like that once named Callahan. Anyway, all the rambling aside...I see a pretty big talent gap between my beloved Huskers and BYU...that doesn't guarantee victory (see Northwestern...they beat teams they shouldn't with their talent all the time) but it's a pretty good indication of overall talent level and the gap between the two teams. The talent gap is going to manifest itself primarily in depth. That's why you see BYU losing a bunch of games last season after injuries mounted up. The problem for Nebraska is that the depth isn't going to be a huge factor in the first game unless there's a bunch of suspensions from the bowl brawl last year. For instance, our center was a freshman all american last year. But if he goes down (or is suspended) there's not much behind him. Same for the defensive backfield and probably d-line.

Yes, yes, absolutely. Move along, nothing to see here.Oh, please, please, please focus the game plan on stopping the run. That would make me very happy. I imagine pressuring him and limiting his runs will be priority #1. Doesnt sound like any of the BYU RB's are going to torch us. Controling the receivers will be business as usual.Just curious. How tall are your cornerbacks? No reason.Tall enough to render the Hill passing game useless.Better hope they can jump. Our starting wide outs are 6'6" and 6'5". One is a JC transfer who rejected a USC offer to sign with BYU.And how seasoned are these "goliaths"?Senior and junior.Both been in for a year or is this the JUCO's first season? The senior has been with BYU all 4 years. The junior is a Juco transfer who redshirted last year due to a foot fracture.

Yes, yes, absolutely. Move along, nothing to see here.Oh, please, please, please focus the game plan on stopping the run. That would make me very happy. I imagine pressuring him and limiting his runs will be priority #1. Doesnt sound like any of the BYU RB's are going to torch us. Controling the receivers will be business as usual.Just curious. How tall are your cornerbacks? No reason.Tall enough to render the Hill passing game useless.Better hope they can jump. Our starting wide outs are 6'6" and 6'5". One is a JC transfer who rejected a USC offer to sign with BYU.And how seasoned are these "goliaths"? Senior and junior.

Yeah it's good to compare Nebraska to a 6 wins, 7 losses Texas from last year. Seems legit. I'd like to see him run through this DB: That's a high school picture of our starting Safety. He's in his 2nd year in the program and ran a 10.3 100 Meter Dash in high school. I'm pretty sure he won't run through him. You realize Taysom's 235, right? Yeah, he'll run through him. No one runs through Defense Rex.

Yes, yes, absolutely. Move along, nothing to see here.Oh, please, please, please focus the game plan on stopping the run. That would make me very happy. I imagine pressuring him and limiting his runs will be priority #1. Doesnt sound like any of the BYU RB's are going to torch us. Controling the receivers will be business as usual.Just curious. How tall are your cornerbacks? No reason.Tall enough to render the Hill passing game useless. Better hope they can jump. Our starting wide outs are 6'6" and 6'5". One is a JC transfer who rejected a USC offer to sign with BYU.

Yeah it's good to compare Nebraska to a 6 wins, 7 losses Texas from last year. Seems legit. I'd like to see him run through this DB: That's a high school picture of our starting Safety. He's in his 2nd year in the program and ran a 10.3 100 Meter Dash in high school. I'm pretty sure he won't run through him. You realize Taysom's 235, right? Yeah, he'll run through him.

Yes, yes, absolutely. Move along, nothing to see here. Oh, please, please, please focus the game plan on stopping the run. That would make me very happy. I wouldn't call this trash talk but at least we finally have a BYU fan with at least a small amount of attitude. +1. I like it. We need a little more smack talk around here. What if they win though? I say we ban them immediately if they come back to gloat, amirite? Ask the Longhorns fans. All my smack comes before the game. I let the game speak for itself. We dont want those burnt orange a-holes anywhere near our board. I SHALL ASK THEM NOTHING Post a picture of Taysom Hill on the front page. They'll run away like scared little girls.

Yes, yes, absolutely. Move along, nothing to see here. Oh, please, please, please focus the game plan on stopping the run. That would make me very happy. I wouldn't call this trash talk but at least we finally have a BYU fan with at least a small amount of attitude. +1. I like it. We need a little more smack talk around here. What if they win though? I say we ban them immediately if they come back to gloat, amirite? Ask the Longhorns fans. All my smack comes before the game. I let the game speak for itself.

It's the surprise factor. You can't see torpedos coming.

Last year's DC was unofficially demoted. Bronco has taken over DC responsibilities. Last time he did that, it had an immediate impact, and BYU had a top 15 defense. Defense should be improved.

Yes, yes, absolutely. Move along, nothing to see here.Oh, please, please, please focus the game plan on stopping the run. That would make me very happy. I imagine pressuring him and limiting his runs will be priority #1. Doesnt sound like any of the BYU RB's are going to torch us. Controling the receivers will be business as usual. Just curious. How tall are your cornerbacks? No reason.

Yes, yes, absolutely. Move along, nothing to see here. Oh, please, please, please focus the game plan on stopping the run. That would make me very happy. That's an awful lot of chatter for a team that lost to Nevada, Utah State, and UCF. That's because like that other church school in the midwest, we have our own Touchdown Jesus, and his name is Taysom.

Yes, yes, absolutely. Move along, nothing to see here. Oh, please, please, please focus the game plan on stopping the run. That would make me very happy.

It'l be a high scoring game. Taysom will run all over Nebraskas D, but unfortunately Nebraska will run over our D. BYU 43 Nebraska 41. Not sold on that. We're just gonna put a spy on Tasom and have our D-Line eat his lunch. This isn't Utah state, Nevada, UCF, Middle Tenn, or Savannah State you are playing. Please do. Ask Texas how tough it is to contain him. He'll run around a linebacker and through a DB.

By the way, condolences in advance for losing your first season-opener in 150 years.

It's nice of AggieAndee to take time out of his busy cow poking schedule to come edumacate you guys on BYU. His girlfriend recently lost the "sexy heifer" contest at the Utah State Fair, so he's drowning his sorrows in chocolate milk & Jagermeister and trolling BYU's opponents' boards because whenever he tries to troll his school's opponents' boards, the only response he gets is, "Who the hell is Utah State? Isn't that a community college?" Use small words, as he has a sub-50 IQ, or as they call him at Utah State, "Valedictorian."