Jarred04

It was Nebraska football?? It IS Nebraska football, and as I stated before I'm well aware of the questions that are surrounding this years squad. That doesn't mean that they can not and will not be answered though. To me, it doesn't make sense to take a pessimistic stance on our football team. Take some pride in the potential of our team. I understand realistic expectations but some people are putting the cart in front of the horse and assuming that a top 5 ranking is too high when they haven't seen anything yet. To me that's BS. Agree to disagree, I guess. The last decade has been a tough one, and we have a tough road ahead. It's only 5 spots off from where most talking heads are putting us. Remember, I'm also one of the many saying I'm happy hearing Bo and Taylor and Crick talking about how the goal is the National Championship this year. I don't think we have been consistent enough to say we are back to where we were in the 90's with perennial top 5 pre-season rankings, especially when we've seen so much inconsistency on the offensive side of the ball. If the season plays out how we all hope, we could certainly warrant a top 5 ranking. But I think I have just cause for the questions. Those questions are why pre-season shouldn't even have rankings. I say wait a few weeks (see BCS rankings). Man we need football...now....

I think this is writing on the wall. Barney is to bring along Garrison or Stai or both, and then sail off into the sunset. Do you think he might be up there to help Beck with play calling? Just wondering if maybe Bo wants someone else up there to bounce ideas off of---NOT saying I would welcome this, but it's a thought other than get the hell off my bench, Barney. With all of Barney's family on scholarship, do you think we'd can him?

It was Nebraska football. I think we also have to be realistic in terms of the team we are returning to the field, and we'll be using an offense that our players aren't yet used to. I don't think we will know what kind of team we have after week one. For me, I want to see us convert 3rd downs in tough situations, and I want to see us play from behind. It's silly to claim we are the most talented and experienced team heading into this season. Is #5 too high? Maybe, maybe not, but I don't think it's hard to see why most feel more comfortable with us sitting around the 10 spot.

Maybe this is a result of Barney's feelings being hurt because Bo's always screaming at him. At least up there Bo can't poke him. Oh, and if Beck and Taylor have the same brain...well, let's hope it's a huge positive this year.

Agreed. I think if Bo or Martinez got up there and said we'd be shooting for anything other than the MNC we'd be upset. We are a pre-season top 10-11 team. Granted, I think we are a little overrated, but I'm glad this is what our team has set for our goal. Bo wants it. If we win the big 10 there's obviously a decent shot. If we get the big 10 crown, I'm sure Bo won't call the season a failure. Side note, it sounds like Mitch Sherman was really the only one saying we shouldn't be talking about the MNC as the goal.

If I understand correctly, they go through one jersey unless it gets seriously messed up. Minor tears and rips get sewn up...if you look through the season you can see the same inconsistencies on jerseys that were there in weeks prior, Crick's was one I noticed really well last season. That's what I've read, too. They sew/patch one road and one home jersey until they need another.

We received a text from Bubba Starling's mom suggesting it will probably be 11 o'clock or later before there's news of his signing. (via @jackharriskshb) - Sean Callahan's Twitter Page.

This. I think most of us would be happy with sustained drives instead of always hoping for an 80 yd run. I'll be pleased to see us just becoming more consistent and confident on offense. Fewer penalties would be nice, too. I don't plan on us looking like Oregon this year, but this idea of a no-huddle system could be exciting providing we don't always go 3-out and put our D out there too long.

It's just hard to take a man in Velcro shoes seriously... All I'm hoping is that Martinez can keep his health throughout the year. All we can speculate about is what we've seen. Even though it was on tv, I haven't seen a guy run past the entire field like I did with Martinez against K-State.

Right. And the OWH is so well known for playing ball with Bo's every wish. It's times like these when I start thinking how nice it would be to start handing out 30-day bans for people who post and perpetuate false rumors. And what if it turned out to be true? I specifically said I was pretty sure it wasn't true, but so many people here have much better connections than I do. I meant no harm in posting this, posed it as something I was hoping for someone to tell me otherwise, and said we could close it down immediately. In no way was I trying to start a witch hunt. I've asked for the thread to be closed. What else could I have done outside of not posting?...which I understand now should have been my option. Sorry knapplc. I felt I was pretty straight forward. For every rumor that we've had that's turned out to be even partially true we've had a dozen that were little more than someone crying "wolf!" It gets to a point where you have to determine whether these threads entertain the members or annoy them enough that they go elsewhere. We've lost members for being both too permissive and too restrictive of rumors, among other things. Our job is to balance those two ends. We've tried dedicated forums, we've tried locking/removing threads like this until proven true, we've tried all kinds of things. You're a guy who has posted, what? Five times this year? Folks don't know if you're on the level or if you're poking the anthill with a stick. You say you wanted information, so instead of asking, "Has anyone heard anything about Martinez lately," you come out with "Martinez broke his elbow." If you're just looking for information, it seems odd to post a rumor about the worst-case scenario. I completely understand where you're coming from when it comes to possibly wording it differently. I've said numerous times we can close this thread down. I was never attempting to poke an ant hill, and I rarely post unless I have something to say that someone else has not. This kid seemed to know what he was talking about. I could have worded it differently, but I chose to word it in the way it was presented to me. Again, I apologize. I was looking for information and chose to present it all to you the same way it was presented to me. I said outright it was a rumor and I had no intention of fooling anyone believing it was truth. They don't have to click on the thread titled ***rumor*** if they don't want to. I also understand what you're saying about the old rumor-mill section, and about policing this one. Actually I looked for a better place to put the thread before posting it. Again, if you think it's out of place, take it off. I won't be offended. Clearly I have stepped on toes. It was never my intention. I just wanted someone to tell me it was BS so I could take it back to the ill-informed golf shop employee when I go back tomorrow. I read the board multiple times a week, and I have been here for years. I love the board, and respect your thoughts.

Right. And the OWH is so well known for playing ball with Bo's every wish. It's times like these when I start thinking how nice it would be to start handing out 30-day bans for people who post and perpetuate false rumors. And what if it turned out to be true? I specifically said I was pretty sure it wasn't true, but so many people here have much better connections than I do. I meant no harm in posting this, posed it as something I was hoping for someone to tell me otherwise, and said we could close it down immediately. In no way was I trying to start a witch hunt. I've asked for the thread to be closed. What else could I have done outside of not posting?...which I understand now should have been my option. Sorry knapplc. I felt I was pretty straight forward.

Why? Did you see him at Chili's? Didn't see him at Chili's. I heard he only eats nutella. I figure if something actually happened beyond a sprained elbow, more people would have heard about it by now. Plus, no one else in this thread seems too concerned.

It looks like this rumor can be put to rest. Thanks to those with info. Can a mod lock the thread, or can I do it?

Thanks for the update. I figured it wasn't completely true, but nice to know it's not as bad as he made it sound.

Haha... So that'd mean he's staying, at least.

This is a huge rumor, but I heard today from a kid at a pro shop in Lincoln who "claims to know" that Martinez broke his elbow today. We thought he was giving us crap, so I'm hoping for someone here to please deny this claim quickly so we can delete this terrible thread. Thanks.

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He's losing by 5% after having a nice lead.

Why in the hell would I want to wave a flag/towel that is the opposing team's colors? That makes no sense. "How awesome would it be if the whole stadium waved yellow flags? That'd show 'em!"

I agree. I also agree with a lot he said in the letter. 50/50 balls are ultimately decided by players, not officials. Every single play has the potential to turn out differently if 1/22 people on the field to something different, so I don't buy the "things could have been a lot different if...". The point is the game is over, we are still upset about that game (keep '94 out of this), we know we lost the game, and we hope to win this year. I don't care how old the poster is or how well it was written. Some valid points were made, and some were merely opinion and speculation, much like any other post on a message board. i don't want to rag on this stranger, but he brought up his age to impress everyone, and then when people question him and his credibility on it, he says his age does not matter. it is quite irrelevant just like that fact that i was born in 2004 has nothing to do with this post. i know he will say that he was framing what he had to say with his age, because he is young with a young perspective, but then how can he bring up '94? i am still wondering what that kid was expecting from us when he posted that 'article'. the only thing that makes sense is an argument. we are not going to agree, we know and understand his side, and anything else comes off has patronizing. i don't mind respectful debate, but i think he pretentiously intended to 'enlighten' us. here is a pretension, we have heard it all. we know where we stand and we know where you stand. all we have left is one game (maybe two) and that is all that matters between us. edit: the stranger being the op. I understand where you're coming from.

I agree. I also agree with a lot he said in the letter. 50/50 balls are ultimately decided by players, not officials. Every single play has the potential to turn out differently if 1/22 people on the field to something different, so I don't buy the "things could have been a lot different if...". The point is the game is over, we are still upset about that game (keep '94 out of this), we know we lost the game, and we hope to win this year. I don't care how old the poster is or how well it was written. Some valid points were made, and some were merely opinion and speculation, much like any other post on a message board.

I coached flag football (5+6 year olds) and his son was on the team. He came to practices and games but usually stayed to himself. He was a nice guy and his son loved to play. He knew quite a bit and would do whatever we told him to do. Can't wait to see what he's like when he gets older.

It says it is run through Pinnacle Prep- a prep promotion company. He seems humble enough in that video, IMO.