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I was fairly surprized to see how well my Huskers did. Dispite errors in every sector of the game, in the end, we still were able to keep the game within 14 points. I really thought we would get blown out ... the talent level between the two teams is just that great. For me, the best aspect of this game was Cody Glenn. That guy is a Zach Thomas type of linebacker. I can see him taking huge jumps and I see him with NFL potential. If I were to give out a blackshirt to showcase the heart and spirit of the honor ... well, he would be my first. The guy has moved position to fill a void because he wants to be a Husker and play ... and play well and with heart ... that he did. I'll take away this moral victory from this loss. Next week, well, it should be a major blowout, although it will be a scoring affair ... might be 50 somethin to 20 something or 30 something ... but a loss. SheepdogMark

I'm not really concerned at this point. As I entered the season, I was hopeful for an 8-4 season. I know think that 4-8 is fairly realistic. I think we will lose out of some key recruiting battles to OU, TX, TT, MO and KS, but we will still attract some good 3 star recruits and 1-2 four star recruits in the coming years. If we stay the course, I believe BO will get ur dun ... it's just gonna take more years than I thought. Hopefully, we can build an off season schedule that will build our program. It's obvious to me after the first few games of easy competition ... that fantaticism for my Huskers and the real world are certianly at clash. Like most, at present, I'm getting happy with a "W", everything else that it takes to usually get a "W" are obviously a ways off. Mark Lake Kiowa, TX

I didn't realize my post was so "negative". I thought I asked a question about what others thought. I first stated my overall opinion, which was that that was an "embarrassing game". Sounds like there are some defensive people in here, more so than someone like me making a comment, which defensive people take as critical. I was just surprized to see our team struggle at home against em ... who ... a ... what is there name? Oh ya, some regional state college. Glad you like my glasses ... and how bout those Austin Powers teeth in that Avator ... yeah baby!! Go Huskers ... I'm behind you. Mark

Ouch ... that was really embarrassing. Not a whole lot to be proud of in that one. I expected more ... looks like I'll lower my expectations a bit. Looks like more of a 500 season more than a bowl season boys. What do ya think? Mark

Nice article of substance. Wish there was more of this on our board and less "opinion" from senseless bullshitters. This was a good read and worth my time.

Would have been interersting recruiting year had we landed Gabbert (QB) and Jones (RB), the guy who went to Notre Dame. I know there were others that make you think "what if". Certainly much to be excited for heading into next season and the next recruiting period.

I'm always amazed how people on our board talk with such confidence like they really know what the hell they are talking about! I'm just a fan who wants to win a championship ... I just don't know enough to make many of the statements people make on this and various threads. At best, we are all "hoping" for the best. I "hope" Bo can take us their, based off what I have seen from him in a year hear at Nebraska and his time at LSU ... but I have no "football knowledge" to "judge" what really happens. I am a big fan ... I'm all "N" ... and that is a fact. I do enjoy really all the posts!

As a Bo fan, and still hoping that Turner Gill is the Assistant Head Coach, I'd just love to see lots of "BOoooooing" for years to come! That would add a lot of mystic into the stadium and the blackshirts! Had fun reading all the tag lines and the graphics guys. Mark

Both are "N". I'm glad. Mark

Lucky should go if he wants to make the league minimum and play for 3-4 years and prove himself for a big contract. Or, he can stay, become a top 5 back in the draft for next year ... and come into the NFL with a bonus that will make him financially secure incase of injury and lock him into a big million dollar contract ... perhaps much bigger. Mark

My choice has been Pelini with Gill as Assistant Head Coach and a great recruiter. I think it can happen. Have no clue if it will ... but I want Gill on board. He will instill the tradition, Pelini will be the defensive mind and another great recruiter and motivator. I hope we get it done ... hopefully! Mark

As a person who uses this site for info, it's a bummer to have to sift thu all the dumb posts on IBR and all the "cool" graphics that people put on the botton, along with all the posts using "quotes". Perhaps everyone could take a chill pill and use the board like a newspaper and not gaurd it like it's their precious property. Mark

Read an article online for the Daily Nebraskan that said this ... "As Osborne writes his final chapter, Husker faithful can be assured that he will leave them with a new coach of character and integrity. A man who will not just help young men through college and into the NFL, but will prepare them for any adversity they may face over the rest of their lives. Osborne will choose a man who puts effort and sportsmanship above wins and losses, a man who will focus on the development of men above the development of football players." This is the kind of coach I hope for ... it he ends up being white ... then great. If he ends up being black ... then great. Mark

I hope Turner Gill does not get the Nebraska job because he is black. If so, then it would truly be a racist thing. I have the same dream Martin Luther had, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." If Gill gets the job because of his character, because of his coaching, because of what he brings to the table as a human being and his life experiences ... then, it will be for the right reasons. When I see all these folks say that race should be first ... to me, they violate the very heart of what Martin Luther King said ... and ... they go against what America is truly all about. It's the best candidate that should get the job ... period. Personally, I can see why TO thinks Gill is a great choice. I'd love to see him or Pelini get it, but color has nothing to do with it. Mark

I hope Turner Gill does not get the Nebraska job because he is black. If so, then it would truly be a racist thing. I have the same dream Martin Luther had, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." If Gill gets the job because of his character, because of his coaching, because of what he brings to the table as a human being and his life experiences ... then, it will be for the right reasons. When I see all these folks say that race should be first ... to me, they violate the very heart of what Martin Luther King Jr. said ... and ... they go against what America is truly all about. It's the best candidate that should get the job ... period. Personally, I can see why TO thinks Gill is a great choice. I'd love to see him or Pelini get it, but color has nothing to do with it. Mark

My vote is for Bo, with Gill as the Assistant Head Coach. This would be a great tandem, with Gill being the long term option.

The KU/MU game last night was an awesome game. It was obvious that two top programs were playing who had excellent skill players who played with heart and handeled them moment well. For me, it was an exciting college football game and worth my time. They will represent the Big 12 well ... obviously, we can't even represent the Husker tradition very well this year, let alone the Big 12. Hopefully, these programs will do well in recruiting and bring our conference up a notch. For us, well, we have a ways to go to be considered the program of KU and MU. Once we realize that, we might get out of this whole. Mark

1. That pride comes before the fall. I knew that ... and now I see it here at Nebraska. We've been blowin' hot smoke for a few years ... and it finally caught up to us. 2. It all starts with a leader who can recruit, then coach, then motivate his team. 3. That the Husker program truly might not be great again ... that I might have to accept that. Mark

Glad the season is over. I feel like Creed in the Rocky movie, "Ain't gonna be no rematch ... don't want one ... don't want one." Hopefully, this experiment is over and we can get rid of the "pink shirts" and this coaching. Hopefully, we can begin with some five and four star talent and get back to respectability. To be honest, don't know if the glory days will be coming back ... we've just fallen so far. Humbled and bummed, Mark

It truly is a "pink shirt" defensive year ... one for the ages. Glad we did not make a bowl ... we don't deserve one. Mark

I'm not encourage by the by the current talent nor that that is coming in. IMHO, the Huskers will struggle next year to another 500 season. We've just lost so much ground on other programs. We usually see 0-2 five star athletes, 1-4 four star athletes and the rest 3 stars or less. When I look at the best programs, the top five, you will see a 5-7-10 type ratio. They get the best of the best year in and out over a stretch of years. Yes, if we get the right coach ... and he instills a new attitude, then things can change by next year. But real growth comes with quality players ... and we have not had that nor do I see it in the pipes. To me, we are kidding ourselves if we think "we are back". We are not ... and it is a real bummer. Mark

I was reading on Rivals today that NU is #10 in recruiting thus far. I'm not impressed with the recruiting class thus far. I've heard it said that his might be the best recruiting class in 20 years!?! It would appear that we might get a Top 20 class, but it wouldn't surprize me if that was #19 or 20, if not slipping to a Top 25 recruiting class. IMHO, when we start to have 2-3 five (5) star recruits and more four (4) star recruits, preferrable 8-12 a year, and then the rest three (3) stars, then we will truly have recruiting classes that truly "rival" the best programs. Obviously, we all realize that the point systems have "holes" in them and that great players can come from other avenues. At present, we seem to attrack top JUCO players and then second and third rated players when we go up against the better programs recruiting. To me, this is reality ... and sometimes I have to remind myself that being a "fan" and "reality" are two different worlds. Just some thoughts ... Sheepdog Mark

I agree! I'm real excited about the WR position. I can see a couple of these guys playing on Sunday for sure. Sheepdog Mark

Tough grader? So, every team's class BELOW a top #20 team would be a "C", "D" or "F"? You don't give a team credit for filling need positions. Wow!! You're harsh!! I Would have given this class an "A-" or "B+" if we kept Freeman and Palmer or landed another big name recruit like Walton or Deas. The coaches did another splendid job recruiting this year, IMO. Can't wait to see how the new recruits compete and play on the field. "Harsh" is a harsh word, IMO, but it's your opinion. I was stating mine. For me, I'm grading the class on the true basis of restoring the order in the next 3-5 years. For me, last year truly kick started the program to get to that end. If this year didn't just fill holes and be solid, I would have rated higher, the few extra players would have made the difference. Perhaps grading is different in our eyes. In Seminary, we didn't have the 70=C, 80=D 90=A. Seminary was alot harder, 85 was a C, 90 was a B, 96 was a A- and above was an A. Why? Because life gets a lot more serious when the prize is bigger. As well, there's a big difference between "respectable" and "championships" in my mind. 3-4 classes like this in a row won't win championships, IMO, but I could be wrong. For me, if you are going to be a big time program, get there and stay there, be a cut above the rest, the standard is much higher. It's real easy to fall into mediocrity. This class has more potential to fall into or let the program have a few holes if a few things don't pan out. A deeper, fuller class would have helped prevent that. I won't take anything away from this class. I'm pleased. We just have to work a little harder to get over the edge getting the pump primped. Just was giving my honest evaluation ... my two cents. Sheepdog

Here's Sheepdogs Input as a Newbie! 1) How long have you been a member of Husker Nation? 1964 - Saturday mornings as a lil' kid were great memories of playing backyard football with friends. 2) What/who led you to The Nation? The Spirit of God ... actually just family with "N" blood. 3) Where are you from originally? Omaha, went to Cody Elem and Milliard North. Lived on Valley St from 64-76. 4) Where do you live now? Live in Lubbock, TX ... it really sucks here! 5) Favorite Husker memory? Johhny the Jet's famous punt return, also the Frost TD at Mizzou that hit the foot and ended a TD and a National Title. I saw it live! 6) Worst Husker memory? No doubt, the loss to Miami in the Orange Bowl 31-30, especially knowing that the two point was there, Turner just threw it too hard and low, instead of out and up so only we would catch it. Also went to Husker/Sooner Orange Bowl in 79 (?), it sucked because we beat OU that year and had to play them again, think we lost 31-24, but they kicked out butts that second time. 7) Number of home games attended? I think just 3-4, a few were when I was really young. 8) Number of away games attended? 4-5, those all being at Mizzou when I lived at the Lake of the Ozarks. 9) Favorite Husker memorabilia/apparel? Any tape of Lyle Bremser (spelling?) doing play by play. Listened to him growing up. We taped the game on the radio and listend to the tapes years later until they just wore out. 10) Favorite place to watch a Husker game? (section in Memorial, bar, friends house etc.) It's anywhere with my family, watched a bowl game at a Hooters once and my Mom couldn't figure out why I wasn't interested in the scenery. Go figure! 11) Favorite all time player? Roger Craig, Rogers, Mike Rozier, Irving Fryar, Tommie Frazier, can't choose one. 12) WCO or Option? Love the option. 13) Stevie Pederson or Billy Byrne? Urg 14) Lil Red or Herbie Husker? Herbie Husker. 15) Favorite Husker play? When Turner Gill threw of to WR skipping the ball off the ground, then the WR threw a completion. Loved Steve Davis' call on the T.V. 16) Favorite game-day beverage? Sweet tea with a fireball jaw breaker in it! 17) How did you find HuskerBoard? (referral source) Internet search for recruiting.