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Here is one more! Sorry for the rant, and all the videos. I'm sure they are quite cumbersome for mobile viewers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajDvH2jecYg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBumQdwc-tE

My how this great game has changed. Players were once revered for their ability to strike fear into their opponents. Gone are the phrases that I have heard from coaches since I have played Pee-Wee football. "Play with bad intentions!" "Take somebodies head off!" "Put the fear of God in your opponent!" "Take that N on the side of your helmet and put it under somebodies chin! Right here!" Well, maybe they are not all gone, but the list goes on and on...The game these guys play today is very different from the one the great warriors in these videos played. I would love to hear what these monsters of the gridiron would say about this sissified game hidden under the guise of the football name. This game they call football is a violent game. No one can debate that. But I have watched, in my short time with this game, as rules continue to chip away at the game, itself. As scholarship limits encourage parity, so that everyone gets a chance given to them. Well, the way I was brought up, you earn everything you get and are given nothing. Nebraska earned all their Championships and Accolades with blood and sweat. But, apparently, it doesn't appeal to all the "fans" who show up on Saturdays unable to name any player on their team not featured on College Gameday. They may wear their teams colors, but I think it's an insult to call them fans. Limits on hitting and defensive players ability to put hands on opponents have created an environment that encourages high-scoring shootouts instead of hard fought defensive struggles. Why you may ask? Once again, to appeal to those casual "fans" who think defense is "boring." And, IMO, it's easier to field a top notch offense than it is to field a top notch defense. So, again, this favors the "little guy." So, to Eric Martin, (Yes, I know he won't read this, but I'm on my soapbox so back off! Lol) I say keep playing with that intensity Nebraska fans have come to love. Keep looking for that gamechanging hit. The Big 12 won't be able to touch you, next year. Don't let the higher-ups change the way you play this game. You, sir, are a throwback to those great players of ol', a true "Caveman" by today's standards. I, for one, miss the days when an overthrown ball over the middle meant punishment for a WR; the days when #1 receivers refused to go over the middle. I'm all for player safety, but where do you draw the line? I say, right here. GBR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEgQARSzaI0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx20th1gT4k

Anybody get anything? If you do, please pass it along to me.

I would really appreciate a PM as well.

Ok State just received a commit from their 5th and final OL according to rivals. Javius Townsend from Dallas decommited from Tech to join the Cowboys. Gotta think that this takes them out of the running for Simek, but we'll see what happens.

Any Chase Rome sightings, yet? He is due on campus today, right?

I have been a pretty big Zac Lee hater this year, but he played really well last night. I don't post often, but I had to comment on the zone read he ran either late in the 3rd or early in the 4th. He looked to the sidelines after the play and said, "I was gone." I cracked up at that and had to run it back on the DVR to make sure I saw it right. I'm not questioning his ability to take it to the house, but I thought it was pretty comical. Anyway, I hope he gets well and gets ready for the spring. Nebraska's back and we're here to stay!

I was happier to see the mizzou fans heading for the house in droves. But it was a big win, and a much needed one. It puts us in the early drivers seat in the north. GBR!

I thought Swift would get the nod too. But, then again, there are a lot of talented wr's putting up huge numbers this year in the Big XII.

The one I think that I hate the most is the hit on a defenseless receiver. When a receiver is overthrown over the middle, a punishing hit is a key tool to stopping the passing game. Lay a lick, and give the receiver alligator arms next time. Many hall-of-fame safeties have made a career by saying to the receiver, "You may catch it, but you're going to pay the price." In fact, it is sacrifice that makes this game great. Eating right, working out 6-7 days a week, and practicing. Doing whatever it takes to ensure that you can give all you can to your team. Keyshaun Johnson used to be revered for his courage to go over the middle. Now, any receiver can, because they don't have to take the hits. Babying qb's is trash, as well. They are still football players. Protecting the knees, I understand, but a call like this is excessive. Potter made a great play and delivered a vicious, but legal hit. It's a team game. The OL's have to protect the qb. The qb has to make good decisions and deliver the ball in a timely manner. The receiver must catch it. A footballl team is the sum of its parts. Like Polamalu said earlier this year, some of the greatest players in the history of the game would struggle to play within the rules of today.

Hey guys. I'm coming to Lincoln with some buddies this weekend to see the game. With the late kickoff, we were wondering where to hang out, eat, drink, and watch football all day in preparation for the game. Any suggestions? Thanks.

IMO, Lucky's running style very closely resembles that of last highly-touted running back to wear number 5 at Nebraska....does the name David Horne ring any bells? Inability to hit the hole. All the "experts" spoke about their speed, but rarely did either back show it. Too much lateral movement and juking, not enough running down hill....Trying to force the home run every play instead of letting it develop.

I definitely think that VA Tech is a game that we can win. They lost 7 starters on their defense, including Flowers and their entire LB corps. VA Tech's running game wasn't spectacular with Brandon Ore. Now, Ore is gone, along with the next two in line to fill his spot. Their offense isn't that impressive, definitely ball control relying on the defense and special teams to win games. I'm not a fan of the 2 QB system. Glennon is mediocre, and Taylor is mainly a run threat, IMO. If we can get up early, I think the game is our's to lose. As for the OU in the late 90's, I see a lot of similarities. Bo is following a stellar recruiter, as did Stoops (John Blake, hmmm that name is familiar). The talent is there. Stoops won early with big, physical O-Line play, a very strong running game, and stingy defense, all of which we are attempting to reclaim at Nebraska. I wear my rose-colored glasses proudly even though I call the Sooner State home. You can all say I'm drinking the Kool-Aid, but I don't think that 10 wins is out of the question. NOT great odds, but not out of the question. Regardless, I am ready to see the return of the Blackshirts!!!!! YOU CAN'T WIN...IF YOU CAN'T SCORE That was always one of my favorite slogans.