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Yeah, I was venting some. I'm much better now. Thanks. The helmets are white with a red stripe. Last year they added black that outlines the red stripe. I should have asked if that little change to the helmet was anounced last year or not.

I dont know if these guys were starters or recieved ample playing time. Maybe USCfan can provide some input on it. Outside of that, I do think we have a chance at beating them. But if we do beat USC, on the road, it will be an earned victory definately. And a great victory. It always seems the teams that win Championships gobble up the press with suspesions, violatations, and all sorts of negative off field problems. What goes up, eventually must come down.

Did Nebraska add black to the uniform colors last year, specifically to the helmet? I thought I noticed some black piping that outlines the red stripe going down the middle of the helmet. I searched and did not find any reason why. I dont like it. What's with the change? Why the change? Who decides that? Was it just for last season? Or is this part of the "new" Nebraska look? If someone knows the answer, please let me know why this was done.

I'm sorry to disagree, but I dont hate Oklahoma. I have some respect for them. I dont stand up on the sofa and cheer them on, but I seriously think the world of college football needs Oklahoma and Nebraska to be power houses. At least in the top ten routinely. And I really dont see USC at 5-6 by the end of the year. If they lose one game at all, let it be done to Nebraska. Otherwise, something like 9-2, 8-3 sounds more reasonable. Good luck to your Trojans! Hang in there, the season will start soon enough.

This sounds interesting to me. I would like to contribute. At least to give it a modest try.

Lids have a great selection. I prefer a solid red, black, or white cap with the basic "N" logo on front.

I agree. This is a great article. Holt has the talent and the right attitude. It comes at a time that is refreshing to hear. He has that "I'll do whatever it takes & learn from my teammates, my coaches & get better" attitude. That's a football player that is going to have success. That made my day.

Thanks for the post. I am more optimistic about this group of lineman than years before. There doesnt seem to be a lot of talk about "converting run blockers into pass blockers". Actually I dont hear any. It's a good sign. We may, we may just be a few short years away from really establishing a new benchmark for solid pass protection around here. I mean there, in Nebraska. It's a stretch, but there has been some real good progress, no doubt about it. Good to be Cornhusker!

Thanks for the post. It was a good read. Published Friday August 11, 2006 Huskers' Potter keeping close eye on Carriker BY RICH KAIPUST WORLD-HERALD BUREAU LINCOLN - To Zach Potter, the big picture isn't so hard to see. It's standing right in front of him daily. Wearing No. 90 and destroying everything in its way. "You watch a guy of Adam Carriker's caliber, and it just amazes you," Potter said. "That's what you're striving to be." Potter is lodged in the ultimate understudy role heading into his sophomore season with the Nebraska football team. He's the backup defensive end playing behind the All-America candidate and NFL prospect. To be like Carriker, Potter must watch him. How he works, what he knows, how he brings it to every practice. NU assistant coach John Blake sees it unfold and likes how it works. Carriker is patient and helpful with Potter; Potter listens and learns. "Adam is such a great character guy, and such a great person, so there's a lot of respect there," said Blake, the Huskers' defensive line coach. "Watching what a man his size and height can do, what better mentor could you talk to?" The 6-foot-7, 280-pound Potter is positioned to become the heir apparent at base end. But the process is only starting for the former All-Nebraska player from Omaha Creighton Prep. Although Potter made an impact on special teams as a true freshman - having a hand in two of the Huskers' seven blocked kicks - he played sparingly on defense and didn't get the practice work he's getting now behind Carriker. "It's just not fair to compare them right now," Blake said. "Adam's a strong man, just a powerful force, and experienced. Potter's real young. He has the frame to be big, but he's still got a ways to go." That's where Carriker comes in. The 6-6, 295-pound senior from Kennewick, Wash., was wide-eyed and 40 pounds lighter four years ago when he started learning under Chris Kelsay, Justin Smith and Trevor Johnson. They took the time with him, and he realized it was best to accept the help. "It all just kind of goes down the line," Carriker said. Playing behind Carriker also has its drawbacks. Barring injury, the third-year starter likely won't come off the field much in 2006. He helped anchor the defense a year ago with 91/2 sacks and 17 tackles for losses and left little playing time for his backups. "In a way, it's bittersweet," Potter said. "I mean, yeah, I'm not probably going to get that many reps in a game and stuff. But at the same time, I get the chance to learn as much as I can behind him for a second year, before he goes off to the NFL, and that still gives me two years to play as much as I can." Potter believes he's started to chip away at some of the gap between the two. It started with adding 10 pounds of good weight between seasons. "What I was last year was basically a weak guy coming in, and now I've bulked up quite a bit in the weight room," Potter said. "Now I've just got to get down the knowledge of the game like he has." Carriker knows how it goes. In fact, anything he says about Potter probably isn't far off what the Husker veteran defensive ends said about him three and four years ago. "He's a big, tall kid," Carriker said. "We're kind of similar in our body motions and maybe the way we run a little. "I would just say he's a little raw. He's got plenty of talent - that's not a question. But he's just got to be more aggressive on the field right now."

That's definately a charge. Hilarious!!!

Those were some good articles on Kenny Wil. Seeing our schedule I would have to guess each back will get lots of good looks the first few games. Whoever emerges with the most momment will eventually take over the starting spot the rest of the way. From all that I have read, or interpret it, Cody Glen seems to be Callahan's favorite, so I will guess he will start the season. I can see two backs sharing the load during a game. Unfortunately whoever is third on the depth chart will probably get a few plays each game and that's it. They all have incredible potential. Someone has got to step up and take the spot and it will be during a game when that happens. I am excited to see how this is going to unfold. Good to be a Cornhusker!

Such talent!!! These are all hilarious!!! Hilarious!!!

It's a good addition for the team. I dont anticipate him playing this year, but he will have time to learn the playbook which is pretty overwhelming according to all the players and coaches. I have a feeling that Callahan is concerned about next season and the current depth at QB. I suppose Hildebrand will be part of next year's battle for the starting job as it will be up in the air. And I'm going to guess that Callahan will go after a high recruit QB or two during the recruiting season. It's a good addition. Hope he does well at Nebraska.

Oh Billy... Will you be my Carribean Queen? Unless, you are someone else's bitch already? Eat your cheetos and watch your porn orange boy. I hear it's popular in the Colorado dormitory.

Good one! The way that Pitt game ended was amazing. Maybe it should be "Special Teams Wins Championships"? The offense scored the points, the defense shut them down, and the Special Teams saved the game. But I refuse to go there.

I'm okay with Beck leaving. To be honest, I'm tired of each HS QB that get's recruited instantly becoming famous before he even puts on his pads. Curt Dukes, Joe Dailey, Beck, then Freeman (only if you remember those few minutes when he said he was coming here). And now I've read some over excitement about Witt. Taylor should be better, and he better. He needs to be. Ganz is unknown at this point with a great attitude and confidence. He HAS TO get valuable playing time this year. No one played until Taylor got hurt in the 10th game last year. There's no excuse good enough to understand that. I am dissappointed in Callahan for that. I like Taylor and Ganz and look forward to watching them play this year.

Defense doesnt win championships. Maybe if the USC coach agree'd with that question he would have punted the ball (instead of going for it on 4th and 2). I remember when asked about it after the game he gave a cop-out answer like "They would have gone 80 yards and scored anyway".

It is unfortunate and I wish him the best. Didn't he committ before Lucky? I believe it was a few weeks prior. And he committed before Glen as well. It must have been tough for him. Lucky was the prize and NO ONE expected Glenn to have such an immediate impact that he is having. Getting JUCO all-everything Kenny Wilson here and I'm sure he felt that he was being overlooked. Possibly? You know, it IS okay to transfer. I hate to see him go. Just a tough situation to be in.

1) How long have you been a member of Husker Nation? Since birth 2) What led you to The Nation? Born a Husker fan 3) Where are you from originally? Omaha, NE. 4) Where do you live now? Dallas/Fort Worth Texas (most of my life) 5) Favorite Husker memory? My favorite play was the Davison's Miraculous catch against Missouri & Husker championship win against Miami. 6) Worst Husker memory? Colorado game under Solich 7) Number of home games attended? 1 (I was too young to remember) 8) Number of away games attended? 0 but came close to seeing them play Baylor in Waco a few times. 9) Favorite Husker memorabilia/apparel? Wistrom Jersey (not authentic), some blankets, T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc. 10) Favorite place to watch a Husker game? (section in Memorial, bar, friends house etc.) At home on TV when it's a big game. That way if things dont go our way, no one can see the suffering I go through. The rest of the time I go to the bars and watch with other Nebraskans. 11) Favorite all time player? Frazier. He just wouldnt give in. He was the best. 12) WCO or Option? WCO. We needed to have a passing threat. The option was amazing to watch, but when you are losing by 14 points or more and you see 9 men in the box, option left, option right could not bring us back with enough hope. 13) Stevie Pederson or Billy Byrne? Dont follow either one. 14) Lil Red or Herbie Husker? Lil Red I guess. The design of the new mascot is much improved though. 15) Favorite Husker play? Deep pass caught in stride or post route 16) Favorite game-day beverage? Beer or Diet Pepsi. 17) How did you find HuskerBoard? I didnt. It found me!!!