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    Big 10+1 expansion

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    I'd be surprised to see the Big 'leven take Nebraska, but if we had the opportunity we should grab it. The revenue is much greater and is equally shared, but more than that, it cements a place for Nebraska in a stable conference that's not going anywhere.

     

    The Big 12 will always be hostage to Texas, will always let Texas have their way on revenue distribution and worse, on a Big 12 network. Texas has always blocked any effort towards a Big 12 network because they are planning a "TEXAS" network to keep the money to themselves. Whether that is viable or not isn't the point. Texas being a greedy, short-sighted school that would abandon anyone and anything for a little more money and being unable to recognize that a strong conference requires several strong teams.

     

    Nebraska would be better off in the long run in just about any arrangement that doesn't include Texas. But, I doubt we'll see it happen. Texas will stay in the Big 12 exactly as long as we let them keep most of the money and TV exposure to themselves. If that ever changes, they'll be gone to any group that offers more money/exposure. They can't help it, it's what they are.

     

    :boxosoap:hookerhorns

     

    For better or worse, Nebraska is tied at the hip with the Texas-dominated-corporate-culture of the Big 12 league. It is intriguing to consider the NU-KU-MU trifecta to the Big 10/11, though. Especially if the Big 10/11 goes SUPER CONFERENCE with 16 teams, adding a UConn and either Rutgers or Pitt. Imagine a mega-$$$ league with 2 eight-team divisions might lead Texas to go independent, if the Big 16 were to actually happen (which it won't, IMHO).

    Isn't nine wins significant at ALL

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    Who have the Huskers beaten this year that's any good? Nobody that's who. And don't tell me Oklahoma because they stink up the field. The Huskers have NOT beaten 1 Single team in the top 25. NOT 1. That is why 9 wins does not mean Jack.

     

    You are correct that the Huskers haven't beaten a single team in the Top 25. They've beaten TWO.

     

     

    Yep.... Mizzou was ranked #18 (Coaches' poll) and #24 (AP poll); OU was ranked #23 (Coaches poll) and #20 (AP poll); and, in the case of close calls, VA Tech was ranked #13 in the AP poll. <_<

    Asante & Henery honored as Big 12 players of the week

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    Technically, it's the 6th honor for the Huskers: Henery has 2 ST, and the other 4 are four different Husker defensive players (Suh, Crick, O'Hanlon, & now Asante). Pretty impressive D & ST!

     

    It is. It's pretty heartening to see this kind of thing again. Now if we could just get our offense going, we'd be in great shape.

     

    Maybe next year.

     

    I'm a bit surprised that Roy Helu Jr. has not garnered at least 1 weekly honor. Who knows, maybe this week (and/or the next week :thumbs ).

     

    And, yes, let's hope next year's O steps up their game!

     

    Eh, don't think they hand out conference POW awards during the CCG, only 2 teams playing.....

     

    I know what you're saying though, maybe the O-line gets things figured out and Helu busts off 150 w/ a few TDs against the Buffs....

     

    Of course the conference doesn't honor an offensive player of the week for the title game.... the idea is NU may need Helu to have that type of performance these next two games. Hope Helu delivers the goods (again).

    Asante & Henery honored as Big 12 players of the week

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    Technically, it's the 6th honor for the Huskers: Henery has 2 ST, and the other 4 are four different Husker defensive players (Suh, Crick, O'Hanlon, & now Asante). Pretty impressive D & ST!

     

    It is. It's pretty heartening to see this kind of thing again. Now if we could just get our offense going, we'd be in great shape.

     

    Maybe next year.

     

    I'm a bit surprised that Roy Helu Jr. has not garnered at least 1 weekly honor. Who knows, maybe this week (and/or the next week :thumbs ).

     

    And, yes, let's hope next year's O steps up their game!

    Asante & Henery honored as Big 12 players of the week

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    Colt McCoy (Texas) and teammates Larry Asante and Alex Henery (Nebraska) have been named Big 12 Conference Football Players of the Week as selected by a media panel. McCoy (offense) picked up his second honor of the season and sixth in his career. Asante (defense) nabbed his first career award while Henery (special teams) was recognized for the second time this season and third occasion in his career.

     

    Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week

    Colt McCoy, Texas, QB, Sr, Tuscola, Texas

    Colt McCoy completed 32-of-41 passes (78%) for 396 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions in No. 2 Texas’ 51-20 win over Kansas. The victory was the 43rd of his career, the most wins by a starting QB in NCAA history, and earned the Longhorns’ a spot in the Dr Pepper Big 12 Championship. He also rushed for 29 yards to register 425 total yards on the day. McCoy connected on TD passes of 68, 41, 38 and 12 yards. The four scores went to three different receivers. He completed a pass of at least 34 yards to four different receivers. The senior completed his final seven passes of the game in leading the Horns to a pair of game-sealing touchdown drives. He led UT to scores on nine of 12 possessions, including six TD drives that averaged 64 yards.

     

    Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week

    Larry Asante, Nebraska, S, Sr, Alexanderia, Va.

    Larry Asante made a season-high 10 tackles, caused a fumble and intercepted a pass in Nebraska’s 17-3 North Division clinching win over Kansas State. The senior safety spearheaded a defensive effort that limited its sixth opponent in seven home games to nine points or fewer. His second-quarter interception inside the Nebraska 20 secured a 10-3 halftime lead. He then forced a fumble at the Nebraska 1-yard line in the third quarter as NU maintained its 17-3 advantage.

     

    Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week

    Alex Henery, Nebraska, PK/P, Jr, Omaha, Neb.

    Alex Henery punted six times for a 45.5 average, made his only field goal attempt and both PATs in Nebraska’s win over Kansas State. He pinned K-State deep in its own territory on two occasions with punts downed at the KSU 1 and 3-yard lines. Henery leads the Big 12 in punts inside the 20 with 22 through 11 games, including 15 in Big 12 play. Of his 22 punts inside the 20, 13 have been inside the 10, including seven pinning the opponent inside its own 3-yard line. He remained perfect on the season in PATs and improved to 16-of-19 on field goals.

     

    http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbm...TCLID=204838922

     

     

     

    Way to go Larry & Alex. :w00t

     

    Go Big Red, beat the Buffs!

    Bowl predictions

    in Husker Football

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    I think rivals has us tabbed to play michigan in the alamo

    Ahh, that would be the scene of Cally's "greatest dump," eloquent words spoken by the sideline reporter to Billy C. after the '05 Alamo Bowl. <_<

     

    And, of course, the scene of Pelini's first W as a Head Coach (over the Spartans)! :clap

    Bowl predictions

    in Husker Football

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    Just about any bowl game beats the 'toilet' bowl of '04 and '07...... FWIW, '09 is the last year that the Big 12 will be associated with the Sun Bowl; and, NU needs a W over Arizona (last matchup was a 23-20 loss in the '98 Holiday Bowl to the #5 Wildcats in Solich's first season).

    Huskers-Sooners on TV, but kick time not set until Sunday

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    Nebraska-Oklahoma stands a strong chance to be on ABC, but could also end up on the Versus network.

     

    ABC will televise Big 12 games at 2:30 and 7 p.m. on Nov. 7. The NU-OU game is one of three contests in consideration for those two windows. The other games being considered are Oklahoma State at Iowa State and Kansas at Kansas State.

     

    Versus will select the game not chosen by ABC for telecast at 11:30 a.m. The selections will be announced on either Saturday night or Sunday.

     

    http://my.journalstar.com/post/Husker_Extr...ot_settled.html

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