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The Texas A&M love is getting out of control. They were unable to beat CU and got raped by K-State with that same offense a year ago. Far too much credit is being given to them for putting up some big numbers in a rivalry game where they always play out of their arses. This same logic would suggest Colorado should be ranked in the top 25 because they played the Huskers tight last season.

Quite frankly, I think it's a bigger deal if Bo Pelini wants you on his defense.

I slept with a chick who's married to a former K-State Tailback..... while she was married. But in my defense she lied to me, said she was divorced. True story.

1. Texas 2. Kansas State - Sorry folks, but they WILL be better in Snyder's second season and Manhattan will be rocking on a Thursday night. 3. AtM - Aggies will be better in year three, similar to Callahan's year 3 IMO 4. Okie Light - still have some talent, but will be rebuilding 5. Mizzou 6. CU - game is always tough, no brainer 7. at ISU 8. KU 9. at Washington - sorry people, but no team with a Pro Style offense and a crappy defense is going to beat NU 10. Idaho 11. WKU 12. SDSU

Daniel Manning was a Husker? Wow. Did not know that. Manning was going to be a Husker, but couldn't qualify. He would've been in the same backfield with Fabian Washington and the Bullocks twins.

I guess I don't understand the question? Like what? If the Missouri River was the Atlantic, I would love to go to the beach, heck all the time. Would I miss a Husker game to go to the beach? Not at all. If the Sand Hills were the Rockies, and we could ski there, would I ski there a lot? Sure. But I could probably coordinate a trip to Mt. Thedford for January - March, heck, even Christmas time. Why would I have to miss a game. I live in Kansas City. I love the Royals. Would I miss a Husker home game, for a Royals game? Uhmmm... maybe if Hell froze over and the Royals were in the playoffs....Lol. Honestly, all things have to relative. If Omaha had 2 million inhabitants and an NFL team, the Huskers would still sell out. No doubt in my mind.

Honestly, I would like to see us sign 2 QB's each season. If we ever want to be an elite team, we need ELITE play at the QB position. I think its safe to say we did not receive that level of play this season. I also believe teams don't need 5-Star QB's to receive Elite production from that position. That's pretty well documented. The gravitation towards more athletic QB's gives us some flexibility as well. Barry Switzer used to recruit 5 QBs per season with the sole intention of moving a couple of guys to other positions. I find it hard to believe that with 6 or maybe 7 QB's on the roster, we can't find a true winner, leader, and playmaker. 2 QB recruits per year means we'll have 8 quarterbacks on the team. What do we do with those other 7 QB's who aren't starting? There would be some pretty PO'ed players, and I think it would be hard to draw recruits knowing they have to compete with 7 other people for the starting role. Competition man. Seriously. You will have attrition everywhere, but cream rises to the top.

Honestly, I would like to see us sign 2 QB's each season. If we ever want to be an elite team, we need ELITE play at the QB position. I think its safe to say we did not receive that level of play this season. I also believe teams don't need 5-Star QB's to receive Elite production from that position. That's pretty well documented. The gravitation towards more athletic QB's gives us some flexibility as well. Barry Switzer used to recruit 5 QBs per season with the sole intention of moving a couple of guys to other positions. I find it hard to believe that with 6 or maybe 7 QB's on the roster, we can't find a true winner, leader, and playmaker.

I think if the Ohio State job ever opened up we could lose him. Otherwise, I don't see him leaving. Secondly, if he starts winning conference titles and we're competing for National Titles, I'm sure NU will pay him accordingly. Honestly, I'm happy NU isn't paying people more than they're worth.... aka KU, Mizzou, Texas Tech

Born and raised in the Sandhills my friend. I will concur its great for the kids, but it's a poor solution for poor planning by the University. Everyone in Middle America knew a blizzard was coming more than a week out. The School should've had back up plans in place to overcome this issue. Giving these high schoolers a chance is definitely a cool thing for them. But the University severely dropped the ball on this issue. I know this is a silly hypothetical, but play along: Let's say NU is playing in the Rose Bowl for the BCS Title game next week. ALl things being hypothetically relative, a blizzard hits Nebraska this upcoming weekend, does NU not send a band to the National Title game? Perhaps I should've clarified. I'm happy for those kids, but I'm disapointed in the University's lack of planning. I think it's a poor reflection of the University of Nebraska and one of the most storied College football programs in America. Would Texas let the Austin Lake Travis Band play for them? Is Tuscaloosa Central going to play for Alabama? Would Ann Arbor High be playing Hail to the Victor? This is deeply depressing IMO.

There is nothing cool about this. It is ridiculous actually.

I usually spend a lot of time on opponent message boards prior to Husker Game day, and I can assure you the Arizona fans are some of the most delusional fans I've ever read. There is nothing wrong with thinking your team should win. I don't mind that at all, but they seem to be going overboard in their attempt to paint our defense as anything but dominant. A lot of them seem to think Arizona will have the best offense we have seen all season, while the Husker defense will be only the 3rd best unit the Cats have seen all year behind Iowa and Arizona State. Some of them have even tried to argue Nebraska's D-line will only be middle of the pack compared to some the D-lines they've faced this season. YOu can believe your team has a shot to win without dissing your opponent. It is possible to accurately predict a victory without having to trash and opponents strength in order to somehow justify your ability to win the game.

It has more to do with lack of preparation by Arizona than our ability to execute. Catching an opponent off guard is worth more for production than physically manhandling them.

I guarantee Arizona has dedicated their entire defensive gameplan to putting 8 guys in the box and stopping a power running game. It wouldn't hurt to at least start with our scheme from last year and the beginning of the season. If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. But, I bet we would really catch Arizona off guard.

It's probably Prince.

I like Biere and he's a solid player, but he didn't exactly get away. He would barely sniff 4th string at TE for the Huskers.

that is my understanding Here's the real question that I've asked many of my MU/KU/KSU buddies and co-workers down here in KC: "Do you really think it's an insulting moniker?" I have never once felt offended by the term NUB. Most times, I'm just puzzled by the meaning.

Everyone wants to criticize the o-line, QB, etc, etc. Honestly, once NU went almost strictly power, Tyler Legate really struggled as a lead blocker. Ironically, I think Legate is a better ball carrier and pass catcher than a blocker. Legate is probably too small to be a physically dominating fullback. There, now every offensive position has been criticized.

Was Vandenbosch a senior in 2000? If so, then that's a no brainer. Move Carriker inside with Suh, and watch Kelsey and Vandenbosch rush the passer. God, a lot of NFL teams could win right now with that rotation.

Actually, I'd put Amukamara at tailback. I'd also like to see Taylor Martinez as a wideout. heck, he may turn out to be a good QB, but his film showcases undeniable explosiveness. Even if he doesn't play QB, I think we should keep him on offense.

I assume you mean Barrett? Wow, this is fun, but honestly any poster leaving Stewart Bradley off their list has failed. QB- Crouch RB- Ross RB- Bjax WR- Swift WR- Purify TE- Herian (Pre-Injury) OT- Carl Nicks OG- Slauson C-Raiola OG- Fonoti OT- Hochstein Give me the 2009 defense, it was the best we've ever had. This defense was on the field almost 20 more plays per game than any other great Husker defense.

I bet the Texas game is moved to a Thursday night ESPN game.

That's assuming Allen beats Meredith for the starting gig. I wouldn't bet the farm on that. Allen was a starter and earned these stats: Tackles - 16 solo/47 asst TFL - 10/35 yds Sacks - 3/23 yards PBU - 5 QBH - 8 FF - 0 FB REC - 0/0 yards Here's Meredith's line, starting zero games and coming in for spot duty: Tackles - 13 solo/21 asst TFL - 5/18 yards Sacks - 1.5/12 yards PBU - 1 QBH - 2 FF - 0 FB REC - 1/4 yards Some of these stats may be situational, and I know Meredith got into a couple (or all three) of the Sun Belt games late, but the bottom line is, Allen's stats aren't blowing Meredith's away to such an extent that he should be comfortable in his starter's role heading into next season. Meredith's motor seems to rev higher than Allen's, and I'd love to see what he can do with a starting role. For what it's worth, Pierre Allen plays the run about as well as any DE you will find at this level.

If we want to run the football, Cody Green is probably the future. But, you could argue Taylor's HS film, exploits and talents against better competition were far more impressive. I'd be interested to see him get a fair shake behind center.

I feel you brother. He just missed it. Adi Kunalic, arguably one of top two or three kick off specialists in college football kicked the ball out of bounds for only the second time in his Nebraska career. The kicker, whom ranks in the top 5 nationally for touchbacks, who has one of the strongest legs in college football, just flat out shanked his most important kick ever. IMO, that kick is very similar to the Nunn fumble against Texas in 2006. If Kunalic kicks the ball the same way he has 107 other times in his career, Texas likely starts that drive inside their own 25, and NU wins the game easily. Truly mindboggling, and far more upsetting than "Clock-Gate" IMO.