predictionking

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.

I wasn't aware Ciante Evans was one of TCU's top 2 targets. It definitely means something when Gary Patterson & Dick Bumpas want you that badly. Hope we can capitalize on such a talent.

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

Major had to leave NU for some undisclosed reasons. He transfered to ACU, a powerhoues DII program in Texas and has thrived as a safety here. I talked to him the other day at school and he said that he was doing much better here, but gushed about Nebraska's program. He loved it there. And I feel under Pelini's system he could have shined. Too bad he was there with Callahan. He said that he has a shot at the NFL... scouts have been contacting him. He is the second safety to transfer from Nebraska to ACU... Daniel Manning was another who is now a started for the Chicago Bears.

 

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 would.

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.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20100104/BIGRED/701049884

 

I would think at this point we could use that spot to fill a different position.

I would like to see us build more experience at QB this year. I really got the feeling this year of the blind leading the blind at QB. Of course having Ganz running around will help for sure.

 

 

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.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20100104/BIGRED/701049884

 

I would think at this point we could use that spot to fill a different position.

I would like to see us build more experience at QB this year. I really got the feeling this year of the blind leading the blind at QB. Of course having Ganz running around will help for sure.

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

they were already out there for something else.

 

predictionking, did you grow up in nebraska? i cant understand how a husker fan wouldnt think this is cool. its making the best of it, good old nebraska ingenuity if ive ever seen it. chance of a lifetime for those kids.

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.

What is it about our passing game this year that makes you think this would work?

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.

Tim Biere - TE - He's either a sophomore or a junior at kansas, and I think he's starting, or at least seeing significant playing time.

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.

Okay people, the term Nubs as it pertains to Nebraska is the way most Nebraskans pronunciate Nebraska as in Nub-ras-ka. Hence the shortened word Nubs as in plural for Nubraskans.

 

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.

I also think Kyle Vandenbosch at least needs an honorable mention, along with Zac Taylor.

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.

QB - Crouch

RB - Ross

WR - Swift

WR - Purify

TE - Wistrom

OL - Volk

OL - Fonoti

OL - Raiola

OL - Hochstein

OL - Incognito

PK - Henery

 

DE - Carriker

DT - Suh

DT - Slechta

DE - Kelsey

LB - Williams

LB - Ruud

LB - Polk

DB - Craver

DB - J. Bullocks

DB - D. Bullocks

DB - Groce

P - Koch

 

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.

From what Sipple said on USC, Jason Ankrah will start next year and has been practicing with the 1's for awhile... And If I remember right Pierre Allen is only a Junior. So I would say Cam will have the same role as this year.

 

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.

There may be a thread and maybe I missed it but.....

 

The kick out of bounds, you know, the one that had a greater effect on the game than the officials-

was he coached to try and squib it or did he just miss it?

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.