HANC

It really depends on where your seats are... When the walk was in the South stadium, I could take my son/daughter to see the walk and still make it to the top of South stadium before kickoff.....but now that it is in North Stadium, I don't even try to make it !!! I just set in my seat and take in the emotion....

What are the chances of BC taking over the QB's ?

We are probably at #20 at best..... that OSU loss is going to kill us in the ratings..... and it should..... NU ##cked up by letting that one get away..... I also don't see a big jump in the polls nest week.... a few guys are predicting a jump after beating CU...... beating a 2 -9 team at home really shouldn't impress anyone at all...... it is almost a no win situation in the polls.... if we don't look good, we could drop !!!

The idea of playing on Jan. 1, like it used to be, is awesome... but the idea of playng at 10:00 in the morning sucks.....I have always hated that about the Cotton bowl..... Maybe they have changed the time because of all of the "post-Jan.1 games"..... The Holiday Bowl is attractrive though..... San Diego at night..... This game is always a great attraction and gets a lot of national interest.

okay, let's see: 1. Curt Dukes 2. Harrison Beck 3. Bobby Newcombe oh sh#t, sorry, wrong poll..... 1. Frazier is the man...... obviously can't coach worth a crap 2. Crouch..... best athlete in the offensive scheme we had 3. Gill.... a legend 4. Tagge....got it all started 5. Frost.... not bad for a traitor....just kidding I have said this most of last year, that Taylor will be remembered as the guy who helped turn this program back around. I love the guy.... I am a huge ZT fan.....but he is not in the top 5....... His contributions to the program will always be remembered. But, I also used to be a Mike Grant fan........ @#!% off KC....don't even start with me.

Thanks for the update/invite.... KC and I will be there with a bunch of other Husker fans.... the of us may look to hook up with board members.

Myself and Mrs. HANC are going to be there. We will be staying and partying with KC Hukser.... Go BIG RED !!!! Then we will probably head to the bowl game to watch the 'skers end this thing in style !!!!

Absolutely there is a chance...... players these days have one goal, and if some agent tells him that he is a top 3 round pick, see ya !!! But, not so fast my friends.... I personally don't see it happening.... I think that BC and Keller will convince him that NU has the opportunity to be one of the most prolific offenses in the nation next year and that we could be challenginf for a BCS bowl or better.... We have sooooo much talent returning on offense and most of the defense.

Hey everyone.... I know that we are still approx. 3 weeks until selections are handed out, and there is a ton of football left, but this is one of my favorite things to do....... SPECULATE ON BOWL MATCH UPS... Now that the North is ours, does anyone have early predicitons or insight.... Here are mine: If we Beat CU and South Opponents: BCS is guarantee If we Beat CU and lose Title game: Probaby Cotton Bowl..... I think Cotton would want OU, but it has been awhile since we have been. Possibly Holiday Bowl, if USC doesn't get bid.....they do not want a rematch of USC and NU....If USC wins PAC 10, then I predict a NU and California/Oregon match up If we stumble in both (better not happen): Probably behind, Tex., OU, OSU, AM,....slide somewhere like Independence Bowl... These are just "early" thoughts, can change very easily the next 3 weeks It should be fun to follow and SPECULATE !!!

KC Husker and I will be there..... We have had tickets since the beginning of the summer..... Go Big Red

Hey guys...... I have been reading, but not posting for a while.... now that my high school football season is over, I am ecxited to get back to the Husker chat... Just my opinion on this..... My wife has noticed this, especially yesterday, and she was asking.. I have coached for 12 years now, and I catch myself doing similar things with my mouth.... I whistle a ton during the game to get players attention... I very freaquently, open my mouth to release "tension".... my jaws and face become tense during games, and this just "stretches" the joints and helps prevent head aches... Now, I am not saying my coaching is on the same level as BC, but I honestly do the same thing... maybe we are both mentally impaired

I agree with the assessment of our O and D, and also with ISU's O and D. But anyone who thinks this game is a comfortable W, needs to take off the big red blinders and actually look at facts... I have traveled all around the country for many years watching NU and I am the biggest NU fan ever (just like most of you guys), but I have witnessed MANY, MANY games in Ames that were tight ball games, including quite of few recent defeats. I remember NU having far superior teams that "sneak" out of ISU with wins.... As far as video from last years game being proof........ Of course we rocked Meyer and left him inconsistant, it really had everything to do with Hicks being hurt... I am a football coach, but it doesn't take a lot of football knowledge to understand that if a team is ONE deminsional, the defense has a great advantage.... NU just pinned their ears back and went for broke..... If ISU had even an average running game last season, I am convince that NU would have been in trouble, even in Lincoln. I still see NU winning this game, but it will take an exceptional Defensive effort !!! Meyer is as dangerous as Taylor, Hicks (when healthy) is very good, ISU has 5 returning seniors on the OL, and Blythe is an All -American and better than any go to guy we have... We better be ready to score a lot of points in Ames.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Ruud family..... Tragedies like this make people realize that football is ONLY A GAME.....Life and family is what it is what it is all about.

Hey guys...... I haven't been on the board for a while.... I was trying to stay out of the lime-light as I contiplated retirement.... KC Husker called to inform me that my beloved Cubs were getting some flack on the board, so I had to push retirement back to a later date, and come out swingin.. I love the Cubs.... I hate the Cubs...... Anyone who follows this agonizing franchise knows exactly what I mean !!!! The problem is..... that damn Wrigley Field...... Until Hendry and company decide to spend $ and not be afraid to let Wood and Prior walk, the Cubs are always going to be looking up at the leaders...... Problem being (back to Wrigley) is that the stadium sells itself... the Cubs suck, yr after yr and fans like myself will still go to Chicago to watch..... It is all about $$$$$.... The Cubs make a ton of money each yr, without having to put a great team on the field.... Yes, we have had our moments (few and far between), but consistancy doesn't happen.... Yes, injuries have just killed this team, but I am tired of using that excuse yr afte yr..... Well, I had to pop in and talk a little Cub baseball.... I will continue to take a kick to the nuts everyday the Cubs play.....how about the 8 HR the stellar staff gave up yesterday...... Cub baseball..... you have to luv it !!!

I agree with all assessments so far...... I personally think it needs to be addressed..... and after watching last night's game, I feel as if maybe Barry might be gone ! He just had the "look" of a lame duck coach..... We will soon find out.....

I agree with you Kansas..... I am just saying that my post is how I believe that the "guys in charge" feel.... not the fans.... I would love to see NU in the NCAA year after year, but I just sense that Basketball isn't the priority (or even in the top 3) right now. I would list Football, Baseball, Volleyball definately ahead right now... In fact, track and wrestling spark almost as much fan interest... To me, the university feels that as long as basketball just doesn't create controversy, it will be okay..... * I would venture a guess that tomorrow's home opener at Haymarket on a friday at 2:00 may draw comparibly to most home basketball games.

I am up in the air on whether or not I "want" this to happen or not..... KC and I talk a bit, and we are constantly changing our mind on this topic... This is MY OPINION: Collier will retain his contract and this is why: Nebraska is happy being a football school with baseball and volleyball being the other sports bringing in revenue.... Becuase baseball is becoming so big in Lincoln, I believe EVERYONE, including the Athletic department is looking at basketball as just something to pass the time between the 2 big seasons. Because of this, they will not spend the money to buy Barry out... all money right now is directed to fb... IMO, as long as Collier doesn't "embarrass" UNL drastically (by winning less than 10 games), he will be safe until his contract is up... I may be completely off of my rocker, but this is my opinion at this time... now after the tourney, and Collier is gone, I will say " thats what i thought"

On offense, I am excited to see how an experienced Taylor plays and on defense, I am excited to see what Octavien can do the next couple of years.

I would like to add: Matt Turman I believe coaches high school football at Scutt Catholic Chris Zyzda (starting left tackle '92 season opposite Shields) coaches football at Sargeant Bluff, Ia.... only know this because he is a former college roomie.

Just a thought: Athough BC is the head coach, could he possibly be influenced by his assistants? Remember.....Watson and Gilmore are former CU coaches with extensive WCO experience.... If I remember correctly, they use Daniel Graham and Klopfenstien(sp) to just "kill" NU during the past seasons.... Both these guys "spread" the field under these two coaches...... Hopefully BC will at least listen to them.....

Heck, the "goat" probably just went 2 for 3 at the plate vs the Royals...... Just kidding......relax... He was only 1 for 3 ..... with a walk Okay..... I know that this got "off-topic"....don't strike me down... this is the last bb post on this thread.

okay.....maybe I should have said... I would like to see KC Husker put up some money against the Cubs making the series !!!!!! KC, when your in Vegas, make this bet so my baseball season will be more enjoyable this summer

Nail on the head Pillen !!!!! IMO, both of the two in question will both be an integral part, with Wilson the dark horse. I really feel sorry for Brandon Jackson...He flashed ability, but injuries have really set him back... I hope for the best for BJ .... Hang tough BJ...

Sloppy, but good enough to be called "Super Bowl Champs" !!!! It wasn't the best game to watch, I'll admit that..... Rdfs were very poor also, but Seattle's inability to catch passes and manage the clock cost them big time. Pittsburgh's Defense bent, but didn't break...... Offense did just enough to win !!! Good enough for ME !!!! A special thanks from me to KC Husker..... Thanks for picking the Seahawks.... Now, if you could lay a load against the Cubs making the series, you would be the best pal ever!!!! Go Steelers..... Super Bowl Champs !!!!!

My beloved Steelers have one for the thumb !!!!!! Go Steelers.. Now, I am extemely happy that Pit won the game. Congrats to Coach Cowher.. He is a stud... Model NFL coach... And congrats to the Rooney family...The had the nuts to stick with Cowher all of these years.... But, I understand that some questionable calls went against Seattle.... I agree with that argument.... Ben did not score, there was NO HOLDING on the play that would have put Seattle 1st and goal, and the block called on Hasselback was bogus...... If I was a "michigan" oops, I mean "Seattle" fan, I would be whinning about calls.... I truly do feel as if Pittsburgh benefited from the refs......no argument here.. But, what a great run by Parker, great pass by Ben, great pass by Randel El (and the call by Wisenhunt).... Steelers Defense bent, but didn't break....only 10 points to a team that averaged 28 or so.. Big Ben played like it was his 1st Super Bowl... He very well could have cost them the game.....But, he season and 1st 2 years have been "historic".. Beating the #1 - #2 - #3 seed in AFC and #1 seed in NFC in consecutive games, no one can argue that Pittsburgh deserved the rings this season !