HANC

I honestly think that this staff is pretty good at recruiting... It is obvious that recruiting the sole reason some of these coaches are here.... We will see in the next couple of weeks if they are AS GOOD as advertised....they came in late last year and were able to sway a "few" guys to come to NU Early in this recruiting season, we had a lot of guys that committed, but it was very obvious (at least to me), that our staff was addressing recruiting A LOT SOONER than many other schools....it is easy to get the kid's interest when you are the 1st to come calling. Now that all of the other schools are focusing 100% of their time on recruiting, we will see if this staff can compete against the big dogs!!! Willl they let Florida take Brooks and Boateng or will they let OU take Reggie Smith, etc.... As we were building an early lead in recruiting, the other schools were focusing on WINNING THIS YEAR... I have felt all along, that maybe BC and company were focusing most of their time on recruiting and not enough time on the game planning for this season !!!!!! During the next three weeks, we will see if these guys are worth their reputation.

Happy Birthday ! I hope all of your b-day wishes come true (Suh, Brooks, McKinney, Boateng) .......Wait, those are my wishes..... oh heck, have a great day....Thanks for all the info

There's plenty out there. Kudos HANC Gentlmen, I appreciate the "kudos".....but I am just happy to have found the Huskerboard to hobnob with fans like this.... WE ALL MUST KEEP HUSKER NATION STRONG

1. How long have you been a Member 36 years 2.What led you to Husker Nation Family ties... Have never known anything else 3.Where are you from Originally Southwest Iowa 4. Where do you live now Southwest Iowa 5. Favorite Husker memory Many growing up, but being at Fiesta Bowl with my dad and watching Tommie Fraziers fantastic run 6.Worst Husker memory All of OU losses during Late '70's and early '80's Bennett's shanked field goal in OB hurts too 7. Number of Home Games Countless, former student and current season ticket holder 8.Number of away Games Many.... traveled to kickoff classic in NJ, Fiesta (2) and Orange and most places in Big 8 / Big 12 9. Favorite Husker Memorabilia This is my hobbie !!! Have a sh#t load of stuff..Decorate basement Favorite may be a framed letter from TO received on our wedding day Yes, I invited Coach Tom to our wedding 10. [/b]Favorite place to watch Husker Game Section 14, row 94.....season tickets for long time 11. Favorite all time Husker player Tommie Frazier ( my wife's is Reggie Cooper) 12. WCO or Option option 13. Stevie Pedersen or Billy Bryne Bob Devaney...Both of these guy suck 14. Lil' Red or Herbie Lil' Red.....This guys can kiss his own ass 15. Favorite Game Day beverage A shot of Hot Damn 16. How did you find Huskerboard KC Husker led me to this site, but I joined before him, so give me his discount

Point well taken. I just get pissed off thinking about all of these guys who aren't gauranteed to ever step on campus, even if they sign LOI. Barry Cryer sounds a lot like Cornelius Thomas from last yr.... A highly touted Juco, who showed up about 6 months too late to matter... Hell, Barry can't even enroll for classes yet.... Says he is still moving to Lincoln, but may not take classes. No classes....No practices !!!!! Rumor on other post is that the reason why Auburn may be backing off of Powe, is because he may have absolutely NO chance in qualifying academically.... So, he is visiting NU, because he probably knows that BC may not care. I just hope none of these scholarships get wasted because we offer to a "big name", 4-5 star IDIOT just to say we have the #1 class, instead of offering to a 3 star kid who may come in, work his ass off and be intelligent enough to learn the system.... [/b]The top 5 ranking means squat anyway, especially if a few of the kids cant' qualify. But, I understand what you are saying Hoyamann, and you are right... I'll back off and relax a little.

This was the first thing I noticed when researching this guy.... Way too slow for D-I football at CB Maybe could escaped with this speed at a SS or FS spot... Those spots are usually for "over the top" coverage and/or for big time hitters (ie Reggie Cooper). The fact that we offered this kid supports "Roz"'s opinion that Meyers-White is not coming to Lincoln. Hey, these 3 * kids can really hit it big in college... I have heard good things about this kid by the expert analysts (Crabtree) I read where someone was bitching that this kid can't be any good because only Missouri and Kansas had offered..... Hey take a freakin look....Mizzou has better athletes right now than do...If Mizzou offers, that is not a bad thing anymore.

I agree here. I think Daily will be the "pre-season" (Spring practice) #1 QB with Taylor listed co-#2 with Adams....... Look for a Daily vs Taylor in Red-White game. BC will feel compelled to list Daily at #1 going into Spring, and probably at least co-#1 heading into fall practice..... He may not be talented, but having a clue in the system will mean more than most people think. I agree with the probable depth chart Kramer has, but don't be surprised if Wali Muhammed (?) is list at least co-#1 at either DE spot Bowman will start ahead of either Grixby or Defrand. He is the most highly touted (5 stars) DB that we have landed in some time..... IF he is nearly as good as the experts....(including Bobby Boowden) says he is, he will be an immediate impact player. :

"Roz" (Husker Ill.) just report on Sports Nightly that Powe has scheduled a visit to Lincoln. Said his visit was supposed to be this past weekend, but snow storm kept him away. Roz says that Powe will visit sometime this month. Unfortunately, Roz also reported that he thinks Adam Meyers-White will not end up a NU and neither will McKInney Still a chance with Smith and Brooks, but no idea on Boateng

What do Rodney Piccou, Leon Jackson, Marlon Lucky, Broderick Hunter, Barry Cryer have in common ? 1. They are all "prize" gets for the 2005 recruiting class...currently ranked #1 * nice job of recruiting AND 2. They are all struggling to reach the requirements to enroll. How many of these "studs" are never going to be on campus because of academic reasons.... Meaning, a wasted scholarship offer and a "big" hit to our 2005 class. Don't you think that maybe the coaches may want to look at how close an athlete is to the proper grades? I can see a few kids, but at least 5 big time guys......common on

All of a sudden, even with the highly ranked recruiting class, I begin to wonder if it will be enough to plug the holes? I was hoping some of these "hot-shots" could red-shirt, but hell, we may need most to play NOW. With Pilkington, Fabian, and now possible LeKevin Smith (?)... Smith is not ready for the NFL..... Hell, he couldn't even take over a "series" last yr. let of lone of game.... He is not a "difference maker", but we need him ** Rumors saying that Boateng is headed to Florida With all of this, and a month left of recruiting......What NOW becomes our priority in recruiting? My Thoughts: (top 5 needs at this point) 1. Reggie Smith: We need a tall, physical DB to replace Fabian 2. Suh: (DT): If you can't stop the run, you can't win. * Plus Cryer needs to get the damn grades !!!! 3. Chris Brooks: We need an impact player here. 4. Brandon LaFell: See above (Listed behind Brooks, because I feel we have a better shot at Brooks) 5. Adam Meyers-White: Another shut down DB to add depth These are just HANC's priorities... If we could get all 5, I would be happy as pie

You are right on target newearthhusker. I don't believe Bo is going to be given an opportunity quite yet. He needs at least another year under Stoops... I see Stoops as being the Hayden Fry of 2000's..... He will end up producing a number of very good HC from his staff eventually. I think Bo will be a HC it time, but not yet

I'm not sure, but if anything does, Fabian Washington leaving should have a huge effect on getting Reggie....One less DB to beat out. Listening to 1620 the zone and Crabtree just talked about Smith Said he is "underground" and no one has talked to him.... Did say that the OU game may have influence..(as I stated in other post)..... Said it was obvious that Smith could go to OU and play right a way, just like NU. Crabtree also said do not rule out USC He said he wouldn't be surprised if Smith change his mind and went with USC, but then said that OU and NU are still front runners and Smith may not decide until signing day

OK OK I am not trying to spark "panic", just creating conversation Did USC's performance in the OB have an impact on Lucky? I know he has confirmed and recpnfirmed his commit and even told USC to stop calling, BUT.... They looked awesome....and sh@t, could the broadcasters "recruit" any more for those bast@$rds... They actually said, if they were a kid thinking about college football, that USC is a no-brainer ( paraphrased) Warm weather, Pete Carroll, chicks in swim suits, home state, 2 time NC with a guaranteed #1 pre-season ranking, #1 or #2 Heisman hopeful, etc.... Do you think it swayed him? I do NOT, I think Lucky is a Husker Just looking for opinions

Ok, does last night's showing by Oklahoma help or hurt Nebraska's chances with Smith...or maybe it has NO effect at all Did Oklahoma lose thier elite status a little which helps Nebraska.... Did the youthful DBs make Smith think he may sit a few yrs.... OR Did he see how pathetic OU's DB's were and believe that he can jump right in and start for a top 5 team and "Stoop's" coached team? What do you think

Anyone have any new news on Nyan after his trip to the Rose Bowl... Just pandering for some info.

thanks for starting the topic.....never get tired of speculating, that's the only thing that keeps us going. Hoyamann....right on bse with you analysis of each team... OU will slip a little, and I think that last night's loss may create a bigger "hang-over" than people might think Texas should be favorite in south T A-M: biggest disappointment in bowls (OU ?).... May have gotten my nod for south next yr. until they looked horrible in bowl..Franchionne is better this team showed. TT: Can't figure this team out....Week to Week, game to game North: ISU: most returning starters in north....but I think they really over-achieved Got on a roll and believed in the hype.... could make noise, but not good enought to come into Lincoln and win...( I know.......I know...SMU) KU: This is the most dangerous team in north....tons of injuries this season. very talented and it scares me to have that game at Lawrence next yr. (Plus Mangino could win coach's wrestle-off in event of tie)... Agree with Touchdown Tommie CU: sanctions will catch up.....but we play there MU: Probably should be favorite again, but will Pinkel wake up in time ? KSU: Should still be answering questions and self-doubting over this yr. NU: Can only be better... Yr 2 of staff, system.....incoming talent....Have a chance, but difficult road games (KU-MU-CU) make things unlikely, but it will happen soon !!!!

I read that Barrett Ruud is going to play in the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. He is the only one that I have heard so far. I doubt there will be anymore. I remember at the last game against Colorado listening to the Seniors being announced and I hadn't really heard of any of them except Ruud. This senior class just never materialized. (And please don't start an argument about poor recruiting or coaching's sucking.) I agree that he may be the only player with the obvious potential to move on, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Seivers or Thomas get invited to at least one of the post-season games.

I read that Barrett Ruud is going to play in the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. He is the only one that I have heard so far.

Former Fan, I can buy into some of the points in your post. I am a fan of the option/power/play action pass type of game that we have seemed to abandoned at all costs.. Maybe that is why I was so pissed at times this year. On the other hand, athletes make the system work... Horses win the race... We had numerous dropped passes, errant passes all over the place, consistantly failing to scan the field..... These are the athletes not responding.... Let's give the system a chance with a "true" WCO qb, WR whom can actually run routes and catch consistantly, and linemen who are recruited to pass block (the line did pretty well considering). In my book, the jury is still out on BC, but to compare him to Ferentz and Stoops at this point in unfair... Remember, Ferentz sucked it up for at least 2 years before he got "his type" of players.... Stoops hasn't always been a genius..evened used John Blake recruits to win NC... Both are top notch coaches and I would love to have either one, but who is to say the BC won't be near their quality when he gets kids to run the system..... Coaches can't run, throw, block, catch, tackle,etc.... Only kids can do the job between the markers.. With that said, I think BC was dumb enough to lose a couple of games with his ridiculous play calling...ISU-KSU-SMU How was that for riding the fence

I was unable to see the CaliFlorida game myself, but got many reports from kc husker (thanks man).... and it sounds like to the kid game play.... According to articles in the paper, he feels he has something to prove whenever he plays....He has many critics and he feels like he needs to silence them...(ala... Brett Farve) By reading the posts and getting reports, I hear that he always seemed to know where the "OPEN" WR was...Man is that refreshing . I personally hope he will be willing to redshirt and learn th e offense, but many true freshman qbs have made immediate impact in college and at big universities....Chris Leak did fairly well at Florida....(not an easy offense to learn)... So if he happens to be the best QB on campus next year, then let's play him. Correct me if I am wrong (which I sure someone will), but he seems to be the most highly touted QB recruit since Frazier, and he turned out to be pretty adequate . I know that Newcombe and Dukes were hyped quite of bit, but I don't remember them getting all of this attention....Hype doesn't put points on the board. Rmember POTENTIAL is the most wasted resource on earth, but this kid may be what BC and Husker Nation is looking for. Just do not judge him right of way.... Let him get his feet wet...He will make mistakes!!!!!!

It is hard to pick just one play. You guys have nailed all the great ones. Fraziers Fiesta run, Backflash, Harris and Conneally meeting at QB in OB,etc.. One that hasn't been mentioned, and may not rank too high in recent time, but was huge at the time is the "Bounce Pass" from Gill to Fryar to Krenk... I am not that old, but was at this game and it was nuts.... Innovative at the time to say the least....especially from TO

Just listened to a live interview with Fabian (1620 the zone).... very good interview...Fabian sounds like he has got it together.... states family as only reason he is leaving....Had very positive things to say about staff, recruits, and future of Nebraska..... Took all the blame for his "down" season... Said it was his fault he played poor at times, not the system/coaching... Also said it is very difficult to leave the program, but family concerns made the decision "easy"..... This guy has nothing to hide, no reason to "protect" the program, so I feel better about the whole picture..... Fabian said he has no idea why other players have spouted the bullsh#$@ that has been said.

I agree... it sounds like a "made for tv movie".... I just wondered if anyone else had heard anything like this or not.

Finally..... Although disappointing from a fan's perspective, it is refreshing to see a young man leave the program with good intentions.... News reports say that he made his decision last week after a long time friend had been killed, and also do to the fact that his younger brother lives in a gang infested area....Sounds like he decided that life is too short to put your dreams on hold, and that he would like to have the resources to help his family.....You have to admire that....Good Luck to Fabian and thanks for coming to Lincoln.

Thanks for the update OKHusker. Good work... I'm not surprised. I think he just got caught up in the hype of the official visit...