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  1. We seemed to have good luck vs Sparty running Cross up the gut for ~6yds a pop. His straight ahead, physical ability worked well against them, perhaps it can vs IA. I still haven't given up completely on Newby, but the guy needs some space, a crease or spring him out on the edge. Ozigbo seems to be doing fairly well also. I'm still mystified as to the disappearance of Wilbon and the absence of Adam Taylor--any word on either of those two?

     

    Anyway, I think we can move the ball on anybody, provided TA and the receivers execute. I'm more worried about the physicality of IA's O, actually, they are able to grind it out for 4 qtrs.

     

    I like our chances in this game, though.

    I believe I read somewhere that Wilbon is out due to injury. I could be mistaken though.

  2. I love the Huskers as much as anyone. I will support them through it all. However, I for one almost don't want to see us in the B1G championship game. With the inconsistency this team has had this year so far, it would be ugly by midway through the 2nd quarter imo. I would still be supporting them and yelling at my tv though.

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    My wife and I bought a German Shepherd Puppy. We were supposed to pick her up this Sunday, but because the whole litter was picked up early, we ended up getting her two weeks ago.

     

     

    She is a pretty good dog so far. She whines when she has to go to the bathroom and has had a few accidents in the house but fairly limited in the week we have had her.

     

    A few areas that she has struggled, is biting while playing(this is a puppy thing) and she seems to have major seperation issues(again, expected with a puppy.)

     

     

    Sadly we both work during the day, so she needs to be crated. So far she has only spent a few hours in there at one time, and we have had others help go let her out or take her for the day(might add confusion/screw up routine).

     

     

    We are officially moving in to our new house this weekend, so we will have a pen in our garage that will have a doggy door for a fenced in area. That will help, but until that point she gets crated in the morning.

     

     

     

    I am looking for any advice people have who have gone through the puppy fun recently. I think the biting thing is handled. When she bites, I "yelp" and then try and ignore her.

     

    The crating has been a bit more difficult. When i put her in there, she freaks out. She whines, barks and makes a ton of noise. I am wondering what i can do to help that, or is it just something she grows out of?

     

    I tried putting food and water in there in the past, but she knocked them over.

     

    I might try putting them at the back of the kennel to see if she wont hit them over. Tons of toys and things to chew on are in her kennel and she will occasionally go in there during the day to get things out.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Also, in terms of punishment. If she is naughty, i dont want to put her in her kennel, because i dont want her to think of that as a punishment place. Any suggestion on a "time out" location?

     

    Ill get pictures posted shortly.

     

    All good questions. My wife and i recently bough a German Shepherd as well. He is now a 10 month old 100 lb bohemoth. Training them early is very important.

     

    In regards to the biting a stern "no" or yelp worked for us as well. Puppys use their mouths for everything (ours still does some) it's something they will grow out of.

     

    Ours wasnt crated for long because we had the same problem as you. I've heard of putting something in their that smells like you (a shirt, shoes, shorts) something you wouldn't mind getting chewed on. I've also hear of people covering the crate with a blanket at night so it's completely dark and also makes the dog feel more relaxed/safe. Give the puppy lots of excersise so its tired at night. If you wear them out, they will sleep better. I try to take ours on 3 walks/day and also play fetch in the yard.

     

    Discipline is tricky. We have never used a timeout corner for a dog. A stern "no" worked pretty good for us. Teaching them commands like sit, lay down, and stay are always useful when a dog is misbehaving too.

     

    Always socialize your dog as well. Let him play with other dogs and see other people (strangers) daily. GSD's can become aggresive. Ours began to act out on us at roughly around 5 months old, barking and growling at people, especially kids. So we set up play dates with a friend who owns a dog and also with a couple down the block who have some younger kids he can run around with. This is still something we are working on.

     

    Exercise often and teach him commands. They are smart dogs and will catch on.

     

     

    I have heard the same thing about covering the crate with a towel/blanket. I believe the person that told me that it gives them a sense of their primal instincts of being in a den? Not sure if it is true so take it for what it is worth.

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    So Banker is NOT defensive coordinator at this time. Hmmmm.

    Hard to imagine he would follow Riley, and take a step down to position coach. If so the guy has no ego.....

    He'd probably be making more $. And the alternative is probably getting fired by Oregon State and not knowing what his future is.

     

    I thought I saw somewhere he was making 500K as DC at OSU.... I wouldn't think he is going to get that to coach a position here.

     

    Another way to look at it...200 - 300k for a position coach is still better than 0 not having a job

  5. What I don't get is how Bo and clan can develop players like Suh and Dillard, yet can't seem to develop guys they bring into the program? It even goes back to 03'. We saw a 180 degree turn around. I think we led the nation in takeaways that year. He came in and immediately turned things around. Now after he's been here a while, we're going down hill. Why?

     

    Personally, I think it is because BP is trying to micromanage everything. Others have mentioned this before and I tend to agree. To me, it seems that if he has a hand into something more so than not, he can get things working. Look at the defense when he first came in, it was a complete change to what we had. Look at the special teams this year, pretty big turn around. I just feel that the DC and OC are not the best for their current positions on the staff. If he had proven experienced people, he would not be spread so thin on everything.

     

    Edit: I am not proposing to keep him. I honestly not sure if he is willing to change up the staff, but I don't feel he will successful if he doesn't

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    I imagine they are going to at least try the North Western's approach and not kick to him.

    That is great in theory, but difficult in practice. They already have a sh*tty punter and sh*tty coverage, and now they're asking them to do more.

     

    Indeed. I did say "try", and I for one hope they don't succeed :)

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    37.4: The Badgers average per punt. Not good. That ranks 119th nationally. Theyre also giving up 11.9 yards per punt return, ranking 114th in the country.

     

    DPL has to be licking his chops.

    Yep. Get stops. Return punts for good field position. Get points. Win.

    1. Get stop

    2. Force punt

    3. Kick to Pierson-El

    4. Return for touchdown

    5. ???

    6. Profit

     

    I imagine they are going to at least try the North Western's approach and not kick to him.

  8. Help! Does anyone know how to live stream the game from Europe? I am stuck here for business until Sunday. The official ABC site says live streaming is not available at my location (Frankfurt).

    Sorry, my knowledge on this isn't up to par, but is ESPN3 available over there? If it is, it will likely be on there, if not, sorry for wasting your time.

  9. Clapping only excuses the false starts and snapping the ball early. It doesn't excuse the poor blocking.

     

    The clapping directly doesn't. However, at least from my novice eye, Pelini was not changing the time from the clap to the snap of the ball. Michigan State's DL was teeing off on the offensive line all night until the changes made late in the game. I think it would be a difficult thing to block someone when you either aren't even out of your stance when the defensive lineman gets into you, you are still on your hills when he gets into you, or is already blown past you, which happened on more than one occasion. Just my .02

  10. I'm pretty sure Pierson el has ran it at least once this year. He is credited with one rush for no gain.

     

    I noticed that Bell isn't credited with a rush. Was that play listed as a pass play?

     

    I believe it was listed as a pass play. Similar to a shovel pass

     

    GSG beat me to it

  11. For me personally, I chose Ameer's run because that was with the game on the line. It was pure drive and determination not to be denied. While Westercamp's catch was amazing, likely one of, if not the best I've seen. Much of that was luck. It was a great catch. He had the presence of mind to put his hands behind is back, when most people would have easily given up on the play after it was tipped. But to me, that was 80% luck, the ball had to be in the exact right place, and it was. Just my opinion.

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