HuskerJen

I was about to sayyyy....dang girl.lol.

Although don't get me wrong...I'm not exactly chopped liver despite pushing 40...

Losing to Wyoming at home would be an incredible dissapointment, but you are right anything can happen but your original post suggested that we would be "lucky" to win those 6-7 games, I take issue with that statement, because I believe I can point to 6-7 games where I believe we are the better team rather then being lucky. Take your team for example, can ISU beat you guys, sure, but on paper they shouldn't.

Lucky wasn't the correct word for me to use...I should have said CU will be hitting their potential if they get 6-7 wins. Any more than that and you'll be way over-achieving...

USC gets top 5 and most of the time top 3 if not #1 classes. I wanted someone to show me where Nebraska signed CONSENSUS top 10 classes in football recruiting EVERY YEAR like USC because someone posted that Nebraska had the same type of talent USC has today back in the 90s!

Your post is fundamentally flawed to begin with...

1. Nebraska has NEVER been a recruiting powerhouse like USC in terms of signing kids with lots of "stars" according to the recruiting services.

2. These recruiting services, and their evaluations, are hardly an exact science or a reliable indicator of future performance.

3. During the mid 90's run Nebraska did have "usc type talent" especially on defense. The three national titles, a 60-3 combined record, a 38 point victory over #2 Florida and a complete drubbing of a Peyton Manning led Tennessee, which had a host of future NFL players also...speaks for itself.

Is that you in your avatar HuskerJen?

Oh heavens no...

My avatar is of Jessica Marais and she plays Mistress Denna in "The Legend of the Seeker" (See the pic in my sig line.)

Well, having a shorter eligibility means tying up the scholarship for a shorter amount of time.

 

We have one junior and two freshman (one who will likely redshirt). The situation looks -at least to me, from a layman's perspective - like one where we would benefit from another upperclassman quarterback for next year.

 

It's true that Marve may have problems, but I don't know much about his situation. Even Zac Taylor transferred, from Wake, then into Nebraska from the JUCO ranks. About Marve, you say his parents were there to make sure he got the respect he deserved?

How would Nebraska benefit here? Let's assume this kid does want to come here and Bo greenlights it...

* There's no pressing need for a QB, especially one with such limited eligibility...

* He'd have to sit out a year anyway as a transfer...

* He'd be learning an entirely new offensive system which would probably take him at least 2 years to get to where he's comfortable...

* By then he'd be a senior and have one year, ala Sam Kellar to show what he could do...

In my opinion, bringing this kid aboard would be a complete waste of three scholarship years.

Bo and Wats, if they are looking at getting another QB, would be much better off signing, and developing, a high school prospect and by-passing this potential trainwreck.

The north is between Nebraska and Kansas...

 

The north division will, more than likely, come down to Nebraska's game against Kansas in Lawrence. The winner of that game will be the north champ and will play in the conference title game.

 

Missery won't even be a factor in the north this year because they'll be breaking in a new QB, new OC, will have to replace two key play-makers in Coffman, Maclin and will still be rather suspect on defense.

 

sCUm might get to 6-7 wins if they're extremely lucky.

 

Iowa State will be lucky if they don't go 0-8 in the conference.

 

Have you seen our schedule? We should have 6-7 wins by the end of October. We open with CSU(Boulder), Wyoming($200 airfare from Pensacola right now, debating on pulling the trigger to attend that one personally), and Miami(OHIO) on the road. We win face a Pat Whiteless WVU team on the road, and let's face it, I doubt anyone is real terrified of Bill Stewart, and then Texas in Austin(Loss). Then we play KU at home, KSU(No Freeman) on the road, and Mizzou(lost everyone) at home. The only game where I believe we have no solid chance is Texas. After that we have A&M at home, ISU on the road, OSU on the road, and you guys at home. The only game that stands out as a concession game is OSU. Unlike in previous years where I look at the schedule and put my hands over my face I feel good about this years schedule in haveing a decent little season upon which to build on. Are 10 wins a stretch, yeah, a lot of things have to go right, but after last year we are due for a little more luck so who knows, but I think 6-7 wins is just as unrealistic, but that is why they play the game.

I agree with you actually that your team should have those six wins by the end of October. However, the difference between should and will is huge.

1. Colorado State should be a win for you guys. But, early season rivalry game...who knows what will happen.

2. Wyoming isn't a push over and you guys could very well lose to them. The Cowboys went 4-8 last season but they did travel to Knoxville and beat Tennessee.

3. Miami (Oh) seems to plug in guys who are capable QB's.

4. On the road against WVU, even without Pat White, is going to be really tough for you guys.

I honestly think Colorado will be 2-2 in non conference. I think you guys will beat CSU and Miami, Oh and lose to WVU and Wyoming.

Then, once you get into Big 12 play the W's will be really hard to come by...I'm standing by my prognostication: CU will eek out maybe 7 wins max. And if I'm wrong I'm sure you'll be around to remind me.

L. Washington...was recruited by the last staff and in my opinion, he needs to step up big time. This kid, and why he was offered a scholarship by the last staff, puzzles me. I've heard he's not that bright to begin with and more perplexing, if true, is he's not fast enough for to be a LB in Pelini's system and he's not strong / quick enough to play DE. To be fair though from what I've heard he has also battled injuries most of the time he's been here...so who knows.

N. Paul...I understand he played behind two upperclassmen but as of yet I've been pretty unimpressed. He doesn't seem to run very good routes, he doesn't seem to have the quick, loose hips to cut and gain separation from a quality DB and his speed appears to be slightly above average at best.

T Marlowe...Word on the street is this kid will surprise a lot of folks and has the "one to watch for" designation. There have been whispers about this kid tearing it up on returning punts and kick-offs so we'll see.

K. Reed...TE, H-Back, FB, this kid is so versatile who knows where he'll end up or how much he'll see the field.

K. Cooper...How good can this kid be missing every spring practice because he's playing baseball? From an athletic standpoint there's no question he's a true talent. But it takes a lot of time to develop the timing necessary between a QB and WR.

In football, is it a race between the skers and Mizzoo? Is anyone else even a viable threat to take the north?

 

 

KU will be really good this year.

 

Great signature Jen

Thanks!

The picture, and sig line, is from a television show that I had previously never even heard of called "The Legend of the Seeker."

Long story short I was on hulu.com perusing the action and adventure category and I saw the picture of this dude tied up with chains in a dungeon. Out of curiosity I clicked the link and watched the show. It was gawd awful but I thought the character of Mistress Denna was amazing. And it doesn't hurt that the actress portraying her is smoking hot as well. Oh my...I've strayed exceedingly far from the topic here.

That only know of UT and OU winning. They fail to realize that Osborne's teams were not winners because of top 10 recruiting classes like the teams are built today. His teams beat many recruiting gurus like CU, UF and Tennessee. The old NU ran a SYSTEM and recruited to fit that system. They didn't just recruit folks because others recruited them.

Like I said in the other thread, the class that started it all in the 90's was ranked in the 20's, but Osborne had some very highly ranked classes. The 1995 and 1996 classes were ranked as high as #2 and #3 in the country. We recruited alot more than just system players, we went after the best talent in the country. The same players all the other big boys at the time went after.

You really need to do some research on Husker recruiting. You don't think Tommie Frasier was recruited by the big boys?

 

.... It's Tommie Frazier...not Frasier.

 

And Tommie was recruited by Florida State, Miami and other schools...as a DB.

Damn, I can't even spell my favorite Huskers name correctly. His top 3 were Nebraska, Notre Dame and Clemson, and I still remember it was big news when he commited to NU. I wish I would have saved the Journal Star article on it.

It was big news no doubt.

The only reason Nebraska was able to lure Frazier away from Miami, Florida State, Notre Lame, Clemson, etc was because Nebraska wanted him as a QB. All the other schools were projecting him as a defensive back, specifically a safety. (Although my memory fails as to whether it was as a FS or SS.)

And the rest is, as they say, history...

Maybe next time TopekaHusker, had to go to Georgia and Florida for a couple of weeks. Took my "Northern" Belle with me to represent everyone above the Mason-Dixon line Keep us posted on other up-coming events though GBR!!!!!!!!!!!

That's your gal in your avatar and sig line? I love those boots she's wearing...I have a similar pair...

Sorry for the digression...good job on the TO recap topekahusker...

That only know of UT and OU winning. They fail to realize that Osborne's teams were not winners because of top 10 recruiting classes like the teams are built today. His teams beat many recruiting gurus like CU, UF and Tennessee. The old NU ran a SYSTEM and recruited to fit that system. They didn't just recruit folks because others recruited them.

Like I said in the other thread, the class that started it all in the 90's was ranked in the 20's, but Osborne had some very highly ranked classes. The 1995 and 1996 classes were ranked as high as #2 and #3 in the country. We recruited alot more than just system players, we went after the best talent in the country. The same players all the other big boys at the time went after.

You really need to do some research on Husker recruiting. You don't think Tommie Frasier was recruited by the big boys?

.... It's Tommie Frazier...not Frasier.

And Tommie was recruited by Florida State, Miami and other schools...as a DB.

The north is between Nebraska and Kansas...

The north division will, more than likely, come down to Nebraska's game against Kansas in Lawrence. The winner of that game will be the north champ and will play in the conference title game.

Missery won't even be a factor in the north this year because they'll be breaking in a new QB, new OC, will have to replace two key play-makers in Coffman, Maclin and will still be rather suspect on defense.

sCUm might get to 6-7 wins if they're extremely lucky.

Iowa State will be lucky if they don't go 0-8 in the conference.

I feel stupid

Well you ARE a Missery fan...

Three of us...wow!

Nothing earth-shattering here, but I found it interesting Nebraska asked Frank Solich to be the main speaker for the Huskers’ annual spring football coaches’ clinic April 2-4, an event that typically draws 500-plus prep coaches.

 

Solich told me this week there are “100 reasons I wanted to speak at the clinic,” but had to turn down the offer because his Ohio University squad will be in the midst of spring drills.

 

That Solich is eager to return to Nebraska indicates time is healing deep and ugly wounds from his 2003 firing. He still hasn’t visited the NU campus since his ouster. More on that in a minute.

 

The fact the 64-year-old Solich has a major college team to coach is a blessing he doesn’t take for granted, given the number of veteran coaches out of work or coaching in lower divisions.

 

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“For one thing, there’s a little stigma attached to you if you didn’t make it work at a program, or were fired,” Solich said. “And the trend has gone toward young guys. You see it in the NFL. You see it in colleges. It just seems that once you’ve been in it for a while, and you’re an established guy, and all of a sudden you get removed from a position, it’s tough on you.”

 

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“I just thought I still had a lot to offer (as a head coach),” said Solich, who’s 23-26 in four seasons at Ohio. “I felt I was good at being a head coach. I had really, in some ways, just begun my head coaching career at Nebraska and was in a little bit of a learning process.”

 

Army’s interest in Solich stemmed in part from his knowledge of the option game.

 

“I was so close to taking that job,” Solich said. However, “I was still in a tailspin at that point. Everything had happened so fast at Nebraska. I didn’t know what other jobs would be out there for me. And I didn’t know enough about the Army program to tell if it could be built. I wanted to try to take something over I could build quickly.

 

“Lord knows I haven’t built this thing (at Ohio) quickly.”

 

Solich’s contract at Ohio expires in 2013. What then?

 

“Would I be able to get back in as a running backs coach somewhere?” he asked. “I think I’d enjoy that. There are times you wonder about everything that goes on as a head coach, and the headaches you have virtually every day. Sometimes guys just want to coach football.”

 

Solich, by the way, was in charge of the Nebraska spring coaches’ clinic for several years while he was a Husker assistant (1979-97). Although he’s unable to speak at the clinic this year (maybe next year, he says) he hopes to watch a couple Husker practices later in the spring and check out NU’s facility upgrades.

 

Not that Solich considers his return to campus to be earth-shattering news of any sort.

 

“I think people there (in Nebraska) are kind of sick of seeing my name,” he said.

 

Maybe some people. Many others will be happy to see Frank, and heartened to see old wounds in the program healing.

I love Frank Solich for all of his contributions to Nebraska Football.

However, he's just not cut out to to a head football coach. There's no shame here it's just simple reality. Being a head football coach is a lot like being a CEO of a company, not everyone can do it.

Frank's biggest problem is that he absolutely sucks as an offensive coordinator and most everybody can see that, except him.

Prior to the '08 season, on another Husker bbs board, I openly stated that Ohio would be lucky to finish 6-6. And what happened? Ohio went 4-8.

Again, I respect FS because of his years of service as a player and assistant coach but he's not head coach material.

Potential heresy alert: I would really question Bo's judgment if he offered this kid a scholarship.

1. The kid will only have two years of eligibility so it make no sense to waste a scholarship on a kid who will sit on the bench for two years.

2. Even with Witt transferring out the Huskers still have: Lee, Green, Spano and possibly Martinez at QB.

1) How long have you been a member of Husker Nation? Before dirt was old.

2) What/who led you to The Nation? Google search

3) Where are you from originally? Venus

4) Where do you live now? Dante's 5th Ring of Hell, aka Boise, Idaho

5) Favorite Husker memory? The '95 Orange Bowl.

6) Worst Husker memory? The entire Bill Callahan debacle

7) Number of home games attended? 20 or so...none recently.

8) Number of away games attended? 2...The '95 Orange Bowl, '95 Michigan State.

9) Favorite Husker memorabilia/apparel? My Husker hat.

10) Favorite place to watch a Husker game? Wherever.

11) Favorite all time player? Trev Alberts.

12) WCO or Option? The spread/zone read.

13) Stevie Pederson or Billy Byrne? Tom Osborne.

14) Lil Red or Herbie Husker? Herbie.

15) Favorite Husker play? 31/32 Iso.

16) Favorite game-day beverage? Captain Morgan or Seagrams 7.

17) How did you find HuskerBoard? (referral source) Google search

Hey everyone, my name is Jennifer and I'm looking forward to talking with all of you.