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Thanks Moiraine for the research and providing the information. I don't think we will make it. But I guess there is hope until all the games are played .

I know the reason we do it, still don't like the idea. Almost died laughing at Ohio State's uniforms. Nebraska is still a blue blood, we don't need gimmicks. But we need recruits and this is the kind of stuff they all claim they like. So be it. I actually get to watch the game tomorrow. Hope it isn't to distractive.

I am expecting three tough games on our schedule. I do not take the Ohio State game as a corner turned yet. I don't think we saw a 100% effort from Ohio State, and we are reading too much into it. Yes we saw improvement, and that is all I really want. But I do not think we can play on the level of a top ten team. I think we ran into a team that carries a high ranking, but has major problems going on inside. Eddie George said today, he felt there were real problems with Ohio State, he did not know what they were, but there were problems. Bosa leaving was a major hit to this program, a Captain leaving in the middle of the season, there has to be some reason for that. Personal oppinion is that Urban is gone after this year, due to the problems this summer. Not a dig at our game, but I feel we will have a better idea of what we have in the next 3 weeks. We play the same as we did last week, with wins or near wins, I will feel more comfortable. If the Illini kick our butts or Michigan State comes in pushes us down, I don't want to read about how bad the coaches did or what ever. This is going to take some time to get where we all want it to be. I have seen this revolving door on this site so many times it is sickening. Be patient, Coach Frost will get us there I think we are getting in too big of a hurry and grasp at anything to show improvement. I like the comments by Coach Frost, still a lot of work to do

Well, I missed the game again today. Too much work. But some of you really need to go back and read your comments when Coach Frost was hired. I am so used to getting stomped by the likes of Ohio State, not only by Riley, but Pelini gave up a few to them if I remember correctly. We played a team that was favored to kick our a$$ on their home field. A history rich program that normally wins and is still in the hunt for a playoff shot. I don't recall Nebraska looking like they should be on the same field with that level of team for maybe 10 years. No not happy we lost, but very happy I don't have to listen to stomped your head in the mud crap either. Takes time, we played a pretty good game today, possibly should have won. I don't think we saw Ohio State's A game today. I think we played well enough to get Iowa's attention. Win or lose, it sure sounded a lot better than Ohio State scores again, time after time after time after time.

I have said for many years it will be a 4 16 team conferences. But I have changed my mind on that. I think in 20 years the sport will be all but gone. I live in the Pass area of Southern California, between Palm Springs and Riverside. In this small community, Banning/Beaumont we have two Jr. All American football teams and over 60 Soccer teams. The two teams are having problems getting enough players to field teams. Head injuries are the main comments you hear from parents. The high schools are cutting back on the football budgets I have been told. Without players the game folds. Without High Schools fielding teams the college system dies. I don't think I will be around to see it, but I think it is coming. The big buck leagues would be fair. They make a lot of money off these kids, and they are the ones putting their lives in danger.

One thing that Nebraska fans seems to forget or give credit for is the other team improving. Purdue, Iowa, Northwestern and even Wisconsin used to be thought of as automatic wins when we started in the Big 10. Teams get better and today is proof any team can win on a given day. I don't expect a win at Ohio State, but what I do realize is that Purdue is not as bad as some have thought. This is a powerful league, that is getting stronger. Most likely will eat itself out of the playoff it looks like. Hoping for another win next weekend, but realize this just really pissed off the bear.

Spot on young lady, you nailed it. Be about the team, wrap up, make the tackle and the team celebrates with a victory. Rather hey look at me, look what I did!!! Too bad you can't see the crap running down his pants leg, because that is all he did.

Never been a giant Kool Aid drinker, but I really believe they are about to turn it around. 5-1

As stated 94 I didn't watch the game, hardly got to listen to it. But listening to the interviews after the game. I did not get a defeated attitude. I saw leadership from a freshman QB. I saw determination in Seniors who know deep down the season is over with the last regulation game. All the hours in the weight room, the film room and carrying the burden of Nebraska on their shoulders for it to end this way has to be tough. But to me they seem to have a look of we are better than this, and we want to finish better than this. I am not qualified to question anything coach Frost does, or any of his assistants. My knowledge about football is minimal. But I have coached Olympic and World Class athletes and do understand that they had a major job on their hands. I never expected a lot of wins, but did not expect this either. I can not imagine how bad Coach Frost feels for the seniors. They have been thru so much, so many coaches, and have caught heck from a lot of the fans. Now this, it would be very understandable for them to just quit. But they haven't, so I won't. Normally what seperates good athletes from great ones is their desire to succeed and their attention to detail. Knowing everything about their sport/position, what it takes to get better and the ability to make the time for the details to be completed correctly everytime. Of course God given talent is a main factor. I like many others, hold Coach Riley partially responsible for our situation but the prior coach did us no favors with his us against the world attitude either. Most of those kids are gone and Coach Frost is weeding out the ones that do not have the drive in their guts to be the best. When you reach this level of competition, most have the talent, but don't have the motor to do what it takes. That is what he is looking for in the future, and overall what has been missing at Nebraska for awhile. I know there aren't a lot of Suh's out there, well there are a few but they all seem to be in the SEC. But if we give him time he knows what he is looking for and I think he can develop them in his image. I would be happy with a team full of kids with his attitude.

One more thing, we are questioning a coach that went 13-0 last year, and that team is now 7-0 this year. They are very close to being in Play Off consideration at this point. He walked away from that for Nebraska, that means you and me and his true love for this program. He deserves better in every aspect. He looks very disappointed, down and wondering, and has to be thinking why did I do this. Let's act like Nebraska fans and let him know he did make the right choice and we all appreciate it. Stand by him and the team, they need us more today than they ever have.

I am watching the USC/Colorado game. Realizing how close things really are. We played with Colorado, could have won the game and now we are 0-6 and they are 5-0. The positives never seem to be the important thing for us. Just the negatives. This team needs positives and needs to hear positives from their fans. We do not feel worse than any of these kids and certainly not worse than Coach Frost. Things will get better. We have play makers, we need to develop better lines on both sides. It is obvious that those players are not on campus, and in honesty have not been for quite awhile. IN FROST WE TRUST, right now we need to live it far more than just saying it. I didn't get to watch the game today. But it didn't sound like anyone quit, no reason for us to.

Michigan was out of our league, Ohio State will be to. Northwestern is winnable, but we like to point the gun at our foot for some reason. I am going out on a limb, as I have been hesitant on this team for all the reasons mentioned. But Coach Frost is indicating he is seeing some improvement. We lose to Ohio State, but not as bad as Michigan. If we lose to Northwestern this week, then BC will be the only win. We beat Northwestern, we stand a good chance of winning the rest, other than Ohio State. Be positive my friends.

I totally agree with this post. I have to admit I was a Mike Riley fan at the beginning, and will say I still like the man, not the coach. I could never say that about the prior coach. I have liked Scott Frost since he played here. Have watched him quite a bit and personally know the great running back from the Brawley area he recruited (Gawd can not think of his name) He is one of my employees nephew. He idolized Coach Frost, as does his family. And truly believe if he can't fix this mess, it is never going to be. I don't expect NC but a CC every so often would make me very happy. If he can get us to the Elite level of college football in my life time (71) I will die a happy man. As to boot camp, well it took me about ten seconds standing in the yellow foot prints, going how in the hell am I going to get through 16 weeks of this crap. I knew I was a maggot, but had no idea my mother was such a low life. I learned that in about the first 20 seconds. Never regretted it, after it was over. Thanks for your service gandpasknee.

Take the names off the jersey's the area codes off their helmets. Make them represent Nebraska. I was so pissed after the Reed thing I walked out to the garage to calm down. This group needs to learn what a team is. Forget the big hit, make the tackle. Do your job so others can do theirs. But I did see things on offense that shows there is a future. I did not understand only 5 carries for ziggy. I am hoping for a win with BC coming to town, but the rest of them really look questionable. Afraid going to Northwestern is going to be embarassing. We now know who the real big red is, may learn who the real NU is next weekend. We need to really dig deep and understand what Coach Frost is going thru. He could be on top of the world right now with the way UCF is doing. He chose to give it all up to come here, we need to stand behind him until he gets it squared away.

Recruiting to Nebraska is and has always been a take what you can get deal. No question in my mind Coach Pelini and Coach Riley recruited the best players they could get. Whether they were developed or lacked the motivation to be a good player at the college level is the question. Pretty sure neither said, well that guy might work to hard so I won't take him as he might destroy the culture. Two/three bad coaches overall are what we have been dealing with for a long time. No reason to call out a player because he was recruited by a certain coach. It is Coach Frost's job to fix the problem. That is easier said than done. You only have so many players, and if there isn't some one there to replace the dead wood, you just have to keep using it unfortunately. I am sure he is quite depressed over this and that is not helping. Being 0-4 and UCF being 4-0 has to have an effect on him. The media seems to be very close to being on the attack mode, and some of the fans. This is a journey, we have been in this situation for a long time. For Nebraska, he needs to be given all the time it takes, because if he fails, no one will ever come. He is our best and only shot it seems to me. I think we should cut back on deciding what is wrong and right, and let him do his job. He wants to make Nebraska a winner for more than any of us can imagine. Let's just support him for a couple of years. Grin and bear it so to speak. I truly believe it is the only chance Nebraska has to return to the power we once were.

Seldom look at this thread, but today the kids did not look very excited to be running out of the tunnel. Maybe I missed the first group. Hope they are motivated. Looking a little better along the side line.

Nothing wrong with being upset about the team, my guess is we are the least upset compared to most of the team, the staff and the head coach. This post serves no purpose, will do nothing to improve the situation. It may make things worse for recruiting if kids accutally come on these boards. I do not understand the intent or any gratification it could give anyone posting along these lines. JMHO It should be closed.

Sad situation here. Nearly every single one of us thought this was the greatest hire. All stated they would give it time to be turned around. Some felt that it would happen instantly and this would be like the second year at UCF. But steadfastly our head coach told us that it was going to be hard, things don't happen over night. I don't think he expected the quarterback debacle that ensued. Caugth off guard to say the least. Wondering if the non buyers are loyal to the one that left. But the real problem with Nebraska is out fan base. We expect too much, demand too much and put way too much pressure on the Head Coach, the staff and the team. This is a game, no one's life depends on the win or loss totals. Give the man the time we promised him. I have said for years we do not have the talent of a real top 25 team. If you really want Nebraska to be on the top of that list, you have to recruit near that level. Michigan has recruited at that level and it was quite obvious. All teams improve, not just Nebraska. We have our hands full with just about everyone left on the schedule. Step back, and look for the positives, enjoy what ever sliver of it to be found. I think Coach Frost stated it was journey, and never heard him promise any of us a joy ride. Things have been tough around her for quite awhile, I remember going to the Rose Bowl and watching the Miami team. Knew instantly we did not have the talent or speed to compete with them. Things really haven't changed much since then. We just want to believe they were. I think we have the perfect coach for Nebraska, but I think he is a very proud person. He won't handle the nay sayers very well. I am quite certain he feels the honeymoon is over.

By far, they had made a BCS bowl the year before. This game is about the Jimmys and Joes way more than the X's and O's. It is going to take time.

I drove from California to Lubbock to see that game. It was one of the worst days of Husker football. I felt so sorry for the kid. He was never the same

What a bunch of cry babies. We wanted improvement. We saw a team down by 14 almost instantly. Did not quit, fought back. Saw the leader of the team get hurt, a few plays before the sandwich deal. They still played hard. Moved the ball with a walk on QB. Last year, what would have happened, what would have happend with a Pelini lead team? It takes time, and we all promised to give him time if he came here. Give him the time he needs. He told us it would not happen isntantly. Some failed to hear that. Anyone that watched Colorado play last week, had to feel they would be in the game. Blind Husker glasses seem to change reality on this board. We all love this team, and yes a few of us still love the head coach. Things will be better, they are better.

Great, I sat up late to watch it, and had to go to a tower at 4am Sunday morning that was down. It was a very long miserable day, and I am talking about Saturday. lol

I think this will be tougher than expected. Colorado was division champ year before last. Might be some of that talent still around. I don't know. I did watch a little of their game and was some what surprised at how good they looked. We still haven't seen anything to confirm how we all feel. That makes it tough. As techered says, missing the opening game will have an affect, but how much. Guess we will find out Saturday. Not supposed to be rained out correct?

Khaake, I am most likely not the right person to be discussing this with. 26 years in the Marine Corps, had my best friend from high school die in my arms in Vietnam. You have your oppinions and that is fine, that is what this country is about. But the trivial amount of time at a football event or any event paying respect to those that gave their lives, and their families affected by that loss is a very minimal. Let me be the first to apologize to you for the loss of those precious seconds you have suffered thru.

Many died, many never came home. More are dying and will not come home, so people have the freedom to say what they want.