cornutopia

Cy, may your Cyclones beat the tar out of Iowa this week and give them the big thumping they deserve. Cornutopia's prediction: ISU Cyclones: 27 Iowa 13

I realize we had no real reason to pressure FAU's QB last week, but I'm curious to see some of that this week. I just would like to get an idea of how good we will be at pressuring the QB this year. I have a feeling with some of the new guys we have on the team, we will be pretty darn good at it. I'd like to see Zac Lee roll out of the pocket a bit more and also run with the ball more. I'd also like to see more rhythm in the offense and see how well Lee does with the short passing game. It's kind of hard to get an idea of how good the offense is going to be this year, because we typically play so vanilla early in the season in an effort not to expose our playbook. I'm just itching to see what these guys are really capable of.

I attended the game Saturday and I honestly have to say it is within the realm of possibility that Cody Green takes over the starting spot some time this season. I know it was only the first game, but there were a couple of concerns I had with Zac Lee. His eyes always locked in on the receiver. He had a tendency to slightly underthrow the ball. He looked more predictable with his handoffs on running plays. He got things done, but I didn't see him make things happen. I'm not knocking the young man. He played well enough for game one and I'd certainly feel in safe hands having him as our starter. However, when Cody Green entered the game, I noticed something very special about him. He looked completely in control under center. There was a confidence about him. I thought he executed well and looked very crisp. Cody Green is not your average QB. He is something special, a playmaker. He's a guy that can make things happen. Will he be able to learn the entire playbook this year and take over as starter? I'm not so sure about that. I do believe our staff will give him some serious playtime this year and continually evaluate the QB position. This guy is so good he deserves to be considered as the starter. As it stands, Lee will be our starter for awhile and I'm absolutely fine with that. I think as Husker fans we should be pleased to know we have two very capable young men at the QB position.

The Huskers are coming to Laramie in 2011. And yes I think its a little crazy that our AD was able to get a program like Nebraska in our stadium along with Texas coming to town this year. I thought that game was going to be played in Denver I like the idea of playing a neighboring state like Wyoming. I remember a couple of times Nebraska played Wyoming in years past, and boy were those some physical football games. Wyoming might not be on top of their game right now, but things could turn around there. I look forward to playing them.

I really enjoyed reading your story. How nice to realize that good ol' Nebraska values have returned to the athletic department. Congrats as well on your upcoming wedding.

I sure like how he finished the year in the Gator Bowl. I hope the intensity he showed that game carries through into the upcoming season.