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Hansen has decided he's not going to get to play this year. http://www.denverpost.com/colleges/ci_13286783

I've heard Phil Fulmer's name also. And don't forget our own Coach Watson. The Buffs problem is paying for any decent coach even if they wanted to. They are strapped already and any type of buyout for Hawkins will not help the funds to pay for the next one. Their fan base and history also doesn't help. It's a long season yet and longer for buff fans!!

Here's an interesting turn http://www.denverpost.com/colleges/ci_13286783

NEB 45 Ark St 17 rushing 210 passing 260

Probably jump 2 spots to 22nd in the AP with Iowa and Oregon dropping. The same 2 teams dropping below NU in the USA but Notre Dame leapfroggin us so we end up 21st. If the Noles lose tonight that could bump us up 1 more on each side. I don't look for Misery to get into the top 25 yet but closer.

Some fan quotes--- Those who put CU-NU on national TV must be shuddering at the thought of drawing an audience of a couple hundred thousand NU fans to watch one of the biggest mismatches in the history of the series. NU has Pelini, CU has the equivalent of Callahan. 2 wins this year. 2 more years of Coach Hawkins because CU is 2 broke 2 buy him out. And a lot more 2 star recruits. . Look what Boise has done since howdy doody left, and look at our sorry butts.... I think Hawkins was misquoted--it is going to be a 10 loss season (if the Buffs are lucky), not a 10 win season. CU should stick to being rated as one of the top 10 party schools because they will never see a football ranking that high again! Coach Philip Fulmer is getting his fly fishing and hunting gear ready and looking forward to moving from the Smoky Mountains to the Rocky Mountains. Give him three years and he will dominate the Big 12 North and give OU and UT all they want and more.

Some quotes out of Boulder from the same writer Before--- The reality is that it`s hard to find a place on the field where the Rams have any kind of clear edge The biggest reason, of course, is that the Buffs are more talented across the board. Hawkins has had four years to recruit his players and build his program. While there are still holes to fill -- and plenty of rough spots ahead, particularly in the Big 12 -- this is the first time in his tenure that CU fans can say the Buffs` talent level is at least comparable to that of Barnett`s last couple of squads. And, here`s a guess: before the night is over, CU`s defense will make a name for itself as the foundation for this year`s team. After--- An anemic running game, despite the presence of a highly touted offensive line and a stable of equally highly touted running backs. There’s no excuse. CU finished with 29 yards rushing; that’s barely a fourth of what a halftime streaker managed against CSU’s band. A defense prone to giving up big plays. Three different CSU receivers had catches of 43 yards or more. Running back Leonard Mason ripped off a 44-yard run and wide receiver Dion Morton had a 26-yard gallop. That means that more than 57 percent of CSU’s offense (376 yards) came on five of its 62 total plays And a quote from the head Hawk--- "I thought (Cody) played well down the stretch and made some nice throws," Dan Hawkins said. "The thing that hurt us was trying to find a rhythm in the first half."

I could see several plays designed for Green somewhat like other teams using their running backs and direct snaps. Something like NU did with Lucky from time to time only inserting Green instead. The coaches have a lot better handle on what to do than any of us. I'm also looking forwards to watching this evolve but Lee is a pretty darned good qb. Like most of the latest crop of qb's that Watson has coached they are not "All American" caliber talents but rather generic. He gets them prepared and they do a good job. Down the road however Nebraska will need more than generic qb's. But I don't see any real changes this year baring an injury to Lee. Next season could see some intense competition for that spot however.

I had to check out the Boulder Camera for some buff reactions. I would say there are a few upset fans out there. And to think they are already getting ready for the Huskers!! We'll see how the buffs travel in 5 days for Friday nights game at Toledo. A probable struggle that could go either way. It's getting warmer in Boulder!!!

Gotta go with Helu but how about the special teams? Seeing someone start a drive in their own territory was a change from last year. Lee was all that the staff had stated. Watson does a great job with generic qb's and getting them ready to manage the offense. Can't wait to see what he does with Green.

Just don't forget that the Huskers were about as vanilla as it gets. Getting the youngsters used to the game, a new qb, and not wanting to send out anymore film material than necessary. Lets not get ahead of ourselves. The Huskers have a game this weekend first. Then it's VT week. I noticed that Nebraska has taken a huge step forward in the special teams part of the game. Last year it seemed most everyone had the ball at midfield to start every drive. And the d looks to have a lot more speed. I say let's see what week 2 looks like before any bold predictions. But I'm thinking Pelini will have the boys focused this weekend and improving. A lot of questions were answered this past game and generally all favorable.

Lets just be happy that there is some talent and depth at the qb spot. I really look for Lee to have a great 2 years. I'm doubting a redshirt for Green because of the need to get a backup ready and the lack of anyone close to being able to. Basically every qb other than Lee could use a red shirt year and Watson is going to have to pick one. You can't expect Lee to take every snap if the game is already decided. You can't risk the injury. I'm hoping for a little more than mop up duty with Geen playing some snaps with the 1's in the first half. If Witt or Spano were still available then Green could have seen a redshirt. But not now. Just my 2 cents. Later

First things first. V tech and Bama is another one but I'm more concerned about the Huskers. If I lose concentration we struggle. It's a strange burden I have to carry. You would be surprised at how many times I've lost the game for us by not focussing!!!!

You have to take stuff like that with a grain of salt and laugh. Actually it's pretty good. Reading about the Bluffs was really good. Actually after being in Boulder I found that they are sort of like peeps from Minnesota. In Minnesota everyone keeps saying eh, in Boulder they all say eer!!

What seems to seperate the boys from the men as far as running backs is blocking blitzers and recognizing were they are coming from. I am sure that the Pelini's will be well aware of that fact. But with Suh controlling the middle and Turner and Allen on the ends I doubt blitz's will be much of the defensive package until the end of close games. Blitz's seem to be a feast or famine deal last year. I'm thinking you are going to see a defensive lovers game with Tech and NU. Of course the Huskers win in the end!!

It's a different type of era in college football and freshmen come in sometimes ready to play plus the fact that Green was in camp for the spring. I see using Green much as Missouri used Daniels as a freshman and get him some snaps throughout the year with the 1's. I see some occasions where Lee needs to watch for a spell when he struggles a bit. Lee will be the #1 all season barring any injury but we are gonna see Green in every game. Next spring could get real interesting. Don't forget that Lee is a pretty good talent also. The Huskers have Gabbert coming in Spano hopefully on deck and will continue to attract qb's. Why sit one for a season and backlog everything. Use em!!

Mt first post ever on this board. You may have to bear with me as I get used to this setup. After watching all those Burkhead Youtube video's I'm thinking this guy is fun to watch. I do feel sorry for Q and such but am more disappointed in him for letting down his teamates. But it does say a lot with Pelini naming Burkhead as the #2 but that competition is still wide open. It will be all year. Remember when Benard Jackson was the #3 back still midway through the season? I'm not so sure that Helu wasn't the #3 back last year until Q started leaving the ball on the ground. Alas we all shall move on and I'm excited about this Burkhead kid. Later all