NamelessHusker

NU is out of it. It's between FSU and Auburn and quite frankly, my money is on FSU because of playing time, proximity and a few friends on the team (although it wont matter cause i don't see him qualifying)

Decommitted from Wyoming today and committed to Colorado.

A picture is worth a thousand words, this one is worth a thousand broken bones

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One thing is for sure, their offense will have to carry their defense next season.- With only 3 starters returning and a new DC after the old one left, those reuturning starters in my opinion will get moved around. We should have a fairly decent idea of how KU's defense will look. I expect to see a few JUCO's from this year recruiting in the mix. I will update this thread once KU concludes its spring game.

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He scored 62 points in a game earlier this year against the Dallas Mavericks and was yanked before the 4th quarter started and could have scored over 80 points in that game as well. His 82 points is the 5th time this year he's scored over 50 points in a game, and his 12th game this season scoring 40+ points or more. I use to be a Huge Lakers fans but stopped rooting for L.A the moment he broke up the Shaq/Kobe combo. Since then, been a Miami fan because i love Shaq. The guy is flat out funny and has a funny outlook on life unlike Kobe who is a selfish litle prick.

I don't think Texas has a shot at winning basketball this year. Duke is loaded, Uconn is loaded, Florida is loaded, and Illinois is loaded. Texas will reach the sweet 16 but wont get past one of those 4 teams which i expect to advance to final 4 (Illinois however could get knocked off by a Gonzaga, Pittsburgh, West Virginia or even Syracuse team)

No reason why Oklahoma, Texas and be successful at basketball and football and NU can't. Heck even Texas is successful at baseball as well, so make that 3 sports, not just 2. Other teams successful at both sports include West Virginia, Pittsburgh (although they were down this year in football because of a new coach), Wisconsin, Ohio St, UCLA, and Florida just to name a few.

Like i said in another thread and several people have said before, winning cures everything and once Nebraska goes back to beating the snot out of teams, the funds iwll come pouring in. It's sad that we can waste money on the basketball team and they flat out have sucked, and instead use the wasted money to go towards the project. In my opinion, another thing that would help fund raising is scheduling more and more teams like USC. People tend to give more money from what i can gather when we aren't playing patsies like Maine for example.

Quite frankly, if we don't sign another recruit in this class and we wrap it up like it is, i still think this class is a solid one. We have some decent depth at QB, RB is loaded for now, DT, DE, LB, WR are all loaded as well. The only thing we REALLY need to stackup on next year is DB's and lots of them, so i expect us to offer every single 5 star and 4 star in the nation next year and practically gurantee them a starting position because quite honestly, they will see a huge amount of playing time as freshman with the depth we have at that position. The other position is 2 solid TE's to go along with Tomerlin and McNeil. DT right now isn't a priority in my opinion so i don't really see Lee and Deas as losses if they dont commit to NU.

Duke got knocked off today 87-87. It was a sweet game.

Detriot is getting a good defensive mind who hass been tutored under Kiffin

You should let go of your lionism belief's and convert to broncoism Pitts and Carolina are both 8-2 on the road this season, Seattle and Denver are 9-0 at home. I think the home teams prevail this weekend, although i want Carolina to upset Seattle.

A 42 point loss to a team that lost to Kansas St who we beat in their own house.

So far 7-2 on my prediction with the only games i had pegged as losses were OU and Kansas St. Lets see if Collier can survive the season after the humiliation he got at Allen Fieldhouse today

You actually had a point? Which point was that? The one i asked you to provide proof ANY OTHER TEAM other then USC AND AUBURN that run a 2 back set don't run a WCO offense and you go and provide me a link to a article about carson Palmer? Correct me if i am wrong, but Carson played for USC didn't he? A much more simplified system to what? The WCO? The spread offense? The triple option. You said he "simplified it" Simplified definition: made easy or uncomplicated Simplify: make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent (link) What proof do you have that what Norm Chow simplified it to isn't a easier and more understandable watered down version of the WCO ? If you say he simplified it, are you saying Carson was dumb because he didn't get it? If the guy is dumb, he shouldn't be playing in the pro's right? I wont disagree with you that practice makes perfect, but the article that FORMERFAN posted then negates out that whole idea. You don't go from having the 28th best total offense in 2000 to 94th in total offense in 2001 and then improve all the way to 8th in 2002 (that's an improvement of 86 spots). It not only showed Carson was struggling with it, but Norm Chow needed to figure out how to make it more easier to understand after watching his QB struggle the entire previous season. Correct?

From what it sounds like, you didn't bother to watch the Sugar Bowl. WVU walked all over Georgia. They were up 28-0 before they called the dogs off and Georgia began fighting back. I agree, they probably aren't worthy of the top ranking, but they do deserve a top 5 ranking when the real pre-season poll comes out. I still think Ohio St has the best talent coming back next year and rightfully deserves to be the top ranked team.

and this is being said by Darian Hagan? Yes. What do you expect from an ex-regional sales manager. Anything to close the deal

Picking the 2006 Top 25 in January is dumber than an improvised lateral on the dead run to an unsuspecting teammate. (Was that really you, Reggie Bush?) But that's the job here, with a mild re-write after underclassmen have made their stay-or-go declarations for the NFL draft: Here's the first word on next season: 1. West Virginia Mountaineers Why: One of the surprise teams of 2005 should be better in '06. Quarterback Pat White and running back Steve Slaton were amazingly productive as freshmen, and they have plenty of other offensive weapons to rely on. Why not: The secondary must be rebuilt, and we all remember how the Mountaineers underachieved in 2004 with top 10 expectations. 2. Ohio State Buckeyes Why: Did you see Troy Smith, Ted Ginn and Antonio Pittman carve up Notre Dame in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl? Why not: Can the Buckeyes really be No. 2 after losing all three members of a great linebacking crew, plus two key offensive linemen? And with a trip to Austin next fall? 3. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Why: Brady Quinn, Jeff Samardzija, Anthony Fasano and Darius Walker all return along with another strong line, so the offense will torch scoreboards again. The defense will be improved. And there's a strong recruiting class coming in. Charlie Weis is just getting started. Why not: The Irish will be breaking in some new linebackers against a schedule that includes six 2005 bowl squads. 4. LSU Tigers Why: Tons of talent at the skill positions and the defensive backfield, and tons of momentum from that flattening of Miami in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Why not: Some key losses on both lines. Settling on a quarterback could be troublesome -- and Les Miles can ask Phil Fulmer about what a quarterback controversy can do to a team's chemistry. 5. Florida Gators Why: Chris Leak should continue to progress in Urban Meyer's offense, and Meyer should have a better handle on what will work in the SEC. Lots of other talent to be found on both sides of the ball, and another very good recruiting class is on the way. Why not: If Leak looked skittish behind a veteran offensive line, what will he look like behind a rebuilt one in '06? 6. Oklahoma Sooners Why: Adrian Peterson should return to Heisman contender form, Rhett Bomar should take a major step forward at quarterback, and the defense should be up to usual Bob Stoops standards. Why not: A shaky offensive line in 2005 only gets younger in 2006. And although Bomar impressed with his toughness in the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl, he's still got a long way to go before mastering his position. 7. USC Trojans Why: If you've been paying attention the past three years, you know why. Regardless of the NFL exodus, there is plenty of talent ready to step forward at Troy. Why not: All good things come to an end -- especially when the best and most experienced players in recent school history are gone. Darnell Bing and Fred Matua joining them a year early doesn't help, either. 8. Michigan Wolverines Why: If Mike Hart stays healthy and Chad Henne continues to progress, the Wolverines will still score a lot of points. And the defense will have a lot of experience at linebacker and in the secondary. Why not: When was the last time this program lived up to expectations? 9. Miami Hurricanes Why: Kyle Wright will be better, and in Greg Olsen and Ryan Moore, he'll have a couple of quality targets to throw to. The Hurricanes' secondary should be excellent again. Why not: Concerns exist regarding the leadership of the program, from the head coach to the upperclassmen, after the disaster in the Peach Bowl. 10. Oregon Ducks Why: Start with a sensational offensive line and add plenty of skill talent and very good coaching. Why not: Defense will miss Haloti Ngata up front, and quarterbacks Dennis Dixon and Brady Leaf will have to prove they're big-time leaders and playmakers. 11. Texas Longhorns Why: The monkey is off their back and lies dead at the Longhorns' feet. They know how to win championships -- and they have a deep cast of skill-position talent to work with, even if the quarterback has changed. Why not: That's not just any change at quarterback. Vince Young was the heart, soul and singular talent on that Texas title team. There have been no bigger shoes to fill in college football in many years. 12. Louisville Cardinals Why: If Brian Brohm returns healthy from knee surgery, he and running back Michael Bush will both be strong All-America candidates. There is speed and talent on defense and at wide receiver that should only improve by next year. Why not: There are some key offensive line losses, and star rush end Elvis Dumervil has left the building. 13. Penn State Nittany Lions Why: The skill-position speed that helped turn around the program will be back. If linebacker Paul Posluszny returns healthy and quarterback Anthony Morelli can even approximate Michael Robinson's leadership skills, the Nittany Lions will not regress very far from their 2005 form. Why not: Take Tamba Hali, Alan Zemaitis and Robinson out of the equation and you've lost a lot. And Morelli doesn't have Robinson's mobility, which will change the scope of the offense. 14. Auburn Tigers Why: QB Brandon Cox and RB Kenny Irons are two great places to start on offense, and the secondary should be among the best units in the country. Why not: The Tigers have considerable turnover at receiver, plus a few holes on the defensive line and at linebacker. 15. Cal Bears Why: Fantastic running backs and receivers and an experienced defense team up with Jeff Tedford's coaching. Why not: Still not sure the Bears have a big-time quarterback, and they lose a couple of very good offensive linemen. 16. Georgia Bulldogs Why: Mark Richt has elevated his program to autopilot contender status. The Bulldogs will have one of the best linebacking corps in the nation. Why not: This team could struggle offensively. Quarterback will be a question, as will the line. 17. Alabama Crimson Tide Why: The Crimson Tide is just about all the way back from probation. Mike Shula has answered all questions about his readiness for this job. Why not: No Brodie Croyle, no DeMeco Ryans. There go the two solid-gold leaders on each side of the ball. 18. Nebraska Cornhuskers Why: Another kingpin program proving that its rebound is well underway. The Cornhuskers ended 2005 with tremendous momentum and seem to have a firm grasp on Bill Callahan's passing offense. Why not: Some holes to fill on the offensive line, and still some credibility issues for anyone from the Big 12 North. 19. TCU Horned Frogs Why: Running back Aaron Brown could be a breakout star as a sophomore, and there is very good young talent at linebacker as well. Gary Patterson has done a remarkable job adding to the program foundation laid by Dennis Franchione. Why not: Hard to replicate 11-1 for a second straight season, especially given some of the close calls the Horned Frogs had. 20. Arizona State Sun Devils Why: Pick a quarterback, Rudy Carpenter or Sam Keller, and the Sun Devils will again be powerful offensively. Some D-I transfers will help immediately on defense. Why not: ASU has had a problem getting over the hump and becoming a legitimate national title contender, in part because of chronic defensive shortcomings. Will it be much better in '06? 21. Iowa Hawkeyes Why: Drew Tate could be the best quarterback in the Big Ten, and he'll have 1,300-yard running back Albert Young alongside. Why not: Linebackers Chad Greenway and Abdul Hodge are finally gone, leaving a major void in the middle of the Hawkeyes' defense. 22. Clemson Tigers Why: Tigers ride momentum into '06, having won six of their last seven games in '05. Running back James Davis leads a strong returning cast. Why not: Replacing forever quarterback Charlie Whitehurst might not be as easy as everyone in orange thinks. (See: Brandon Cox replacing Jason Campbell.) 23. Virginia Tech Hokies Why: The defense should again be very fast and very good, and perhaps there will be some addition-by-subtraction without Marcus Vick around for the administration to overprotect. Why not: Until the Hokies prove they can properly finish off a season, there is reason to doubt this team. Quarterback is now a big question, too. 24. Iowa State Cyclones Why: Pass-and-catch combo of Bret Meyer and Todd Blythe return for another productive season. Why not: Chronic crunch-time failure with the Big 12 North title on the line is no way to convince anyone that the program has arrived. 25. Florida State Seminoles Why: Gritty showings in the ACC title game and Orange Bowl show that pride and talent remain in Tallahassee. Why not: Early entries hurt at several key positions, and questions remain about FSU's offensive direction. Some of the changes include 1-Texas from 1st to 11th 2-West Virginia from 3rd to 1st 3-LSU from 6th to 4th 4-Florida from 7th to 5th 5-USC from 5th to 7th 6-Michigan from 11th to 8th 7-Nebraska from 20th to 18th 8-Florida St droped from 18th to 25th 9-Iowa St enters the top25 after not being ranked in the first one 10-UCLA no longer in the top25 after being 21st 11-VT drops from 16th to 23rd 12-South Carolina drops from poll and Clemson replaces it at 22nd First poll: link Revised poll: link

He also has verbal offers from Minnesota, Northwestern and Ohio St is close to offering him as well. He's an all purpose back who rushed 120 times last season for 1,110 yards and 18 toucheowns. He was on the Chicago Tribune's top100 juniors to watch out for this last season. He is also a track athlete and particpated in the Midwest high school track championships last year in both the 200 and 400 meter relay. He is projected somewhere in the top10 of prep prospects in the state of Illinois by some early pre-season recruiting magazines and likely a Rivals 250 prospect. His team finished with a 9-3 record (6-1 conference)

So if USC isn't running a WCO, then why are they using a 2back set like Walsh did? So are you saying that ANY team running a 2 back set is automatically running a WCO-style offense?? Care to provide an example of a team that runs a 2 back set on a consistant basis like USC or Auburn that isn't?

Just out of curiosity (even though i know the answer), how many dollars have you contributed to the project FF? Putting aside tickets you bought for an NU athletic event like football, basketball..baseball..etc and Husker gear, how many dollars have you actually contributed solely for the epansion project.

This topic is about Fund raising. I wasn't sure if people were aware of that. So many threads have been hijacked lately by a certain someone, it's becoming annoying. Can we stick to this topic FOR ONCE?

He said and i quote "i can't believe i dissed him (Urban Meyer) when he was recruiting me. I owe that man an applogy for committing to the wrong florida school"