BigRedFred

If Fisher starts next year I'll eat my hat He might. He could be this year's version of Thorellford. The thought makes me sick to my stomach Perhaps you need a tastier & more digestible hat?

No. He got fired because Pederson is a douche.

What might also be interesting, were somebody so inclined, would be to see if recruiting-class ratings (over a 2-3 year period) correlated to a team's final ranking. We all know that Mack Brown is notoriously unable to ride a top-rated recruiting class to the national championship, but in general, does having a bunch of 4/5-star (prima donnas?) translate into team success? And conversely, are 2/3 star teams doomed to fail?

OT - Bob Newton (1969-79) He must have split time between the pros and UNL during the last 7-8 years.

On the other hand, Coach Devaney did it nearly every game, and he seemed to motivate the players just fine, too. I was going to mention this. Some of these posters would have been calling for Devaney's head as well, I'm sure. Of course, not so much TV back then, and none of this PC b.s. Football was a lot tougher and rougher back then.

I was thinking it was more like a second-to-first throw in baseball. Sidearm and no arc. Unless he tries to go downfield. Then it's like a shotput. All arc.

The rules used to allow that - I remember the refs throwing flags for delay of game (and/or unsportsmanlike) several times in the (distant) past because the crowd got too loud. I guess the rule must have changed somewhere along the line.

For what it's worth, here's what I see - Huskers have the speed, athleticism/talent, depth advantage Badgers have a better passing game, more experience, and a road-grader o-line. I think we have the better defense (though erratic) and a higher performance threshold Badgers probably have the better offense overall, but are probably close to as good as they're going to get. Maybe the biggest advantage we have is that we can platoon both lines. In the 4th Q, that may make a difference. Huge linemen can gas out if they are continually confronted by fresh players on the other side. That being said, I still don't have a good feel for this year's team. We seem to play just well enough to win, but not enough to scare anyone. Maybe that's a good thing, but it doesn't make me very comfortable - yet. I hope this game is competitive, and we manage to pull it off. But even if we don't, I see us getting better all year long, whereas I don't see the same for Wisc. It could be a different story if we meet again in Indy.

Rick Perry

Wake me up when something REAL happens.

Some more potential division names that sound better to me - Homers - Jethros Freaks - Geeks Coyotes - Roadrunners Existentialists - Realists Rock - Rap Tastes Great - Less Filling Innies - Outies Turner - Hooch Windows - Mac Torches - Pitchforks Pie - Cake Heads - Tails Bugs - Daffy Bart - Lisa Fiat Currency - Gold Standard Igor - Igor (Eegor - Eyegor) Cocoa Puffs - Sugar Smacks Ford - Chevy Orthodox - Reformed Illuminati - Freemasons

Where's the "little girl whispering to another little girl" icon?

I don't think he's got the hands to be a receiver. At least not without a lot of work. Also, as noted before, he's not much of a blocker either.

So far, he's only screwed up one conference.

The older balls are more grippy actually. I think Bo should find some of those $3 Walmart rubber footballs, maybe put a little bit of grease on them and have the team practice with those. I think it all comes down to air pressure.

Yeah I can see your point. Hell you have it in your picture behind you. It says "greatest fans", not "classiest fans". There's a difference, though it may be too subtle for most people to grasp.

1) I'm sure your TV doesn't care one way or the other. 2) Agree I'd like to see some 1st/2nd down passing. 3) ??? 4) I think Cody Green has been a little beaten down by the way he's been used this year. Being stuck in when we're on the opposing 1 yard line (twice that I know of), being pulled in favor of a limping beat up Martinez, being pulled when anything slightly bad happens. No wonder he's had confidence issues. Just figure out what his game is and let him play within it. Don't force him to run the Martinez offense and he'll be fine. 5) Doesn't mean he didn't have different injury. Swollen hand was what I was hearing, And Rex is way more valuable as an RB than as a QB.

When it comes to the fact that like last weeks game if we simply score ONE DARN td, we win. In addition, that fact has happened in 4 of our 6 losses over the last 2 years. Think about that a sec. Now, this offense was explosive to start the year. But Watson lacks the overall consistency and smarts in playcalling. Perfect example, today, on the goal line, he call a counter with a pulling guard. you dont pull lineman on the goalline. Just go straight ahead. And i agree with the poster that notates the defense scoring points today theoretically. We had 21 points for sure that came off golden field position set up by to's. Im sorry but i have lost hope with Watson, it's just not working, but who knows, with another year of developement, maybe the staff and player combination will continue to gel. I just dont forsee it on a consistent basis. Oh, you just heard Cunningham say that about the goal line play.

Maybe people would have more of a reason to be loud and cheer if the product that they put on the field actually performed at a high level on both sides of the ball. So, were not cheering because we are a 9 - 1 team? ranked 8th in the BCS? Pardon my language but, if your not happy with the Huskers because of how they are performing and disregard where we are right now with our record and rank in the polls, get off your f'ing high horse and be happy that we are better than last year.

You, sir, should invest in a few therapy sessions. It couldn't hurt, and might do you a world of good.

In order to stop being a "big play" team, I think all backs and receivers should be instructed to fall down after gaining 10 yards.

We'll have to replace 2 kickers - place kicker and punter. Both are graduating when Henery graduates.

OU all the way. UT is already damaged goods, so let's hope OU stays undefeated until the CCG. Besides, how about this for UT's bowl game: January 1, 2011 Dallas, TX Dallas Football Classic 11:30 am ESPNU Big Ten No. 6 vs. Big 12 No. 7 (C-USA No. 7 if no Big Ten or Big 12, MAC is the second backup) Projection: Northwestern vs. Oklahoma StateTexas A trip to Dallas on Jan 1 to play in the Cotton Bowl (not Jerry World). Would anyone watch? Or care?

This has got to be the stupidest thread ever. "Oh Bo, please stop being Mr. Meanypants to the press and show some love to the refs". Sheesh.