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Overpaid? probably. But to suggest that there are more showboaters and thugs in the NFL than NCAA is ignorant. There have always been thugs in both leagues. Have you ever heard of the Miami Hurricanes? That was 25-30 years ago. Lawrence Phillips? One of our own. These are big physical athletes playing a violent game, many coming from a rough background. There is not more thuggery in the NFL than there is in college; it is just more visible. The push-out rule was taken out 2 years ago; it was only in the league for a couple of years. Protection of the QB happens at both levels and is good for safety, although it kind of sucks for the game. Just ask Courtney Osborne if they protect QBs at the collegiate leve. Exactly how old are you? College games take longer than NFL games; There are at least as many, if not more, commercials in the college game. Duh, the NFL is commercialized, it is a professional football league. +1

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"Oh but we have so many better things to do in Texas" hurr durr

By the way everyone, today is April 1st. Keep on drinking the Kool-Aid tho.

This is so unfortunate. Many of the players doc loses would never amount to anything anyways, but I think we were gonna need bear next season pretty badly. I hope this isnt a reflection of how doc treats his players but this happens way to often for me to not draw that conclusion...

4.7 is absolutely fine for a power back

First choice: '96 Big 12 Champ. vs Texas, for obvious reasons. This game absolutely set the tone for NU-UT in the Big 12 Second choice: '09 Big 12 Champ. vs Texas. I was at that game, it was absolutely devastating. It would have been a gigantic statement for Husker football. Third choice: '10 Big 12 Champ. Again, big statement game, and the opportunity to leave the Big 12 by winning the championship. Fourth choice: '83 Orange Bowl, beat Miami, get Tom his championship, yadayada. But I almost like the iconic loss. Fifth choice: '01 Colorado. A piece of Husker football died that day, and I think we have yet to get it back. Others that come to mind: 02? home vs. Texas That loss at Texas in '99 which was our only loss (Texas theme is pretty evident) '96 Arizona State '93 Orange Bowl vs FSU Some embarassing losses, such as '09 ISU the 70-10 TTU game 76-39 vs. KU

Well, so far the Big 10 has helped us keep tradition (our Friday after Thanksgiving game). The Big 12 destroyed tradition (terminated our OU rivalry) so that is one thing at least.

Well, so far the Big 10 has helped us keep tradition (our Friday after Thanksgiving game). The Big 12 destroyed tradition (terminated our OU rivalry) so that is one thing at least.

Farmageddon for sure.

Exactly. Nobody thinks that Diaz is a dominating post player. He's a big guy that uses his length to score the ball. And look at the improvement from last year to this year. He busted his ass in the offseason to gain 25 pounds (lets see any poster on here gain that much muscle in a year). If he can do that again, he'll probably improve some more, which would be nice. He's no Alex Maric, but the team still needs him. Saying that the team's 2nd leading scorer is a problem area for us is a bit ridiculous.

Ohio State, but I had to think for awhile...Iowa is a very close 2nd

Come on, he's 2nd leading scorer and vital to the team. Let him gain 15 more pounds in the offseason and he will have more size/strength which will help a lot on rebounding. He's had a bad moment or two but he's definitely not one of the problems. My ass he is vital to the team. Diaz is the worst big man I've ever watched play. He gets owned most games by players that are way smaller than him. He can't rebound worth a crap, he is clumsy, terrible ball handler, and he is about as bad as Shaq at free throws. The only compliment I can give him is that he has a decent quick hook shot that gets him points, but that is it. I don't think 15 pounds would do much good either. He could weigh as much as Almeida and he would still suck. And your solution is to what, pay Jared Sullinger to come play here? I never said he was a dominating force inside, I simply said he's an important part of the team we have now. My solution would be bench him. I don't think Almeida is very good either but Almeida is wayyyyy better than Diaz. I disagree that he is important to the team right now, every game I have watched this season, Nebraska plays better when he is not on the floor. I'd say they are equal especially considering Almeida's conditioning issues which are just about the exact opposite of Diaz's. Diaz can't fight for rebounds; Andre can't run up and down the court for 6 minutes. Almeida finds himself out of position on defense quite a lot too (although he is getting a lot better at that. And FWIW I do think that Almeida has more potential than Diaz does.) I have been to 15+ games this season, and I have seen no evidence that Nebraska is a worse team with Diaz out there, and clearly Doc hasn't either. So I am going to say I disagree with you and leave it at that.

Come on, he's 2nd leading scorer and vital to the team. Let him gain 15 more pounds in the offseason and he will have more size/strength which will help a lot on rebounding. He's had a bad moment or two but he's definitely not one of the problems. My ass he is vital to the team. Diaz is the worst big man I've ever watched play. He gets owned most games by players that are way smaller than him. He can't rebound worth a crap, he is clumsy, terrible ball handler, and he is about as bad as Shaq at free throws. The only compliment I can give him is that he has a decent quick hook shot that gets him points, but that is it. I don't think 15 pounds would do much good either. He could weigh as much as Almeida and he would still suck. And your solution is to what, pay Jared Sullinger to come play here? I never said he was a dominating force inside, I simply said he's an important part of the team we have now.

Come on, he's 2nd leading scorer and vital to the team. Let him gain 15 more pounds in the offseason and he will have more size/strength which will help a lot on rebounding. He's had a bad moment or two but he's definitely not one of the problems.

This thread is a headache and a half

Lol at people voting anyone but Taylor Martinez right now. Jesus, you could argue Zac last season based on experience alone, but people voting for Turner, Carnes, etc despite them never playing a snap for us, come on. The kid was a Heisman dark horse, then got injured and his production fell off. Yes, he faced tougher defenses into the season as well. But lets not forget he was just a freshman and now has a season of experience (hard-earned experience at that) under his belt too. (He just needs to learn to make some of the throws that he couldn't last season) There is zero basis, no available information, no reference point for voting anyone but Taylor right now. (Yes, we've seen Cody. Don't bother trying to make an argument there. Decent QB, not as good as Taylor.) After the spring game, I mean at least we will see some of them play and can argue (probably pointlessly) about that. But right now this poll is pointless.

LOL thats not going to happen my friend. Not even close. Cute though. gtfo

This. Rome >>>> Cow Herd

Any thoughts on the length of this contract? 20 years seems pretty excessive.

I predict that we'll finish the season 9-3... but we'll shock Ohio State at home.

We won't win the division. those are my thoughts too.... as it stands now I think we end up 7-5,8-4 I just dont see to many guarnateed wins on our schedule. But who knows, 4-4 or 5-3 might win the division. Until NU gets a legit D-I QB and an outstanding OC, we can expect to see 7-5 and 8-4 for several years to come That's pretty harsh. We do need to improve the offense no doubt, but I think seasons like this would still be the exception and not the rule, especially when our schedule gets quite a bit easier in 2 years. But to get to consistently winning CCGs and getting to BCS bowls & title games, yeah, we need offensive improvement.

Drake Beranek is such an asset to this team...he always plays real tough D and can knock down shots as well. Has done an awesome job taking a couple charges in this game

I don't really learn anything, mostly it is just a little entertaining and helps fill the time in between games (or seasons)