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That was a very good and IMO correct observation. Yes OSU and MIZZU games where big and NU came out and executed and won. No one can say this team is going to do that. Lets face it some say well NU could hang with Oregon -- yes if NU had a good game then yes -- college football is about momentum -- that is how NU lost to Texas -- but a couple of penalties to stall drives and a TO or two and either team could win big. NU can run the ball and if they catch it like they did at OSU -- hard to stop Oregon is the same way -- only seen one Oregon game and it was Stanford. I will NU props on playing a good game when they had to well OSU and MIZZU Utah played nobody---and I mean nobody---until they played TCU and they just got curb stomped hard . . . at home. Prior to TCU, their signature win was a 27-24 OT win over a 5-3 Pittsburgh team. Stanford hasn't played anyone of substance either, with the sole exception of Oregon . . . whom they lost to convincingly. But even Utah and Stanford's schedules are not as bad as Ohio State's. Holy cow is that an atrocious schedule: Marshall (2-6), Miami (6-3, but in ACC), Ohio (7-3, but in MAC), Eastern Michigan (1-8), Illinois (5-4), Indiana (4-5), Wisconsin (8-1), Purdue (4-5), and Minnesota (1-9). The only team of substance there is Wisconsin . . . and they drubbed Ohio State. The rest of those teams read like a who's who of the worst teams in college football. Throw in Washington State and the list would be complete. Oklahoma just lost to A&M, mooting that argument. This leaves only Michigan State and Wisconsin, both of whom I think are quality programs. When Nebraska is firing on all cylinders (basically only seen it in the first half against Mizzou), I will take them over either Michigan State or Wisconsin. Otherwise, I think it's a wash. LSU, to me, is playing good football right now and is the best one-loss team. I'd rank the teams as follows: 1. Oregon 2. Auburn 3. TCU 4. Boise State 5. LSU 6. Nebraska 7. Wisconsin 8. Michigan State 9. Stanford 10. Utah 11. Ohio State So as you stated NU has been hitting on all cylinders for 1/2 of one game this year and you are going to put them ahead of two teams -- hey NU is your team -- I just dont see it -- run defense is subject, and too many turnovers. Just dont see NU as the top 5 team in the country. But we will see, do think the win the north, a&m is looking better but not there. KU and CU just suck. Do want to see OSU NU rematch. You misunderstood what I said, which is not your fault because the way I wrote it wasn't very clear. When NU executes in both phases of the game simultaneously, we look unbeatable and can hang with Oregon, Auburn, Boise, and TCU, in my opinion. This happened during the Missouri game. I guess you could make the argument it happened against K State and Washington as well, but those teams are so-so. I think Nebraska has played a tougher schedule than either Michigan State or Wisconsin. Michigan State became hyped only because the expectations were low. But they have only one signature win to their credit in Wisconsin. Wisconsin has two quality wins: Ohio State and Iowa. Nebraska has two: The road win over Oklahoma State and the win over Missouri. Like I said, it's a wash. Obviously I can't rank them all the same, so I give Nebraska the slight edge because I think their back-to-back wins over ranked opponents after a disappointing Texas loss speak volumes. But if you insist that Michigan State and Wisconsin go ahead of Nebraska, I won't argue to stringently I guess. Agree that the rushing D and turnovers are concerning. the only reason I may put the badgers ahead is how they run the ball against OSU and see how teams had been running againt NU. I would really like to see them play in a bowl game if NU wins the Big 12 and Wis doesnt win the Big Ten. Would be a much entertaining and proving game than if NU plays the champ of the Big East. IMO would be a GREAT game

That was a very good and IMO correct observation. Yes OSU and MIZZU games where big and NU came out and executed and won. No one can say this team is going to do that. Lets face it some say well NU could hang with Oregon -- yes if NU had a good game then yes -- college football is about momentum -- that is how NU lost to Texas -- but a couple of penalties to stall drives and a TO or two and either team could win big. NU can run the ball and if they catch it like they did at OSU -- hard to stop Oregon is the same way -- only seen one Oregon game and it was Stanford. I will NU props on playing a good game when they had to well OSU and MIZZU Utah played nobody---and I mean nobody---until they played TCU and they just got curb stomped hard . . . at home. Prior to TCU, their signature win was a 27-24 OT win over a 5-3 Pittsburgh team. Stanford hasn't played anyone of substance either, with the sole exception of Oregon . . . whom they lost to convincingly. But even Utah and Stanford's schedules are not as bad as Ohio State's. Holy cow is that an atrocious schedule: Marshall (2-6), Miami (6-3, but in ACC), Ohio (7-3, but in MAC), Eastern Michigan (1-8), Illinois (5-4), Indiana (4-5), Wisconsin (8-1), Purdue (4-5), and Minnesota (1-9). The only team of substance there is Wisconsin . . . and they drubbed Ohio State. The rest of those teams read like a who's who of the worst teams in college football. Throw in Washington State and the list would be complete. Oklahoma just lost to A&M, mooting that argument. This leaves only Michigan State and Wisconsin, both of whom I think are quality programs. When Nebraska is firing on all cylinders (basically only seen it in the first half against Mizzou), I will take them over either Michigan State or Wisconsin. Otherwise, I think it's a wash. LSU, to me, is playing good football right now and is the best one-loss team. I'd rank the teams as follows: 1. Oregon 2. Auburn 3. TCU 4. Boise State 5. LSU 6. Nebraska 7. Wisconsin 8. Michigan State 9. Stanford 10. Utah 11. Ohio State So as you stated NU has been hitting on all cylinders for 1/2 of one game this year and you are going to put them ahead of two teams -- hey NU is your team -- I just dont see it -- run defense is subject, and too many turnovers. Just dont see NU as the top 5 team in the country. But we will see, do think the win the north, a&m is looking better but not there. KU and CU just suck. Do want to see OSU NU rematch. You misunderstood what I said, which is not your fault because the way I wrote it wasn't very clear. When NU executes in both phases of the game simultaneously, we look unbeatable and can hang with Oregon, Auburn, Boise, and TCU, in my opinion. This happened during the Missouri game. I guess you could make the argument it happened against K State and Washington as well, but those teams are so-so. I think Nebraska has played a tougher schedule than either Michigan State or Wisconsin. Michigan State became hyped only because the expectations were low. But they have only one signature win to their credit in Wisconsin. Wisconsin has two quality wins: Ohio State and Iowa. Nebraska has two: The road win over Oklahoma State and the win over Missouri. Like I said, it's a wash. Obviously I can't rank them all the same, so I give Nebraska the slight edge because I think their back-to-back wins over ranked opponents after a disappointing Texas loss speak volumes. But if you insist that Michigan State and Wisconsin go ahead of Nebraska, I won't argue to stringently I guess. Agree that the rushing D and turnovers are concerning.

Utah played nobody---and I mean nobody---until they played TCU and they just got curb stomped hard . . . at home. Prior to TCU, their signature win was a 27-24 OT win over a 5-3 Pittsburgh team. Stanford hasn't played anyone of substance either, with the sole exception of Oregon . . . whom they lost to convincingly. But even Utah and Stanford's schedules are not as bad as Ohio State's. Holy cow is that an atrocious schedule: Marshall (2-6), Miami (6-3, but in ACC), Ohio (7-3, but in MAC), Eastern Michigan (1-8), Illinois (5-4), Indiana (4-5), Wisconsin (8-1), Purdue (4-5), and Minnesota (1-9). The only team of substance there is Wisconsin . . . and they drubbed Ohio State. The rest of those teams read like a who's who of the worst teams in college football. Throw in Washington State and the list would be complete. Oklahoma just lost to A&M, mooting that argument. This leaves only Michigan State and Wisconsin, both of whom I think are quality programs. When Nebraska is firing on all cylinders (basically only seen it in the first half against Mizzou), I will take them over either Michigan State or Wisconsin. Otherwise, I think it's a wash. LSU, to me, is playing good football right now and is the best one-loss team. I'd rank the teams as follows: 1. Oregon 2. Auburn 3. TCU 4. Boise State 5. LSU 6. Nebraska 7. Wisconsin 8. Michigan State 9. Stanford 10. Utah 11. Ohio State So as you stated NU has been hitting on all cylinders for 1/2 of one game this year and you are going to put them ahead of two teams -- hey NU is your team -- I just dont see it -- run defense is subject, and too many turnovers. Just dont see NU as the top 5 team in the country. But we will see, do think the win the north, a&m is looking better but not there. KU and CU just suck. Do want to see OSU NU rematch.

It is up to the OU-OSU game. I want to see NU play OSU again, first game was great game and I like OSU chances and here is why 201 yards rushing for the OSU back, think coaches look at that 7.7 yard average with a 29 yard long and runs the ball a lot more NU runs a fake punt on their own 22 with a 3 and 8 -- nice job NU coaches they had to see something thinks OSU dont do that again NU has a 100 yard return -- lets face it -- can't always count on those yea they happen but I dont think OSU has a terrible coverage. Need to look that up OSU did score on a flee flicker -- cant really count on those but hell OSU was running the ball well Think that would be the better football game!

Same argument they had against Penn St years back with no def. I am not saying if NU plays Oregon they would not win. But in order to do that you would have to play out of your minds. No turnovers and be able to stoop the run alot better than they have in any game. I know you are going to throw the KSU game but KSU was down quick and went away from the run. The first game I saw NU play was the Washington game -- they ran the ball, OSU ran the ball. I would have thought Texas would hae beat yall bad last year but did not in CCG. And they ended up palying in NC game, and look pretty good against bama. NU played a great game in the CCG, but I would say Texas was the better team over the year

What are u talking about????? Name one team that we wouldnt be able to compete with especially if T-Mart is at the helm..... I swear I can't stand what some people say about the team when they dont even sound like they know what they are saying Really -- did the texas game show you anything about a fast defense or the 201 yards the OSU back had -- you won by 10 at OSU -- with a busted play on punt coverage and a kickoff return for a TD. Not saying NU could not beat anyone in the country but would not bet you money they beat Oregon, LSU, Bama, OSU, wiss or Ohio St - 3 out of 5. With any of these teams it could very well be a blow out

OK couple of comments here "clearly should have lost" like todays win in OT -- it is a win computers don't get the scores -- so that is good for NU and todays game. Look at the coaches poll at bama's ranking and LSU won. LSU leaps over NU but dont think OU will even if they win, would be worried about stanford if they spank AZ

So do you really think NU is the best the second best (LSU as #1) loss team out there -- really OSU, Mich St, OU, AZ, Stanford Utah Wisconsin Stanford -- one loss to Oregon ( yes soft schedule) OSU Loss to Wisconsin OU loss to Mizz and yes i know you beat Mizz Mich St big loss to Iowa but Iowa lost to two ranked teams Utah -- got the crap kicked out of them by top 3 team Wisconsin lost to Mich St That is a list of some really good teams with losses to top 10

Think you will run the table to the CCG -- then who know -- look what you did with Texas last year -- did not think you would hold Texas to 13 points -- Your next big test will be OU -- Looked at the Tigers schedule -- it is weak but so is NU but you play like you should I think NU makes it to CCG

Go back and look at your player of the game for that one -- your punter! BTW here are the stats for the game -- tell me where you got any thing going -- sounds like you got your butt kicked punt (8), fumble (3), or safety (3).

Go back and look at your player of the game for that one -- your punter!

Bo needs to clean house with the players that don't perform. He has a lot of talent on the sidelines. That is the worst display of WR play I have ever witnessed by a top 5/6 team. Unacceptable. should not have been 5/6

I needed that...thx. Ary you talking about LSU in 07 -- they beat UT in the SEC CCG --

Yea with a 95 yard long retturn when Texas did not have their normal punt coverage team. Teams have run all year long on NU, take a look at the first quarter of the washington game, or the ksu game. Not having starting 2 LBs is going to hurt, I read that we held the KSU back to 60 yards. Hmm -- you think that being down by what 21-24 had something to do with that. Lets not forget that Texas had two drops in the end zone also

It is not about respect LSU gets -- take a look at that year -- LSU played #9 VT -- won big played #7 UF won -- Lost to #18 Kentucky and unranked Arkansas -- in triple overtime after they had wrapped up their division. During the 2007 there was 57 upsests that year -- LSU had the 3rd hardest schedule in the country that year played top 20 teams 7 times not including the NC game