The Ref

Congratulations to Nebraska on your great win Saturday, MU was not ready for that ambush in the first quarter, Best of Luck in the Big Ten... The Ref

Nebraska isn't the greatest team in the world either.. you can't lose to Texas, this year, and be considered a great team. Will be a great on on Saturday.

Not exactly correct, Martin suspended for illegal helmet to helmet contact. This is a point of emphasis on every level of football. Martin, in the Big12's opinion, used his helmet illegally on an offensive player, considered to be in a vulnerable position, therefore he was subject to league discipline. I wouldn't try to correlate the Blackmon and Martin issues, not apples and apples. I can understand the frustration of NU fans

I know you say Texas has the best defense Nebraska will play, and that may well play out by the end of the season, but right now, I think you have a problem proving that with on the field play up until now. Missouri has proven itself to be much more formidable than Texas at this point, I guess we will see what play out on Saturday.

Huskerjock, I think you hit the proverbial nail on the head, the line play will decide this game. The only change would be if Martinez gets a couple of big plays even if MU is holding him to 1 or 2 yds per play, Martinez has such explosiveness, he can turn a game around in one snap of the ball. But, that being said, if MU can control Nebraska's front four, and make Pellini take some chances with the Blitz, Missouri may be able to spring Jackson or Moe for some big plays down the field. Wow, only Wednesday, can't wait for kickoff.

Most of these athletes weren't born? Nebraska's last National Title was only 13 years ago. They played for the BCS NC 9 years ago. Most of these guys were born in the late 80's to early 90's, and since then, Nebraska has played in a National Title deciding game 5 times and has won it 3 times. Also since then, Tommie Frazier and Ndamukong Suh were both Heisman finalists and Eric Crouch won the Heisman. Not saying all wins.. just most...lol.. easy Lenberg, I see your point.

It's ok Gabbert will be throwing the ball to receivers perfectly blanketed in man to man coverage. Gabberts going to have at least 2 interceptions. The funny thing is MU lives on the fact that our 5 or 6 is better than yours. If you turn you backs in man, we will run on you. You try to double moe or egnew, then jackson or kemp beats your 3rd or 4th best. it will be interesting. The single biggest factor in last years game was the ability of NE to put immediate presure on Gabbert. And this is why I hate mizzou fans you guys talk more crap then anyone else in the big12. Just mad becuzz the big 10 didnt want you still think you guys beat us in 98 lmao when it was a catch I don't see anyone "talking crap" looks like just good football debate.. and as a Missouri fan.. who was at the game in '98, that was a catch, it sucks, but it was a crazy play and great reflexes by Davison.. can we move forward to this week now?..lol

One thing Missouri has been doing that has been confusing quarterbacks, especially in conference play, is running alot of zone blitzes. MU's DE's have a couple of picks and knockdowns where the QB just doesn't see them dropping into the zone vacated by the blitzing LB. MU could get a big play off of these zone blitzes as they did against OU. Martinez is playing a more complex defense that is much faster and more athletic than the MU defenses of the past. I read somewhere on Huskerboard where a poster said MU's defense was poorly coached. I tend to disagree, seems to be a very well coached defense.

There are knuckleheads everywhere, the vast majority of Tiger fans, are more than concerned about this game and know Missouri will have to play one hell of a game to have a chance to win. Most of those people are just morons who wouldn't know the game of football even if it hit them in the head. All fan bases have them, I don't care what the team is... you just have to ignore those, and not lump in all with the few.

JTrain, this is one of the things that gets MU fans hyped. Nebraska has a great program, with great tradition, with multiple national titles, multiple Heisman winners.. great great historic wins.. And you know what? Most of the Athletes on Missouri and Nebraska were not even born during most of those Nebraska Wins. History means very little when it comes to the matchup Saturday, it just doesn't. Just as Missouri's big win last week against OU means nothing, "cum Satday" (small keith jackson reference) Yes I agree, Tigerboard is a very poor place to go to talk football.. that is why many Tiger fans are here.. to talk about a great upcoming game and to enjoy the great sport of college football.

I think you are underestimating Missouri. I agree Nebraska is quite athletic, that being said, Missouri is just as "athletic" as Nebraska. The teams are just athletic in different ways. Martinez a tremendous runner, quick, fast.. Gabbert big athlete, cannon for an arm and strong in the pocket with good speed. Both very athletic but different. Helu and Birkhead, strong big running backs, but not really with break away speed. Lawrence and Josey and Devon Moore, very quick very fast, ability to eat up 20 yds quickly. The WR's of Moe, Jackson and Egnew, athletic, strong receivers and Jackson becoming his old self after injury. McNeil a solid tight end with enough speed to get up the seam, Pauls good speed and a deep threat. Defensively.. MU has great athletes at LB with Gooden and Ebner.. Nebraska has their great athletes at DB and Lb... Missouri's defensive front probably a bit more athletic with Aldon Smith and J Smith.. Pretty Even from where I sit.. many of you will have a different seat..lol

The last game against Nebraska for Missouri. Well, I for one will miss playing the Husker Nation. I have posted here for the past 4 or 5 years, I used to be SC Tiger, password problems, but wanted to wish Good Luck to the Huskers going to the Big 10. I hope the Huskers dominate, showing how really good the old Big 12 really was. Interesting that the North is dominating the South... finally, in the last year of the conference as originally designed. In the long run, Missouri staying with the Texas schools is probably best for Missouri, MU, if it continues on this path, should place itself as the third best program in the conference, and keeps it's recruiting pipeline pumping from Texas. Nebraska? Great move for the Huskers, you have to take the opportunity to go to the Big TEN. The leadership of Delaney and the money involved is fantastic. Maybe as things shake out, Nebraska and Missouri will once again be in the same mega-conference, until then. I will root for Nebraska to take care of tOSU and the rest of the pretenders. As far as this week, kind of ironic that the series ends with a championship on the line, Missouri has been a formidable foe to Nebraska the past decade as Pinkel built a solid program in Columbia. Smith, Daniel and the rest brought Missouri to a respectable position by making Nebraska a program to emulate. Many MU fans won't say that, but it is true. MU is on the right path under Pinkel, who has done it the right way, brick by brick. A game of contrasting styles, MU's spread, throwing around the yard, vs Nebraska's read option with an explosive freshman QB who now seems to have found his passing touch. At the same time, Missouri seems to have found a rushing attack with 175yds vs Oklahoma. I am sure opens the eyes of both defensive coordinators going into Saturday. Game to be determined by the usual, turnovers, line-play, and special teams. I am hoping for an epic battle.. determined on a Ressel 44 yd field goal for a Missouri win... I am sure you each have a different ending in mind.. lol A very interesting game, full of great matchups, and unfortunately, from my point of view at least, a sad day as the Nebraska - Missouri series ends. Best of Luck to the Huskers