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You can't compare the offenses that Peter, Wistrom, Alberts faced against the offenses that are around today. The mobile QB that can throw has changed everything. Wistrom and Alberts used to pin their ears back and go for one spot towards the QB. Defenses can't really do that anymore. Remember how Corby Jones lit up NU in '97. All he had to do was roll away from pressure, and make passes to wide open receivers. Does Peter forget that game?

I am not saying Beck shouldn't try to get Pierson-El some additional touches in the offense, but that's easier said than done. I haven't seen any practices, but he may not have a full grasp of the offense. He ran a bad route on a crucial play against Michigan State. When Pierson-El was recruited, many thought that he would be able to contribute on punt returns, given his experience in high school and NU's struggles in the punt return game the past few years. I will also echo the sentiments that he should be back there on kickoff returns.

He was in WR at the end and ran into Hovey which caused the INT. He also got a carry on an end-around which lost 5 yards. I love his return abilities but it doesn't make him automatically a guy who should see more time in the regular offense. Punt returns are basically using your athletic ability. Can't always do that in regular offense.

Craig James quit broadcasting to run for US Senate in Texas. He lost big in the primary. I actually thought he was a crappy broadcaster.

MSU play a lot of man coverage as well.Oh. I was hearing that they actually played more zone, but if that's the case then I stand corrected. It will effect each team equally. Bo runs man to man with his CBs and then a matchup zone with his Lbs and safeties. He has run slightly more "pure zone" defense this year, but still not a lot.

My kids are 8 and 5, and we have to tell them to put down their Ipods or stop playing the PS3. It's not like they are on them ALL DAY, but they do get on them quite often. We don't have a set limit on the # of hours per week or per day, but if the use gets excessive, we try to get them to do something else. The one thing is that you have to be prepared to "do stuff" with them instead of having them be on electronics. This could be going outside, going to a park, playing a board game, coloring, play dough, etc.

I don't like the argument that TA is lucky when INTs are dropped. If you watch enough college football, INTs are dropped all over the place. QBs get away with dropped INTs all the time, it's not just TA.

Keiran Williams was in as the 3rd safety, along with Cockerell at Nickel and Kalu at Dime. The OWH wrote that NU was lining the 3 safeties near the LOS then drop one into deep coverage. That's how Gerry was able to get the INT in the 2nd quarter. He was playing center field and the QB didn't account for him.

Right?! I can't believe people would want to move one of our best players out of position (where he makes plays) because we're lacking in another area. Plus, the Peso back needs to have a lot of lateral quickness. I am not saying Gerry doesn't have that, but he seems to have a lot of straight ahead speed, and plays very fast from the safety position. The last thing he needs is another position change to make him uncertain about things.

Gerry is a SAFETY!!!! Keep him there. He is playing great there, and let continue that success for another 2 1/2 years.

Being a finance and business guy, I like the valuations that are put on the companies and the negotiations part. It's like a mini-course in Private Equity funding. Some of the company ideas are way out there though.

The football S&C coach works for Bo Pelini, so I would assume Bo Pelini would want to hire whomever he wants. I am blanking right now on the current football S&C coach, but I assume that he and Epley may exchange ideas. It looks like there was a need for a S&C coach for baseball and Eichorst/Erstad were able to bring back Epley for that role.

Roach missed the entire 2013 season with an injury. Can't remember if it was a torn ACL or a broken foot/leg, but he did miss the entire season last year.

Benning commented about that this morning on his radio show. Sometimes there are opponents like Fresno State who will defend with a "boom or bust" strategy. NU was able to break the long plays against them, but had several plays with limited success. Miami seemed to take the opposite strategy, where they wanted to limit the big play, and make NU put long drives together. Credit Beck for committing to the run, and taking those 5-8 yards runs play after play. On TA's INT in the 3rd quarter, that might have been Beck getting a little greedy, but Bell was wide open 5 yards down the field, and that was a read that TA missed. It was interesting to see Bo rip into TA for making that throw.

The slow starts are very concerning, being bitter about the last Miami touchdown is a slight overreaction.

I wonder when Bo/Paps are going to start playing more 5-6 DB's. I know that this is tough to do against power teams, but eventually they will have to put their 11 best defenders out there, regardless of position.

My comment regarding Miami's offense being the best that NU will face is mainly based on their skill players. That QB made some very good throws into tight windows, especially for a freshman. It was troubling that NU couldn't get the pressure on him to rattle him, but give credit to the guy. Duke Johnson is a great RB, and I would put him among the top 10 in the country. I skimmed through the first hal, but it sounds like the TE was a matchup nightmare. Their WR's have a ton of speed. Among Big 10 teams that NU will face: Illinois -- may have a good offense when they are down by a ton of points early Michigan State -- this is probably the most balanced offense NU will face in conference Northwestern -- haven't caught any of their games this year, but results aren't impressive Rutgers -- their stud RB is out for the season Purdue -- they were a mess when I watched them against Notre Dame, and some say that was their best game played this year Wisconsin -- with Gordon and their other backs, they have potential to be good/great, but their current QB is a glorified RB. He can't throw. Unless they bring back Stave, I don't see them having a great offense. Minnesota -- they have a plodding offense that gave NU fits last year, but the current front 4 for NU is so much better than last year Iowa -- they are somewhat of a wildcard, especially if they stay with the QB who played the 2nd half against Pitt. Other than that, it's Iowa and Greg Davis.

I am not a guy that is jumping off the ledge after Saturday's game. I think Miami will be the best offense that NU will face all season.

It seems like this year's defense will be a work in progress and have it's ups and downs this season. I really like the front 4, but there is a lack of depth. The same can be said for the secondary. Benning and Sharp had some good comments on why the defense may struggle this season. There are 4 reasons: LeRoy Alexander, Michael Rose-Ivey, Charles Jackson, and Avery Moss. Those are 4 starters/key contributors who possess a lot of talent who are missing from this year's D. Hopefully guys can step up and improve through the rest of the year.

There are times when defensive players have plenty impact on the game without having huge stats. Dominant DEs and CBs can force teams to go away from them all game and it creates opportunities for their teammates.

That roughing the passer penalty was crap. Valentine was pushed into the QBs legs by the lineman. Should have been a no call.

I am not a fan of bashing the kids no matter how they play. Gregory is now getting cut, double teamed, and held nearly every play. He, Bo, and Paps will have to adjust to that. Randy still made a huge defensive play with his sack at the beginning of the 4th quarter. That kept Miami out of the end zone, and forced them to settle for a FG.

If anyone was wondering what Internet Message Boards might have looked like in 1984, just scroll down to the bottom of the article from Dirk. Man, there is a lot of anger in those letters to the OWH. http://www.omaha.com/huskers/mad-chatter-the-greatest-game-in-nebraska-football-history/article_5bdc46e0-4016-11e4-861b-0017a43b2370.html