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http://espn.go.com/b...tions-week-10-2 No. 20 NEBRASKA at MICHIGAN STATE Brian Bennett: The Spartans are at home, have that lock-down defense and should play with more confidence on offense after last week's win at Wisconsin. But ... I just remember how easily Nebraska shut down a much better Michigan State attack last year in Lincoln and how well the Blackshirts normally match up with pro-style passing teams. And even though Taylor Martinez and the Huskers won't score as much as they usually do, they will put up too many points for the Spartans. Martinez overcomes a couple of turnovers and leads a patented Nebraska comeback win. ... Nebraska 23, Michigan State 16 Adam Rittenberg: Maybe Michigan State finally has turned the corner, but I also like this matchup for Nebraska. Pelini's defenses feast on pro-style offenses, and Michigan State hasn't had a good one this season. The Spartans score an early touchdown off of a Nebraska turnover, but the Huskers eventually settle down. QB Taylor Martinez connects with receiver Kenny Bell for a score and several long passes, and while the Huskers struggle to get in the end zone, Brett Maher goes 4-for-4 on field-goal attempts. Spartans running back Le'Veon Bell records another 100-yard rushing performance, but he needs at least 30 carries to get there. ... Nebraska 19, Michigan State 17 http://www.athlonspo...and-predictions Big Ten's Top Storylines to Watch in Week 10: 1. Can Nebraska handle the driver’s seat? Whether Denard Robinson played the entire game or not, Nebraska emerged from last weekend’s tilt with Michigan as the frontrunner in the Legends Division. There is no rest for the weary, however, as the Huskers travel to East Lansing this weekend to take on Michigan State. The Spartans are an enigmatic team that went on the road and beat Wisconsin last weekend with little to no offensive production from the quarterback position. Bo Pelini can work himself into a frenzy on the sidelines at times and he will need to portray an image of calm, cool and collected this weekend. A potential return trip to Pasadena is in the cards if they can handle the pressure of being the hunted on the road this weekend. 2. The league’s best offense vs. the league’s best defense Taylor Martinez and the Huskers are leading the Big Ten in scoring offense (39.3 ppg), total offense (489.1 ypg) and rushing (264.1 ypg). Michigan State and William Gholston are leading the Big Ten in total defense (267.4 ypg), scoring defense (15.0 ppg) and rushing defense (91.2 ypg). Talk about strength on strength. Something will have to give on Saturday night and if Nebraska wants to be taken seriously as a Big Ten title contender under Bo Pelini, this is a game it has to win. Braden Gall......Nebraska, 24-21 Mitch Light.......Nebraska, 20-13 Steven Lassan..Nebraska, 24-20 David Fox.........Nebraska, 21-17 Post others that you find around the interwebz

We're doomed. :ohnoes :ohnoes :ohnoes :ohnoes :ohnoes :ohnoes :ohnoes :ohnoes

Wisconsin will be the team that we prove to the world that we are Kings among men! Even if it was tOSU, we'd still be smelling them roses. WE are the best team in the B1G at this moment.

Although I hate Notre Lame and I was disappointed that Oklahoma couldn't win that game, it does give me a little hope for the future. The reason is, Notre Lame is a cold climate in a complete dive of a town and they've got the horses to be a legitimate top 5 team. In fact, I think they and Oregon are the best teams outside of the SEC. I like what Snyder has done at K-State but I just don't think they have the players to compete with that SEC talent. I've been to South Bend, and even slept in Tony Fisher's room when I was there. That town is a complete and utter shithole. I didn't think that campus was that great either. What I'm saying is, Notre Dame is attractive because its history and a degree from there means something. Now that we're in the Big 10 hopefully our academic side is more appealing than before. But we've got a very strong history too. We can turn this around and given some of the younger talent on the team I'm optimistic that we may just do that in the next few years. Bo, I'm counting on you to make it happen, don't let Beanman down.

Tyronne Mathieu just got busted again with possession of marijuana. Maybe a front runner for the Darwin award? http://noladefender.com/content/honey-bad45ger-jordan-jef67ferson-busted-pot

Post any "expert" predictions you find on the interwebz and post them here! No. 22 MICHIGAN at NEBRASKA Adam Rittenberg: I know Nebraska plays much better at home, and quarterback Taylor Martinez has made obvious improvement this season. But Michigan is the steadier team right now, and the better defensive squad. The Wolverines got over the hump last week against rival Michigan State, and they'll find a way to record a signature road win. Linebacker Jake Ryan recovers two Nebraska fumbles and Denard Robinson breaks off a long touchdown run in the fourth quarter as the Wolverines silence the Sea of Red. ... Michigan 26, Nebraska 24 Brian Bennett: The Legends Division race could get pretty boring if Michigan wins in Lincoln. One thing this league has not been this year is predictable. The Wolverines' recent conservative ways on offense will play into the hands of a Huskers defense that plays better when it knows what to expect. Martinez will pick on Michigan cornerbacks and turn in one of the finest moments of his career as Nebraska roars back from an early double-digit deficit to win. ... Nebraska 28, Michigan 23 http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/63130/big-ten-predictions-week-9-2

Oh great. So now when I pray to God I'm in danger of having Tim Tebow sue me for trademark infringement.

http://deadspin.com/5954132/towson-university-linebacker-accuses-coach-of-doctoring-practice-logs-threatening-to-f#*k-up-jesus

Anyone watching this game? (What, you think the debate III is better than this??) Lots of Huskers in this one. Suh smashed Cutler for a sack at the end of the first half. I thought he was going to break poor Cutler in half.

Taylor Martinez. 27/39 passing for 342 yards and 3 TDs AND 18 rushes for 65 yards and 1 TD Enunwa 6 catches for 110 yards. No TDs, but he made some great catches downfield that were pivotal in our comeback win today. What else needs to be said about these guys? When the game was on the line, Taylor took the team and put them on his back and led them to a big win. Haters can continue to hate, but T-Magic is truly the leader of our offense, and I am proud to have him on my favorite team.

1 hour and 30 minutes from kickoff in the suburbs of Chicago

Kain Colter Chris Breezy Rihanna Nebraska against Colter last year I'll let you draw your own conclusions. Post em, if you got em.

Have one Northwestern ticket, selling at face value: $43. Got it from a NW season ticket holder. 45 yard line, row 62 just under the upper deck. PM me.

I have no idea why this was on twitter today since it is an article from 1990, but I read it anyway. I found it interesting that Coach K had some similarities to Bo in his early career. He wasn't the same Coach K as we see now. Pretty good read, even if it is really old. http://www.nytimes.com/1990/01/24/sports/coach-k-gives-stately-duke-an-undignified-jolt.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm

Just breezing over some more stats again this morning. Here are a few of interest: 1. We currently rank 119th in fumbles/game, averaging 3.0 fumbles a game, fumbling the ball 3.7 times/game at home, and 2.0 times/game on the road. Last season, we fumbled the ball 2.2 times/game. The company we have on the bottom of the list is exceptionally noteworthy, with the likes of football powerhouses in Air Force, Arkansas, Army, Memphis and Maryland. These are they only teams that fumble the ball more than us, with the exception of Air Force, who also averages 3.0 fumbles/game. 2. Our defense is currently ranked 105th in rushing yards allowed, giving up 220.8 yds/game. We average giving up 129.7 yds/game at home, while giving up an average of 357.5 yds/game on the road. Kansas, UAB, Colorado St, Clemson, Wake, Akron, Texas State, Florida Atlantic, Arkansas State, Central Mich, Marshall, Miami, Umass, Hawaii, Miamo (OH), Tulane, Rice, Boston College and Eastern Michigan are all teams worse against the run. 3. Our secondary has played very well this season and it shows. We are ranked 13th in passing yards allowed/game, averaging 177.6 yards/game. Well done Terry Joseph and guys in the secondary! They truly are a bright spot in this defense. 4. When you break our defense down by quarter, here's what you get. We rank 72nd in 1st quarter points allowed, averaging 7.0 points 1st quarter points/game. We rank 109th in 2nd quarter points/game, averaging 12.8. We rank 70th in 3rd quarter points/game, averaging 6.8 3rd quarter points/game. We rank 36th in 4th quarter points/game, allowing an average of 5.2 4th quarter points/game. 5. Here's a fun one, Taylor Martinez is currently tied for 2nd in the nation in total fumbles with 8. He is tied with Trent Steelman (Army) and the leader is Trey Miller (Navy), both of which run an offense predicated on pitching the football. 6. Ameer Abdullah is tied for 18th on that same list with 4 fumbles. 7. We are 116th in the nation in fumbles lost/game, averaging 1.6/game. The company at the bottom is about the same with the likes of Southern Miss, Troy, Hawaii, Navy, S Alabama, UAB, Maryland and TCU. 8. We are currently 96th in giveaways/game, averagine 2.4 giveaways/game. 9. We currently rank 106th in turnover margin/game, with an average turnover margin of -1.2/game. 10. Defensively, we rank 54th in yards/play, averaging 5.3 yards/play. On Saturday, we gave up 7.8 yards/play 11. Our defense currently ranks 76th in 3rd down conversions/game, averaging 6.2/game. I remember 3rd down conversions being a topic of conversation during the offseason, with the likes of Pelini and Compton saying we have to get better on letting our opponents convert 3rd downs. Thus far, we're slightly worse than last year when we averaged 6.0 3rd down conversions/game.

I had a little time this morning and, admittedly, I'm still a little upset about Saturday's loss, so I started looking at some stats during Pelini's tenure. The general consensus among husker fans seems to be that the hallmark of the Pelini regime is self destruction when it really matters. During Pelini's tenure, we have played 19 games against ranked opponents (winning 7 of the contests, 58% of the games) and have turned the ball over 38 times, while our opponents have turned the ball over 21 times. So, over the course of 19 ranked games, we average 2 turnovers/game, while our opponents average 1.1/game. Through contests with those 19 ranked foes, Pelini's Huskers have accrued 164 penalties for 1347 yards, averaging 8.6 penalties/game and 70.9 penalty yards/game and have outgained ranked opponents in penalty yards 14 out of 19 times. Ranked opponents have amassed 106 penalties for 950 yards, averaging 5.6 penalties/game for 50 penalty yards/game. So, in games against ranked foes, Pelini's Huskers have averaged 3 more penalites and almost 21 more penalty yards, while turning the ball over almost twice as much. That's no recipe for success. Nextly, I examined every other game during Pelini's tenure (excluding the 2003 Alamo Bowl, when he was interim coach). In the 41 other games that Pelini has coached, we have turned the ball over 71 times (1.73/game), while opponents have turned it over 72 times (1.76/game). So, in games against unranked opponents, we are only +1 in the turnover margin. IMO, that's unacceptable when you consider the unranked teams that we have played over the last 4 1/2 years: 2008 Western Michigan, MAC, (9-4) San Jose State, WAC, (6-6) New Mexico State, WAC, (3-9) Iowa State, Big XII, (2-10) Baylor, Big XII, (4-8) KU, Big XII, (8-5) KSU, Big XII, (5-7) Colorado, Big XII, (5-7) Clemson, ACC, (7-6) 2009 Florida Atlantic, Sun Belt, (5-7) Arkansas State, Sun Belt, (4-8) Louisiana Lafayette, Sun Belt, (6-6) Texas Tech, Big XII, (9-4) Iowa State, Big XII, (7-6) Baylor, Big XII, (4-8) KU, Big XII, (5-7) KSU, Big XII, (6-6) Colorado, Big XII, (3-9) 2010 Western Kentucky, Sun Belt, (2-10) Idaho, WAC, (6-7) Washington, PAC 12, (7-6) South Dakota State, MVC (FCS), (5-6) KSU, Big XII, (7-6) Texas, Big XII, (5-7) Iowa State, Big XII, (5-7) KU, Big XII, (3-9) Colorado, Big XII, (5-7) Washington, PAC 12, (7-6) 2011 Tennessee Chattanooga, Southern (FCS), (5-6) Fresno St, MWC, (4-9) Washington, PAC 12, (7-6) Wyoming, MWC, (8-5) Ohio State, B1G, (6-7) Minnesota, B1G, (3-9) Northwestern, B1G, (6-7) Iowa, B1G, (7-6) 2012 Southern Miss, Conference USA, (0-5)* UCLA, PAC 12, (4-2)* Arkansas State, Sun Belt, (3-3)* Idaho State, Big Sky (FCS), (1-4)* Wisconsin, B1G, (4-2)* * = records aren't final 23/41 of those unranked teams had/have losing records, while the win pct of the entire group is a pedestrian 44% and we are only +1 in the turnover margin. During the entirety of Pelini's tenure (again, excluding the 03 Alamo Bowl), we're -16 in turnovers. In the 41 games we have played against unranked opponents, NU has accrued 2,401 penalty yards, which averages out to 58.6 penalty yards/game. Conversely, our opponents in the same 41 games accrued 1,844 yards, which averages out to be 45 penalty yards/game. In the 41 contests against unranked foes, NU has amassed more penalty yards than the opponent 27 times (66% of the time) TOTAL Through 60 games at Nebraska, Pelini's Huskers have turned the ball over 109 times (1.82 turnovers/game), while opponents have turned it over 93 times (1.55 turnovers/game) Through 60 games at Nebraska, Pelini's Huskers are -16 in turnover margin Through 60 games at Nebraska, Pelini's Huskers have accrued 3,748 penalty yards, averaging 62.5 penalty yards/game. Through 60 games at Nebraska, Pelini's Huskers are +954 in penalty yards Through 60 games at Nebraska, Pelini's Huskers have amassed more penalty yards than the opponent 41 times(68% of the time)

So I got thinking about it, and I really can't think of any player that has played well enough at the moment to be mentioned as a heisman candidate. Right now, I think my vote is Jarvis Jones, LB from Georgia. At the moment he appears to be the best player in the nation. I also really like the QB from Louisiana-Monroe, Kolton Browning. The kid is pretty damn good and is an awesome competitor. What say you?

Rex Burkhead is the best player on our offense, and it's not even close. I think if Rex was healthy this year we beat UCLA, and we beat OSU. Here's to a speedy recover Rex..

We still love you Huskers. Even when it hurts. Like today.

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Must really suck to have a college education paid for. #FirstWorldProblems .... not surprisingly, he deleted his twitter account shortly after posting this gem.

The spread just came out in favor of Ohio State by 5. The realist in me says that Ohio State is going to cover that spread pretty easily, however, after witnessing that second half performance by the defense, my homerism tells me that we're going to come out on the road, play some inspired, physical football and keep Ohio State's offense in check. Until we prove that we are capable of somewhat containing a mobile QB, I'll take Ohio State to cover.

50-year-old Larry Spurling, of Melbeta, is charged with disturbing the peace. According to the arrest affidavit, Spurling's wife called 911 late Sunday and reported he pushed her down during an argument and rubbed a sandwich in her face. http://kneb.com/news/index.php?more=bx8svafk

I try to follow the executions going on across the US, mostly to read about the last meals. I'm not sure why I find that interesting, but I do. So, what would you choose for your last meal? No limitations, let your belly's imagination run wild. Here's some "famous" ones courtesy of the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/17/famous-last-meals_n_879020.html#s293776&title=Robert_Dale_Conklin