HuskerfaninOkieland Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 This pretty much sums up my feelings on how the game will turn out. I think it will be close the entire game but ATM will score late in the game to claim the victory. CFN Nebraska (7-3) at Texas A&M (8-2) 3:30 PM EST ABC Saturday November 11th Why to Watch: Nebraska took control of the Big 12 North race with an impressive 34-20 thumping over Missouri, and now it just needs to beat either Texas A&M or Colorado to play in the title game. Even in the resurgent season, it would be nice if the Huskers could beat someone from the South after losing to Texas and Oklahoma State in back-to-back weeks. A&M had a great first seven games thanks to a relatively easy schedule and several close wins, and then it got outcoached, outrushed, and in the end, outgutted (to create a word) in a tough 17-16 loss to Oklahoma. A&M can firmly establish itself as the league's third best team with a win, and can start to get a little more national credit. With Texas coming up in two weeks to finish off the regular season, the Aggies might need this to avoid a three-game slide. Why Nebraska Might Win: It's not exactly the days of Mike Rozier, Tom Rathman, Roger Craig or Ahman Green, but the Husker running game is starting to find its stride at just the right time averaging over 200 yards in four of the last five games (throwing out the 38-yard performance against Texas when the passing attack threw for 302 yards). A&M's defensive front has been shoved around a little bit in recent weeks having major problems with Oklahoma State a few weeks ago and even giving up over 100 yards to Baylor's ground game, the nation's worst. Oklahoma and RB Allen Patrick had their way with the Aggies. On the road, Nebraska can take the crowd out of the game by pounding the ball. However ... Why Texas A&M Might Win: ... all of a sudden, Nebraska's run defense has gotten soft. Most teams have been able to do whatever they want throwing the ball on the Husker secondary, and now there have been problems over the last three weeks with all types of ground games. Texas pounded on the Huskers, Oklahoma State blew by them, and Missouri, when it wasn't screwing up, was cranking out yards in chunks before falling behind. A&M should be able to control the clock on the ground. Who to Watch: Assuming Oklahoma's Adrian Peterson doesn't get in, this game might decide one of the spots on the All-Big 12 First Team next to Jon Cornish of Kansas. Texas RB Jamaal Charles will be in the mix and Oklahoma's Patrick is making a late charge, but realistically it'll be between Texas A&M's Jorvorskie Lane and Nebraska's Brandon Jackson. Lane is ninth in the league in rushing and second on his own team, but he's scored a whopping 18 touchdowns with at least one in every game this year. Over the last two seasons, A&M is 4-0 when he runs the ball 20 or more times. For Nebraska, Jackson has come on over the second half of the season as a rushing and receiving threw with 293 yards on the ground and three touchdowns in the last two games, and ten catches over the last four. What Will Happen: Texas A&M will get a bit more out of its running game, helped by QB Stephen McGee, and will come up with a big late drive to win a grind-it-out, hard fought battle. CFN Prediction: Texas A&M 24 ... Nebraska 20 .. Line: Pick Must See Rating: (5 skip the birth of your first born - 1 Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause) ... 4 Quote Link to comment
ttheKid1*18 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I could see that happening, but I see us pulling out in the end. GBR Quote Link to comment
DJR313 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 It will be a tight one either way, not surprising A&M was picked. This would be a big win for the Huskers. Quote Link to comment
HuskerfaninOkieland Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 Aggie fans don't have much hope for the coach: Aggie score predictions Quote Link to comment
Always a husker Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Thats funny how after one loss to :spooners they have completely given up on their season. Quote Link to comment
huskeraddict Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Way to have faith Aggies... Quote Link to comment
DJR313 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Thats funny how after one loss to :spooners they have completely given up on their season. Some of those predictions don't look much different than the ones on this site. Several people here picked against NU for this game. Quote Link to comment
admo Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 A&M should be favored at home. Doesnt mean they will win though. I see the Huskers winning this game. Quote Link to comment
AgMarauder04 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 After the past 3 years, if you would have had the same experience wee had with Fran, you'd feel the same way. Quote Link to comment
ttheKid1*18 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 After the past 3 years, if you would have had the same experience wee had with Fran, you'd feel the same way. Did people think he was a bad hire from the start? Quote Link to comment
HuskerfaninOkieland Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 After the past 3 years, if you would have had the same experience wee had with Fran, you'd feel the same way. Well...NU has had very similar experiences with Callahan the past 2 1/2 years (Tech, Kansas, etc). Doesn't mean we want to run him out of town yet. Quote Link to comment
ttheKid1*18 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 After the past 3 years, if you would have had the same experience wee had with Fran, you'd feel the same way. Well...NU has had very similar experiences with Callahan the past 2 1/2 years (Tech, Kansas, etc). Doesn't mean we want to run him out of town yet. I don't, but some do. Quote Link to comment
HuskerfaninOkieland Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 I don't either. I'm seeing improvement with each game and as more of his players come into the system, there's only going to be more improvement. Quote Link to comment
hskrfan4life Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 here are some predictions from huskerpedia Nebraska 29, A&M 28 The Harmon Forecast A&M 24, Nebraska 20 Pete Fiutak, CollegeFootballNews.com Nebraska victory J. Darin Darst, CBS Sportsline.com A&M victory Dennis Dodd, CBS Sportsline.com Nebraska victory Jason Horowitz, CBS Sportsline.com A&M victory Johnny Rosenstein, CBS Sportsline.com A&M 27, Nebraska 24 Tom Dienhart, The Sporting News A&M 40, Nebraska 28 Steve Greenberg, The Sporting News Nebraska 24, A&M 10 Matt Hayes, The Sporting News Nebraska 24, A&M 17 Olin Buchanan, Rivals.com A&M 31, Nebraska 28 The Sports Network Quote Link to comment
ttheKid1*18 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I don't either. I'm seeing improvement with each game and as more of his players come into the system, there's only going to be more improvement. I love the way the offense has improved from last year. At this time we were struggling bad with our running game, and right now it is incredible. I love Callahan and will continue to support him. GBR Quote Link to comment
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