Drowning_in_the_Sea_of_Red Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 1. Missouri 2. Oklahoma 3. Texas 4. Texas Tech 5. Kansas 6. Texas A&M 7. Nebraska Cornhuskers What we know: New coach Bo Pelini's biggest recruiting catch was convincing I-back Marlon Lucky to return for his senior season. What we don't know: If the Cornhuskers will ever get their swagger back on defense. Hiring Pelini is a big start. How the Cornhuskers can get to Kansas City: If Pelini's presence pumps some new life in the Blackshirts and QB Joe Ganz continues playing like he did in November. 8. Colorado 9. Oklahoma St. 10. Kansas St. 11. Iowa St. 12. Baylor link **I know, it doesn't mean much right now. But there's not a whole lot of other stuff to talk about football-wise. Discuss... Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I for one am glad we are ranked in the middle there. It could be much worse! I don't think Texas Tech and aTm are better than us though. So I would put us at like 5th or so. Quote Link to comment
Danimal Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 That sounds about right. We'll be in the middle of the pack with KU, ATM, Tech, Okie St, and CU. Should be a very exciting season, if Bo can us back to respectable on D it'll be good for a good three more wins than last season. Don't forget about improved S&C, that will help as-well. Quote Link to comment
huskerguy Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 i don't think we are worse than A&M, but it really doesn't matter... we'll see at the end of the season where we are. Quote Link to comment
Washusker Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Tell you one thing, I'm scared to death to go to Lubbock... Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Tell you one thing, I'm scared to death to go to Lubbock... I think that probably stems from us getting our a$$es kicked the last time we were there!!! Quote Link to comment
huskernation20 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Tell you one thing, I'm scared to death to go to Lubbock... I think that probably stems from us getting our a$$es kicked the last time we were there!!! I actually and going to try and drive up from Houston for that game because it is as close to me as the Huskers will come this season. My friend in Oklahoma also invited me to the OU vs. NU game as well.....should be exciting. Quote Link to comment
bbhusker Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Pretty accurate. Is it just me, or does it seam like most teams in this conference are on the rise. Iowa State-getting better Colorado-getting better Kansas-better Missouri-better Texas-going to be better with Muschamp calling D Oklahoma-young and only going to get better Tex A&M-Franchione was their Callahan and I think will get better with Sherman Baylor-is Baylor Kansas State-LoL lets see how these JUCOs are in 3yrs LOL Tex Tech-18 returning starter(scary) Ok. State-Kinda on idle, not getting better or worse Nebraska-going to get better Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment
BeachBuffs Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Pretty accurate. Is it just me, or does it seam like most teams in this conference are on the rise. Iowa State-getting better Colorado-getting better Kansas-better Missouri-better Texas-going to be better with Muschamp calling D Oklahoma-young and only going to get better Tex A&M-Franchione was their Callahan and I think will get better with Sherman Baylor-is Baylor Kansas State-LoL lets see how these JUCOs are in 3yrs LOL Tex Tech-18 returning starter(scary) Ok. State-Kinda on idle, not getting better or worse Nebraska-going to get better Just my 2 cents. It is very possible that we are witnessing the transformation of the conference into a SEC type of conference where the difference between the have's and the have nots is hardly noticeable. You could almost make an argument that some of our middle of the pack teams this coming season such as A&M, NU, CU, and OSU could win conference titles in the WAC, C-USA, or Mountain West. Quote Link to comment
DJR313 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Pretty accurate. Is it just me, or does it seam like most teams in this conference are on the rise. Iowa State-getting better Colorado-getting better Kansas-better Missouri-better Texas-going to be better with Muschamp calling D Oklahoma-young and only going to get better Tex A&M-Franchione was their Callahan and I think will get better with Sherman Baylor-is Baylor Kansas State-LoL lets see how these JUCOs are in 3yrs LOL Tex Tech-18 returning starter(scary) Ok. State-Kinda on idle, not getting better or worse Nebraska-going to get better Just my 2 cents. It is very possible that we are witnessing the transformation of the conference into a SEC type of conference where the difference between the have's and the have nots is hardly noticeable. You could almost make an argument that some of our middle of the pack teams this coming season such as A&M, NU, CU, and OSU could win conference titles in the WAC, C-USA, or Mountain West. I agree with you, the league seems to be on the rise. Just a few years ago, everyone was talking about how weak the north was. It seems to be turning around and North and South are getting to the point of being equal. It's great for the conference. Quote Link to comment
BeachBuffs Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Well if you take Baylor out of the equation then you really have a conference where anyone is capable of beating the top dogs. That is the same situation you have over in the SEC, teams like Florida do not take for granted a trip to Oxford, Mississippi and they even quit taking for granted a trip to Nasheville against Vandy. Quote Link to comment
HuskerTrucker Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Yeah....but they didn't take into account that we now have BO...now did they? Quote Link to comment
DJR313 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Yeah....but they didn't take into account that we now have BO...now did they? Well, Kansas is the reigning Orange Bowl champ and they are rated 5th returning something like 17 or 18 starters. I think if the Huskers can crack the top half this year, it will be a good step. Better to be underrated rather than overrated. Quote Link to comment
sea o' red Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Im surprised at how Oklahoma isnt first. Sure they did lose some big playmakers but they had a great class that will have some imediate playing time. Dont forget how deep they are in they wr position, its scary good. Then theres Same Bradford, Id like to see if hell end up like Colt McCoy (great freshman year mediocre sophmore year) although I doubt that. Also I think TTU is a little high. Great offense, horrible defense. Doesnt Mike Leach look awefully like Bill Callahan? He can win when hes supposed to, but cant get it done in the big game, disregarding them upsetting Oklahoma who played like the scout team the entire game. But I am happy with our position in that midrange. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Pretty accurate. Is it just me, or does it seam like most teams in this conference are on the rise. Iowa State-getting better Colorado-getting better Kansas-better Missouri-better Texas-going to be better with Muschamp calling D Oklahoma-young and only going to get better Tex A&M-Franchione was their Callahan and I think will get better with Sherman Baylor-is Baylor Kansas State-LoL lets see how these JUCOs are in 3yrs LOL Tex Tech-18 returning starter(scary) Ok. State-Kinda on idle, not getting better or worse Nebraska-going to get better Just my 2 cents. It is very possible that we are witnessing the transformation of the conference into a SEC type of conference where the difference between the have's and the have nots is hardly noticeable. You could almost make an argument that some of our middle of the pack teams this coming season such as A&M, NU, CU, and OSU could win conference titles in the WAC, C-USA, or Mountain West. Great point!!! Quote Link to comment
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