papersun87 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Nothing too groundbreaking, but here is the article. Quote Link to comment
The Maudfather Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 They said Marlon Lucky exploded for 330 yards in the New Mexico State game.. ..I wish Quote Link to comment
SOCALHUSKER Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Nothing too groundbreaking, but here is the article. Mandel's a tool!! He says that, but the early 2000s might as well have been the early 1900s in the minds of the 16- and 17-year-old recruits who Pelini and his staff are attempting to lure to Lincoln. Unless those recruits grew up in Nebraska, Tommie Frazier and Eric Crouch are little more than names in a media guide to them. Maybe that's because kids these days get Vince Young, Beanie Wells, and a bunch of other pansies crammed down their throats!! Seriously, I think I might puke next time I hear or read about Robert Griffin from Baylor being a good QB!! He's f-ing horrible!! Yes, he has speed but big deal. Lots of players throughout history have had speed and nobody throws their names out like it's an answer in final Jeopardy!! He also has the throwing mechanics of someone imitating the mix between Sam Keller's delivery and a Jennie Finch pitch and nobody wants to discuss that!! Yeah, I'm a major homer but Tommie was in a league of his own compared to any of the guys running the ball at QB today and nobody wants to give him props. You could watch highlights of him all day and he puts all other running QB's to shame. Speed, power, arm strength!! He had it all. I'd venture to say that if he had worked on his accuracy and didn't have any clots, we'd be watching him play on Sundays and hearing about him a lot more than as some footnote in Stewart Mandel's articles. GBR!!! Quote Link to comment
red_38 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Nice article and pretty much right on! We have lost the respect of schools. I believe we have to earn the reverence. Thanks for the article. Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Mandel's a decent writer and seems like a pretty good guy. It's nice to get a mention here...not just a mention, an entire article devoted to NU. Quote Link to comment
melscott62 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 They said Marlon Lucky exploded for 330 yards in the New Mexico State game.. ..I wish the Huskers, led by All-Big 12 senior Marlon Lucky, exploded for 330 rushing yards against New Mexico State. Quote Link to comment
skerfan1705 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 ........Nearly every traditional powerhouse -- from USC to Alabama to Oklahoma to Texas -- has gone through a down period in recent history, and nearly all returned to national prominence. With a strong brand name and the right coach, it's almost bound to happen. With Nebraska, however, there are no such guarantees. What is this guy's deal? No garauntee? Of Course there is no garauntee, but Nebraska has just as good a shot to make a great comeback as any school....sure the coaches can't really sell the landscape....the weather...but they can sell the tradition, and the Fans...both of which are equal if not better than USC, oklahoma, or ALABAMA! Quote Link to comment
SkullandBones Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Yeah, that was nice, an entire article doubting our foootball program and it's past. Just wonderful. Quote Link to comment
strigori Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 ........Nearly every traditional powerhouse -- from USC to Alabama to Oklahoma to Texas -- has gone through a down period in recent history, and nearly all returned to national prominence. With a strong brand name and the right coach, it's almost bound to happen. With Nebraska, however, there are no such guarantees. What is this guy's deal? No garauntee? Of Course there is no garauntee, but Nebraska has just as good a shot to make a great comeback as any school....sure the coaches can't really sell the landscape....the weather...but they can sell the tradition, and the Fans...both of which are equal if not better than USC, oklahoma, or ALABAMA! His main point is that Nebraska is a small population state, and there are not the number of D-1 talent here that there is in California, Texas, or Alabama. Quote Link to comment
skerfan1705 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 ........Nearly every traditional powerhouse -- from USC to Alabama to Oklahoma to Texas -- has gone through a down period in recent history, and nearly all returned to national prominence. With a strong brand name and the right coach, it's almost bound to happen. With Nebraska, however, there are no such guarantees. What is this guy's deal? No garauntee? Of Course there is no garauntee, but Nebraska has just as good a shot to make a great comeback as any school....sure the coaches can't really sell the landscape....the weather...but they can sell the tradition, and the Fans...both of which are equal if not better than USC, oklahoma, or ALABAMA! His main point is that Nebraska is a small population state, and there are not the number of D-1 talent here that there is in California, Texas, or Alabama. I understand that, but it his article goes much deeper and it's obvious he enjoys writing like this with the Huskers....Look at the final line of his article........"It will take a lot more than one victory to reestablish the kind of relevance Nebraska once held." No Sh*%t..............Anyone knows that a team that goes 5-7 doesn't become a powerhouse or even regains its national identity from a win over a non ranked opponent at home.....This guy is just one of hundreds that got sick of seeing win after win after win in the 90's and is enjoying every minute of Nebraska's down years now...... he makes some good points, but he goes farther than he needs to..... Quote Link to comment
Dundermifflinite Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 apparently, the article initially cited Jay Norvell as the Huskers offensive coordinator. It was corrected shortly thereafter. Quote Link to comment
mickijc_20 Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 This guy is just one of hundreds that got sick of seeing win after win after win in the 90's more like millions Quote Link to comment
SkullandBones Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I agree 1705, doesn't take much to kick someone when they are down. I like the fact we are 'flying under the radar'. It'll make it all the easier to shove it up the arses of guys like him. Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Man, you guys need to stop taking it so personal. It's a pretty detailed, realistic, and encouraging article in a very popular media outlet that focuses on the possibility of a Husker revival. Also, if you think it isn't tougher to recruit to Nebraska because we're in the middle of nowhere, you're kidding yourself. Quote Link to comment
SkullandBones Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Man, you guys need to stop taking it so personal. It's a pretty detailed, realistic, and encouraging article in a very popular media outlet that focuses on the possibility of a Husker revival. Also, if you think it isn't tougher to recruit to Nebraska because we're in the middle of nowhere, you're kidding yourself. Really? Obviously it's a much tougher sell here. Although our atletic facilities, albeit sans a beach, are second to none. As for the article, I read it as someone gloating over the fact we aren't where we used to be, and doubting we will ever get there again. Sorry, Zoogs I disagree with you, I think he's rubbing our noses in it. Only my oppinion, I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment
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