Who do you want the Huskers to play?

[BigWillie]

 

Willie, are you sure that T.O beat FSU? I think they came to Lincoln and beat us at home. Hell, I'm getting older and may be losing my memory but I don't think we won.

 

Yep, in '86. I think TO was 1-4 against Bowden with that being the lone victory. I know him defeated him in '86 for sure, but that record may not be completely correct. May need to check.

[frazier9495]

I'd like to revenge the VA Tech loss too. That one still pizzzzes me off...I think we should have won that one. Our offense is much better than we played that night.....

 

I don't like that just because I told soooo many VT fans that NU would easily win by 21+ points if we played now...I would have to eat so much crow if that didn't happen.

[HUSKER 37]

Florida State would be awesome . . . plus I think Georgia Tech would be too much for us.

 

Did Dr. Tom ever beat Free Shoes U? I don't think he did (someone please correct me if I am wrong). Thus, if my assumption is correct, and if Bo manages to pull it off -- what a way to end his first year -- doing something TO never accomplished.

 

He beat him in 1986.

 

But about the original question, I could careless who we play. Just as long as it isn't GA Tech. Want no part of trying to stop that option attack with our defense.

 

Tom Osborne vs Florida St.

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Record: 2-6-0

 

 

10-04-1980 Lost 14-18 in Lincoln

09-19-1981 Won 34-14 in Lincoln

09-07-1985 Lost 13-17 in Lincoln

09-06-1986 Won 34-17 in Lincoln

 

 

01-01-1988 Lost 28-31

Tempe, AZ

Fiesta Bowl

 

01-01-1990 Lost 17-41

Tempe, AZ

Fiesta Bowl

 

01-01-1993 Lost 14-27

Miami, FL

Orange Bowl

 

01-01-1994 Lost 16-18

Miami, FL

Orange Bowl

 

Totals: 170-183

 

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I'm not sure we would be favored to beat any of these teams, but we probably could beat any of them on a flukey day.

 

For Long term bennefits, I'd like to see us against Ga. Tech.

It's also Paul Johnson's first year and many considered him for our head coaching job.

I'd like our coaches (And some of you fans) to see 1st hand, how relevant the option still is and maybe give added incentive to put more of it back..It will be all the rage after Defenses catch up with our fast break Offenses of today.

 

It would be nice to finally beat them. (we're 0-1)

T.O. and the Huskers lost to them 21-45 on 01-01-1991

in Orlando, FL (Florida Citrus Bowl)

[Captain K]

How do so many forget the game in '81? Oh yeah, you weren't born yet. I can still see Tony Felice recovering that fumbled kick return. The '80 and '81 games were both in Lincoln because FSU was a girls school back when the schedule was made. That's why Burt Reynolds went there. I think he dated Lee Corso.

[jh_husker]

I really really hope we get to play FSU.

[zE bOp]

Uh, I don't wanna play any of them...maybe BC is the most winnable. Or Clemson. We don't wanna play GT, no way.

 

Kinda wished we were going to the Alamo and playing WI or something. On the flip side, if we were to win the Gator bowl vs FSU or GT (or VT) it would be HUGE!

 

FSU would be a good 'Avenge' type thing. Don't think we've beaten them since like '85, when they were bad. They have alotta speed though, made CU look pretty silly.

[zE bOp]

The Huskers beat Florida State 34-17 in 1986.

I was @ that game!

[zE bOp]

Florida State would be awesome . . . plus I think Georgia Tech would be too much for us.

 

Did Dr. Tom ever beat Free Shoes U? I don't think he did (someone please correct me if I am wrong). Thus, if my assumption is correct, and if Bo manages to pull it off -- what a way to end his first year -- doing something TO never accomplished.

 

He beat him in 1986.

 

But about the original question, I could careless who we play. Just as long as it isn't GA Tech. Want no part of trying to stop that option attack with our defense.

 

Tom Osborne vs Florida St.

====================

Record: 2-6-0

 

 

10-04-1980 Lost 14-18 in Lincoln

09-19-1981 Won 34-14 in Lincoln

09-07-1985 Lost 13-17 in Lincoln

09-06-1986 Won 34-17 in Lincoln

 

 

01-01-1988 Lost 28-31

Tempe, AZ

Fiesta Bowl

 

01-01-1990 Lost 17-41

Tempe, AZ

Fiesta Bowl

 

01-01-1993 Lost 14-27

Miami, FL

Orange Bowl

 

01-01-1994 Lost 16-18

Miami, FL

Orange Bowl WIN!!!!

 

Totals: 170-183

 

============================

 

 

I'm not sure we would be favored to beat any of these teams, but we probably could beat any of them on a flukey day.

 

For Long term bennefits, I'd like to see us against Ga. Tech.

It's also Paul Johnson's first year and many considered him for our head coaching job.

I'd like our coaches (And some of you fans) to see 1st hand, how relevant the option still is and maybe give added incentive to put more of it back..It will be all the rage after Defenses catch up with our fast break Offenses of today.

 

It would be nice to finally beat them. (we're 0-1)

T.O. and the Huskers lost to them 21-45 on 01-01-1991

in Orlando, FL (Florida Citrus Bowl)

 

That GT loss was considered unthinkable, I mean, their point total......my how things have changed.

[BIGREDIOWAN]

I said Florida State as I hate their guts and would love for us to get some revenge against them from past meetings.

[Syzygyone]

For those of you that suggest we don't want to play GT, it appears that the reason is you don't think we can beat them or we can't handle them. If so, allow me to suggest that should be THE reason you want to play them. My take on Bo is not that he or his team would cower from a tough challenge. My take on Bo is that he would relish the challenge, and hopefully, he' instilling that in the hearts and minds of these young men, rebuilding what I always thought was the heart of Hukser football. Playing only teams you think you can beat is not what makes a champion.

[HuskerJosh]

I want Boston College because I'm sick of hearing about them.

[zE bOp]

For those of you that suggest we don't want to play GT, it appears that the reason is you don't think we can beat them or we can't handle them. If so, allow me to suggest that should be THE reason you want to play them. My take on Bo is not that he or his team would cower from a tough challenge. My take on Bo is that he would relish the challenge, and hopefully, he' instilling that in the hearts and minds of these young men, rebuilding what I always thought was the heart of Hukser football. Playing only teams you think you can beat is not what makes a champion.

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Personally, I'd rather the seniors go out on an even higher note than worrying about our team being a 'champion' right now.

 

Actually, we could give any of those teams a run for their money, but I'd rather be 9-4 with a win over, say, BC, than 8-5 with another loss to FSU or GT. GT's pretty hot right now.

 

Still too many scars from losses to FSU in Florida, I guess, for me. I think their D could shut us down pretty good.

[kansas husker]

sorry everyone thought I added Miami. My bad

[DeathCultArmaggedon]

If you guys think that GT's option attack is scary, how do you not think that FSU's receiving corps is scary?

 

Parker, Carr, Surrency and Reed would all be our #1 or #2 receiver if they played at Nebraska. Parker and Carr are especially talented. Can you imagine our beleaguered secondary trying to cover these guys? Add that to the fact that they throw Robinson in there sometimes at QB for some mobility.

 

I am all for playing FSU, but personally think we match up better defensively against GT.

[caveman99]

For those of you that suggest we don't want to play GT, it appears that the reason is you don't think we can beat them or we can't handle them. If so, allow me to suggest that should be THE reason you want to play them. My take on Bo is not that he or his team would cower from a tough challenge. My take on Bo is that he would relish the challenge, and hopefully, he' instilling that in the hearts and minds of these young men, rebuilding what I always thought was the heart of Hukser football. Playing only teams you think you can beat is not what makes a champion.

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Personally, I'd rather the seniors go out on an even higher note than worrying about our team being a 'champion' right now.

 

Actually, we could give any of those teams a run for their money, but I'd rather be 9-4 with a win over, say, BC, than 8-5 with another loss to FSU or GT. GT's pretty hot right now.

 

Still too many scars from losses to FSU in Florida, I guess, for me. I think their D could shut us down pretty good.

 

BC might be the toughest out of that group. They are going to the ACC title game and have one of the nastiest D's in the country. Their interior D-lineman are really, really good.