CENTEXHUSKER Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Link 5. Nebraska 4-1 Last Week: W, at Missouri 27-12 This Week: Texas Tech Why the ranking is too high: The offense took a while to show up against Missouri. So far, that's the only win of note, and while it's a good one, for about three quarters this looked like a team that didn't belong anywhere near the top ten. There's still more to prove, but that chance likely won't come until the Oklahoma game on November 7th. Why the ranking is too low: The Husker defense has become special. It was special to start the season, but after what Ndamukong Suh and the D did to Missouri, now it looks Big 12 title good. If the Big 12's No. 1 pass defense stops Texas Tech next week, then the Huskers might be a lock for the Big 12 Championship. Would a 12-1 champion have a shot at Pasadena? It's not too early to think big for a team with a D this good. Quote Link to comment
huskerstuckinmichigan Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Link 5. Nebraska 4-1 Last Week: W, at Missouri 27-12 This Week: Texas Tech Why the ranking is too high: The offense took a while to show up against Missouri. So far, that's the only win of note, and while it's a good one, for about three quarters this looked like a team that didn't belong anywhere near the top ten. There's still more to prove, but that chance likely won't come until the Oklahoma game on November 7th. Why the ranking is too low: The Husker defense has become special. It was special to start the season, but after what Ndamukong Suh and the D did to Missouri, now it looks Big 12 title good. If the Big 12's No. 1 pass defense stops Texas Tech next week, then the Huskers might be a lock for the Big 12 Championship. Would a 12-1 champion have a shot at Pasadena? It's not too early to think big for a team with a D this good. After being kicked around for so long by the media, it's hard to believe we are starting to get this kind of love. Hey, this is why they brought Pelini in, DEFENSE wins championships. Quote Link to comment
Husker Runner Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 This does indeed look like a national championship caliber defense so far. Watson needs to get the offense on track, and soon. Quote Link to comment
EbylHusker Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 If the offense can consistently put it together for 4 quarters, we can play with any team. I'm not convinced they're at that point, though. We'll see come next game. Quote Link to comment
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