drewbudd Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 http://cfn.scout.com/2/909146.html Texas Tech (4-2) at Nebraska (4-1), 3:30 EST, Saturday, October 17, ABC Why to watch: If it weren’t for that game down in Dallas, this would get a little more publicity. Nebraska came up with a 20-point fourth quarter to beat Missouri in Columbia last Thursday night, and now the spotlight will be on as the lead dog in the Big 12 North pack. With the lone loss coming at Virginia Tech on a miraculous late Hokie drive, there’s now a chance for Nebraska to be among the elite of the elite again with a good run over the next month. Forget about the Iowa State and Baylor games to follow this week, those will be layups; if Nebraska can get by the Red Raiders, it’ll be 7-1 with Oklahoma coming to town, and then it will really be game-on when it comes to the national attention. But getting by Texas Tech, after losing 37-31 last year, isn’t a formality. The Red Raiders overcame a rough two game stretch, losing to Texas and Houston, with two wins including an impressive 66-14 pasting of Kansas State. Three of the next four games are at home, but Oklahoma, Kansas, and Oklahoma State are still on the schedule. A win over Nebraska would jump-start the season, and it would all but end any illusions that the North is comparable with the South. Why Texas Tech might win: Defensive pressure. The Nebraska offensive line has been terrific in pass protection, but the one clunker game from QB Zac Lee came when Virginia Tech was bouncing him around. The Hokies didn’t come up with any sacks, but they were regulars into the backfield and Lee finished with an ugly 11-of-30, 136-yard, two interception day. Tech’s pass rush has been fantastic, cranking out 18 sacks so far, and if Lee is struggling, it might be hard to get the offense going if RB Roy Helu isn’t feeling right. The star of the Nebraska offense is hurting with a shoulder injury and might struggle to handle a big workload. Why Nebraska might win: The Nebraska pass defense has been scary-good. Take away the two Tyrod Taylor throws at the end of the Virginia Tech game, and the defense is giving up a fat load of jack squat. Missouri’s Blaine Gabbert was flustered and lost in a 17-of-43, 134-yard, two interception day. The Husker secondary has given up just one touchdown on the year, and it came on the brilliant Taylor play to give the Hokies the win. Texas Tech’s offensive line has hardly been a rock, and it’s going to allow at least four sacks. The quarterback taking the beating will be … Who to watch: … ??? Tech head coach Mike Leach isn’t going to announce his starting quarterback until late. Taylor Potts was on fire and was the star of the show, but he suffered a bad concussion and was out against Kansas State last week. Former walk-on Steve Sheffield proved to be more than worthy as a fill-in ripping up Kansas State with 490 yards and seven touchdowns, and his backup, Seth Doege, completed 6-of-8 passes for 64 yards and a score. 12 different Red Raiders caught passes. What will happen: Every once in a while the Texas Tech offense gets bogged down, doesn’t have the timing or the rhythm, and doesn’t work. This will be one of those times. Nebraska will outgain the Red Raiders through the air. CFN Prediction: Nebraska 34 … Texas Tech 14 ... Line: Nebraska -6 Must See Rating: (Bored To Death 5 … My Monkey Baby 1) … 3.5 Welcome to the bandwagon CFN, all the permanent seats have been taken for the past 40 years, but we have some fold-able chairs here and a nice campground back there. Quote Link to comment
1Huskernation Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Wow...I very much hope they are right, but I am a little curious as to where that came from...How big is a Thursday Night game on ESPN? HUGE, apparently. It seems like that was a springboard to all the attention this week and hopefully beyond. Go Big Red Quote Link to comment
carlfense Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Throughout CFN's previews this week they repeatedly state that Nebraska scored 20 points in the fourth quarter. They should probably re-check the box score. Quote Link to comment
huskernumerouno Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Throughout CFN's previews this week they repeatedly state that Nebraska scored 20 points in the fourth quarter. They should probably re-check the box score. Good Catch Quote Link to comment
LouisianaHuskerFan Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 GO BIG RED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
CENTEXHUSKER Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 The Husker secondary has given up just one touchdown on the year, and it came on the brilliant Taylor play a boneheaded coverage mistake to give the Hokies the win. Fixed it for ya CFN...... Quote Link to comment
caveman99 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 The Husker secondary has given up just one touchdown on the year, and it came on the brilliant Taylor play a boneheaded coverage mistake to give the Hokies the win. Fixed it for ya CFN...... No they had it right, the TD was a nice play. The long pass that preceded it was boneheaded. Quote Link to comment
CENTEXHUSKER Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 The Husker secondary has given up just one touchdown on the year, and it came on the brilliant Taylor play the lack of pressure on Tyrod that gave him 45 seconds to find a guy roaming around in the endzone to give the Hokies the win. Fixed it for ya CFN...... No they had it right, the TD was a nice play. The long pass that preceded it was boneheaded. You're right, fixed it for ya CENTEX (dude, get your facts right before you make yourself look like an a@@ ) Hmm, can you get banned for attacking yourself? Quote Link to comment
skersRmyteam Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 this thread needs a little.... GOOOOOOOOOOO Quote Link to comment
irafreak Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Noooo not the goo! Quote Link to comment
BamaBeta Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Looks about right to me. I expect Nebraska to win big. Quote Link to comment
J_2_THA_BONE Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Looks about right to me. I expect Nebraska to win big. I hope so! Quote Link to comment
snootalope Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 GOOOOOOOOOOO BIIIIIIIIIIIIIGGGG (can't leave a guy hangin) Quote Link to comment
J_2_THA_BONE Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 RRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Nobodys gets left hangin' when I'm around) Quote Link to comment
Enhance Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Wow...I very much hope they are right, but I am a little curious as to where that came from...How big is a Thursday Night game on ESPN? HUGE, apparently. It seems like that was a springboard to all the attention this week and hopefully beyond. Go Big Red A lot of writers seem to think that was a staple win for Bo and that Nebraska is back. It was a great win, don't get me wrong, but it's not like Missouri was expected to beat us. We haven't had that win against a big team we're expected to lose to. Quote Link to comment
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