HuskerfaninOkieland Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 SI.com No. 22 Arizona (8-4) vs. No. 20 Nebraska (9-4) Dec. 30, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN Reason to watch: It's one more chance to watch Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, perhaps the most dominant interior lineman in decades. It's also a chance to check out Arizona, a steadily rising program that probably would have won the Pac-10 title if not for a double-overtime loss to Oregon. Keep an eye on: Arizona quarterback Nick Foles, who will hopefully have a better day against Mr. Suh than Texas quarterback Colt McCoy had in the Big 12 title game. The 6-foot-5, 235-pound Michigan State transfer didn't win the starting job in preseason camp, but he made the most of his chance when he got it. Foles, who started the Wildcats' final nine games, completed 66 percent of his passes and finished the regular season with 2,420 passing yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Did you know: In 10 postseason games as a head coach or defensive coordinator, Nebraska coach Bo Pelini has led defenses that have allowed an average of 18.4 points, 83 rushing yards and 254.7 yards a game. Final analysis: Nebraska's defense will need to set up the offense with great field position, or the Cornhuskers could lose another low-scoring affair. Of course, Nebraska won't have to move the ball far against Arizona's stout defense to get into Alex Henery's field-goal range. The Wildcats should just hold Suh on every play. It didn't work for Texas, but it's probably the best option. Still, if the Wildcats can reach the end zone twice, they can win. The pick: Nebraska 12, Arizona 10. Quote Link to comment
WVhuskerXX Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 If we hold them to 10 i like our chances Quote Link to comment
bernorange Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I think you guys have success running the ball on 'zona. It's not going to be that close. Neb. 24 Zona 13 Quote Link to comment
WVhuskerXX Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Hope you are correct bernorange...Good luck against Bama Quote Link to comment
AF Husker Fan Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 everyone is completely discounting our offense in this game. THat could be our wildcard; i.e. if our O shows up and somehow performs in a sunbelt games kinda way, we win easily. Our d is too good and we're gonnna make Foles sit the bench after his 3rd pick. Quote Link to comment
wilber24 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 SI.com No. 22 Arizona (8-4) vs. No. 20 Nebraska (9-4) Dec. 30, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN Reason to watch: It's one more chance to watch Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, perhaps the most dominant interior lineman in decades. It's also a chance to check out Arizona, a steadily rising program that probably would have won the Pac-10 title if not for a double-overtime loss to Oregon. Keep an eye on: Arizona quarterback Nick Foles, who will hopefully have a better day against Mr. Suh than Texas quarterback Colt McCoy had in the Big 12 title game. The 6-foot-5, 235-pound Michigan State transfer didn't win the starting job in preseason camp, but he made the most of his chance when he got it. Foles, who started the Wildcats' final nine games, completed 66 percent of his passes and finished the regular season with 2,420 passing yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Did you know: In 10 postseason games as a head coach or defensive coordinator, Nebraska coach Bo Pelini has led defenses that have allowed an average of 18.4 points, 83 rushing yards and 254.7 yards a game. Final analysis: Nebraska's defense will need to set up the offense with great field position, or the Cornhuskers could lose another low-scoring affair. Of course, Nebraska won't have to move the ball far against Arizona's stout defense to get into Alex Henery's field-goal range. The Wildcats should just hold Suh on every play. It didn't work for Texas, but it's probably the best option. Still, if the Wildcats can reach the end zone twice, they can win. The pick: Nebraska 12, Arizona 10. NU loses, Arizona is going to put some points up, NU defense no way comes close to the Texas game. For NU to win the offense is going to have to put up some points, Lord knows they OWE the defense. Quote Link to comment
bernorange Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 NU loses, Arizona is going to put some points up, NU defense no way comes close to the Texas game. Quote Link to comment
Back In Black Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 NU loses, Arizona is going to put some points up, NU defense no way comes close to the Texas game. Quote Link to comment
SOCALHUSKER Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 NU loses, Arizona is going to put some points up, NU defense no way comes close to the Texas game. For NU to win the offense is going to have to put up some points, Lord knows they OWE the defense. 33-0, how bout them apples d@ck wad!?! Quote Link to comment
gmoney88 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 NU loses, Arizona is going to put some points up, NU defense no way comes close to the Texas game. For NU to win the offense is going to have to put up some points, Lord knows they OWE the defense. 33-0, how bout them apples d@ck wad!?! Quote Link to comment
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