NU/MU game outcome

[Red Snow Sword: Husker Sentinel]

Okay, I normally wouldn't post this, but, what the hell.

 

 

The only video game I play anymore is a college football game, NCAA Football 2006. And, it just so happened, that I met MU in a bowl game at the end of the season. Of course, it was a little different than now, because Nebraska was #2 in the nation and #1 was Michigan, and both teams were undefeated.

 

But, here's how it turned out........

 

 

1st

NU 14

MU 7

In the 1st quarter, NU got out to an early lead thanks to some quick strike passing on the opening drive. But then a stalemate occurred for the majority of the quarter, until Michigan broke a big run with it's power running game. NU responded with a TD on the following drive, and that was the end of qtr 1.

 

2nd

NU 0

MU 21

Dryspell for NU, nothing worked very well. An INT was returned for a TD, and MU got several long runs, and used playaction well. Things were not looking so good for NU, and it didn't feel very good, either.

 

Halftime score: MU 28, NU 14

 

3rd

NU 14

MU 0

This was the longest quarter of the game for NU fans, because the offense had nothing doing at all. The defense came alive, though, and the blackshirts held MUs running game and passing game to minimums, but NU's offense was self destructive at times. Another INT, and a fumble halted drives that could have at least gotten field goals. In fact, it was the Blackshirts that came to the rescue, within the final minute of the quater. The Defensive end broke through the line and stripped the ball from the the MU QB, and the ball took an NU roll, and bounced up. The DE scampered to get the ball, and then all the way back to the endzone for 6. After a successful PAT and kick off, there was apporx. 11 seconds left in the 3rd, NU still down by a TD. The very next play was another pass, but this time it was intercepted by the CB, and returned almost all the way, to the 5. The next play, NU ran it into the endzone as time expired in the third, and the game was tied at 28 all.

 

4rth

NU 7

MU 3

 

Another long quater for both teams, until about midway through, when NU's QB threw a dart, which he had only been able to do sporadically since MU could get through the Olineou consistently on pass plays. But it went for 6, despite it being a dangers pass over the middle, but the needle was thread into the endzone between 4 Wolverines, and the catch was made. NU finally regained the lead, but there was plenty of time left. Both teams struggled the rest of the way. After it got down to 5 minutes, NU began milked the clock by taking up all of the play clock, and the ground game was working so we could still get first downs. Another stalemate occurred, though, in terms of field position. With about 3 minutes left, MU got good field position off of another NU turn over, and managed to snag a 30 yrd field goal from the right hashmarks. NU lead chopped down to 4. The following drive was a decent one for NU, but resulted in a punt, although MU was beginning to have to burn TO. Eventually, they were all gone, and NU continued tol milk the clock. With about 50 seconds left, NU had a tough decision to make, because on 3rd and 6 the ballcarrier only got 5.5 yards, and it was tempting to go for it on 4rth, especially with the running game usually yielding desired results, (though there was some overall momentum building for MU since the FG). But having difficult field position to judge by, and NU's defense having some momentum of it's own, the ball was punted. It was a great punt, like most of them throughout the day, and MU started it's final drive on the 15 yard line, with 41 seconds and no TOs. NU had 2. It ended quickly though, as the second play, after an incompletion, the QB threw a fastball down the middle of the field and it was picked off. NU kneeled 2wice and ended the game.

 

FINAL SCORE

NU 35

MU 31

 

 

 

 

Post game comments:

Costly penalties at inopportune times for NU. 3 False starts, and a few delay of game calls on my part. Not too many holding calls, but penalties that occurred hurt NU, especially early in the game. MU was solid in that regard. Both teams capitalized on the turnovers of the other, and that was the flow of the game - that's why MU lead early, and why they lost late - turnovers. Punting for NU was really good, with only one punt completely shanked, and the rest giving NU decent field position on D. MU had good punting, and excellent punt and kickoff return coverage. They played the field position game very, very, very well. MU had a solid power running game, and scored on drives where they could string completions together along with the runs, with exception to two 50+ yard runs by the backs. the D line of NU got several sacks, and frequently disrupted pass plays. Another notable thing was how NU managed to have running success throughout the game, and if it weren't for costly turnovers (mostly INTs as a result of pressure), NU would have probably won by a larger margine. The running game was very important in that it opened up the passing,and kept the D honest at the very least. You could tell when NU passed too much, as it was usually a 3 and out. Or when they ran too much and got the same. Game-ball goes to the D line, and blackshirts in general, because they had a great day, despite giving up 28 points on Defense. And also, the backfield for NU were valuable receivers in the pass catching game, and in general the receivers were doing what they need to do in the WCO - YAC. And lastly, I think TOP was about even, maybe with NU having a little more than MU, which matches up with the close final score pretty well.

 

It was a fun and good game to play, and I would have enjoyed watching it in real life, to be honest.

 

 

 

 

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Fact and fiction

 

The major differences between this game and real life are that it takes place next year, and not this year. But no rosters or anything were edited. I run a slightly different offence than BC's WCO, but it's generally the same thing, although I usually have more rushing yards than passing, but a balance number of plays for both rush and pass. MU was the favorite, as the Big 10 was kicking ass this year, and the Big 12 was not. It was the NC game, rose bowl, and as I said, NU was #2 in the nation.

 

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more comments:

 

Personally, I just find it intriguing because some of the similarities between real life and how that game played out. I hope the same thing happens in the real bow game in a few weeks. Or, if not, I'll take playing MU next year in the NC game, he heh heh. I should note, too, that the season before hand (or, as it were, the 2005-2006 season), NU ended up 8-4 winning their bowl game. I simulated that year, and "took over coaching " after the post season.

 

 

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Conclusion:

 

Anyhow, I jsut thought it would be a little offbeat fun, maybe.

If anyone else has any simulation mathups or games they played, they can share them too, if you'd like.

 

As allways, Go Big Red

 

[NamelessHusker]

Nice breakdown

[Red Snow Sword: Husker Sentinel]

thanks

 

 

GBR

[Huskrz65]

How strange would that be if your game played out next year...for real! It would be interesting to have the same teams meet up again, except the National Title on the line.

[Eric the Red]

Oh, well, there it is...don';t bother heading to San Antonio..

[nu4everfan15]

just played the game on the heisman setting... Nebraska 23 Michigan 21

Nebraska scored on a last second field goal by Jordan Congdon to win the game. Cory Ross had a solid day rushing (150 yds- dunno if that really will happen) and 8 catches. Swift caught a pass with 11 sec left to take on the 30 and ran the ball down breaking a tackle to the 15 and out of bounds w/ 3 sec left. Thats where Congdon kicked it. Swift had 120 yds receiving and Taylor had 320 yds passing. McKeon had 6 tackles and 2 sacks and Bullocks had an interception. Most fun game i have ever played...

[CreightonJay4MICHIGAN]

I had a dynasty going with my roommate (a Husker fan) and we met in the Fiesta Bowl one year for the national championship-- Michigan 70, Nebraska 41.

 

The next year, we agreed on a home-and-home... we played that year in Lincoln--- Michigan 42, Nebraska 14.

 

We never played the next year in Ann Arbor because he quit after that season.

 

 

This proves that Michigan is way better than Nebraska.

[Red Snow Sword: Husker Sentinel]

This proves that Michigan is way better than Nebraska.

We all have to justify ourselves somehow

[pigsonthewing]

lol no it just proves you are better at a football video game than your roommate. silly rabbit.

[CreightonJay4MICHIGAN]

pigsonwings, you're right. But I have to tell you, my roommate knows how to throw a controller like none other. That boy should have been a quarterback.

[pigsonthewing]

good to know that best buy will continue to see profits from controller sales.

[WOLVERINE BLUEJAY]

Yeah when I play against Nebraska on Rookie level with AI settings 0 for computer and 100 for me I dominated them. It was a pretty close match and I think I ended up winning something like 200-3.... I got bored and put the CPU level back on Heisman for a second. So I mean, as a matter of truth, this game I played is probably a good indication of how things will turn out in the Alamo Bowl. I made the game really realistic by taking all the necessary precautions to getting both Nebraska and Michigan to the bowl. I had to lose for Michigan and win for Nebraska, because obviously Nebraska wouldn't be able to do it for themselves. In conclusion, I believe my Xbox will become famous for it's unbelievable psychic nature and will extend my deepest concerns and prayers for you all on December 28th.

[CreightonJay4MICHIGAN]

Yeah, I don't know how much longer that super glue is going to hold that thing together.

[rawhide]

Would throwing game controllers be similar to throwing golf clubs whereby the cost of the golf club distance thrown is proportional to the cost of the club? Did you buy your Xbox from the Psychic hotline O-stock section? Did you also get the free Shirley MacLaine reincarnation beads with that.

 

It's weird how psychic that box truly is. Kinda like a Magic 8 ball.

[Red Snow Sword: Husker Sentinel]

Yeah when I play against Nebraska on Rookie level with AI settings 0 for computer and 100 for me I dominated them.

 

Really?