What to do, to beat the Blue...?

[Greased]

I think if we played like we did against the Puffs we will do well.

 

1. We came out out fast and smart. Meaning we did not let the Puffs rush in before Zack got rid of the ball.

 

2. We MUST plugg that middle, Missouri really did a number on us up the middle.

 

3. They have no true running game, un-less Hart is healthy and on his game.

 

4. Our recievers must catch the ball, all the time, keep the O-fense rolling.

 

5. The biggest key! Don't give them a head start. Man it seems that we just give them points in the first half.

 

6. Cory Ross will have a GREAT game, as well as Glenn.

 

7. Special Teams will make break through plays.

 

What do you guy's think?

[CreightonJay4MICHIGAN]

I think if we played like we did against the Puffs we will do well.

 

1. We came out out fast and smart. Meaning we did not let the Puffs rush in before Zack got rid of the ball.

 

2. We MUST plugg that middle, Missouri really did a number on us up the middle.

 

3. They have no true running game, un-less Hart is healthy and on his game.

 

4. Our recievers must catch the ball, all the time, keep the O-fense rolling.

 

5. The biggest key! Don't give them a head start. Man it seems that we just give them points in the first half.

 

6. Cory Ross will have a GREAT game, as well as Glenn.

 

7. Special Teams will make break through plays.

 

What do you guy's think?

I think that's a nice Christmas wish list.

[chuckd]

I see it more as a checklist

 

[husker rob]

alot of the things you point out Greased can be said about every team and i agree with you, that if we do those things and have few mental lapses NU will win this game.

 

i have stated before that i truly feel that this will be a defensive game and a battle of field position and the special teams. and unless we have a breakdown UM fails to cover the spread and NU wins out right by 3-7 points.

 

GBR

 

Wolverine-----IT'S WHAT'S FOR DINNER

[clone]

I think if we played like we did against the Puffs we will do well.

 

1.  We came out out fast and smart.  Meaning we did not let the Puffs rush in before Zack got rid of the ball. 

 

2.  We MUST plugg that middle, Missouri really did a number on us up the middle.

 

3.  They have no true running game, un-less Hart is healthy and on his game.

 

4.  Our recievers must catch the ball, all the time, keep the O-fense rolling.

 

5.  The biggest key!  Don't give them a head start.  Man it seems that we just give them points in the first half.

 

6.  Cory Ross will have a GREAT game, as well as Glenn.

 

7.  Special Teams will make break through plays.

 

What do you guy's think?

I think you are stating the obvious

 

and could add several other cliches to the list:

 

- make big plays

- don't give up big plays

- win the turnover battle

 

etc, etc, etc. I could go on, but we all know them. These are things that every team tries to do. The one that does, wins.

 

Beat MICHIGAN!!

 

[huskerstag]

Anyone know what kind of runners Michigan has at RB? Hart's not that big so I'm expecting him to be more of a shifty/speedy runner but since he's been hurt obviously he hasn't been able to run that way and I haven't paid enough attention to their backups. If they're forced into more of a bruising, straight ahead running game then I don't see NU having much trouble shutting that down, but if they're able to get to the outside and around the corner it could be a serious challenge to our guys. Any insights?

[CreightonJay4MICHIGAN]

Dang, well since you guys got it all figured out I guess Michigan better just get ready to be clowned. If only Coach C brought you guys in I bet you Nebraska could win this thing by at least 3 scores.

 

In response to huskerstag, good news- Michigan doesn't go around corners-- that's too much thinking for Coach Carr. It's all off guard/tackle.

[Terrell Farley]

Michigan's secondary all range from 5'10-6'0. Hopefully some of our bigger & taller WR's will be able to take advantage of the size difference.

[huskered17]

I would like to see Nunn catch 3 drop 1 instead the other way around.

 

 

 

GBR!!!

[benjibean1]

I would like to see Nunn catch 3 drop 1 instead the other way around.

 

 

 

GBR!!!

[Roy CO HSKR]

UM's rush off is rated 38th/164.5 yds; NU's rush def is rated 28th/123.7 yds. With a healthy Hart returning to their backfield, this will be a big help to their rush off. This indicates that if we close that middle that was vulnerable earlier, we'll be ok there.

 

UM's pass off is rated 63rd/218.4 yds; NU's pass def is rated 53rd/211.6 yds. Their pass efficiency off was rated 51st and our pass eff def was rated 35th. This aspect is much closer than the rushing. If we can't get prssure from our front, this could hurt.

 

UM's punt returns averaged 12.1 yds (21st); NU's net punting was 39.8 2nd) yds. We're in good shape here.

 

MU's kickoff returns averaged 22.1 yds (33rd).

 

MU's scoring off was rated 46th/28.8 pts; NU's scoring def was rated 25th/20.4 pts. If the competition was equal, its tilts to our favoThis is just a look at the comparison of their off and our defense. The reverse is another story.

[Roy CO HSKR]

NU's rush off is rated 110th/91 yds; MU's rush def is rated is rated 43rd/136.1 yds. This will be a tough situation for us. Our advantage over our average stats is that we have had progress in the last 2 games and have green tackles, that are getting a lot of practice time.

 

NU's pass off is rated 46th/229.6 yds; MU's pass def is rated 53rd/211.6 yds. This is our strength to move the ball, obviously.

 

NU's punt returns are rated 17th/13.1 yds; MU's net punting is rated 20th/36.7 yds. We might pick up a little field position here.

[WOLVERINE BLUEJAY]

I see a lot of stats here, but you guys aren't considering the quality of each team's competition. If Michigan scheduled some junior varsity high school teams (like Maine) they'd have some awesome numbers. Nebraska didn't face anywhere near the same competition that Michigan did. Plus, who gets spanked by Kansas? Seriously...

[Roy CO HSKR]

Wolverine Blue Jay: You may be correct, but since you made the statement, let's see the comparison. by current rankings, of both schedules. Is this too much to ask? Opinions don't go too far, you know!

[CreightonJay4MICHIGAN]

Let me handle that one for you...

 

According to the AP..

 

Michigan faced

#3 Penn State

#4 Ohio State

#5 Notre Dame

#21 Wisconsin

#25 Iowa

RV Northwestern

RV Minnesota

 

Nebraska faced

#18 Texas Tech

RV Oklahoma

RV Iowa State