knapplc Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 So the "meat grinder" section of the schedule begins. Six games in six weeks to determine Nebraska's Legends Division fate. Today figures to be the easiest of the six games, facing a pretty woeful Minnesota team mired in the statistical basement of the Big Ten. The Golden Gophers are coming off an inspired win at Northwestern, and appear to be playing for their coach, Jerry Kill, who has been battling the effects of epilepsy. Coach Kill will once again not be running the show, but will watch the game from the press box. Kill's halftime speech last week in Evanston is thought to have been a contributing factor for the Gophers' hard-fought win. Some are expecting an easy Husker win today, but teams rallying around a fallen comrade - or coach - are dangerous. There are no gimmes under these circumstances. Today also, likely, brings about the return of Taylor Martinez, Nebraska's all-everything quarterback who's sat out the last few weeks dealing with turf toe. Whether Martinez starts or plays at all remains to be seen, but without him Nebraska appears to be more than ably led by both Tommy Armstrong and Ron Kellogg. From no depth at QB the last few years the Huskers now find themselves with an embarrassment of riches - any of the three could lead us to a win today. In what could be the story line of the second half, the defense appears to be improving each week, and today marks yet another opportunity for growth. The Gophers have the ability to hurt us on offense if we're not playing sound football this week. If the Blackshirts hope to play in Indianapolis this year, stifling a game Gophers group is a great place to start. It's game day, Nebraska fans. Time to Husker up! Quote Link to comment
Haspula Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hope jerry kill makes it Quote Link to comment
Vizsla1 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 It will be interesting to see if Taylor does start today, if he can lead us to a first down in the the first series. He has yet to do so this season. Whereas, Tommie has each time he has started. GBR Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 I did not know that, Visla. Has Tommy led them to a TD each time? Seems like we score on quite a few series he leads. Quote Link to comment
Thanks_Tom RR Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I did not know that, Visla. Has Tommy led them to a TD each time? Seems like we score on quite a few series he leads. Huskers scored on every drive led by TA during the first two games he started. Then against Purdue, they only scored on 2 of 10 drives led by TA. Quote Link to comment
HuskerfaninOkieland Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I did not know that, Visla. Has Tommy led them to a TD each time? Seems like we score on quite a few series he leads. The announcers during the Purdue game mentioned this about Tommy. Shortly after, the offense had to punt the ball. Bastages jinxed us. Quote Link to comment
I am I Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 It's actually one thing I've noticed about Taylor that I am actually critical of. Over the last 4 yrs (and I'm waaaay too lazy to look it up) but it seems from memory that he GENERALLY gets off to a very very poor start. Either 3 and out or an eventual punt in the 1st possession of each half. I actually cannot remember a time Taylor led an opening drive TD against a top 30 team. It's funny/ sad that I'm actually more worried about a 4 yr starter coming back and messing w the flow of the team than pretty much anythng else. And I have been a huge TM supporter. I think he's the best we got by far, but he has always made me nervous. Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 It is true but it comes with an asterisk. Wyoming we started on our own two, had 3rd and 1 before a false start and didn't convert on three straight runs. Southern Miss we started on our own 7 and ran it three times. UCLA we started on our own nine and both Bell and Enunwa dropped passes that would have been a first down. Horrific starting position and conservative play-calling/dropped passes were the culprit. Martinez didn't have much of a chance. Quote Link to comment
Decked Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I think it's best I stay out of this thread today. I tend to get a little angry. Quote Link to comment
Cameo Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Where can I listen to the game on tune in radio? It seems like every station is always blacked out Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Actual radio or internet radio? I believe it's available on Huskers.com. Quote Link to comment
manitobahusker Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hearing gopher fans bitch and complain about the husker take over on twitter brings a smile to my face Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hearing gopher fans bitch and complain about the husker take over on twitter brings a smile to my face Were they not expecting it? Were they not paying attention two years ago? Quote Link to comment
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