huskerhaze Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Big Red hoping to put on a show in Manhattan If, and it's a considerable if, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are going to be as good as some in Big Red country believe, then their game on the road Kansas State shouldn't resemble the nail-biter in Lincoln last season. Granted, the Wildcats have their fair share of speed, talent and experience, but at this stage it doesn't appear that they match up favorably against the 'Huskers. Nebraska would gladly accept another two-point victory (27-25) like they earned last fall when Jordan Congdon drilled a 40-yard field goal with just over a minute remaining in the game. But, if they are to be considered a top tier team once again, then a double-digit triumph over KSU isn't at all out of the question. First year KSU head coach Ron Prince, who will be 37 years old when his players take the field against Nebraska, has a tall task as he replaces the widely respected Bill Snyder. Retiring after the 2005 season, Snyder brought the Wildcats from despair all the way up to the biggest stages on the national scene during his tenure. Amongst the many accomplishments of Snyder was the fact that he brought KSU and its fans to 11 straight bowl games. Prince was offensive coordinator at the University of Virginia before accepting his current post. One positive for the young coach is that he has two experienced quarterbacks ready to snaps against top opposition. Sophomore Allan Evridge threw for 1,365 yards last season and showed that he can get the job done with his feet as well tallying 138 rushing yards against the 'Huskers last fall. Allen Webb, a senior, had a 4-1 record as a starter in 2005 and completed five of six passes in the 2006 White vs. Purple Spring Game. Evridge or Webb could connect with junior wide receiver Jordy Nelson through the air. Nelson had 45 receptions and eight touchdowns last season. Thomas Clayton, a senior who led the Wildcats with 637 rushing yards, returns as a running back. KSU has some playmakers on the defensive side as well. For instance, keep an eye on Ross Diehl, a redshirt freshman who could make some things happen from his linebacker position. The Kansas State Wildcats have just one road game, against Baylor September 30th, before the 'Huskers come to Manhattan. All told, their schedule in the early going is almost ideal for a new coach to set up shop as KSU opens with home games versus Illinois State and Florida Atlantic, respectively. The Wildcats should indeed gain some success over its first six games, but the Nebraska Cornhuskers need to come in and serve as a severe wake-up call. Quote Link to comment
kc_husker Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 I dont care if its 3-0 or 42-0 just beat them purple pussies. Quote Link to comment
gamecocks Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 I would prefer the 42-0. But I will take any sort of a win. Quote Link to comment
HSKRNOKC Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 They have people on their board predicting 8 or 9 wins this season. Quote Link to comment
DJR313 Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 They have people on their board predicting 8 or 9 wins this season. Maybe if they played Illinois St. 11 times. Quote Link to comment
Husker IN Hawaii Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 Yea and they are either on dreaming or on drugs .. one of the two. Quote Link to comment
indianahusker Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 I don't know...the talk in Manhattan is of a renewed energy. Jerkface Snyder is gone (his idea of family night for his coaches is letting them go at 10 pm instead of midnight) and with him, some stagnant ideas. K-St. returns more starters than NU, and NU only beat them 2 in Lincoln. Do I think K-St. is better? No. NU should beat them. But don't count them out. Prince will do better than you think. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 If we do lose to them and this is a big IF I would be greatly disappointed. We didn't have full grasp of our offense last year so if we are the same team that finished the season last year against Michigan (IMO we'll be better) then we should easily beat them. Quote Link to comment
huskerhaze Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 Definitely need to prove ourselves on the ROAD!! Quote Link to comment
dbetz23 Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 I hope we wipe the floor with the pussycats. Quote Link to comment
Touchdown Tommie Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I dont care if its 3-0 or 42-0 just beat them purplepussies. As long as we beat them pu&&y cats I will be satisfied!!! Quote Link to comment
FBWillie Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I cant' wait until the season starts. I'll be sure and let you guys know about me prediction when I have a better grasp on how well this coaching staff is working with these players.... Not to mention will a WCO be that hard to adjust from the run and gun we've had in the past as well as adjustments to a Cover 2 defense. I honestly think we have the athletes to compete with anyone in the big 12. If we didn't have a new coaching staff this year, I'd be bragging about a 10 win season. As it stands now, we could have as many as 10 or as little as 4. The only sure estimate any intelligent wildcat fan can make is that it will be somewhere in the middle. Also, what I thought was funny about that article is the players they mentioned (with the exception of WR Jordy Nelson) aren't the players that excite most cat fans. -later reds Quote Link to comment
AR Husker Fan Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 ***SNIP*** One positive for the young coach is that he has two experienced quarterbacks ready to snaps against top opposition. ***SNIP*** Eh? What? But...but FREEMAN is da MAN!!!! So much for starting immediately... Quote Link to comment
ForeverRed Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I actually heard that Freeman was going to be redshirting. Quote Link to comment
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