Did we win the last two games????

[Touchdown Tommie]

The Husker's won and are on top of the B12 North. And that's with a coach that doesn't know how to play football. Just think where we'd be if we had someone that knew how to run a team. That word run is making me depressed. However, I will withhold all negative comments until after we loose to Texas. If BC would just pass the ball we could beat Texas by 40 or more. But no, run run run. That's all he knows how to do. Far be it from me, but we really need to get a coach that has balls, and I don't mean footballs. I bet ZT is really mad that BC won't let him win big. Just wait till we loose to Texas. But, I don't want to say anything negative. Positive, that's me, until we loose. I'll try to keep my positive attitude but it will be hard when we loose. Especially since the Huskers are invincible if BC would just turn them loose. It won't happen cuz BC only plays to not loose.

Bernard/Formerfan is that you????

Do you realize how negative you are being??? "When we loose to Texas I will complain". Why don't you get behind the team and actually see they are winning games even if it is not as exciting as you would like. I am sure BC really gives a crap if he is being exciting enough for some of the "fans". Take a win and go with it. :w00t

 

[admo]

6-1 and ranked #21. It's not by accident. The Huskers havent showed anything impressive that says "look out for this team". If you think otherwise, then you have blinders on.

Not showing "anything impressive" isn't the issue. Why they're not impressive is the issue. The Huskers have vulnerabilities unrelated to how many pass plays they run. There are still inconsistency issues. I think they're very good but still a work in progress. It's not as if they're elite but BC is trying to hide it because he's afraid to loose. They're going in the right direction but haven't arrived in MHO.

Let me clarify what I mean. I see the talent on this team. It is impressive. The victories are there. The way the offense of gameplan changes to prevent mode does not impress me. There are way too many guys that want to make a play that are not getting the opportunity. I'm talking about Matt Herian. Nate Swift. Peterson, Nunn, etc. I've seen more risk taken in pee wee football. Let them play. If anyone wants "three yards and a cloud of smoke" they can TIVO the game.

It seems to me that "risk" implies increased chance of loosing. Would you be happier if they took more risk and lost? I don't think BC would last long doing that. I'd bet he's getting paid to win.

I agree that we have some real impressive talent. We also have issues. For example, there were a few breakdowns in the pass protection against KSU. I'm not so sure what's going on is "prevent mode." Whatever, we're going to have to play much better to compete with Texas.

A forward pass is a risk. It does not imply that I want the Huskers to lose.

Prevent mode. We have a lead, run three yards and a cloud of smoke. Punt the ball. Play defense. Repeat the steps.

Question: Why is it that if I, or anyone, that would like to see the ball thrown down the field more, and prefer taking a different approach than what we see, get burned at the stake? Is my opinion so terrible? Am I offending in any way? Does it come off that I am complaining? That I do not enjoy wining? That I need a gag order? You see, if I were to say I want to see more than conservative play, it gets twisted into saying that I prefer winning by 70 points, or that I am not a fan. Which is not true. I'm not mad or anything. I think everyone here is cool. But let's allow everyone to have an open opinion without throwing in the "wacking off" smiley.

21-3 GBR!!!

 

[I See Red People]

6-1 and ranked #21. It's not by accident. The Huskers havent showed anything impressive that says "look out for this team". If you think otherwise, then you have blinders on.

Not showing "anything impressive" isn't the issue. Why they're not impressive is the issue. The Huskers have vulnerabilities unrelated to how many pass plays they run. There are still inconsistency issues. I think they're very good but still a work in progress. It's not as if they're elite but BC is trying to hide it because he's afraid to loose. They're going in the right direction but haven't arrived in MHO.

Let me clarify what I mean. I see the talent on this team. It is impressive. The victories are there. The way the offense of gameplan changes to prevent mode does not impress me. There are way too many guys that want to make a play that are not getting the opportunity. I'm talking about Matt Herian. Nate Swift. Peterson, Nunn, etc. I've seen more risk taken in pee wee football. Let them play. If anyone wants "three yards and a cloud of smoke" they can TIVO the game.

It seems to me that "risk" implies increased chance of loosing. Would you be happier if they took more risk and lost? I don't think BC would last long doing that. I'd bet he's getting paid to win.

I agree that we have some real impressive talent. We also have issues. For example, there were a few breakdowns in the pass protection against KSU. I'm not so sure what's going on is "prevent mode." Whatever, we're going to have to play much better to compete with Texas.

I agree about the problems in the secondary. It seems to be a weakness. As far as Callahan getting paid to win.....yup

 

[808Husker in KCMO]

Whoever made the comment about the 90's ruining fans was almost right. It spoiled fans and some of them (those who this is their first time (the last 5-6 years) they've seen the Mighty Huskers struggle), its a tough pill to swallow. Utter domination no longer exists in college football. Nebraska is transitioning to a program that could one day look like USC has the past few years but even they were more human than the Huskers of the middle ninetys. I believe that callahan has a timeline to meet certain objectives and is making sure that the Huskers meet those goals. First is to win the north. You have to know thats what we are playing for this year. Only wins matter to win the division. Now, it may not fill you with the pride that beating Cal-Pacific 71-0 filled you with, but when we win a Championship (Confrence or otherwise) that should fill you with the same pride that you used to get beating OU to win the big 8 and a trip to the Orange Bowl. Remember those days?

 

[mjmartin1970]

Wow, didn't mean to get this many people all hot and bothered.

Loved the D by the way. I thought they played a helluva a game.

Also, yes we are atop the Big 12 North, which, for right now is our goal. Next year, I want an MNC to be our goal.

My point was twofold:

First, 21-3 is not putting the game out of reach. I know we aren't going to win every game 56-0, but I felt we could put this team away and didn't --- that scares me. Some teams (MU for example), can come back in the 4th down 21-3.

Second, Callahan knows (well, if I've figured it out, he knew it 2 years ago) the following:

1 - We can win the Big 12 North even if we lose to Texas.

2- They have a better defensive line than we do an offensive line. Hell, they may have a better D-line than USC.

So, I'm just a little worried we are going to just try to "keep it close" like we did with USC. I dislike Texas sooooo much that I want us to pull out all the stops, and I'm just worried BC won't.

 

[admo]

I'm at peace. One with the HuskerUniverse. My rant and rave is over. Had a bad day today. GBR!!! Peace Brothers and Beat Texas!!! :woo

 

[rawhide]

Hey,

The mods and admin have to have something to do. :lol: We just don't want to read threads that rehash the same old dedhoarse . We're 6-1 don't worry be happy. I know lame. :cheers

 

[mjmartin1970]

So, if I don't just say "yes, we won" on every game that we win, the mods/admin are suppose to lock my post. There is no room for discussion? When did this become HP?

 

[Foppa]

Wow, didn't mean to get this many people all hot and bothered.

Loved the D by the way. I thought they played a helluva a game.

Also, yes we are atop the Big 12 North, which, for right now is our goal. Next year, I want an MNC to be our goal.

My point was twofold:

First, 21-3 is not putting the game out of reach. I know we aren't going to win every game 56-0, but I felt we could put this team away and didn't --- that scares me. Some teams (MU for example), can come back in the 4th down 21-3.

Second, Callahan knows (well, if I've figured it out, he knew it 2 years ago) the following:

1 - We can win the Big 12 North even if we lose to Texas.

2- They have a better defensive line than we do an offensive line. Hell, they may have a better D-line than USC.

So, I'm just a little worried we are going to just try to "keep it close" like we did with USC. I dislike Texas sooooo much that I want us to pull out all the stops, and I'm just worried BC won't.

very nice post. I was watching part of the UT/BU game...after being down 10-0, UT rattled off points like it was an afterthought. They made it look VERY easy. No, Baylor isn't a powerhouse, and won't be mistaken for one, but they are very much improved. Texas just completely blew them up. It was out of control in a heartbeat. This is going to tell the tale of Callahan. He can do damage control, a la USC, or he can try to take out a great team at our house. This is dangerous, because Missery stumbled, but besides NU, their schedule is not much of an issue. OU, maybe, but the Norman boys might as well call it a season with Peetie shelved for the year. Remember, NU and MU could go into their game with the same conference record. NU stumbles, and MU has the inside track. That would not be good. Cally, IMHO, has to have the coaching game of his life vs. Tejass. Screw the Big 12 game. This is game-to-game, and this is now. We shall soon see if the NFL coaching mentality is eeking out of the system, or if we need to continue to worry after the scripted 15 plays week after week.

 

[mjmartin1970]

Wow, didn't mean to get this many people all hot and bothered.

Loved the D by the way. I thought they played a helluva a game.

Also, yes we are atop the Big 12 North, which, for right now is our goal. Next year, I want an MNC to be our goal.

My point was twofold:

First, 21-3 is not putting the game out of reach. I know we aren't going to win every game 56-0, but I felt we could put this team away and didn't --- that scares me. Some teams (MU for example), can come back in the 4th down 21-3.

Second, Callahan knows (well, if I've figured it out, he knew it 2 years ago) the following:

1 - We can win the Big 12 North even if we lose to Texas.

2- They have a better defensive line than we do an offensive line. Hell, they may have a better D-line than USC.

So, I'm just a little worried we are going to just try to "keep it close" like we did with USC. I dislike Texas sooooo much that I want us to pull out all the stops, and I'm just worried BC won't.

very nice post. I was watching part of the UT/BU game...after being down 10-0, UT rattled off points like it was an afterthought. They made it look VERY easy. No, Baylor isn't a powerhouse, and won't be mistaken for one, but they are very much improved. Texas just completely blew them up. It was out of control in a heartbeat. This is going to tell the tale of Callahan. He can do damage control, a la USC, or he can try to take out a great team at our house. This is dangerous, because Missery stumbled, but besides NU, their schedule is not much of an issue. OU, maybe, but the Norman boys might as well call it a season with Peetie shelved for the year. Remember, NU and MU could go into their game with the same conference record. NU stumbles, and MU has the inside track. That would not be good. Cally, IMHO, has to have the coaching game of his life vs. Tejass. Screw the Big 12 game. This is game-to-game, and this is now. We shall soon see if the NFL coaching mentality is eeking out of the system, or if we need to continue to worry after the scripted 15 plays week after week.

:yeah

Couldn't agree more. I think the Texas game may be a defining moment for Callahan. USC was "pre-season" i.e. I don't think any of us thought we were going to win a National Championship this year, and the USC game made no difference on the Big 12 race. However, Texas makes a HUGE difference on the Big 12 race. I want to play Missouri up a game, not tied. Also, Texas is at home. And we should ALL take pride on winning home games. I'm so pumped for Texas it is not even funny. I just want the entire team: players, coaches, trainers, ball boys, cheerleaders, hell the ENTIRE UNIVERSITY AND FAN BASE to go all out.

GO BIG OR GO HOME!

I'm just terrified we won't.

 

[BIGREDIOWAN]

I'll be going all out and I'm totally pumped for this game............I think we pull the win off and take the nation by surprise!!!! :woo

 

[HUSKER 37]

Wow, didn't mean to get this many people all hot and bothered.

Loved the D by the way. I thought they played a helluva a game.

Also, yes we are atop the Big 12 North, which, for right now is our goal. Next year, I want an MNC to be our goal.

My point was twofold:

First, 21-3 is not putting the game out of reach. I know we aren't going to win every game 56-0, but I felt we could put this team away and didn't --- that scares me. Some teams (MU for example), can come back in the 4th down 21-3.

Second, Callahan knows (well, if I've figured it out, he knew it 2 years ago) the following:

1 - We can win the Big 12 North even if we lose to Texas.

2- They have a better defensive line than we do an offensive line. Hell, they may have a better D-line than USC.

So, I'm just a little worried we are going to just try to "keep it close" like we did with USC. I dislike Texas sooooo much that I want us to pull out all the stops, and I'm just worried BC won't.

very nice post. I was watching part of the UT/BU game...after being down 10-0, UT rattled off points like it was an afterthought. They made it look VERY easy. No, Baylor isn't a powerhouse, and won't be mistaken for one, but they are very much improved. Texas just completely blew them up. It was out of control in a heartbeat. This is going to tell the tale of Callahan. He can do damage control, a la USC, or he can try to take out a great team at our house. This is dangerous, because Missery stumbled, but besides NU, their schedule is not much of an issue. OU, maybe, but the Norman boys might as well call it a season with Peetie shelved for the year. Remember, NU and MU could go into their game with the same conference record. NU stumbles, and MU has the inside track. That would not be good. Cally, IMHO, has to have the coaching game of his life vs. Tejass. Screw the Big 12 game. This is game-to-game, and this is now. We shall soon see if the NFL coaching mentality is eeking out of the system, or if we need to continue to worry after the scripted 15 plays week after week.

:yeah

Hey!! Wait a minute...Maybe, I'm beginning to see Callyhans aleged thinkin'

Maybe it Would be better to beat Texas in the Conf. Championship game and slough off next Sat.

(everybody knows you can't beat the same team twice in the same season).

Maybe I should bet Sexual favours with Buckeye37 on the shorthorns... :thumbs

 

[Aim9]

I would have to agree that the mid 90s ruined many husker fans. Sure you got spoiled under Osborne with 3 national championships... AFTER 20+ years of teams that were 10-2, 9-3, 11-1, 11-2, etc. Solich put up decent win numbers that were similar to Osborne's first few years, but there was a key difference- recruiting. Solich started off with 1st rate players and the team got worse and worse and worse with each recruiting cycle. He had a 7-7 team, he needed a miracle to squeeze out a decent 10-3 season, but it was only a year or two before we would be putting up losing records with no hope of righting the sinking ship.

Callahan has the team headed in the right direction and in spite of what anyone says, I will be very happy with a 11-3 season. Under Callahan we've gotten better every year and who knows- maybe in 15 years, maybe in 5, maybe next year, we'll win a national championship.

Just as a note, if we finished with an 11-3 record this year, which looks probable, that would be a .785 winning percentage- almost exactly what ol' Dr. Tom's career winning percentage was.

 

[HUSKERJIMMY]

6-1 and ranked #21. It's not by accident. The Huskers havent showed anything impressive that says "look out for this team". If you think otherwise, then you have blinders on.

Not showing "anything impressive" isn't the issue. Why they're not impressive is the issue. The Huskers have vulnerabilities unrelated to how many pass plays they run. There are still inconsistency issues. I think they're very good but still a work in progress. It's not as if they're elite but BC is trying to hide it because he's afraid to loose. They're going in the right direction but haven't arrived in MHO.

I think it's great all these D1 coaches we have on this board <_< <_< in case you have'nt noticed Cally is playing a good gameplan with the best thing in mind for the team....K-state has a good defense and I knew going into it we we not going to run up the score. People on this board bitching because we are 6-1 but we are not running the scores up high enough.....wow. Everyone thinks that big mean Cally is putting the handcuffson ZT that is bullsh#t the gameplan for Texas won't change it is the recipe to win...ball control short down situations.........If we get into a shootout with texas we lose ugly..........

 

[rawhide]

To clarify and expand on mj1970's post. No, the admin and mods do not want to censor or eliminate opposing opinions or discussion. We try to discourage this dedhoarse from multiple threads. Every week we read posts about how BC is too conservative, only plays to win and not win big. :WTH I know many of you aren't old enough to remember the 70's or even the 80's that much but the same thing went on then (without the internet of course). It was the media then that said NU was too conservative and TO couldn't win the big game. blah blah blah blah blah. Sorry off the boring rant now. PEACE

GBR

PS Paintballing is like a close NU game. Thrilling and at time kinda scary. :corndance BUNKA I HATE WIPAS. :rollin