I agree, I think with the pressure that we have been able to put on opposing quarterbacks with just the line, we should be able to rattle Tech's quarterback some too. I don't see any reason why our defense cant' get another 6-8 sacks and cause a few turnovers this year.
shell shocked???
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IndyHusker
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IMO T.O.P is the key, the less the tech O is on the field the better, i agree they are gonna score, but if we can keep them off the field for long streches it might hopefully keep them from getting in a major rythme, if we dont the scoreboard may turn into a slot machine like it did last year even with the O playing better im not sure we can keep up if it turns into a major offensive shootout.
Foppa
All-American
Well, I was completely wrong in what I thought Cally would bring to the table vs. ISU, so here's to being completely wrong vs. TT.
TOP would be huge in this game, so we will do that. Maybe.
That means we will run alot. Maybe.
Or we could pass alot and fool TT. Maybe.
I hope if you're readin me, NO ONE knows what we will do. And that is probably best vs. TT. :thumbs
TOP would be huge in this game, so we will do that. Maybe.
That means we will run alot. Maybe.
Or we could pass alot and fool TT. Maybe.
I hope if you're readin me, NO ONE knows what we will do. And that is probably best vs. TT. :thumbs
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WHere did I read it....
"uncertainty could be our guiding light"
I'm looking forward to the TT game........ it should be interesting, if nothing more. I think if we get a solid effort, and consistent improvement from the O, then a W is completely within reach
Especially if the homecrowd gets into it, as they very well should.
Get the blackshirts to put some easy points on the board, and I think it could be a good victory...........
but who knows?
if you take the right attitude, not knowing what's going to happen can be exciting to ponder :woo
:woo :woo :duel :woo
"uncertainty could be our guiding light"
I'm looking forward to the TT game........ it should be interesting, if nothing more. I think if we get a solid effort, and consistent improvement from the O, then a W is completely within reach
Especially if the homecrowd gets into it, as they very well should.
Get the blackshirts to put some easy points on the board, and I think it could be a good victory...........
but who knows?
if you take the right attitude, not knowing what's going to happen can be exciting to ponder :woo
:woo :woo :duel :woo Eric the Red
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Nebraska Plays Texas Tech Saturday
Shiloh Woolman, Staff Writer
POSTED: 9:00 am CDT October 4, 2005
UPDATED: 5:52 pm CDT October 4, 2005
OMAHA, Neb. -- Nebraska's football team has something to prove when Texas Tech comes to town Saturday. In last year's contest, the Huskers lost by the worst margin in school history, falling 70-10 to the Red Raiders.
The matchup pits two 4-0 teams against each other. The Huskers are coming off a double-overtime win over Iowa State. Tech is ranked 13th in the nation and comes to Memorial Stadium off a 30-17 win over Kansas.
"They are certainly a fine football team, not in one area, but in several areas," Husker head coach Bill Callahan said of Texas Tech. "Especially on offense, on special teams -- you see a lot of improvement in their team across the board."
Callahan said the Huskers aren't content with where they're at -- even after a 431-yard passing day in Saturday's 27-20 win over ISU which helped quarterback Zac Taylor get the nod as Big 12 player of the week. Callahan said the Huskers still have a long ways to go, and that they have to keep improving.
"It's going to be really key that we're finishing strong in this game," Callahan said. "To be strong in the third and fourth quarter is going to be imperative for success. It got a little tense there in the late fourth quarter against Iowa State. We try to put our players in those types of situations so that when that situation occurs, we've already experienced that as a team. There's more confidence that comes from preparation."
Nebraska's total offense ranking has risen from 107th nationally to 94th this week at 320 yards a game. Their passing offense rose from 108th to 76th at 207-point-five yards. Quarterback Zac Taylor cited one major improvement he's concentrated on.
"If we can finish with touchdowns instead of field goals, we have a chance" against Texas Tech," Taylor said.
Texas Tech coach Mike Leach said Nebraska is starting to do what he expected -- emerge as an offensive force. Leach said he thinks it'll be a tough contest Saturday.
Taylor, who is a first-year quarterback for the Huskers, said he's heard about last year's blow-out at the hands of the Red Raiders.
"I think that game's over and done a year ago and that's not something we're focusing on this Saturday," Taylor said. "I don't think there's any more pressure than there has been in the last couple of weeks."
"Now that we're winning and we're 4-0, everyone's -- not really getting use to it, but we're ready to win again," said wide receiver Nate Swift.
During Tuesday's news conference in Lincoln, the team took questions about team building. Callahan said in his second year leading the program, the players have become very close.
"This is my adopted family," Callahan said. "I've taken these kids under my wing and welcomed them and embraced them from the get-go. It was a transition that was, and is, and I think we're over that, but this is a team."
Swift said there's amazing energy in the locker room after each of this year's wins.
"This season, one of things we wanted to do was bring our game closer. After the last two games, the coaches jumping around hugging each other," Swift said. "Alone, that's not going to win games but I think that's a big part of the rest of our season."
Callahan said Taylor's Big 12 award is really a team award, too, and has helped to solidify players' cohesion.
"I think it's great for Zac," Callahan said. "I think it's a real extension for our team. He'd be the first to tell you that. At the end of the year, we're all gunning for that Big 12 trophy.
"It's not just me," Taylor said. "Obviously, my offensive line had a great day."
Linebacker Steward Bradley said the crowd is really behind the team, too, after several games where the storied "sea of red" seemed to turn against its own players. Several players said they felt they've won the crowd back.
"I couldn't even hear myself think. It felt like it was shaking out there," Bradley said of the ISU game.
TBS will televise the Nebraska-Texas Tech game to a national audience on Saturday beginning at 3 p.m.
Nebraska Plays Texas Tech Saturday
Shiloh Woolman, Staff Writer
POSTED: 9:00 am CDT October 4, 2005
UPDATED: 5:52 pm CDT October 4, 2005
OMAHA, Neb. -- Nebraska's football team has something to prove when Texas Tech comes to town Saturday. In last year's contest, the Huskers lost by the worst margin in school history, falling 70-10 to the Red Raiders.
The matchup pits two 4-0 teams against each other. The Huskers are coming off a double-overtime win over Iowa State. Tech is ranked 13th in the nation and comes to Memorial Stadium off a 30-17 win over Kansas.
"They are certainly a fine football team, not in one area, but in several areas," Husker head coach Bill Callahan said of Texas Tech. "Especially on offense, on special teams -- you see a lot of improvement in their team across the board."
Callahan said the Huskers aren't content with where they're at -- even after a 431-yard passing day in Saturday's 27-20 win over ISU which helped quarterback Zac Taylor get the nod as Big 12 player of the week. Callahan said the Huskers still have a long ways to go, and that they have to keep improving.
"It's going to be really key that we're finishing strong in this game," Callahan said. "To be strong in the third and fourth quarter is going to be imperative for success. It got a little tense there in the late fourth quarter against Iowa State. We try to put our players in those types of situations so that when that situation occurs, we've already experienced that as a team. There's more confidence that comes from preparation."
Nebraska's total offense ranking has risen from 107th nationally to 94th this week at 320 yards a game. Their passing offense rose from 108th to 76th at 207-point-five yards. Quarterback Zac Taylor cited one major improvement he's concentrated on.
"If we can finish with touchdowns instead of field goals, we have a chance" against Texas Tech," Taylor said.
Texas Tech coach Mike Leach said Nebraska is starting to do what he expected -- emerge as an offensive force. Leach said he thinks it'll be a tough contest Saturday.
Taylor, who is a first-year quarterback for the Huskers, said he's heard about last year's blow-out at the hands of the Red Raiders.
"I think that game's over and done a year ago and that's not something we're focusing on this Saturday," Taylor said. "I don't think there's any more pressure than there has been in the last couple of weeks."
"Now that we're winning and we're 4-0, everyone's -- not really getting use to it, but we're ready to win again," said wide receiver Nate Swift.
During Tuesday's news conference in Lincoln, the team took questions about team building. Callahan said in his second year leading the program, the players have become very close.
"This is my adopted family," Callahan said. "I've taken these kids under my wing and welcomed them and embraced them from the get-go. It was a transition that was, and is, and I think we're over that, but this is a team."
Swift said there's amazing energy in the locker room after each of this year's wins.
"This season, one of things we wanted to do was bring our game closer. After the last two games, the coaches jumping around hugging each other," Swift said. "Alone, that's not going to win games but I think that's a big part of the rest of our season."
Callahan said Taylor's Big 12 award is really a team award, too, and has helped to solidify players' cohesion.
"I think it's great for Zac," Callahan said. "I think it's a real extension for our team. He'd be the first to tell you that. At the end of the year, we're all gunning for that Big 12 trophy.
"It's not just me," Taylor said. "Obviously, my offensive line had a great day."
Linebacker Steward Bradley said the crowd is really behind the team, too, after several games where the storied "sea of red" seemed to turn against its own players. Several players said they felt they've won the crowd back.
"I couldn't even hear myself think. It felt like it was shaking out there," Bradley said of the ISU game.
TBS will televise the Nebraska-Texas Tech game to a national audience on Saturday beginning at 3 p.m.
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Being a Texas boy this will be the first time in my life I have ever cheered for someone other than a Texas team. Hanging 70 points on a team is inexcusable unless the score is 70-69. You can't stop this Tech offense between the twenties, but you can in the red zone. I know they have been succesful in the red zone so far, but they have not seen a defense that brings the speed like the blackshirts. I think you have to keep the recievers in front of you and pressure the qb hard in the rz. Make him hurry his throws. Thats when the turnovers start to happen. Also I think we are going to have to control the game clock. Run, run, run. We can't afford to get in a toss and catch competition with this bunch. We have the backs to get it done. Let's see Cody Glenn with some more carries up the gut. I don't know what the crap was last week about him fumbling handoffs in warmups, but this guy can play at this level and control a ball game. Oh, and by the way, Cory Ross is not a bad go to guy either. I love this guy. Wish he would have gone to A&M.