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I searched for pics of Pierre Allen. His arms are pretty scrawny, kinda weird for a D-lineman.

 
junior4949 said:
Why? Didn't the great Harrison Beck do the same thing for us as a true freshman against KState?
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Yeah, kind of. The great Harry Beck made one play for us that got us in field goal range to beat K-State.

But his pick from the previous series resulted in a field goal (almost a pick 6) and nearly cost the game. For the half dozen plays he was on the field that day he burned his shirt. And then his mom called "Supper!" and he had to run home. Forever.

 
junior4949 said:
Why? Didn't the great Harrison Beck do the same thing for us as a true freshman against KState?
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No, Beck came in and went 1 for 6, 1 INT, 0 TD and 21 yards against a 4-6 Kansas St. team. Gilbert actually made a good deal of plays, including a couple touchdowns, and led a comeback against a 13-0 Alabama team whose defense was overwhelmingly its strength.

 
nuance said:
junior4949 said:
Why? Didn't the great Harrison Beck do the same thing for us as a true freshman against KState?
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Yeah, kind of. The great Harry Beck made one play for us that got us in field goal range to beat K-State.

But his pick from the previous series resulted in a field goal (almost a pick 6) and nearly cost the game. For the half dozen plays he was on the field that day he burned his shirt. And then his mom called "Supper!" and he had to run home. Forever.
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Funny I actually met him and his mom right after that game. I got to hang out at his apartment for an hour or so.

 
The success or failure of the Huskers in 2010 is totally hinged on the offensive line in my opinion. They need to start playing with attitude, like the defense does...they have to believe that they are better than the opposing defense even before the game starts. Until they get that attitude, they will be mediocre at best.

 
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JTrain said:
nuance said:
junior4949 said:
Why? Didn't the great Harrison Beck do the same thing for us as a true freshman against KState?
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Yeah, kind of. The great Harry Beck made one play for us that got us in field goal range to beat K-State.

But his pick from the previous series resulted in a field goal (almost a pick 6) and nearly cost the game. For the half dozen plays he was on the field that day he burned his shirt. And then his mom called "Supper!" and he had to run home. Forever.
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Funny I actually met him and his mom right after that game. I got to hang out at his apartment for an hour or so.
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That. Sounds. Awesome...

 
mmmtodd said:
nuance said:
In an effort to recapture the type of downhill running game Texas enjoyed back in the days of Ricky Williams, Cedric Benson and Jamaal Charles, offensive coordinator Greg Davis says Gilbert will line up more frequently under center than McCoy (who worked almost entirely out of the shotgun).
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Wow, that is an interesting development. I wonder if this is true, or if Stewie Mandel is just filling column space with fluff. I would hate to see UT develop a monster running game like they had with Ricky Williams.
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It wouldnt surprise me one bit to seem them head in that direction. I think Grape is the real deal, and will be not only a better college QB, but definitely a better pro prospect than McCoy was. Getting him under center and establishing a serious running game is probably the wisest thing they can do to help his development along, instead of having him run McCoys decision heavy shotgun style right out of the gate.

I dont know about anyone else, but even with the interceptions, Gilbert Grape scared the crap out of me with his performance in the national championship game as a true freshman, off the bench, into the fire. Brought them back within 3 points against big bad Alabama, on the biggest stage possible. I keep picturing Cody Green being in the same situation, and laugh uncontrollably.
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+1

 
mmmtodd said:
Yoshi is on a different level, and our O-line is crap. I'd be shocked if he wasnt named a starter before the first game.
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Yoshi will start next year. I have met this kid and he is just one hell of a focused kid. He doesn't think he will make it to the NFL, he knows he will make it to the NFL and he knows how to get there. He is very proud to be a Husker and takes pride in where he is from. Yoshi has all the tools to achieve greatness at Nebraska and I strongly believe he will.

 
mitch7 said:
mmmtodd said:
Yoshi is on a different level, and our O-line is crap. I'd be shocked if he wasnt named a starter before the first game.
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Yoshi will start next year. I have met this kid and he is just one hell of a focused kid. He doesn't think he will make it to the NFL, he knows he will make it to the NFL and he knows how to get there. He is very proud to be a Husker and takes pride in where he is from. Yoshi has all the tools to achieve greatness at Nebraska and I strongly believe he will.
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I dunno. It’s hard to come into a top program and win a starting O-line position the first year. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Yoshi make the two deep. Might even get significant PT. But I am skeptical that he will be a starter this year.

 
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