The NEW MU v. NU Thread

[Street Novelist]

Mizzou jus' be Point Plankn 2nite.

:rollin nice

 

[Igetbored216]

How do you think Nebraska has closed a 6 touchdown deficit in just one year...

Defense.

and do you think playing in Columbia gives the Tigers a boost heading into this early showdown on October 8th?

No.

 

[Tiger In SC]

I will say that Nebraska has been "punched" in the mouth by a good team this year and has responded; Missou has not. Nebraska went on the road in a hostile environment and basically dominated the game for 57 minutes; Missou has played at home and their "hostile" environment is Reno.

I will say Nebraska will be more battle tested than Missou come game time.

One game you have forgotten is a rivalry game at a neutral site with 65K. Big Game for both schools.. add that to a Missouri Resume and I think the schedules for both teams are pretty equal.

And let's not kid ourselves... none of that will matter when they tee it up on October 8th.

You are right that non of that will matter come October 8th. No previous games predict how ANY given game will play out. See every upset that has taken place this year.

As far as a rivalry game and "equal" schedules. You cannot honestly tell me that you think Illinois (A team that finished 5-7 last year and is looking even worse this year) would even come close to holding its own against Virginia Tech (Which won 10 games last year, yet again). I'm not saying that the Mizzou win was NOT convincing, because it was, but... the schedules are hardly even. Take out Mizzou's game with Illinois and Nebraska's game with VT and the schedules are looking pretty even (both cupcakes scheduling ) :lol:

Don't get me wrong though, I don't think that either "big games" (in actuality, both meant nothing to either of these programs) will influence October 8th. That game will be won by whichever team shows up and executes the best. Here's to hoping for a great game. :cheers

I certainly understand your position. I live in ACC/SEC country and watch WAY too much ACC football. It may be the most mediocre football that is played in the country. That may skew my view of the Virginia Tech program as I am not impressed with the football Virgnia Tech plays. I really do not think there is much difference between the talent of Illinois and Virginia Tech. So that is probably why I view the schedules as equal.

When you are subjected to watching so much ACC football it makes you sick. All the hype for these programs in the ACC the last couple of years and none of the programs would finish in the top half of the Big 12.

That may help explain my view..

 

[knapplc]

One game you have forgotten is a rivalry game at a neutral site with 65K. Big Game for both schools.. add that to a Missouri Resume and I think the schedules for both teams are pretty equal.

:facepalm:

No. Illinois is a weak team playing in one of the weakest conferences. You're basically saying that the Colorado vs. Colorado St. game was a "big game" because it's a rivalry. It's not a big game to anyone but Buffs and Rams fans. Same goes for MU/ILL - nobody cares about this game but your two schools.

Just because it's the "biggest" game on your non-con schedule doesn't mean it's a "big game."

 

[fro daddy]

One game you have forgotten is a rivalry game at a neutral site with 65K. Big Game for both schools.. add that to a Missouri Resume and I think the schedules for both teams are pretty equal.

And let's not kid ourselves... none of that will matter when they tee it up on October 8th.

What is Illinois ranked?

i believe it was 26th or 27th just out of the poll. But dont quote me.

 

[Tiger In SC]

One game you have forgotten is a rivalry game at a neutral site with 65K. Big Game for both schools.. add that to a Missouri Resume and I think the schedules for both teams are pretty equal.

:facepalm:

No. Illinois is a weak team playing in one of the weakest conferences. You're basically saying that the Colorado vs. Colorado St. game was a "big game" because it's a rivalry. It's not a big game to anyone but Buffs and Rams fans. Same goes for MU/ILL - nobody cares about this game but your two schools.

Just because it's the "biggest" game on your non-con schedule doesn't mean it's a "big game."

I do not disagree, no one cares about the MU/Ill game but our two schools. That means it is a "big game" for MU and Ill. Your opinion on the game is not a viable point for discussion.

And as far as Virginia Tech, I don't think they are much better than the Illini. The ACC is weaker than the Big 10 top to bottom. JMHO

 

[Tiger In SC]

How do you think Nebraska has closed a 6 touchdown deficit in just one year...

Defense.

and do you think playing in Columbia gives the Tigers a boost heading into this early showdown on October 8th?

No.

Did you lead your debate team?.. quite impressive..lol

Since playing in Columbia doesn't matter, can you explain the troubles Nebraska has had playing there not winning in last three visits? Not winning in Columbia since 2001?

 

[The Maudfather]

Holy Junk, we have a lot of tiger fans on this board now.

 

[carlfense]

One question I have for Nebraska fans is this: MU had its way with Nebraska in Lincoln last season with a 6 touchdown differential for a Tiger victory. MU lost some talent, but so did Nebraska. The excitement around Nebraska football is welcomed, as it was a shame what Callahan did to your great program in just three short years.

How do you think Nebraska has closed a 6 touchdown deficit in just one year, and do you think playing in Columbia gives the Tigers a boost heading into this early showdown on October 8th?

One question I have for Missouri fans is "do you think that the score from last year carries over to this year?" Last I checked the game still starts at 0-0.

 

[fro daddy]

One question I have for Nebraska fans is this: MU had its way with Nebraska in Lincoln last season with a 6 touchdown differential for a Tiger victory. MU lost some talent, but so did Nebraska. The excitement around Nebraska football is welcomed, as it was a shame what Callahan did to your great program in just three short years.

How do you think Nebraska has closed a 6 touchdown deficit in just one year, and do you think playing in Columbia gives the Tigers a boost heading into this early showdown on October 8th?

One question I have for Missouri fans is "do you think that the score from last year carries over to this year?" Last I checked the game still starts at 0-0.

What?!! You mean it doesnt work like the stages in a bike race?? So we dont get like a 40 pt headstart???

Well CRAP!! I need to call my bookie....that 45pt spread he offered me doesnt look quite as good now <_<

 

[knapplc]

One question I have for Nebraska fans is this: MU had its way with Nebraska in Lincoln last season with a 6 touchdown differential for a Tiger victory. MU lost some talent, but so did Nebraska. The excitement around Nebraska football is welcomed, as it was a shame what Callahan did to your great program in just three short years.

How do you think Nebraska has closed a 6 touchdown deficit in just one year, and do you think playing in Columbia gives the Tigers a boost heading into this early showdown on October 8th?

One question I have for Missouri fans is "do you think that the score from last year carries over to this year?" Last I checked the game still starts at 0-0.

What?!! You mean it doesnt work like the stages in a bike race?? So we dont get like a 40 pt headstart???

Well CRAP!! I need to call my bookie....that 45pt spread he offered me doesnt look quite as good now <_<

If it did carry over, Nebraska would have something like an 800-point lead in the series.

 

[DJR313]

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[knapplc]

And as far as Virginia Tech, I don't think they are much better than the Illini. The ACC is weaker than the Big 10 top to bottom. JMHO

You would be very much alone in this belief.

 

[MoFan]

Basically Mizzou is in a no win situation tonight because no matter what they win by tonight, then they were supposed to do that, but if they lose, then because they lost to Nevada, then there would be no use in even showing up on Oct. 8th because they will get killed. Either way they get no respect from Cornhusker fans. Am I right in seeing it this way??

Sorry about the rambling

 

[knapplc]

Basically Mizzou is in a no win situation tonight because no matter what they win by tonight, then they were supposed to do that but if they lose, then because they lost to Nevada then there would be no use in even showing up on Oct. 8th because they will get killed. Either way they get no respect from Cornhusker fans. Am I right in seeing it this way??

Not so much, although this is the dilemma Nebraska had for about 40 years heading into games like this. Sucks, doesn't it?

If Missouri wins like 35-10 or something like that, a multiple-TD win, I'd be satisfied. Of course it all depends on how awful Nevada looks and/or how good MU looks. It's all subjective, but frankly, I just want you guys to come out of this with a W. I don't care if it's by one point.