We can't beat OU
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sd'sker
Banned
I think we've only really disagreed about that whole pesky rivalry issue. I think it is true that whether we win this game or not is entirely up to us. If we play to our top level on defense and if our offense clicks, puts some points on the board, and wins ball possession have a good chance to win. It is feasible.
Vince from ShamWOW
All-Conference
Husker4lif3
Four-Star Recruit
look at the teams we have played and then tell me that our statistics compare to the level of teams in the SEC. We know that we can score and stop the SUNBELT conference that we might as well join, but the VTECH game looks just average now and the only good team we have played is? Fill the rest in smart guy cause im not sure who our D has stopped.
jeremythesooner
Walk-on
Hi guys, first post here and where better to do it than my boring hotel room in Lincoln.
I've only been to Lincoln once before, around the same time of year actually, though it was far colder then.
(It's also much nicer of a trip on a chartered flight rather than driving, that is one boooooooring drive)
Anywho, from what I've seen so far on your board here, our states have very conflicting views on the outcome of this game. I wish one of you could get ahold of todays edition our major newspaper, The Oklahoman. 1/3rd of the sports section was dedicated to praise and admiration for your team and moreso, your fans. My first ever OU football game at the tender age of eight years old was against the big N, and while we got beat fairly badly (or very badly), your fans were the most gracious I've ever encountered. Here in Oklahoma we may have more overall respect for Nebraska than any other team in the country year in and year out.
Enough of that, getting to the point..
This game will be incredibly close, far closer than some of you nay-sayers believe. All the stats that point one way or another will not mean a thing once this bad-boy kicks off. I firmly believe both defenses will play at a big time level, and this is going to be the utter definition of a nail-biter. Here is what I consider to be the deciding factor, and in it, NU has the very slight edge.
Close games.
OU has not won a close game this year, everyone hears the "3 losses by a total of 5 points" stat, but I would say if anything that shows a glaring weakness in the team, not something to brag about. Now mind you, I understand NU has lost some close ones this year, but they've won some as well. OU has not. The come back against Mizzou was mind blowing, it shows the resolve of coaching staff and players whether you believe it or not.
OK OK, you guys rock, we sooners love you for the most part, some of the best games in OU history have been against NU, blah blah blah.
My prediction, and only due to unwavering OU fandom:
OU 24 NU 17
(if turnovers get messy on both ends then refer to the second)
OU 35 NU 31
I hope Lincoln Memorial is nice! Bye!
I've only been to Lincoln once before, around the same time of year actually, though it was far colder then.
(It's also much nicer of a trip on a chartered flight rather than driving, that is one boooooooring drive)
Anywho, from what I've seen so far on your board here, our states have very conflicting views on the outcome of this game. I wish one of you could get ahold of todays edition our major newspaper, The Oklahoman. 1/3rd of the sports section was dedicated to praise and admiration for your team and moreso, your fans. My first ever OU football game at the tender age of eight years old was against the big N, and while we got beat fairly badly (or very badly), your fans were the most gracious I've ever encountered. Here in Oklahoma we may have more overall respect for Nebraska than any other team in the country year in and year out.
Enough of that, getting to the point..
This game will be incredibly close, far closer than some of you nay-sayers believe. All the stats that point one way or another will not mean a thing once this bad-boy kicks off. I firmly believe both defenses will play at a big time level, and this is going to be the utter definition of a nail-biter. Here is what I consider to be the deciding factor, and in it, NU has the very slight edge.
Close games.
OU has not won a close game this year, everyone hears the "3 losses by a total of 5 points" stat, but I would say if anything that shows a glaring weakness in the team, not something to brag about. Now mind you, I understand NU has lost some close ones this year, but they've won some as well. OU has not. The come back against Mizzou was mind blowing, it shows the resolve of coaching staff and players whether you believe it or not.
OK OK, you guys rock, we sooners love you for the most part, some of the best games in OU history have been against NU, blah blah blah.
My prediction, and only due to unwavering OU fandom:
OU 24 NU 17
(if turnovers get messy on both ends then refer to the second)
OU 35 NU 31
I hope Lincoln Memorial is nice! Bye!
HuskerMoon
Special Teams Player
To those of you NEBRASKA fans who gave the Big Red no chance in this game. Did you climb out of your lofty armchairs and back onto the wagon today?? Are you still drabbling on about giving your team a chance being Kool aide? To those of you who gave up on this team before the game started and tried to suger coat it like you weren't. I hope that win was a little less sweeter for you.
newenglandhusker
Special Teams Player
I ask you one question.
Did Iowa State beat us? Or did we beat ourselves?
Same can be said about last night.
We played a far better defensive game than anyone imagined we could. I have been a bandwagon fan now for over 50 some years, and this was one of the best defensive performances I have ever seen.
Oklahoma playing their Freshman QB most likely did the deed, but unlike us they had no choice. The last play summed up their game. He was in over his head and did not have an answer.
We played a great defensive game, but it was no more of win than Iowa State was over us. Scoreboard, no qustion and I will take it, but it was a gift.
I could have easily been a rout, it wasn't and I am happy about it.
Total admiration for the defense, every single one of them, and to Bo and Carl for their great game plan. But beating that level of a team without any offense does not happen often. Count our blessings.
I sure am tired of getting my dress caught in the spokes of this damed wagon. NOT
Did Iowa State beat us? Or did we beat ourselves?
Same can be said about last night.
We played a far better defensive game than anyone imagined we could. I have been a bandwagon fan now for over 50 some years, and this was one of the best defensive performances I have ever seen.
Oklahoma playing their Freshman QB most likely did the deed, but unlike us they had no choice. The last play summed up their game. He was in over his head and did not have an answer.
We played a great defensive game, but it was no more of win than Iowa State was over us. Scoreboard, no qustion and I will take it, but it was a gift.
I could have easily been a rout, it wasn't and I am happy about it.
Total admiration for the defense, every single one of them, and to Bo and Carl for their great game plan. But beating that level of a team without any offense does not happen often. Count our blessings.
I sure am tired of getting my dress caught in the spokes of this damed wagon. NOT
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EbylHusker
Banned
Erm, while I agree OU didn't do themselves any favors, comparing our game against them to ISU's game against us is a little much.
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Very similar offensively.
They moved the ball quite regularly, had 5 turnovers lost I think.
Iowa state did move the ball better than we did.
One yard rushing other than Helu and 63 were on one play. We did very little to win this game, we won due to a turn over, just like Iowa State.
We gave one away, one was given to us. We did our part to help them give it to us no question, but very similar.
They moved the ball quite regularly, had 5 turnovers lost I think.
Iowa state did move the ball better than we did.
One yard rushing other than Helu and 63 were on one play. We did very little to win this game, we won due to a turn over, just like Iowa State.
We gave one away, one was given to us. We did our part to help them give it to us no question, but very similar.
MCAT800
All-Conference
huskerstuckinmichigan
Special Teams Player
Well, I was the one to start this thread and had serious concerns about us beating OU. Yet, if you have been on this board since last night, most of us who had doubts were more than happy to eat crow. I have been a huge fan for 40yrs and just beause I have concerns DOES NOT mean I have become less of a fan. Facts are facts, regardless, I was rooting like a madman last night before the game started and loved every minute of it.
HuskerMoon
Special Teams Player
You didn't "completely" sell out like some did.
TheCheshireCat
Starter
Doubting a win makes you "less" of a fan I guess. Haha okay. I'm sure people like Husker Moon call all the upsets and get it all right. Let him be happy that he can close his eyes, shoot his gun, and hit the target once in awhile.
I had doubts about our ability to beat OU, just like every expert in Vegas and Lincoln and Oklahoma. Turns out I was wrong. Oh no. I'm happy to be so, but don't call us less fans because we had legitimate concerns about an offense that has struggled - and DID struggle last night - for the latter half of the season.
I had doubts about our ability to beat OU, just like every expert in Vegas and Lincoln and Oklahoma. Turns out I was wrong. Oh no. I'm happy to be so, but don't call us less fans because we had legitimate concerns about an offense that has struggled - and DID struggle last night - for the latter half of the season.