What the KU board is saying about NU game
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I am I
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jake sharpe graduated from my high school (although a few years after I did) where many quality high school backs have gone through. Jake set pretty much every KS high school mark you can think of, often while only playing a half or three quarters. then in Track he set some records in sprints (however not the 100m as Terrence Newman holds that record). He was a great in-state get for the Mangino's and has helped them turn the corner.
Having said all that, he is NOT a gamebreaker. Evidenced by his ypc and his inability to carry a large load in big games. He does have good vision and can break some decent long gains once in awhile, but he really is a system back who cannot run between the tackles and strectch long gains play after play. Right now he would not start at NU, OU, CU, Texas, TAMU, OSU, or TT. That's less than half the B12 teams.
I like Jake Sharpe, he's from my hometown. I have watched him since he was a sophomore in HighSchool. He's fast, shifty, and very tough. I want him to have success, but the fact is he is only a servicable, limited carry, 'possession' type RB. KU does not hold an advantage over NU on this one.
Having said all that, he is NOT a gamebreaker. Evidenced by his ypc and his inability to carry a large load in big games. He does have good vision and can break some decent long gains once in awhile, but he really is a system back who cannot run between the tackles and strectch long gains play after play. Right now he would not start at NU, OU, CU, Texas, TAMU, OSU, or TT. That's less than half the B12 teams.
I like Jake Sharpe, he's from my hometown. I have watched him since he was a sophomore in HighSchool. He's fast, shifty, and very tough. I want him to have success, but the fact is he is only a servicable, limited carry, 'possession' type RB. KU does not hold an advantage over NU on this one.
HuskerTrucker
All-Conference
I hope we kick their A$$'s good....and I have a feeling we may just do it. Send Mango back to KFC for another bucket....
Bleedin_Red
Four-Star Recruit
Fro Daddy...
Id just like to take a moment to correct your earlier post... If you'd like to be technical, Bo was actually the CO-D Cord. at OU not assistant. Just thought you should know, but thanks anyway. :thumbs
Id just like to take a moment to correct your earlier post... If you'd like to be technical, Bo was actually the CO-D Cord. at OU not assistant. Just thought you should know, but thanks anyway. :thumbs
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if we played right now, ku wins, when we play during the season will change that i think.
JGS30
Special Teams Player
Indeed. It will be one to remember in Lawrence boys! I hope you bring your popcorn to the stadium....oh wait, Lew Perkins won't allow anything like that. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if he charges us KU fans a special "breathe the air tax" while inside memorial stadium in Lawrence. He can make a dollar out of a nickel any day of the week!
huKSer
All-American
JGS30
Special Teams Player
Slow day Hukser??? Hmmmm....I guess I can throw in the fact that he also won the Colorado game for us as well. Point being he is better than most people think on this board, and while he may not be GREAT between the tackles, the blame can't all be on him. Our line was far from great last year. With improved line play his running between the tackles will improve. At this stage of his career he is a BETTER back than Hulu (May have mispelled). But with Castille, I will give NU the nod at RB. But I would still take Sharp as my starter over both. Just my opinion.This makes him a difference maker????oint
huKSer
All-American
Nothing against Sharp . . . Just don't use beating ISU '08 single-handedly as a bragging point (sorry Cy). CU would have been a better measuring stick IMOSlow day Hukser??? Hmmmm....I guess I can throw in the fact that he also won the Colorado game for us as well. Point being he is better than most people think on this board, and while he may not be GREAT between the tackles, the blame can't all be on him. Our line was far from great last year. With improved line play his running between the tackles will improve. At this stage of his career he is a BETTER back than Hulu (May have mispelled). But with Castille, I will give NU the nod at RB. But I would still take Sharp as my starter over both. Just my opinion.This makes him a difference maker????
I have the utmost respect for sharp, and as I stated in earlier post, I do think Nebraska has the advantage since we have two outstanding backs and KU just has one for right now. I can only hope that Burkhead plays as well as Sharp does, so time will tell.Nothing against Sharp . . . Just don't use beating ISU '08 single-handedly as a bragging point (sorry Cy). CU would have been a better measuring stick IMOSlow day Hukser??? Hmmmm....I guess I can throw in the fact that he also won the Colorado game for us as well. Point being he is better than most people think on this board, and while he may not be GREAT between the tackles, the blame can't all be on him. Our line was far from great last year. With improved line play his running between the tackles will improve. At this stage of his career he is a BETTER back than Hulu (May have mispelled). But with Castille, I will give NU the nod at RB. But I would still take Sharp as my starter over both. Just my opinion.This makes him a difference maker????
Huskers Forever
Banned
I think it is kind of fun talking smack back and fourth. I just need to not make it personal, and get myself banned again for personal attacks, sorry JGS30. I guess it is hard to except that Mizzou and Kansas are our rivals now. I just hope we restore the order, and make OU our rival again.
JGS30
Special Teams Player
Apology accepted Huskers Forever. I'm sure you won't have to wait long for the order to be restored. Bo is a great coach and his best days are ahead of him at Nebraska.
"There, Now we can be friends again". -Doc Holiday (Tombstone)