*** What We Learned ***

[akita]

I learned that I was bored during this game. There is nothing that can satisfy me.

 

[HuskerThor]

I learned that I was bored during this game. There is nothing that can satisfy me.

Blasphemy. It's the Huskers.

 

[Branno]

HB is much more quiet after a solid win compared to a loss or a close win.

I love when the Huskers win... but I'm not as excited as I was after the 4 comeback wins. I almost feel bad for Minnesota instead of being happy about the win.

 

[Eric the Red]

Taylor M. can carry this team with his feet or be sound and efficient through the air.

 

[GSG]

We actually won the game, went out and took it from the start. No luck, no refs deciding the game. Congrats Huskers you needed that after the last few games.

Thanks for discrediting our last four wins before today.

 

[Maxconvert]

Learned:

1. The saying is true--bo's defenses really do get better as the year goes on

2. Our stable of young backs is good enough to rest Rex until the Rose Bowl

3. Stanley Jean-Baptiste is going to be a good one

4. Even against a really untalented Minnesota team, we still can't finish a game without turning the ball over

 

[Fast Jimmy]

We actually won the game, went out and took it from the start. No luck, no refs deciding the game. Congrats Huskers you needed that after the last few games.

We actually won every game that we finished with a higher score than the other team.

 

[Fast Jimmy]

We still manage to give up 14 points due to penalties and turnovers combined. Needs to be cleaned up or it will cost us during our rematch with wiscy.

Not sure if serious.

Serious, but not freaking out over, and I'm pretty surprised everybody is calling me out on this... remember how great we looked during the non-conference games and compare it to this. Against weak teams we looked great, against any decent team we had to make a come back in a close game. We played great, but I think this is an issue that could hurt us later on. I'm proud of the team this year, its just a concern, and imo a valid one. I'm not going to defend the comment any more.

Your point IS valid and here is why:

There is no rule that prevents Pelini from putting in the 2nd team in the 4th quarter, or earlier, in a close game against Wisconsin should we make the B1G championship game. Therefore, it could happen and, if it does, I agree that we'll be in real trouble. If only there was a way we could recommend to Pelini that he not make those substitutions under that particular circumstance.

 

[The Dude]

I'm pretty surprised everybody is calling me out on this...

I'm not.