Can't help but have flashbacks of the Red Out Around The World. Team definitely needs this for a big-game confidence booster.
I understand that kind of feeling. If Wisconsin hadn't completely fallen off the radar this year, this game would be "the game" this Saturday. Wisconsin is having a down year. I fully expect Nebraska to take this opportunity to embarrass them the way they embarrassed us last year. I hope we really shove it down their throats. If we can't manage to do that to a "down" Wisconsin team, then we can still consider this program as an outsider as far as elite status goes. These ABC night game conference openers are when the big dogs either "attack" or get put on a leash. I hope we attack the sh#t out of them. Damn I'm pumped for this game.
I agree. Time to shine against a quality opponent for 4 quarters on the big stage in all aspects of the game, special teams, offense, defense and especially COACHING. no doubt on O we have more weapons than I can remember in many years. I just hope that Beck doesn't Jessie Spano (Saved by the Bell cross thread points!) and start trying to "prove" Martinez can throw under duress from the pocket against an 8 man front. I also hope to see Beck bring in a play I haven't seen run since TO, the RB screen and draw plays to counter what I am sure will be an relenting rush much like UCLA or even Seattle on Mon night. Beck needs to bring heavy, heavy power up the gut and then hit the quick flats and screens to get the ball to our play makers in space. Imagine a WR screen to JT when all he has to do is actually run straight. 6 Points guaranteed! Also, Please Beck, if a play/scheme is working, force Wisky to stop us. Don't get cute. DO NOT ADJUST UNTIL WE HAVE TO. ie do not go into passing shell like UCLA when the sweeps and power had them reeling.
Bo, pressure, pressure, pressure. Speed off the edge. Force Wisky to beat us on the arm of the QB. 8 in the box, head hunters on the Island and bring the heat each and every play. Hit (when legal) the QB on EVERY PLAY. Make him gun shy to even stay in the pocket. Welcome their RS RB to the B1G. When they are down, place foot on neck and press. No more playing to not lose, let's play to win. Force them to stop us. If they can't, run it up.