Saturday, September 17, 2005
The Prediction
Ok, here we go. Getting a vibe from the boss man, Terry here is the prediction for today's contest.
This will be an interesting contest. Two teams that are, truly, desparate. 0-fer Pittsburgh needs better play from the quarterback position and Nebraska would just be happy with a touchdown drive for Pete's sake.
Let's go against conventional wisdom and assume everyone will see some points on the scoreboard today. Nebraska 31-21.
This will be an interesting contest. Two teams that are, truly, desparate. 0-fer Pittsburgh needs better play from the quarterback position and Nebraska would just be happy with a touchdown drive for Pete's sake.
Let's go against conventional wisdom and assume everyone will see some points on the scoreboard today. Nebraska 31-21.
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Wow, that prediction was way off. Some thoughts from Columbia and the South Carolina, Alabama game:
The offensive line makes all the difference. Alabama rushed for around 300 yards, anywhere and anytime they wanted. Remember when we used to be able to do that.
The more I watched Steve Spurrier and the Gamecocks, the more I felt like I was watching Nebraska. The starters were in almost the entire game and couldn't move the ball if thier life depended on it. The biggest difference was that the offense could actually score points. I fear our running game, if not the whole offense is turning into a statewide ulcer.
I suppose the question is, is Bill Callahan the guy that is going to restore the program? Is he the head coach that is going to bring Nebraska back to the perennial power house? Big names don't mean big wins.
Anyway, at least we will always have the Nebraska fans. The stadium in Columbia was almost empty save for the Alabama fans by the end of the third quarter. And from the excitement I got from a few Gamecock fans about my NU shirt and hat, there is no place like Nebraska.
The offensive line makes all the difference. Alabama rushed for around 300 yards, anywhere and anytime they wanted. Remember when we used to be able to do that.
The more I watched Steve Spurrier and the Gamecocks, the more I felt like I was watching Nebraska. The starters were in almost the entire game and couldn't move the ball if thier life depended on it. The biggest difference was that the offense could actually score points. I fear our running game, if not the whole offense is turning into a statewide ulcer.
I suppose the question is, is Bill Callahan the guy that is going to restore the program? Is he the head coach that is going to bring Nebraska back to the perennial power house? Big names don't mean big wins.
Anyway, at least we will always have the Nebraska fans. The stadium in Columbia was almost empty save for the Alabama fans by the end of the third quarter. And from the excitement I got from a few Gamecock fans about my NU shirt and hat, there is no place like Nebraska.
Kevin - Thanks for blogging.
Some I have talked to say Nebraska won't win a game in the Big 12. I counter simply with this:
1. Would you rather have: a) an offense that is 106th but doesn’t turn it over, or b) one that is let’s just say for argument is 60th (about the 50th percentile in the NCAA) in the nation but turns it over three times a game?
2. Would you rather have: a) to play games where you know 10-17 points is going to keep you in the contest, or b) know from the outset you will have to score 35-40 just to be in the game.
Nebraska's defense will keep them in games and it's clear Zac Taylor's job is not to lose any games. Remember, Joe Dailey had better numbers than Taylor but most felt he would lose a game at anytime. You got the feeling that Taylor and the Husker offense were very secure with ball on the field and that score shouldn't have been as close.
The wonder for me is when does David Dyches get a second chance. There is no excuse for missing field goals of 27 and 38 yards.
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Some I have talked to say Nebraska won't win a game in the Big 12. I counter simply with this:
1. Would you rather have: a) an offense that is 106th but doesn’t turn it over, or b) one that is let’s just say for argument is 60th (about the 50th percentile in the NCAA) in the nation but turns it over three times a game?
2. Would you rather have: a) to play games where you know 10-17 points is going to keep you in the contest, or b) know from the outset you will have to score 35-40 just to be in the game.
Nebraska's defense will keep them in games and it's clear Zac Taylor's job is not to lose any games. Remember, Joe Dailey had better numbers than Taylor but most felt he would lose a game at anytime. You got the feeling that Taylor and the Husker offense were very secure with ball on the field and that score shouldn't have been as close.
The wonder for me is when does David Dyches get a second chance. There is no excuse for missing field goals of 27 and 38 yards.
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