Life in the Red Group

Posted by: KChusker on September 14, 2009 12:23PM CST First!

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on September 14, 2009 12:23PM CST BAM!!!

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on September 14, 2009 12:23PM CST You ahole!

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on September 14, 2009 12:24PM CST I hope you burn in hell.

Posted by: KChusker on September 14, 2009 12:25PM CST I like how open and honest he is. He has a great respect for the game even if Beamer Ball = Ugly ball.

Posted by: KChusker on September 14, 2009 12:26PM CST Thanks Step, I feel good about my first, first. Next time Ill shout out to you with a BAM!!!

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on September 14, 2009 12:27PM CST I like Beamer. Quick and to the point.

Posted by: HuskerfromAR on September 14, 2009 12:28PM CST Beamer is such a class act, regardless, it's still not going to hurt my feelings to beat them in Blacksburg at all. Huskers 35 VaTech 21

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on September 14, 2009 12:28PM CST Naw man... I don't want you to burn in hell for eternity. I would like your legs taken off in some sort of accident tho.

Posted by: KChusker on September 14, 2009 12:30PM CST Don't come near me though, I can still bite your knee caps off! Plus I'll probably beat you too it again as I will only be able to sit around on my computer all day.

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on September 14, 2009 12:31PM CST "Tis but a flesh wound!"

Posted by: KChusker on September 14, 2009 12:36PM CST Everyone keeps posting us winning by two touchdowns. We look good, but not great. VT looks good but not great. I am thinking it ends 10 points or closer. My early prediction is 38-31, Beamers boys keep it close by coming up with ugly points ie the Alabama game.

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on September 14, 2009 12:37PM CST I would like to think we can beat VT's Oline with our front 4. That will be the key. We don't want to blitz Taylor. If he happens to get through... not many of our guys left. He killed us last year.

Posted by: KChusker on September 14, 2009 12:43PM CST I think we will have to blitz some, but hopefully more lb blitzes to leave those fast corners/safeties back to catch him if something goes wrong. I would say the key for us is do the linebackers step up this week. You know the Dline will do its thing and the Secondary is pretty good (especially since Taylor sometimes struggles passing) but the linebackers have to come to play so we can hold it together.

Posted by: PT Husker on September 14, 2009 12:43PM CST I would equate a win with an escape. by all accounts blacksburg is a tough place to play. And VT has a great record there. Not so much on the road. The atmosphere will not bother Zac but it could get to some of the other puppies. the offenses win the game. and maybe special teams which often happens in the close ones.

Posted by: KChusker on September 14, 2009 12:44PM CST step your new pic made me think my monitor or the website were freakin out.

Posted by: fleaflicker on September 14, 2009 12:45PM CST I agree that Beamer is a class act. VT will be ready to rock and roll. They won't make a lot of stupid mistakes. I look for a "come out" game from our defense. IMO it will be a hard hitting fun game to watch. I'm not going to jinx the Huskers by predicting a score (quit predicting after last years Misery game) but the Huskers are moving in the right direction to get a meaningful, road game W. Let'r rip potato chip!!!! Go Huskers!!!!!!

Posted by: India_Husker@USC on September 14, 2009 12:46PM CST I am nervous for this one. First, our D started to fall apart with missed tackles and Tech had a field day rushing the ball last week. Tyrod is their version of Jammal Lord. This is one of those games where we do not need to worry about a blowout, but we can get hurt pretty bad if we lose it. We NEED a W to roll into Missou.

Posted by: PT Husker on September 14, 2009 12:49PM CST Nice fish Flea. Where did you do that? Not a lake Minitare thats for sure.

Posted by: HuskerfromAR on September 14, 2009 12:50PM CST Actually, Joey Gunz was more like Reesing than Zac Lee. Zac Lee is more of a Tebow type to me than Todd Reesing. Of course, I like Tebow, and I respect Reesing, but, he does play for KU, therefore, I'm not allowed to like them.

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on September 14, 2009 12:51PM CST KC))) Truth be told... oddly enough... I changed my avatar then was looking at something else. When I came back to LITR... it did the same thing to me! LOL! I thought I had bad connection or something for a split second!

Posted by: KChusker on September 14, 2009 12:52PM CST I don't know if Lee is like either. He has a better arm than reesing and may be faster, but he is not as strong as Tebow. I think he is kind of his own specimen which is how it should be.

Posted by: salmon_slayer63 on September 14, 2009 12:54PM CST we dont want to blitz TT? its a double edge sword. Bama blitz the daylights out of them. confused the line and sacked him a few times its also true if he breaks contain bad things happen

Posted by: HuskerfromAR on September 14, 2009 1:01PM CST KC, I agree, he should be his own, which is Zac Lee. Back to talking about the game, we should be able to basically man up on their WR's, basically putting eight in the box, putting contain on Taylor, eliminating the Running game, forcing Taylor to beat us w/ his arm. From what I understand, he would be lucky to hit a barn w/ a football if he's standing in it. Game Plan: Limit Mistakes, limit the running game, contain Taylor on the run, make Taylor beat us w/ his arm. NU 35, VaTech 21. They don't do so hot in big games in Layne Stadium for some reason, they somehow still manage to win the ACC Title, though and play in a BCS Bowl. Which they will do again for like the 15th year in a row, sarcasm noted

Posted by: TomOs on September 14, 2009 1:02PM CST It wouldnt be the end of the World ...if we lost.. at least this season anyway.. all that counts to me is the Big 12 North and go from there.. we are in a rebuilding stage.. and rose colored glasses are not what we need.. I think we have a good chance to win at VT.. if things go right.. poise under fire.. I think our O will be really tested and we cant shoot ourselves in the foot and our D will have to play improved... which they are fully capable of doing.. and NO BLOCKED KICKS>>>>^^^^^.... lay some wood on Taylor and young backs and they will make the mistakes.. all said JMO

Posted by: KChusker on September 14, 2009 1:06PM CST I see what you are saying Tom, but this is a winnable game for us and will boost confidence. It will not be easy and it should be close, but if we execute on offense like we have and our D keeps improving like it has we have a good chance to pull a W. Will I be surprised if we lose... No, but it will be dissappointing none the less. Ultimately I agree that we are rebuilding and winning the north while competing in every game should be our goals for the year, but the team should also feel it can win every game and play like they feel that way.

Posted by: PT Husker on September 14, 2009 1:08PM CST I am with ya Tom. this would be a nice win but the North title is far more important. I am still pointing at MIZZU as must win.

Posted by: TomOs on September 14, 2009 1:10PM CST I dont think it would be a bad idea to have a spy on Taylor, like Eric Hagg, part of the time.. to try and neutralize him abit..

Posted by: WyHuskerFan on September 14, 2009 1:12PM CST You can't let TT get comfortable in the pocket. He makes poor decisions when pressured as most QBs do. Gotta smack him in the mouth early and often, keep him rattled and let the DBs cover one on one. A defining game for Suh & Co. Make TT beat you with his arm. He was successful in Lincoln against a confused defense. Shouldn't be the same on Saturday. GBR!

Posted by: Bucksker on September 14, 2009 1:12PM CST Step. I noticed Coach Beamer is impressed with Barry Turner's play and if I am recalling correctly from another thread you may have expressed some concern about our D-end play. You are usually spot on. Do you think there was a D-end assignment change that concealed their effectiveness?

Posted by: TomOs on September 14, 2009 1:17PM CST Most years, the good ones, the sacks came from the DE's.. this year it seems like the push comes up from the middle.. on the QB..

Posted by: WyHuskerFan on September 14, 2009 1:18PM CST Coach speak, I think our D end play so far has been subpar. They lose containment too often and miss tackles on the outside. Better step it up Saturday.

Posted by: charger on September 14, 2009 1:19PM CST i would imagine that Suh has a burr in his girdel pants. there will be some heat. TT might be nervous if he sees the picture of Suh launching himself at that QB from behind. what a effort play.

Posted by: WyHuskerFan on September 14, 2009 1:21PM CST Charger, You're right. I've watched a ton of college games this year and I haven't seen anyone cover the field like Suh. I think he's had this game in his head for a year now. Should be fun to watch.

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on September 14, 2009 1:23PM CST I would say VT is the favorite. But that doesn't mean we won't go in there and beat them. Yesterday the Eagles were down 7-3. Then they got the sack/recovery/TD. Then kicked off and and held them 3 & out and returned the punt for a TD. Then they kicked off and got an INT and returned it to the 10. Scored again. IT was 24-7 in about 5 minutes. I was thinking thats just how VT does it when I was watching. It's not all about their O when talking about points scored. They can score on you in many ways. Two things you know you're going to get when playing VT. 1) Bud Foster will bring a scheme that will get guys in your backfield. 2) VT's passing game will be nothing if you can stop their run.

Posted by: TomOs on September 14, 2009 1:25PM CST Crick and Suh ... cannot overplay their positions.. will create seams.. VT will play that to their advantage on certain down and distances.. last game Suh played well but somtimes it appeared got too deep and backs cut behind them.. JMO after 6 beers

Posted by: Busiekcreek on September 14, 2009 1:25PM CST Va Tech players get up in the morning and put on their fruit of the looms just like everybody else. Their fans are loud and supportive; Bo knows this going in and I am sure they are prepared for it. This is Nebraska. Let them know early on that Big Red flung the chunk. GO BIG RED GEAUX LSU

Posted by: BleedingRed on September 14, 2009 1:28PM CST We need to force Taylor to beat us with his arm...which will not happen. They are absolutely going to come after us on defense. I have seen what Watson can do. He is a freaking magician calling plays. If we keep them off balance and stay unpredictable we will have a very nice victory.

Posted by: BleedingRed on September 14, 2009 1:31PM CST Our LB's are going to be such a HUGE key this Saturday.

Posted by: PT Husker on September 14, 2009 1:31PM CST Special teams. And points scored off of them. Does Bo have no confidence in Anyone other than Niles Paul???? I know he housed one last year but 95% of the time he is average at best. He is very sure handed however and that is important. Thoughts from all you experts.

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on September 14, 2009 1:32PM CST Buckster))) Whats he supposed to say? "We can beat him?" jk I'm sure Beamer not only watched the last game... but all the rest of them in which Turner has played... in the past seasons. I love our DE's. I was just pointing out that neither Turner nor Allen played to the level that they can imo. I thought both of our DE's were not setting the corner well at all. And not much in the pass rush department. But I think both of our guys can play.

Posted by: WyHuskerFan on September 14, 2009 1:33PM CST On our side of the ball, we much establish a credible run threat this year to hold them in the box. Their first priority will be to limit us to a passing team they were so effective at last year. Time for a little smash mouth!

Posted by: charger on September 14, 2009 1:33PM CST Step, Do you think in this last game some defensive preperations were made for VT? Thus causing the LB to think too much instead of reacting to the play and hand?

Posted by: charger on September 14, 2009 1:34PM CST play at hand dang it

Posted by: BleedingRed on September 14, 2009 1:36PM CST PT Husker, I see it differently. Niles has not had a tremendous amount of opportunity to break a return. They have just not lined up right yet. I absolutely think that he is more than capable of doing so and in a game like this mistakes are going to be crucial. There is no one else that I would want returning kicks for this game than Niles Paul.

Posted by: fleaflicker on September 14, 2009 1:36PM CST PT Husker.......thanks... Ling Cod out of Seward, Alaska.

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on September 14, 2009 1:37PM CST I know how Alabama beat VT. But imo thats not how we should do it. It's a totally different scheme. Different players. We want Taylor throwing into our Zone. We want our players facing him. We want to get to him with 4. If we had Bamas CB's and S's. We might want to blitz the s*** out of him also. But... we don't.

Posted by: charger on September 14, 2009 1:38PM CST Pt why ya want to bag on Paul? :) Don't ya know that they are talking about him to open up the other guys. :)

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on September 14, 2009 1:39PM CST That said... I'm sure we'll throw some stuff at him and if it wokrs... you will see more of it. Guaranteed.

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on September 14, 2009 1:42PM CST charger))) Not sure what was up with our LB's. I expected more from them also. They looked lost. Certainly slow to react. Hard to say though. They should play better this week.

Posted by: fleaflicker on September 14, 2009 1:44PM CST Busie.....point well taken. It's time for the Huskers to have a little swagger and go to Blacksburg and win the dam game. Just play like they've been coached and we'll win!!!

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on September 14, 2009 1:45PM CST You like how I snuck that plug in for my Eagles? I likened them to VT. Thats pretty good huh?

Posted by: PT Husker on September 14, 2009 1:45PM CST Not baggen. Just wondering. I like him on the kickoff for sure. And His hands are crucial on the Punt returns. Just don't want to kill the guy. He is a busy boy. Nice to see him break out saturday BTW. And we do have others with equal speed. Not the EXP though.

Posted by: PT Husker on September 14, 2009 1:48PM CST Speaking of the Kicking game, Alex is doing a great job as punter. Good hang time. Minimal returns. Nice Job.

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on September 14, 2009 1:48PM CST Welp.... I'm out... gonna grab some lunch. I bid you all adieu.

Posted by: charger on September 14, 2009 1:54PM CST I'm sitting here daydreaming that Gilleylen gets loose down the seam on our first possession, and the stadium goes dead silent except for the Big Red fans. GBR

Posted by: fleaflicker on September 14, 2009 1:56PM CST I bet that Coach Carl and Bo are picking the LB's brain to learn the thought processes that the LB's used last game. IMO the Huskers are going to really work on getting a fast start, smacking these guys in the chops early to establish ourselves. I wonder if May is still suffering from the stinger........anyother guys hurt?

Posted by: PT Husker on September 14, 2009 1:56PM CST And their announcer and the TV guys get tounge tied trying to say his name. :)

Posted by: charger on September 14, 2009 1:57PM CST This game could play out like the Gator Bowl last year.

Posted by: charger on September 14, 2009 1:58PM CST PT LMAO

Posted by: WyHuskerFan on September 14, 2009 1:59PM CST Charger, That's interesting because I had the exact same reverie. GBR!

Posted by: Busiekcreek on September 14, 2009 2:02PM CST PT, has anybody seen Islander on here for the last few days? I've been working so much have been in and out and might have missed him.

Posted by: charger on September 14, 2009 2:04PM CST WY just goes to show ya there are great fans all over the world that think the same. GBR

Posted by: PT Husker on September 14, 2009 2:09PM CST Busie, I was not on much this weekend. But I have not seen him to day. Or No Nothing either. But No might be in Elk Camp. IH is one I worry about when he is gone.

Posted by: Low Country Husker on September 14, 2009 2:17PM CST Busie/PT I don't remember seeing Islander on here in that past 3 days.

Posted by: PT Husker on September 14, 2009 2:23PM CST He is prolly visiting his Sister something else innocent.

Posted by: earniechambers on September 14, 2009 2:28PM CST My sources tell me islander had a small goiter he had removed and there was a few minor complications

Posted by: Busiekcreek on September 14, 2009 2:30PM CST I want to see a re-run of the game with Ark. St. What I saw on youtube clips, Zac Lee looked great. It's hard to comment on who did what when you haven't seen it.

Posted by: TomOs on September 14, 2009 2:34PM CST Never fear Suh-perman is here...(see pic)

Posted by: TomOs on September 14, 2009 2:42PM CST com'mon now .. am I behind or did I just coin that.. Suh-perman....

Posted by: PT Husker on September 14, 2009 2:43PM CST thanks Earnie. should i now launch into the "we don't pay any attention to rumors" Speech? or does that only apply to player misconduct??? LOL

Posted by: TomOs on September 14, 2009 2:44PM CST I am going to find a VT football blog and put that on...

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on September 14, 2009 2:46PM CST This is a great link to a story about how VaTech's D played against Kansas and Reesing in the 08 Orange Bowl.

Posted by: earniechambers on September 14, 2009 2:46PM CST PT- You remind me of Gerd Bonk

Posted by: fleaflicker on September 14, 2009 2:48PM CST TomOs..............pretty funny. That should be on Suh's jersey.

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on September 14, 2009 2:53PM CST Busie, you can get reruns of the games online at Huskers.com now. You have to sign up to be a Husker Nsider or something, and it costs you $9.99 a month. I'll see if I can find out more.

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on September 14, 2009 2:55PM CST HERE IS THE LINK to watching the Huskers/stAte game online for $9.99 (you'll get Va Tech and ULL in your first month, too, I assume).

Posted by: Islander/Husker on September 14, 2009 3:01PM CST Good afternoon guys, I know I have been absent since the game with no comments. I was a little under the weather, and my wife also did not feel well, so have been undercover. But we are just fine now. I did watch the game Saturday on PFV. Will be making comments about that game. Looking forward to the game with VT. I do appreciate your concerns. That's what makes husker fans special. GBR.

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on September 14, 2009 3:07PM CST You can watch the first NU drive for free at that link. I love me some Zac Lee after seeing that.

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on September 14, 2009 3:08PM CST I/H, Good to know you're doing well.

Posted by: Islander/Husker on September 14, 2009 3:22PM CST Beemer made some comparisions to of Lee to Reesing. I think though that Lee has a much better arm that Reesing, though Reesing might be a better runner. Lee has a much better arm than Ganz had. He can really zip it and has a quick release. Any pass over 30 years Ganz had problems with, and he did have a tendency to throw floaters, which so far Lee has not. I do think Lee would have still the #1 QB if Witt had stayed. And I think Witt knew that, being the smart guy he is.

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on September 14, 2009 3:24PM CST We will know a whole heckuva lot more about Lee after he faces the pressure of a big time road game against a big time D this Saturday.

Posted by: Low Country Husker on September 14, 2009 3:26PM CST So now that you have seen 2 games......does Va Tech have the players on the front four to stop NU's run or will they have to load the box and use blitzes to stop the run and try and get pressure on Lee?

Posted by: BleedingRed on September 14, 2009 3:31PM CST Low Country, They had better hope that they are able to stop the run with their front line or it is going to get ugly for them.

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on September 14, 2009 3:33PM CST LCH, read the link I posted about VaTech defending Kansas' spread to learn about their tendencies.

Posted by: blackshirt_retrievers on September 14, 2009 3:36PM CST Huskers are the early 3.5 poiNt dogs for this week agaiNst va tech. We all kNow special teams in goNNa play a big part iN this game. That said I'm sure that Bo aNd Co. have a Game plaN for that little freshman they have ruNNing the kicks back. He's a shifty little dude aNd could be the differeNce iN this game. I thiNk the Huskers will put up close to 35 poiNts on Va. tech's diNged up secoNdary. Blackshirts play some more of the beNd but doN't break D aNd the Hokies score 17. FiNal prediction- CORN-35 Techies-17 aNd a BIG RED sightiNg iN the top teN!! GO BIG RED!!!!

Posted by: bigred-Ore on September 14, 2009 3:40PM CST VT has seen two films. One of a team which played base or cover which got burned by Roy, Cody, and Rex. Then they saw a film of a team which sold out to stop our running game and watched Zac dissect them like a biology class fetal pig. Pick your poison or tell yourself your athletes are good enough to sit in base and make plays. Although after reading about the VT defense in the link above I believe they will disguise their looks and hope they can trick the Huskers into bad decisions. JMO PACT

Posted by: Father of future Husker on September 14, 2009 3:41PM CST I loved Ganz as a QB, but after 2 games the only thing Ganz did better than Lee is throw the ball on the run out of the pocket. Ganz was probably the best in the country at that. Disclaimer- that is only based on a sample size of 2. We'll see how Lee does under some serious pressure this weekend.

Posted by: Islander/Husker on September 14, 2009 3:42PM CST This game is on the road, playing in a very difficult place. For a lot of our players this will be their first time playing on the road, so it will be interesting to see how they handle it. And yes we will learn alot about Lee in this game.

Posted by: Father of future Husker on September 14, 2009 4:11PM CST Reesing wouldn't have to scramble so much if he could make the throws like Lee does. The real question is where does Lee rank with the best QBs in the Big 12 right now? Here's my rankings...(no Bradford for now) 1. Colt McCoy 2. Zac Lee 3. Taylor Potts 4. Todd Reesing 5. Blaine Gabbert 6. Robert Griffin 7. Jerrod Johnson 8. Zac Robinson 9. Landry Jones 10. Austin Arnaud 11. Hawkins 12. Coffman

Posted by: PT Husker on September 14, 2009 4:16PM CST FOFH. that will shake up the Pundits a bit. Is Potts Leaches new gunslinger.

Posted by: PT Husker on September 14, 2009 4:21PM CST Opps my bad. He is the New OU guy

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Posted by: blackshirt_retrievers on September 14, 2009 4:25PM CST Boy thats a tough thing to do right now....A few of those boys have only played 2 games against sub par competition. I guess if you take the level of competition out of the equation you're pretty close. I would go- 1 Colt McCoy 2 Zac Robinson 3 Robert Griffin 4 Zac Lee 5 Taylor Potts 6 Todd Reesing 7 Blaine Gabbert 8 Landry Jones 9 Jerrod Johnson 10 Austin Arnaud 11 Carson Coffman 12 Little Hawk

Posted by: Low Country Husker on September 14, 2009 4:25PM CST PT You were right the first time #9 is the OU back up.

Posted by: PT Husker on September 14, 2009 4:28PM CST Trust your instincts PT

Posted by: Low Country Husker on September 14, 2009 4:30PM CST PT The good news is that you could be a commentator on ESPN if all else fails LOL

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on September 14, 2009 4:34PM CST Just watching the free portion of the ASU game at Huskers.com again quickly. Watch the first play (pass to McNeill over middle) and pay attention to how open Helu is in the flat. I'm not saying Zac made the wrong read, but holy crap.

Posted by: fleaflicker on September 14, 2009 4:36PM CST Father of Future Husker.....I like your list a lot better than blackshirt_retrievers. Zac Lee is the real deal. McCoy has the experience but I wouldn't want to trade Zac for any of those QB's listed. The dude has IT. Coach Watson has done a great job bringing Zac along and obviously Zac paid attention to details last year when he was a back up.

Posted by: PT Husker on September 14, 2009 4:37PM CST Exiled, He had multiple recievers open all day. As did Cody green in his short stint. Including B R A N D O N K I N N IE. Who dropped the ball.

Posted by: fleaflicker on September 14, 2009 4:38PM CST We have some things to shore up but it isn't QB!!! Zac, with more game experience, vision will widen to see more of the field. What blows me away is his pin point accuracy.

Posted by: hskrnut on September 14, 2009 4:43PM CST i can see where he gets that comparison but lee can scramble much better the size and speed is greater with Zac i cant wait for the vt game hopefully zac will make Tyrod look like a fool!!

Posted by: blackshirt_retrievers on September 14, 2009 4:44PM CST I see your point flea but I was trying to be unbiased on my choices. As far as I'm concerned Zac has shown he has a great arm, but and a big BUT is the fact he has done a great job when playing inferior teams. Do I think he could be one of the best in this league? Yes, keyword being COULD of course. He has to show me he can do it when it matters before I say he is god and bow down. If he plays even close to how he played last week against va tech and mizzou, I'll bump him up that list a few spots. till then, as Bo says "he aint done nothin yet"

Posted by: fleaflicker on September 14, 2009 4:46PM CST Exiled_VT........We'll know a lot more about the whole Husker team, with all the young uns, after the VT game.........not just Lee.

Posted by: fleaflicker on September 14, 2009 4:48PM CST blackshirt_retrievers...........fair enough!

Posted by: hskrnut on September 14, 2009 4:50PM CST LJS staff we all thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the new blog as one who attempted the 2nd version we thank you for the vast improvement it is nice to see things back to the former standard way to go!

Posted by: PT Husker on September 14, 2009 4:54PM CST Flea, were you at the game this weekend?

Posted by: bruNo on September 14, 2009 5:06PM CST we gotta get up on these guys and score some points and then bring the D. Yhese guys always win ugly, and we have to get Tyrod in a situation where he's playing catch up in a big way.

Posted by: gtsum2 on September 14, 2009 5:49PM CST barring a beamer ball play (int return td, blocked kick, etc), this game will be a tossup - the plan is fairly simple in scheme I would think...stop their running game and make Tyrod beat you throwing, and establish a run game while on offense, and dont get burned on a special teams play. Tech feeds off Beamer Ball plays more then any team I have ever seen..they can be getting dominated and then make one play like that and it turns their entire team around...also, I think it is important for us to get out and score first....gonna be fun and I will be there at Lane stadium...I cant wait!

Posted by: gtsum2 on September 14, 2009 5:59PM CST on another note, I was very surprised that tech opened up at minus 3...i expected more like 7-8...but it does go to show you that the huskers are getting more respect out there in the public eye then in years past.....

Posted by: rluben on September 14, 2009 6:24PM CST But first you must chop down the tallest tree in the forest...wiiiith a Herring!!

Posted by: rluben on September 14, 2009 6:31PM CST I think our Defensive ends need to keep outside containment a little better this week and funnel things back inside...never ever give up the edge man, never. Throw the guy blocking you to the ground or into the stands and make the play. The young LB's need to be aware of cutback lanes and not over pursue , better angles to the ball...but I see the talent, it's there and will get better with experience for sure.

Posted by: rluben on September 14, 2009 6:37PM CST And the thankyou for posting just isn't doing it for me. I need more incentive, something like "most excellent post, you are excellent in every way, we'll post that right away and here's two tickets to the game most excellent poster" Or a virtual pat on the back...yep the thank you for posting is just kind of annoying without any bells n whistles.