Life in the Red Group

Posted by: charger on October 16, 2009 8:09AM CST Bam!!!!Bam!!!!Bam!!!!Bam!!!!

Posted by: HskerDean on October 16, 2009 8:17AM CST Nice one Charger! Saturday's test with TTech will be very interesting. They get the ball out quick with slants and outside patterns, we'll see how quickly our D can adjust and make plays in space!

Posted by: drivebyposter on October 16, 2009 8:22AM CST Missouri in the "mud" TT in the Sun. gbr

Posted by: KeithHe on October 16, 2009 8:25AM CST Huskers 41, Pink Raiders 24

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 8:28AM CST I really enjoy watching Ricky "bisquick" Henry play. He just constantly goes after it. I don't know what his assignments are but I know he is going to his someone.

Posted by: RedDog77 on October 16, 2009 8:39AM CST Powerhusker, was that the same person that told you that Holt was booted from the team?

Posted by: joe t on October 16, 2009 8:44AM CST Now taking shots at Lucky...wow, great fans we have. So if a player doesn't live up to the hype, its ok to bash in some form?

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 8:47AM CST joe t, It's okay for 1 or 2 people to do it. They don't represent the masses. There is always going to be those that are out on the fringes.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 8:51AM CST POWERHUSKERS, Ricky "bisquick" Henry is in the food industry. He makes pancakes. I am hoping that we can call the entire offensive line the "breakfast club" when they start making scrambled eggs and pancakes on a very consistent basis.

Posted by: charger on October 16, 2009 8:54AM CST Maybe after tomorrows game some people can relax. If this team is in the beginings of being totaly accounable for their actions on the field and wanting to be perfect we just need to let it happen. The talk about NU being back is great. They may never be like the teams of the 90's but the results can be the same. It is also good because just can't stand not hearing anything about DONU on the sports. (only if something bad happened or we got blowed out as in the past). We just need to enjoy the journey.

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on October 16, 2009 8:57AM CST As long as Henry keeps his P2P (pancake-to-penalty) ratio above 3:1, I'll be happy...

Posted by: PT Husker on October 16, 2009 9:06AM CST Well, after those comments many of our bloggers are probably feeling justified. "See, I told you we are a crappy offense.. See this, See that. What is cool is the attitude of the team. they know they can do better. And we still won the game after not playing our best. Been a few years since that has happened huh.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 9:16AM CST Pancake: When a player takes the legs out from an opposing player, forcing the opposing player to get up from the ground. Scrambled eggs: When a player hits an opposing player so hard they fall to the ground and stumble while getting up. Bacon: When a player hits an opposing player so hard they fall to the ground and are not able to immediately get up. Although they may still "sizzle" for a while. Juice: When a player hits an opposing player so hard that "liquids" come out of the opposing player. Each player that achieves all four parts of the breakfast should be inshrined in the breakfast club. I can see it now... Ricky "bisquick" Henry was recently enshrined into the coveted breakfast club after serving 12 pancakes, 2 slices of bacon, a large portion of scrambled eggs all while offering free seconds on juice.

Posted by: HskerDean on October 16, 2009 9:17AM CST It's good to see the Huskers respond to the first 3 quarters of struggle and down 9-0 at the half and 12-0 at the end of three, and STILL come back to win the game. Cally's teams would not have responded to that (they never, not once, came back from a half-time deficit).

Posted by: Husker512 on October 16, 2009 9:22AM CST Someone needs to ask Bo when he is going to give out the Blackaprons. Or is it Blackspatulas?

Posted by: PT Husker on October 16, 2009 9:23AM CST We all knew Ricky cxold be a good one. He has kept his emotions in check thanks in large part to Jacob Hickman. Gottam love the unity and the leadship.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 9:30AM CST I think that Jacob is playing pretty well also. We need the entire offensive line to start taking over games. I have heard people question the ability of our line but I have not given up on them. Each of them have shown good things from time to time. I believe that they will eventually come together and really show what they are capable of.

Posted by: charger on October 16, 2009 9:31AM CST PT We'll just call up MU & tell them that they can have the W cause our offence sucked. We just got lucky & scored 27 points. Did anyone else relize that Gabbert's pass percentage was worse than Zac's? 17 of 43 for 39% with 2 picks = 14 points 14 of 33 for 42% no picks.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 9:34AM CST My oldest son got upset the other day. He plays on the offensive and defensive line. He said, "I don't know why everone makes such a big deal of the running backs and quarter back. Do you know who scores the touchdowns? I do. I open up huge holes for them to run through and all they have to do is run through it. I am the one that makes the touchdowns happen."

Posted by: PT Husker on October 16, 2009 9:40AM CST Good Idea Charger. I mean we really don't deserve that win. Which is want some of the Mizzu guys are saying anyway according to Sports Nightly. In fact we don't deserve any more wins if we don't run the ball 50 times and "Impose our Will". So as l;ong as Watson is gonna run this silly "Spread Style" offense, (which IMO give a team with Good but not Great talent, a chance to win), we will play for the practice but not keep score. Relax guys. Just poken at ya a little. We are all godd fans and love our team. Just got different ways of expressing it I guess.

Posted by: drivebyposter on October 16, 2009 9:41AM CST power, it is why it is important to play a skill position

Posted by: PT Husker on October 16, 2009 9:43AM CST Bleeding, Me thinks your son has a great coach. He has got him believing.

Posted by: PT Husker on October 16, 2009 9:45AM CST DBP Any signifigance the car car getting crushed is red. Just curious.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 9:47AM CST POWERHUSKERS, That is really my point that I am trying to make. We need to recognize the contributions of every person on this team. I just can't express how much of a team game this is. Every cog must execute as one machine. If something is not working or not performing effectively then that cog needs to be re-evaluated as to whether it should be replaced. However we must also recognize when things are working very well and be as vocal on those occassions as we are when they do not. It is so easy to arm chair quarterback after the fact. It is not so easy to take the time to find the things that are going well, concentrate on them, evaluate why and put processes in place to give the team better opportunites to achieve success. In my opinion, and this is not some miraculous discovery, this all starts and end with the offensive and defensive lines. Let's recognize their contributions and give them praise when they are successful. No one wants to go to work and be bichd at on a daily basis. How about a boss that says, "You did a great job on this and that. It looked like we had some issues with this so let's take a look at what we can do as a group to make this work better. You have my full support."

Posted by: PT Husker on October 16, 2009 9:49AM CST Oops, We are playing the RED Raiders. How about a Pirate ship being blown up? Can you do that?

Posted by: PT Husker on October 16, 2009 9:52AM CST Nice Post Bleeding. And it makes no sense at all to bash on somebody that is no longer here. Kind of like peeing on somebodys grave.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 9:55AM CST PT Husker, That reminds me of the story about the guy that wants a fine bottle of scotch poured over his grave. His friend says, "Sure I'll do that for ya. But do you mind if I run it through me kidney's first."

Posted by: RedDog77 on October 16, 2009 9:56AM CST Tom Osbourne said,"Critics are the people that show up after the battle is over and shoot the wounded".

Posted by: PT Husker on October 16, 2009 9:58AM CST Power, Nope, I did get stuck on a headstone once though. That was kind of funny. Worked out OK though. Me and the Girl I was with had nothing else to do, soooo.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 9:58AM CST I don't know if you can see it in my picture but there is always a fine bottle of scotch on my boat. It appears that my girls may have gotten into it for the picture.

Posted by: TommyOC on October 16, 2009 10:05AM CST The only incentives and memories for the OL are cleat marks on their backs which the RB's made while climbing over them to get to the endzone. How are those scars healing up POWER. Now I see why you're down on the RB who led the Big 12 as a JR, you never got any credit when your's scored all those TD's. LOL. Got no glory in the W's?

Posted by: Country Husker on October 16, 2009 10:11AM CST Bleeding Red, I'm a likin' the Breakfast Menu.... fun stuff. Let's hope we can serve some up on Saturday. I also have no problems with Watson's 'take what they give' statements. I reckon he's watched significantly more film of all of our opponents defenses that any of us bloggers so he may have a clue of what is gonna work. So, a game plan based on tendancies gathered in film study seems to be pretty solid. What the heck else do you figure he can do? Study a crystal ball? Call up opposing def. coordinators and ask for a few hints? And hey, the running game depends on blocking, blocking, and more blocking. TO knew that and I am pretty sure Wats does also. GO BIG RED! Run and pass, pass and run, just make sure we keep the ball and get to do plenty of both!

Posted by: TommyOC on October 16, 2009 10:18AM CST Country -"the running game depends on blocking, blocking, and more blocking." The "Breakfast Speaker" knows that as well, but until the POWERS OL starts run blocking better, we're not going to be a great running team. We could have Walter Payton in the backfield right now and he'll be fortunated to break 100. I don't care who's got the ball, they need good blocking in front of them to make it go. They are improving, but just like the QB, and the WR, and others, they got a ways to go.

Posted by: nipper on October 16, 2009 10:18AM CST So any speculation who the top 3 are ? If they are planning on playing up to 3 backups, maybe Okafor, Ward & Mendoza ?

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on October 16, 2009 10:23AM CST I'm guessing Ward, AJ, and Mendoza.

Posted by: Big Wave Dave on October 16, 2009 10:24AM CST Pancakes and sacks are over rated, right....

Posted by: charger on October 16, 2009 10:31AM CST Don't matter who the back up RB is they won't be any good.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 10:32AM CST Never underestimate the value of a good breakfast.

Posted by: PT Husker on October 16, 2009 10:34AM CST Nip, If Bo is not sure I doubt we can be of much help. He says they are all doing some good things. Situational was the word he used I believe.

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on October 16, 2009 10:34AM CST Are you serious, Charger?

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 10:34AM CST charger, Please! Every one of the running backs are better than good. You must be kidding.

Posted by: TommyOC on October 16, 2009 10:35AM CST charger - you mean they'd be better off serving the breakfast club and not bothering playing in the game?

Posted by: PT Husker on October 16, 2009 10:36AM CST Charger, Don't let them get you man. We positives will rule the world before it is over.

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on October 16, 2009 10:37AM CST I think they will not be prepared for Mendoza's speed. If we get him 5 carries, 1 will go for 20+ yards.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 10:37AM CST Has anyone heard anything about Steinkuhler? Did he even play in the mu game? I kind of looked for him and do not recall seeing him out there.

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on October 16, 2009 10:37AM CST I should have said 5 touches, not necessarily 5 carries.

Posted by: TommyOC on October 16, 2009 10:37AM CST PT - what was that headstone thing all about again?

Posted by: PT Husker on October 16, 2009 10:39AM CST Ah, I see the Sarchasm is in Full go today. Charger blew right past most on that one. Exiled I think you coined that pharse. And I love it. thanks.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 10:42AM CST From a movie... "Sarchasm is the lowest form of humor." No sarchasm from good fans before 11:00 a.m. central.

Posted by: charger on October 16, 2009 10:42AM CST Exiled Naw I'm just lowering myself down to the level of the Debbie Downers. Wanted to see how it feels. Kinda sucks.

Posted by: PT Husker on October 16, 2009 10:44AM CST Tommy, I zinged power about Lucky, Peeing on someones grave I said. He came back and asked if I had ever done that. Told him about once in by younger days getting stuck on a flat headstone in a cemetary with a date and the ensuing activity. cause we had nothing else to do. did not tell him that after the activity I got out, Jacked up the car, pushed it off the jack and drove away. That girls was kind of amazed. We however did go back to the cematary a few more times. He He He.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 10:44AM CST charger, I've done that also. Weird, isn't it.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 10:48AM CST PT Husker, What you don't know is that her mother told her... "Okay, if you drive by a grave yard watch out for the flat tire trick. But whatever you do, don't mess around on a grave. Someone may have peed on it."

Posted by: PT Husker on October 16, 2009 10:49AM CST Sarchasm is a derivative of two words. Sarcasm and Chasem. the chasem is the place in some peoples brains that Sarcasm goes. thus Sarchasem

Posted by: charger on October 16, 2009 10:50AM CST powerhuskers, I tend to agree with you about mendoza. He has put the ball on the ground a few times that he has been in the game. But he sure can fly. But ya got to take care of the pig skin

Posted by: TommyOC on October 16, 2009 10:51AM CST We won't hold our breath waiting for the results PH

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on October 16, 2009 10:55AM CST This kinda confirms what I have been hearing.... which is... Sirles is right there with Smith as our best LT. They are trying to redshirt him. Also... outside of QB... there no no more important position on our team. This news about Sirles is nothing short of HUGE for the future of our football team!

Posted by: charger on October 16, 2009 10:57AM CST It's kinda funny, there is so much up side going on here now that some people just can't enjoy the journey. Bo says we have work to do: The position coaches are the ones calling out their players. Brown TE were soft blocking, Barney O line shooting themselves in the foot, and the best for last Ted Ya don't change the play you change the players. GBR FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: TommyOC on October 16, 2009 10:58AM CST I think Qvale and Sirles are both gonna give a big boost to the OL when their time comes.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 10:58AM CST Children are Husker fans also. Be careful what you say.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 11:01AM CST So what is the deal with Steinkuhler? Anyone know? Anyone hear anything about Jesse Coffey as well? I am guessing that he is working hard in the cafeteria and weight room.

Posted by: PT Husker on October 16, 2009 11:04AM CST Bleeding That is rather obvious. Some are posters as well. (Sarcasm)

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on October 16, 2009 11:05AM CST Anyone know if Jaivorio Burkes will ever play again?

Posted by: charger on October 16, 2009 11:06AM CST BleedingRed wha did you hear about Steinkuhler?

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 11:06AM CST Exiled, It seemed like the last news I heard was leaning toward no. Obviously no one wants to say that but that is what I read into it.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 11:08AM CST charger, I have not heard, or seen, anything for a while. That is why I am asking if anyone knows anything. I don't recall seeing him in the mu game.

Posted by: Country Husker on October 16, 2009 11:10AM CST Bleeding The stats on huskers.com show Stien had 1 assisted tackle in the MU game. I thought I saw him in there. I reckon he was too busy knocking down O-linemen so the Wrecking Suh could wreak havoc to get his name called by the announcers, who don't know our players names anyway.

Posted by: charger on October 16, 2009 11:13AM CST Thanks Bleeding

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 11:13AM CST Step, Although Sirles comes from a smaller area I suspected he would be something else. All state champion wrestler, 19.x pts per game in basketball and all state in football. That all adds up to STUD in my book.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 11:15AM CST Country Husker, That is good news. He must not have played a lot though because I tried to look for him several times and did not see him. I am glad that he played though.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 11:18AM CST Country Husker, I had that best ribeyes last night for dinner. Once again I made them perfectly medium rare and they melted in your mouth. I can only assume it was Nebraska beef.

Posted by: huskertherapist on October 16, 2009 11:23AM CST Actually PT I will take full credit for it. Full definition Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it. Also this one can be attached to some. Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly.

Posted by: huskertherapist on October 16, 2009 11:24AM CST And a favorite: Ignoranus: A person who's both stupid and an a**hole.

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 11:27AM CST POWERHUSKERS, Where in Lincoln would one got to get a good steak and do you need a reservation?

Posted by: charger on October 16, 2009 11:32AM CST A great steak in Lincoln right off my grill. Short notice ok :>)

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 11:36AM CST charger, Do you have room for 4 after the Iowa State game? POWERHUSKERS, Thanks, I knew about Misty's but not Lazlos.

Posted by: Country Husker on October 16, 2009 11:37AM CST Reintarnation! That explains where all these Mizery hillbillies came from. Thanks, therapist. ....and I plan to steal that one and use it as my own....

Posted by: charger on October 16, 2009 11:43AM CST Iowa State is an early game and we still have a week to plan.

Posted by: NishBigRed on October 16, 2009 11:52AM CST Is Mr. Misty still alive? ? Back in the 80s I went to a Bowl game. On the flight down he had the whole plane chanting Husker Power. That guys was off the hook!

Posted by: BleedingRed on October 16, 2009 11:55AM CST charger, Yep. Let me know and I will bring the steaks and wine.

Posted by: charger on October 16, 2009 12:02PM CST bleeding check out your stuff on LITR

Posted by: PT Husker on October 16, 2009 12:22PM CST POwer, Is the origional Mistys In havelock still open. I have eaten at both and prefer the Havlock location to the Downtown one.

Posted by: JayBr on October 16, 2009 7:45PM CST Bleeding Red Just fyi...and I apologize if I am incorrect....but I think Qvale is the one from the small town that played basketball also. Pretty sure Sirles is from the Denver area.

Posted by: huskerdog/colo. on October 16, 2009 8:17PM CST Sirles is from Denver metro - I think Bear Creek HS (could be wrong) - Qvale from the Dakotas (N. or S.?) Always remember Prime Rib @ Misty's (Havelock) & the Pep Band marching thru!! Best steak Denver - EmiLenes (Emerlings) Smith RD & Chambers! Little shack amongst the trees - eat in the trunk room!! SCORE PREDICTION!! Huskers - 3 (65 ydr by Henery) Techies - 2 (safety by Henery after another bad snap!)

Posted by: huskerdog/colo. on October 16, 2009 8:30PM CST For those of you coming to the Rockies for the "turkey game" in the " Peoples Republic" of Boulder - if it's TOO COLD or you don't want your car torched - remember the Fox & Hounds (metro Denver) - Great Husker Watch Parties! Also - Caldonia's Bar B Que - S. Parker Rd. (S. E. Denver/Aurora) I'll be @ one of the above locations!!!