Life in the Red Group

Posted by: Fear the gathering Blackshirts on December 4, 2009 9:19AM CST I predict we'll make a bowl game, my magic eight ball told me so.

Posted by: Bleedin' Red in VA on December 4, 2009 9:19AM CST I'll say Texass wins 21-17 at the last minute.

Posted by: Papillion_Husker on December 4, 2009 9:20AM CST I guess I'll go, and I'll just listen to my heart: 17-16 Good Guys

Posted by: RyanSh on December 4, 2009 9:20AM CST Bring What? Does Oregon sell Bud at their games, I saw a couple of large signs in the stadium last nite?

Posted by: Fear the gathering Blackshirts on December 4, 2009 9:23AM CST In favor of kool-aid over starbucks: huskers go in with chip on their shoulder, play with nothing to lose. Upset texas with a last-ditch defensive stand 26-23.

Posted by: BigAppleHusker on December 4, 2009 9:28AM CST 21 -16 Huksers!

Posted by: Blackshirtsdef on December 4, 2009 9:28AM CST Whom ever wants to win more....will win! GBSUH!!! I hope you have a "Stand-Out" game!

Posted by: RyanSh on December 4, 2009 9:31AM CST Oops, 'bout forgot my (and everyone else')(comletely meaningless)) prediction: Huskers - potato; Horns - radio dial

Posted by: RU4NU2 on December 4, 2009 9:31AM CST I said it last friday and I'll stick to it NU 31 UT 16 1 special teams TD, Defense will score or set up 2 short TD'S. Offense scores 10 points and less than 250 yards. Defense holds UT to 300 to 350 yards and 1 TD and 3 FG's. GBR!

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on December 4, 2009 9:32AM CST Dream scenario: Longhorns score last second touchdown to cut Husker margin of victory down to 28-20. Bo screams at Carl on the sidelines. If I had to bet lots of money scenario: Texas 33 Huskers 9

Posted by: Bornhusker on December 4, 2009 9:34AM CST 22-21 Huskers. Henery sets up a safety as Robka predicted in an earlier thread, and kicks 2 field goals to win it. GBR

Posted by: 4BigRed on December 4, 2009 9:37AM CST 31-24 NU. Burkhead will bring back memories (to us old guys) of Jeff Kinney's day in the Game of the Century when he was not to be denied. Gutsiest game by a Husker IB in NU history. Lee and Green in the Wildcat with Lee throwing shovel passes to Green for huge gains. Zone read with WR reverse to Brandon Kinnie. Passes to the tight ends on short routes across the middle sets up a long TD pass to Niles Paul. Henery has 3 punts downed inside the 5, along with a 47 yd field goal. The Blackshirts take it to McCoy and Big Suh's performance wins him the Walter Camp award and at least a trip to New York for the Heisman ceremony. Gomes and Haag contain Shipley all night. Midnight dancing on O and Dodge streets. Nebraska Furniture Mart declares bankrupcy for all the big screen tv's that were purchased with the agreement that they are free if the Huskers win the Conference Championship. Did I miss anything?

Posted by: Jedi Husker on December 4, 2009 9:37AM CST I was just down in San Antonio earlier this week (wearing my red Husker jacket, of course!), and those darn Texans are simply overconfident. I see the Huskers hooking the Whorns on Saturday. NU 24 TX 17 Go Big Red!

Posted by: Fear the gathering Blackshirts on December 4, 2009 9:39AM CST Exiled - I'd cheer Bo strangling Carl with his headset cord as long as we beat texas

Posted by: salmon_slayer63 on December 4, 2009 9:39AM CST my heart says huskers win close 21-17 my pocket book says we dont have enough offense to stay in the game. ut 33 donu 13

Posted by: Hong Kong Phooey on December 4, 2009 9:41AM CST 17 -13 Huskers

Posted by: Trashman on December 4, 2009 9:43AM CST The 4 year starting QB makes all the difference in this game. He's relaxed, poised and there's very little we can throw at him that's gonna faze him. Folks, he's completing nearly 72% of his passes and Suh will be doubled with even better athletes than he's seen all year. Pressure and containment will be tough with his ability to move. I think that last second lost to Tex Tech will be a strong reminder for Mack to use against his players. I would bet you it's been beat into their heads at will. Just because the TX fans are overlooking this game (as we did with CU and rightfully so) doesn't mean the players are. Mack will have them well prepared Sipp's was right on with where I was going. For me: TX 27 NU 16 NU will still represent well, we're just not at this level yet.

Posted by: ScottF on December 4, 2009 9:45AM CST Hope the Huskers can pull off the upset, but will have to hold Texas to 21 or less to do it. Not enough offense to stay with the Horns... UT - 30 NU - 13

Posted by: Ehusker on December 4, 2009 9:47AM CST NU offense will struggle against a very good Texas defense. Bo Pelini will rely on his defense to create turnovers but it will not be enough to stop Texas offense from scoring. We have to put points and outscore them, which I believe it will be hard to do. Not with the offense that we currently have. Texas 31 - Nebraska 14

Posted by: HuckFoley on December 4, 2009 9:47AM CST 15-14 NU wins by 1

Posted by: Big Wave Dave on December 4, 2009 9:50AM CST Here is a prediction for ya! My fourth Grandchild was born this morning, Marleigh is healthy and when the doctor spanked her butt, she bellered: Go Big Red! Nebraska upsets Texas!

Posted by: Trashman on December 4, 2009 9:53AM CST Fourth Grandchild!?!?!?! Hey PT, maybe you're not the oldest guy on here!!!!!! Hehe.

Posted by: Stone on December 4, 2009 9:55AM CST I am going to stick to my gut feeling. I know this is a weird score, but I think with the NU "O" struggling at times, Alex will be the MVP of the Big XII game with 4 FGs: Carl-Fense: 19 Steers: 17 GBR!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Stone on December 4, 2009 9:57AM CST Congrats BWD!!!!!

Posted by: Huskerzone on December 4, 2009 9:57AM CST My heart and cheering go for the Huskers. My head picks UT 31-10

Posted by: Fear the gathering Blackshirts on December 4, 2009 10:02AM CST Congrats BIG wave!

Posted by: The Old Scout on December 4, 2009 10:08AM CST Ut 31 UNL 10. Be nice if Huskers win and Pitt wins and sends TCU into NCG

Posted by: "huskersRback" on December 4, 2009 10:11AM CST 22-14 HUSKER POWER!!

Posted by: Bullet on December 4, 2009 10:12AM CST Huskers 24 Texas 17 We stick with the run game, go plus 3 in turnovers, House of Spears introduces himself to Colt repeatedly and our defense and special teams will set us up with a short field 4 times. They will all come together for their 1st complete football game giving us our 1st of many Bo lead conference championships.

Posted by: salmon_slayer63 on December 4, 2009 10:12AM CST I live in Oregon. If any of you all watched the game last night u saw a valiant effort put on by OSU. Even with 2 or 3 TO's by the Ducks. OSU couldn't win the game without making TD's. Tomorrows game will play out much the same unless we score 35 points. TD's and not FG's are necessary to win the game. IF the Huskers are getting FG's and not TD's Huskers might stay close but lose in the end. I also havent seen the pressure on the QB's late in the year that we saw early. Colt is a pretty mobile QB so it makes it harder to sack him. Bo and Carl will need to draw up some unusual blitz packages and take chance to help get UT off the field. Most importantly NU on O will need to make 1st downs. Going for it on 4th down and making it going to have to be the gameplan. Alex punting 10-13 times is not going to be a recipe for winning. I think Alex has been great and the field position has been adventageous lately but scoring and putting pressue on UT are the winning ways.

Posted by: crossbonemaniac on December 4, 2009 10:28AM CST Lee plays game of his short career 37-10 NU pregame party to Scottsdale starts right after

Posted by: Denver Bob on December 4, 2009 10:30AM CST ALL the pressure is on UT. They have the talent to win easily IF they don't choke. My pick (in a classic battle worthy of the DVR): NU 17 UT 13 GBR! Beat Texas!

Posted by: Tennessee-Husker87 on December 4, 2009 10:31AM CST My heart says too much Corn for Bevo ... Huskers prevail 18 - 16 GBR!!

Posted by: TomOs on December 4, 2009 10:39AM CST Carl Defense.. in Carl we Trust.. unrealistically .. I see it as. Suh knocks out Colt in the first quarter.. Gabbert grimaces while watching on TV.. Shipley is lost.. gets counsuling at halftime from Jerry Falwell and Dr. Phil... Mack says we should been at the NC last year and laments " THE BIG RED IS BACK" THE NEW NU- 17 'HORNLESS-0

Posted by: BrianFi on December 4, 2009 10:40AM CST Weather predition: Inside the dome: SUH-NAMI is coming. NU 24 tx 21

Posted by: TheNUorder on December 4, 2009 10:46AM CST Defense scores one TD, SP teams scores one TD, Offense scores 2 TDs, Henery kicks 4 extra points and 1 field goal. NU scores 31! Texas scores less than 31. GBR

Posted by: BrianFi on December 4, 2009 10:49AM CST Let us say an argument can be made that the best player in college football will be on the field for Saturday's Big 12 title clash. And an argument can be made that his name ISN'T Colt McCoy. Ndamukong Suh is his name. He has achieved greatness at a higher level. Named: All American Team, Big Twelve Defensive Player Of The Year. And many more awards soon to come. Along with the NFL first round draft pick and millions of $ soon. Regular season stats for Suh: 70 tackles, 16 for losses, 7.5 sacks, 22 qb hurries, 10 pass break-ups and an interception that turned the game against Missouri. He will go down as one of the best in Husker history and that is saying something. I along with many others will miss this tenacious competitor with a motor that never quits. He exemplifies every aspect of college football from hard work to his humble kindness. As Husker fans we can only hope that he has opened the door to other God gifted talent to come to NU. He did nothing to hurt us that is for sure. We have seen what one man can do to create better people out of others. That is leadership at it's core. He put that team upon his shoulders and carried us to this point. So as Suh has put it: It's us against the world " Get ready to see some action. We have a weather update for conditions inside the DOME;;;;;;; Get ready, there is a SUH-NAMI on it's way............. GO BIG RED.

Posted by: NUwindow on December 4, 2009 10:58AM CST DONU will need to score 32 and Texas something less than that. I've got to believe there will be some offensive plays we haven't seen yet but have been worked on all year. If all cylinders click and we win the turnover margin....35 - 31 NU GO BIG RED!!!

Posted by: bahmer on December 4, 2009 11:10AM CST Salmon_slayer63: To your point about the OU, OSU game last night . . . The biggest difference with that out-matched OSU team and NU, is that OSU has an AWEFUL defense! In fact, both of those teams last night leave much to desire on the defensive side of the ball. They gameplan to outscore teams. I'm not saying that touchdowns are not important, I would love to see us convert at a higher endzone percentage inside the red-zone. However, our gameplan is completely different, centering around ball-control, time of possession, and our "bend-don't-break" defensive mentality. We will never win a "shoot-out" with Texas, like Oregon did with OSU last night, and we can't really count on simply outscoring any team on our schedule. We are outmatched, talent-wise, as OSU was last night, but a great defensive scheme, great coaching, physical play, and a little bit of luck (hopefully some trick plays) on offense could bring us out of Dallas with a close win.

Posted by: huskertherapist on December 4, 2009 11:10AM CST Good morning, Picking Nebraska to win will lead to heartache and pain. Enjoy what you have.

Posted by: PT Husker on December 4, 2009 11:10AM CST McCoy is at his best when he scrambles. Many have flushed him and that is when he hurts you. His recievers are also great at adjusting routes when he is on the run. EVERYBODY has to stay disiplinced for the entire play. On offense we must be opportunistic and take advantage of of and short feild that we get. Souns easy huh. Not sure if we are up to it for 60 minutes which it will take to win the game. Texas 24 NU 17. Watch out next year Mack.

Posted by: PT Husker on December 4, 2009 11:13AM CST Therapy Dude, Where ya been? Guess we exceeded expectations Huh.

Posted by: RobotMonster on December 4, 2009 11:14AM CST I predict every time Lee runs the Option something bad will happen and that if we throw any bubble screens we'll lose yards or get picked. on the better side of the ball I predict Suh will harass/sack/hit McCoy to the point that Colt will temporarily lose his iffy texan accent.

Posted by: TomOs on December 4, 2009 11:16AM CST PT.. Colt can hurt when he runs.. and we will hurt him when runs.. Colt meet, Mr Suh, Mr Crick, Mr Dillard and Mr Asante..

Posted by: TomOs on December 4, 2009 11:18AM CST Who was it earlier stated. count on it.. loses to MU,OU,Kansas???

Posted by: PT Husker on December 4, 2009 11:20AM CST Good one Tom I like it He also needs to be very well acquianted with Turner and Allen. It is their job to keep him from getting loose.

Posted by: HuskerzFL on December 4, 2009 11:20AM CST NU - 16 TX - 13

Posted by: Huskerzone on December 4, 2009 11:22AM CST Uh, I forget is it therapist that said the Huskers would be 6-6 at best or was it somebody else?

Posted by: TomOs on December 4, 2009 11:23AM CST I just remember the "count on it" only ones he got right were VT and TT..

Posted by: Mr HH on December 4, 2009 11:26AM CST Huskers play straight up smash mouth football with play action passes. Lonhorns are not ready for that fight. We move the ball just enough and score just enough. Suh and the Blackshirts show the nation how good they are. Huskers 24 Horns 21

Posted by: Huskerzone on December 4, 2009 11:27AM CST Several weeks ago, I was listening to Sports Nightly. Right after the Iowa State debacle, a caller said Nebraska would have a losing season. The host of the show said he would give up his seat on the show to let this blowhard have it for one night if Nebraska ended up with a losing record. Thank God I would have the right to shut off the radio if that thing happened, just as I have the right not to read what therapist off says.

Posted by: Country Husker on December 4, 2009 11:28AM CST Nebraska "hard hittin' last men standing" - 23 Texas "steers and hiefers, its whats for dinner" - 17 Some other predictions - Number of times Suh and Crick are held - Same as the number of offensive plays by Tx. Pass break-ups by Gomes - However many times they throw to Shippley, maybe minus one or two, which he will strip. Number of Bruises by Larry the Assasin - Dozens Number of Personal Fouls by Larry the Assasin - .........hey, he plays hard and fast Yards by Rex "the hammer" - 100+, 90 after first contact. Yards by Roy "the bullet" - 80+ ground, 50+ recieving (we haven't seen that in a while so I'm thinkin......) Great reads by The General - 10 Bad reads by the General - Ok, maybe a couple, but hey, he's a first year starter. Nasty Attitude Inflicted by the O-Linemen - How many guys are we rotating, again? cause I'm thinkin they all got a chip by now Time elapsed in game before Colt McCoy hits the ground - depends on who kicks off first. Quarter in which Colt starts to look a little beat up - 3rd Smiles from Bo during the game - 0 After the game - 1 And then the usual things Bo yells at refs - can't count that high Bo yells at Carl - every play on defense Henery punts inside the 20 - every other one. Kunalic touchbacks - all of them The General hits Niles Paul for a big gainer - at least once. Big plays by freshmen players - many Pass breakups by the Defensive front - 5 Int's by O'hanlon - 1 Years Watson coaches at NU - As many as he wants in my personal opinion. Don't care what you say, the guy is a good fit for us and given some good direction will produce in the future. Hey, he's shown he can learn some new tricks, so lets support him and see where that takes us. Some other stuff will happen, too, but mostly it's just bad for Texas. Really, guys, this all came to me in a dream last night, after I had some red stuff to drink. GO BIG TEAM PLAYIN' TOUGH HARD-HITTING NOVERMBER WINNING BIG 12 NORTH CHAMPION CORNSHUCKIN' SURVIVOR BRUISERS WITH AN ATTITUDE!

Posted by: 1dMark Husker on December 4, 2009 11:29AM CST NU 24 Texas 31 in OT

Posted by: Trashman on December 4, 2009 11:33AM CST I like reading the kool-aid picks; gets me going! I guess my question is: would people have expected us to beat OU with Bradford playing? I would say not a chance. He's the injured, but current Heisman trophy winner we fortunately did not have to face. We are now playing the frontrunner for the 2009 Heisman winner with every bit as much talent (probably more) than OU. Unfortunately, a star QB > a star DL. We have a small chance of a injury to Colt or excessive turnovers, but that's awfully hard to hang a prediction on.

Posted by: redcornman on December 4, 2009 11:34AM CST Hey, you got to BOlieve!! He's not coming here to lose. Red Corn Boys 23 Cows 17

Posted by: #1Norfolkfan on December 4, 2009 11:36AM CST Tom I remember that very well also he got all over me for having faith and believing and because of the likes of him I have only read and hardly ever post but I know in my heart that this is going the right way and will continue to only get better.

Posted by: throw46 on December 4, 2009 11:37AM CST I know that NU's plan is to run the ball on offense, but in order to make that happen Lee has to be able to pass the ball with greater success than he has. So the problem is will Watson be able to get him into a rhythm early? For any QB, isn't this important to be confident? If Watson does get Lee in the grove, does he get lazy and stubborn and rely on the pass? So, how long will Bo let Watson run the rhythm thing?

Posted by: BuzzMc on December 4, 2009 11:37AM CST NU 41 TX 40

Posted by: Trashman on December 4, 2009 11:41AM CST Country Husker I enjoy the enthusiasm, but they are called dreams for a reason.....not foresight!!!!! Just havin fun with ya....... I'll venture to say that Gomes will have several more passes caught on him by Shipley rather than broken up. The rest are all for sure spot on, no doubt!!!! :)

Posted by: HuskerBruin on December 4, 2009 11:47AM CST TX - 34 NU - 16

Posted by: JeffCo on December 4, 2009 11:48AM CST The stars align this weekend. NU 41 TX 27

Posted by: Trashman on December 4, 2009 11:49AM CST Throw Good questions. I can't see Zac really getting into a rhythm where NU is passing a lot in a drive. If we're forced that way, probably in a lot of trouble. Watson has learned his lesson and won't go that route unless it's ugly IMO. Lee has to make 8-10 sizeable pass plays, probably each one going for a minimum of 15 yards. He's going to have his chances, because the defense will go one-on-one all day until Lee proves they can't. Texas is going to do everything they can to force Lee and not our OL or RBs to beat them. Gonna be fun!

Posted by: BrianFi on December 4, 2009 11:50AM CST LoLo I like that game plan..... better than your previous. I can see it now Suh running from the left and Crick from the right, on a bee line to destruction and the timing is perfect, out goes the ball and up comes the guts of McCoy. Pick up the pieces and restart the game clock. Fresh meat at QB for the Husker Defense to devour. Might even out the odds:)......

Posted by: Country Husker on December 4, 2009 11:51AM CST Heck, trashman, reality is for work and raising kids and the rest of life, this is a Nebraska Fan Blog. I'll never put up anything except the best possible outcome. These kids deserve props from us for playing thier hardest despite lots of turmoil during thier time at NU. Hell, it's simpler than that, they deserve our respect and admiration for coming to Nebraska and playing for the RED. Don't care what the nonbelievers say, they do not have it easy. ...... and I am one thankful fan that we have an a$$ kickin' defense that will keep us in the game. GO BIG RED!

Posted by: northwesthusker on December 4, 2009 11:57AM CST I just can't imagine the Huskers can score when they have been ineffective all year against average defenses; and now they are supposed to score against the best in the country.....hmmmm....something isn't adding up...........horns 28, huskers 2 alex henery fields goals....we need a miracle!

Posted by: farmboy1975 on December 4, 2009 11:59AM CST I'm flying out to Vegas on Saturday morning... Not a big gambler, but thinking about putting some greenbacks down on the Huskers!!! I know it will be a good game and I hope NU pulls of the biggest upset in the BCS this year!!! Something else tells me that the Horns are going to walk all over us. Dream Score: NU 28 UT 21 Actual Score: NU 14 UT 21 I don't think the offense is ready or can get anything going. Defense will play a great game and keep Texas to a low scoring game. Now if the offense has been holding back some plays that they haven't been showing all year, then we could come out on top of this and win it!!! GBR and bring home the Big XII Championship!!!

Posted by: charger on December 4, 2009 12:04PM CST Who is the home team on the score board? got to get the right flag up :) I said this yesterday & I'll say it again. The game is going to come down to who really wants it the most. You can take all the hype about the players & throw it aside... Our boys have had so much of You can't win this game that they will finally get a chance to show their potential. we also have everything to gain from this game. My koolaide is pretty strong this afternoon. :) Tx is going to make mistakes just like we are. this is what they have played so hard for this year. This team has never quit..... Why would we not beleive they can win this game also? NU 27 UT 24 time for the worm to turn.. GBR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Trashman on December 4, 2009 12:05PM CST Country Wasn't knocking you, you're right this is a fan blog. That's why we have such a nice mix of crazed ultra positive fanatics, regular fans, logical fans, negative fans and trolls. If every one of us posted the same thing from any of these types, we'd be bored as heck. We all (well maybe minus the trolls although they can bring some humor at times) have our place here. Crap, I probably take life with less seriousness than the Huskers!.....only kidding of course but if you knew me, I'm about as sarcastic and fun o guy you would meet!

Posted by: Islander/Husker on December 4, 2009 12:08PM CST Big Wave Dave - congrats on your fourth grandchild. I have three with one more on the way next June. If I would have known how much fun grandkids were going to be, I would have had them first. Now Texas is a outstanding team no doubt. they are used to playing in Championships. They have a National Championship game on the line. They are the favorites and deservedly so. But in 56 years of being a Husker fan, I have never went against the Huskers, not going to start now. Huskers 21-Texas 15. Go Big Red.

Posted by: Redhead on December 4, 2009 12:09PM CST My nephew and friends are going to be at the game-5th row, on the 35 yard line immediately behind the Husker bench. I told him to make a sign with SUH on it and he will be on TV for sure. I also told him that if he comes home with ANY voice left, he will have to answer to me. We were all at the NU-OU game and none of us had voices left. The BIG RED FAITHFUL(those lucky enough to be going to the game) will need to re-create the atmosphere from the NU-OU game, as much as possible. It will be the edge that BIG RED needs to cut up some steers and grill them on a RED hot fire. BOLIEVE-AND BO BIG RED!!!!! Big Red 16-Texas 10.....................

Posted by: Trashman on December 4, 2009 12:12PM CST Hey Charger, how's it going? Or should I call you Jason Peter!?!?! Just kiddin with ya cuz that's what he would say time and again on "The Spread" with the attitude and trying harder thing. It does work in a lot of instances. I guess I just feel that TX wants it every bit as bad as we do, almost trying to "fix" what happened to them last year with the loss in Lubbock. Add that to the talent level and it's a tough sled....but I'll be on here for you to tell me "told ya so" if and or when it happens! (Trust me, I hope it's the case).

Posted by: TX_Husker on December 4, 2009 12:16PM CST History is waiting to be written, and this Nebraska team has the pen. Believers 30 Longfrowns 27

Posted by: Islander/Husker on December 4, 2009 12:19PM CST Win or lose, I am proud of the 2009 Huskers. they have game us lots of thrills this year., Go Big Red.

Posted by: Bornhusker on December 4, 2009 12:21PM CST After reading some of the comments posted here, I've changed my mind. We don't have a chance. Texas' offense is unstoppable. McCoy never gets rattled and ALWAYS hits the open receiver. Their defense is better than any we've ever seen. Our offense is terrible. We'll be lucky to get a first down. AND, of course, the better team ALWAYS WINS. Is it too late to forfeit the K-State game and let them play Texas? Oh, woe is us.

Posted by: TheNUorder on December 4, 2009 12:22PM CST I guess Suh wins the ESPN heisman vote. Voting has ended and he is at the top of the leader board.

Posted by: Trashman on December 4, 2009 12:22PM CST IH I think were all proud of the turnaround this program has made. It's really looking good for the future.

Posted by: charger on December 4, 2009 12:23PM CST ha Trashman me JP naw. Not to suprised the spread got the boot. I'm just looking at this way because the majority of fans beleive that we have a lack of talent on this team, and i strongly dissagree with that. Tx has only really played one tuff team in OU. IMO. I believe in what Joe Ganz has said over the course of this year and really these kids can play the game. Youth & inexperiance have been the biggest problem and towards the end of the season they are starting to get it. Hell I'm just a fan.

Posted by: Marc21 on December 4, 2009 12:27PM CST NU 26 TX 17 Nebraska has just a good of chance to win this game as Texas does. Anything can happen in a football game. We heard all this no chance to win stuff when we played Michigan in the 2005 Alamo bowl. Go Big Red!!! Go Big Suh!!!

Posted by: Miller on December 4, 2009 12:29PM CST A hard fought game with a lot of turn overs created by NU. NU 13 TX 9

Posted by: Trashman on December 4, 2009 12:29PM CST Charger Gotcha. I hope to heck you're right because I think if we pull this upset my eyes would probably well up a little bit. And then I'd have to change my underwear.

Posted by: BrianFi on December 4, 2009 12:39PM CST Nostradamus Quatrains: A Suh-nami will fall upon the chosen one named Colt, at a place called Jerry Dome. The Sea of Red will wash away any chances of the once mighty to victory. A Giant will stand alone in the aftermath with praises from nasayers.......

Posted by: TomOs on December 4, 2009 12:39PM CST You know.. realistically.. we stand little chance of winning, according to stats and pundits... their O is superior to ours, no doubt, their D is good .. well I would take ours.. theirs has not had much pressure, their running stats are slanted because most teams were behind and went to the pass.. the one little gleam that I see is the OU game.. Sam played what, 1 1/2 quarters is all, I think.. they beat them by 1.. they arent all that.. sure we will need to be a little lucky with the bounce.. who gave us much of a chance against OU.. who gave Ia St much of chance against us... all I know is Big Red will play with alot of heart and desire and with that anything can happen.. GBR

Posted by: PT Husker on December 4, 2009 12:42PM CST Born, GReat point. If Callie can upset someone bo sure as hell can. Ya got me. Im switching. NU 19 TEx 17. Suh blocks a late FG to preserve the win.

Posted by: MileHiHusker on December 4, 2009 12:42PM CST So what you are saying, Country Husker, is 23 - 17 NU? NU will score a touchdown if the defense or special teams is able to. Otherwise NU might have a few chances for some field goals. The offense is just not there. 38 - 8 Texass.

Posted by: huskertherapist on December 4, 2009 12:43PM CST I have been traveling for some time. There is much joy in Mudville andCongratulations on exceeding expectations. And please manage them well this weekend. GBR

Posted by: PT Husker on December 4, 2009 12:44PM CST Come on Trash. Drink the Red Stuff. Reality is for Thearapy Dude. You guys keep getting me fired up and I am gonna go home in the middle of the afternoon. Anything is possible.

Posted by: Trashman on December 4, 2009 12:49PM CST Tom Good post. Although I would say that a lot of people including myself thought we would beat OU being here and against a backup. Probably 50-50 chance for most. However, versus ISU I gave them about a 1% chance of victory. We've got at least 10 times that (no matter what Todd Mcshay says!).

Posted by: Big Red in Big D 007 on December 4, 2009 12:50PM CST Most of the snow has moved out of Austin but it is still too cold for the tea sippers. The roof will be closed at jerrys world and the doors will be open in the end zones (the wind wips through there more than you might think). Game time temp in the low 40's and falling. These people don't like the cold and yes that is cold to us ( I know my blood has thinned out in my 25 yrs here) NU-23, UT-20. Nebraska and under. GBR

Posted by: big red machine on December 4, 2009 12:50PM CST If the huskers can score 21 they win, but scoring 21 might be a bit to much to ask of our offense.

Posted by: MileHiHusker on December 4, 2009 12:51PM CST Based on confidential news that I just recieved I have to change my prediction. NU 11 - TX 6. I wish I could share with you but I can't. GBR!

Posted by: charger on December 4, 2009 12:52PM CST Trasman WE win I'll be changing my drawers too

Posted by: Trashman on December 4, 2009 12:53PM CST PT Okay, okay. For you I'll bump my chances of victory to 15%......he he. Go home and take the day off, you're the boss! Drink a couple red beers, then a bloody mary tommorrow afternoon....a couple vodka cranberries for the game???? Nah, not your style. Good to hear from you.

Posted by: HuskerzRock on December 4, 2009 12:54PM CST so you go from 38-8 texas to 11-6 NU? I dont think you got any news you just took a drink of koolaid!

Posted by: HuskerzRock on December 4, 2009 12:56PM CST I don't think PT will be putting any tomato juice in his Wild Turkey.

Posted by: NUwindow on December 4, 2009 12:57PM CST Put Baker on the offensive line and let Crick play fullback and Suh tailback. That oughta get-r-dun...

Posted by: PT Husker on December 4, 2009 1:00PM CST GOBBLE GOBBLE GOBBLE.

Posted by: NUwindow on December 4, 2009 1:01PM CST Yuck, yuck, yuck!!!

Posted by: NUwindow on December 4, 2009 1:03PM CST Would like to see Suh back on offense at the goal line though...

Posted by: throw46 on December 4, 2009 1:10PM CST Trash....I think that ifLee takes his meds....NU wins.

Posted by: rluben on December 4, 2009 1:14PM CST Changing my prediction to: NU 24 TU 17 Here's a link to Bo Agreeing with me

Posted by: HuskerzRock on December 4, 2009 1:20PM CST Who's TU? ;)

Posted by: Country Husker on December 4, 2009 1:22PM CST Confidential News? Is Mac Brown going to Notre Dame or Kansas? heheheheheh GO BIG GENERAL LEE!

Posted by: charger on December 4, 2009 1:23PM CST CH LMAO

Posted by: Country Husker on December 4, 2009 1:26PM CST Luber, you got waaaaaay too much time on your hands, man. Good one. UT, TU, who cares, Sunday they will be loosers. GOBIGRED!

Posted by: PT Husker on December 4, 2009 1:29PM CST TU = Texas upsidedown.

Posted by: PT Husker on December 4, 2009 1:35PM CST Its gonna sound something like this. Reporter: Well coach thisis the 2nd year in a row your National title hopes have been dashed. Brown: We are only a 1 loss team. Take nothing away from Nebraska. they played inspired. But we still deserve a shot at the title game. No disrespect to TCU but we play a much tougher schedule. And we are TEXAS. Who would you rather watch on TV? And all those holding calls we got, what were we do do? Let Suh Kill my QB? What were those Refs thinking. No disrespect to them mind you. But its not fair. We are Texas. And on and on and on. YOu get the point.

Posted by: rluben on December 4, 2009 1:38PM CST What you think I'm going to give those goofballs respect and call them UT? lol it's not like they've ever done anything with their 10 win seasons 'cept once because a once in a lifetime QB carried them on his back. Pretenders about to get exposed.

Posted by: Country Husker on December 4, 2009 1:38PM CST Lets see, in my 23 -17 prediction, I think we were gonna score 1 defensive td, pick-6, fumble recovery, something close for an easy score, etc. The second TD comes late in the 4th quarter to win the game after 3 Alex Henery field goals. I think that adds up to 23 (7+7+3+3+3). Poor Texas is gonna get 1 TD per half and a late field goal that they think seals the deal at 17-16, until that Zac Lee to a wide open Niles Paul or Mike McNeil thing (after Rex and Roy have thumped on them for 55 minutes) scores our first offensive TD. Thats what Bo and Tom and Wats and I have schemed up this week, anyway. ......all in fun. GO BIG LATE SCORING OFFENSE! (Remember MU and hope the roof leaks badly in the Jerry dome.)

Posted by: rluben on December 4, 2009 1:41PM CST TU = Texas Unplugged As in we are going to pull the cord out of the wall and the lights will go out.

Posted by: Stone on December 4, 2009 1:41PM CST Everyone is afraid of the Whorn offense, but the telling stat to me is this: Texass has only played against ONE defense ranked in the TOP 30 in college football. That team was OU and they held the Whorns to 16, so I am at least somewhat optimistic that NU can play with the steers from Austin.

Posted by: Country Husker on December 4, 2009 1:50PM CST Yee Haw! The NU Order is right! Voting ended and Big Suh wins the ESPN Heisman poll. We are the greatest fans in College Football, and the most determined bunch of internet junkies, apparently. Go Big Red Bloggers! For the "mandatory dose of reality" fans, of course he will not win the Heisman unless he sacks Colt 5 times, intercepts 2 passes and scores 3 touchdowns, but who cares. We won the poll, lets celebrate by beating Texas! GO BIG RED!

Posted by: IBleedRed on December 4, 2009 1:50PM CST Anything is possible, but Tx is just too tough this year to get our hopes up. We are outmatched at every position with the exception of Suh whom they can double and they are three deep on the bench. Tx would have to have a terrible game and Nebraska the best of the season AND catch a lot of breaks. My heart is with our boys but my head says Texas. Tx 28- N 10. IN bb N 72 -Creighton 60.

Posted by: charger on December 4, 2009 1:52PM CST Damn rul u got me fired up. GBR!!!!!! I can't stand texas

Posted by: charger on December 4, 2009 1:54PM CST IBred how in the heck do you think we are out matched in every position??

Posted by: rluben on December 4, 2009 1:54PM CST But actually NU is called the University of Nebraska Lincoln not Nebraska University or better known as the University of Nebraska but we refer to them as NU and always have. So I had a brain fart and called University of Texas...Texas University...same thing to me. They are still going down no matter if they are UT or TU Tatas Up

Posted by: Gofor2 on December 4, 2009 1:54PM CST GO BIG TEAM PLAYIN' TOUGH HARD-HITTING NOVERMBER WINNING BIG 12 NORTH CHAMPION CORNSHUCKIN' SURVIVOR BRUISERS WITH AN ATTITUDE! i.e. GBTPTHHNWB12NCCSB with tude SUUUUUUUUUUUNAAAAAAAMMMMMMMIIIIIII Take cover! Huskers 31 Cows 17 Congrats Big Wave Dave! Where do I get my cigar?

Posted by: Country Husker on December 4, 2009 2:01PM CST NUCORN, but surely Bo's constant yelling at the refs will help them to call a fair and balanced game, won't it? hehehehehehe GBTPTHHNWB12NCCSB with tude

Posted by: GBR in Texas on December 4, 2009 2:02PM CST No team is too tough...are we outmatched in spots? Yes, they do have more "talent" in some spots, but do they have more "determination" at those spots. It is for this reason that the game is played and it doesn't always turn out the way it is "supposed" to! If they do beat us it will be because they outplayed us and there is no shame in that. My prediction...there will be a "war" in Arlington, Texas on Monday night. I do believe the Texas players will come away from this game wondering about the future and will have reservations about playing NU from this point on. This is a "respect" game for us and when a team is in that mode anything can happen.

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on December 4, 2009 2:05PM CST Did you see the pic of Mangino flying home? check it out here

Posted by: GBR in Texas on December 4, 2009 2:08PM CST Don't know where that "Monday" came from. It should read "Saturday" night. Guess I should proof read.

Posted by: Bornhusker on December 4, 2009 2:09PM CST Good one, Exiled. I'm familiar with that middle seat!!

Posted by: rluben on December 4, 2009 2:10PM CST That gives a whole new meaning to Jumbo jet right there.

Posted by: charger on December 4, 2009 2:12PM CST what up GBR in TX i like how you put words to what i feel about the game tomorrow night. GBR

Posted by: rluben on December 4, 2009 2:12PM CST Dude can't afford to travel in first calls seating? That or must just be a penny pincher.

Posted by: rluben on December 4, 2009 2:13PM CST class not calls

Posted by: charger on December 4, 2009 2:14PM CST how would you like to sit beside someone like that??? it would totally suck

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on December 4, 2009 2:21PM CST charger, it'd be bad enough just sitting next to a KU fan...

Posted by: The Wombat on December 4, 2009 2:26PM CST 1) Congratulations and best wishes, Big Wave Dave! 2) I, too, share in the profound concern about no-calls on the Horn O line as they hold on to our D line for dear life (and their QB). However, I also believe that our D will, under the fierce in-game tutelage of the brothers Pelini, get into the Horns' heads as no other D has this season. I think we get at least one pick 6 and another score from the D this game to rattle the Horns' cages. (Maybe "corrals" would be a better choice.) And 3) I think the offense plays a control game featuring stout, workmanlike performances by Burkhead and Helu. Added bonus: fullbacks carrying the ball. (Miracles still happen.) You will hear my screams of anguish on most called first down passes--if you can hear anything over your own. A nail-biter, but if we play loose, we pull it out somewhere around 13-10, or 17-14. And marvel what a quality leader at the helm can pull off.

Posted by: Gofor2 on December 4, 2009 2:30PM CST Mang on one side and a lady with a baby on the other I just won't to point out that if you look back through the season I've been 100% on all my score predictions. Not bragging, just point out the facts.

Posted by: PT Husker on December 4, 2009 2:33PM CST Tex, Glad you caught that Monday thing casue I was gonna. And all of the things we have been saying is the reason for Playing the game so I am with you there. Only game Tex palyed that I watched much of was aTm and the defense got exposed there a lot. But it was done by a mobile QB so I don't know if that is fair. But I do think ours is better top to bottem than theirs so I would disagree somewhat with Inbread. My concerns rest with our secondary, that is much better than last year, but maybe not good enough and If our offense can take advantage of the opportunities they get during the game. Sticking with 19-17 NU cause I want them to win. My therapy Dude predection would be more like 27-10 with the game closer than the score indicates.

Posted by: Gofor2 on December 4, 2009 2:37PM CST 28 hours and 20 minutes

Posted by: GBR in Texas on December 4, 2009 2:37PM CST The key defensively won't be how many times we can sack McCoy, but rather how many hurries and knockdowns we can get on McCoy. Being able to collapse the pocket will have much more effect creating less precise passes which in turn could produce one of those pick 6's. My suspicions were that Mack would do everything in his power to showcase McCoy in an effort to win him the Heisman. Word is that's exactly what is going to happen. If that's the case their priorities are in the wrong place which can be very dangerous. I hope that's the case, if so it would be a major plus for our defense.

Posted by: Wrestler on December 4, 2009 2:38PM CST Country Husker, welcome to the dissertation subset of posters? Rluben, No Nothing and myself are defn. in this grouping that Busiekcreek, so aptly identified? Sometimes GBRTX or Coach falls into that subset as well? Have you purchased some steeltoe boots for coming here to HK, and joining me for some stimulating rat hunting? Ok, I feel it in the air? That air drifts along ways from Huskerville to here? Say around 10,000 miles or so? But while FU and I were doing our TM exercises before our daily workout last night, I had a vision and it was exciting? Colt gets dinged somewhat by Suh and company in 1st qtr and has to leave the game similar to "Bradford" like? And UT's backup comes in for duration of the game? The backup throws 10 picks, OU's 5, times 2, and we win in a rout 38 to 3? Yes, on those 10 picks, 4 of them go to the house, so offense picks up another 10 on its merit of average? Go Big Defense and Suh for Heisman? Hey it's my vision so no criticism please? You don't see this scenario happening, you say? Ok, how about this one, 17 to 13 Husker upset as D plays lights out, and O does just enough to garner the win? Still like my vision best? GBR! Zhou Da Hong!

Posted by: Gofor2 on December 4, 2009 2:40PM CST Later, one more artery to unclog then it's tail gate time.

Posted by: PT Husker on December 4, 2009 2:43PM CST One FACT in our favor. their leading Kick returner will not play. DWI this week. Mack has principles as well,

Posted by: GBR in Texas on December 4, 2009 2:43PM CST Howdy Professor! I always knew you had a very vivid and unique imagination. So, what are you trying to say...that maybe we are somewhat long winded? That couldn't possibly be true!

Posted by: GBR in Texas on December 4, 2009 2:44PM CST Weild that knife Gofor!

Posted by: GBR in Texas on December 4, 2009 2:48PM CST The problem with that PT is that they replaced him with a world class sprinter and long jumper that took one to the house vs. aTm. Gotta get back to school to get ready for off-season. Band concert for the 13 yr old tonight, maybe get back here around 9:30 or so. Keep tearing it up everybody.

Posted by: Wrestler on December 4, 2009 2:49PM CST Gofor2, our "Big Bend" of countdown? Or is it more our timex of countdown? As my father says, now that's a watch, itjust keeps on ticking, like the energizer bunny, as I expect you to do when on the mat? Never tireout, plenty of time to sleep and get tired after the matches? Pressure and dominate and attack, and pressure and dominate and attack, always attack, that's what I like to do on a mat, wear the opponent down into submission, hey that's sounds like the Blackshirts, on Sat. night? Good plan! GBR! Zhou Da Hong!

Posted by: Wrestler on December 4, 2009 2:53PM CST My gosh! Gather the children and loved ones! Danger on the blog, it's the complete Turkey Rustling Gang, sth. must be brewing? Warm milk, I suspect? HK Corral Kid and Walmart Rustler and Doc Holiday now that's 3 mean hombres, for sure! Hopefully they have a bone to pick with Colt and the Horns? GBR! Zhou Da Hong!

Posted by: colter on December 4, 2009 3:21PM CST NU 9 UT 3

Posted by: charger on December 4, 2009 3:26PM CST GOOOOOO BIIIIIIIG RRRRRRRRRed put all sharp objects in a safe place tomorrow folks and lets will our team to a victory!!!!!!

Posted by: PT Husker on December 4, 2009 3:37PM CST Howdy Wrestle dude. The only Turkey I wrestle now comes in a bottle and is best with ice and water.

Posted by: Big Wave Dave on December 4, 2009 4:04PM CST Thanks for all the congrates guys. Marleigh arrived @ 6:49am this morning, all 6lbs. 6 ozs of her. She has all her toes and finners and seems a very contented little Husker Fan right now. Nebraska Upsets Texas! Go Marleigh! Go Big Red! Beat Texas!

Posted by: RocketHusker on December 4, 2009 4:15PM CST My heart says NU 23 UT 21 on a 59 yard field goal by Henery with 13 seconds left. My head says 38-17. I'm going with my heart.

Posted by: TheNUorder on December 4, 2009 4:33PM CST ESPN has turned the Heisman voting back on. Says it ended at noon today but the totals are still increasing and the voting page is back. So keep voting for Suh

Posted by: drivebyposter on December 4, 2009 4:39PM CST Sunbelt Champs check North Champs check Big 12 Champs ??????

Posted by: huskerfan1212 on December 4, 2009 5:09PM CST I predict 1-0 Nebraska wins after Texas forfeits

Posted by: fleaflicker on December 4, 2009 5:13PM CST I'll be damed if I'm going to come on here and pick anything but the Huskers. Texas gets the ball and the Blackshirts get a turnover in our red zone and our O puts it in for a quick 7 point lead. The D rides that momentum and Suh and Dillard get into Colts head (Colt is thinking about the Heisman pose rather than playing a football game) and rough him up and get him completely out of rythum. The offense runs right at the Whorns and we physically take it to them. 'skers 24 Horns 7

Posted by: lincolniter on December 4, 2009 10:02PM CST Nebraska 14 Texas 13

Posted by: joe9wicket on December 4, 2009 10:26PM CST psych yourselves up w/ this gem from the tunnel walk before OU. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX1PafJoOk8

Posted by: joe9wicket on December 4, 2009 10:38PM CST oh yeah NU 17 TX 14. 2 OT after being tied 7 to 7 @ the end of regulation.

Posted by: Joisey Husker on December 4, 2009 11:40PM CST There have been more than a few sports pundits who predict a Nebraska upset. Hmmm. Going off-topic here . . . Do you folks back in the ol' stomping ground know about The Irish Rogue in NYC? It's a typical bar-n'-grill in midtown Manhattan, but on NU football game days, it's a Husker bar. From the concrete jungle, you cross the threshold and instantly you're in Lincoln. The place is filled with Nordic-looking people wearing red. The Nebraska game is on dozens of screens. Sureal! I haven't been able to make it there in quite a while, but what a great way to spend Saturdays in autumn. Oh, my prediction? I just don't think we can outscore the Horns, even it they only score once.

Posted by: Jedi Husker on December 4, 2009 11:54PM CST The deep baal for a TD will be carried across the line by a streaking number 11 - not Niles Paul. However, Niles Paul will return the opening kickoff 97 yards for a TD! Bring on the Big Red Blow Out! NU 24 TX 17 Whorns cry themselves to sleep for the second year in a row. (Oh, and Busie sends a possie of good ol' Boys and Gals to hijack the Big XII officiating crew, and replaces them with an SEC group. Get ready Mac, 'cause you wasted your money on those boys!) Therapy? Therapy?!? We don't need no stinkin' Therapy!!! Go Big Red! In Bo We Trust.