Life in the Red Group

Posted by: BUCK4NU on August 10, 2010 7:44PM CST BAM!

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on August 10, 2010 7:45PM CST Quoth DBP: "And the General shall lead them."

Posted by: BUCK4NU on August 10, 2010 7:46PM CST Wow I truely thought Spano would be in the conversation, but I guess agter two blown knee's he just isn't up for it.

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 8:03PM CST Lee may start but he will not hold it. Green or Martinez will be in it thick or thin.Everything now is leading to a more run orientation and Lee is just a tad slow.

Posted by: Steve Sipple on August 10, 2010 8:06PM CST BUCK4NU, Spano is not on the 105-player roster for preseason drills. Still not fully recovered from knee issues, Pelini says.

Posted by: Low Country Husker on August 10, 2010 8:07PM CST 3 WR over 220 lbs....has NU ever had that before? Looks like the run game is coming back with a twist....big bodied receivers capable of fighting for a ball thrown somewhere in their vicinity.

Posted by: BUCK4NU on August 10, 2010 8:11PM CST Thanks Sip. I really thought he would be in the battle. But having a bad knee myself I know how they can go.

Posted by: scrib on August 10, 2010 8:11PM CST I think we should run a lot of wildcat with two qb's in there. We have the talent to run a lot of variations and keep the defense guessing. It is also a way to get more experience for the younger QB's. As for Spano, my son suffered an ACL tear while at NU and it took him 2 full years to get back his speed, stability, and confidence.

Posted by: Ray in Bellevue on August 10, 2010 8:15PM CST Very competitive for the backup position. That's what Watson meant.

Posted by: Low Country Husker on August 10, 2010 8:21PM CST I truly don't care who is behind center any more than I care who's running the ball, catching the ball, Blocking on the line, rushing the QB, tackling the opponent or breaking up the pass that would put that opponent ahead. All I really care about is that whomever is on that field is playing to the best of their ability and working hard to improve.

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 8:26PM CST Keep the faith Ray, keep the faith.

Posted by: PlyNeb on August 10, 2010 8:28PM CST Sip A usually reliable poster on another board indicates that Mike Smith is done for the year. Any truth to that rumor?

Posted by: drivebyposter on August 10, 2010 8:29PM CST Ray has the faith and is very insightful as well.

Posted by: Low Country Husker on August 10, 2010 8:30PM CST DBP Of course you would say that..... after all you are Ray's Mother!

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 8:33PM CST Ray is highly motivated in what he does. Is very insightful.

Posted by: drivebyposter on August 10, 2010 8:34PM CST Low, and I could be your daddy?

Posted by: Ray in Bellevue on August 10, 2010 8:34PM CST Low Country Husker. Mothers are like that Practice started yesterday..

Posted by: drivebyposter on August 10, 2010 8:35PM CST and Low As I said to Ray and you know as well. ......... now you just behave. You know where I keep that switch. You keep this up and I just may have to ask you to get it for me.

Posted by: Low Country Husker on August 10, 2010 8:36PM CST My Daddy would be 98 years old if he were alive...you're old but I doubt if you're that old.

Posted by: drivebyposter on August 10, 2010 8:37PM CST Hey Low how do you like my avatar? It is called The Peso Rider

Posted by: Ray in Bellevue on August 10, 2010 8:38PM CST dbp. What happened to Hsb2? Sent to his room?

Posted by: drivebyposter on August 10, 2010 8:38PM CST My daddy would only be 84. You are old as trash suggests.

Posted by: Low Country Husker on August 10, 2010 8:40PM CST So I guess the horse is called Peso? Instead of Fred

Posted by: drivebyposter on August 10, 2010 8:40PM CST Ray, you will have to ask lube. He is the disciplinarian round here. Course trash has sent hsb2 to his room before. Me? Corporal punishment rules.

Posted by: Trashman on August 10, 2010 8:41PM CST New LITR buzzword: Old. BR1 Good work. You do fit the buzzword, but are covering well for me while away......

Posted by: drivebyposter on August 10, 2010 8:44PM CST Anyway, this qb deal is interesting and great. Course Green and Lee were in a "heavy competition last year as well." Course Green is now a year older, but as Trash overlooks, so is the general. I am hoping the General does great. And if not then play a qb who can play great. Okay then, have you seen nono jogging while spying on the corn practices, and playing like niles and stopping at every tree? His words not mine

Posted by: Ray in Bellevue on August 10, 2010 8:44PM CST dbp. Whatever you do, please, not Trash! We will both behave, mother.

Posted by: drivebyposter on August 10, 2010 8:46PM CST Actually low, Fred is his given name. How did you know? Even stepn never would have gotten that, and he is a texas boy from phildelphia

Posted by: drivebyposter on August 10, 2010 8:47PM CST As you can see Ray, you are too late. the trashman cometh

Posted by: Low Country Husker on August 10, 2010 8:48PM CST So are Stepn and HSB related...he's a texas boy from Nebraska?

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 8:48PM CST Trash: It's not being old I like to think myself well seasoned.

Posted by: Ray in Bellevue on August 10, 2010 8:49PM CST The competition "is" intense. The race will go down to the last play of the last practice before the first game. The first game will be signaled in by _____. Stay tuned!

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 8:49PM CST Trash: And I don't have any grey hairs. They are all platnum. HAHA

Posted by: Ray in Bellevue on August 10, 2010 8:51PM CST dbp. I am sneaking out the back. bye!

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on August 10, 2010 8:52PM CST HSB is my son. And I am his daddy.

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 8:52PM CST Audios Ray. Ride off into the sunset tell we chat again.

Posted by: The Wonderful Wizard on August 10, 2010 8:54PM CST Need Wats to coach up all 3 of the QB's and have them ready. The Wiz predicts Zac will not make the whole year if NU continues to run the QB's like the Holiday Bowl. Zac will be on a stretcher. Shifty, he is not. Takes brutal shots and has little ability to avoid the kill shot. Who is #2 will make or break the season. Wats, may I suggest you edit the yellow page play book edition, and have the Cody and Taylor just learn the execute the shortened version. See OU, USC, or Baylor for how to play freshman QB and on how to work with underclassmen QB's. Seems to work for them. If and when Zac gets creamed, we need #2 to come in and win games.

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on August 10, 2010 8:54PM CST A nice Chimay Reserve ale for after dinner. A fine beverage brewed by Belgian monks. Highly recommended by the StephRaZor.

Posted by: Low Country Husker on August 10, 2010 8:54PM CST well I'm out, take care all

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 8:55PM CST Driveby: Don't know about the switch. When younger mom had this hard plastic paddle that glowed in the dark. Tried hiding it several times but she always found it.

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on August 10, 2010 8:55PM CST Lee does take some wallops. No doubt.

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on August 10, 2010 8:56PM CST http://www.chimay.com/en/intro_58.php

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 8:58PM CST Later Low.

Posted by: Trashman on August 10, 2010 8:58PM CST HSB is grounded to his playroom, penalized to watch the USA/Brazil soccer match. He said he hates soccer and I believe him. Plus I removed his window A/C in his treehouse. Now he can just enjoy the Texas breeze and cool Texas nights. Luckily he's not in the Nebraska heat or I would feel bad for him.

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 9:00PM CST Trash: What's up with Tiger ?

Posted by: Trashman on August 10, 2010 9:04PM CST BR1 He has to comtemplate about other things besides golf. This probably includes a lot of seclusion and thinking. And no wife/ladies = tough times Ask 007 how his golf game would be with no women in his life........ He would probably retire in Colorado to play "hundies golf" with DBP.

Posted by: GBR in Texas on August 10, 2010 9:05PM CST Evening boys. Competition is a good thing but you know how those coaches can be about their 'coach speak'. Ray's conspiracy is that no 'competition' exists, Wats only allows us to think that there is. Could Ray be right?

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on August 10, 2010 9:07PM CST GBR))) I've got a 3A sleeper this year. Keep your eye on Wills Point.

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 9:11PM CST I have seen strange things in football GBR and I hope this is not the case. I think there is a fire under Watson to perform this yeas. We have very good talent and at least 2-3 deep in every position but after that is what worries me. Sounds like the people on 3-4 string are possibly not getting enough coaching. You were and are a coach so what do you think GBR ?

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 9:12PM CST years not yeas

Posted by: GBR in Texas on August 10, 2010 9:12PM CST Wills Point...is that southeast of Dallas?

Posted by: Silicon Valley Husker on August 10, 2010 9:12PM CST DBP....I have a better name for your avatar...The Peso Kid

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on August 10, 2010 9:19PM CST Pretty much straight east.

Posted by: Trashman on August 10, 2010 9:23PM CST GBR Ray is always conspiring. It is not coach-speak or a starter could of easily been named and told competition for the job will be going on until game week. Wouldn't kids work just as hard in that instance? Well, only if they are 2+ years in the system minus lunar tides and leap years. See how I "spun a Ray"?

Posted by: GBR in Texas on August 10, 2010 9:23PM CST br1...I've got full confidence in Bo & Co. and their preparation methods. It's tough dividing up the reps for that many people but they impress me as being very efficient in their work habits. Step...they've been pretty good if I remember correctly.

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on August 10, 2010 9:26PM CST They were good.... then went 1-9 and fired their coach. New coach got them going quickly and they have quality coming back... including a solid if nto great QB. Not ranked tho. Therefore.... qualify as a 'sleeper'. It's DEFINITELY football season. Driving around the Dallas area... nothing but shirts and yard signs claiming their team as the best. They are everywhere!

Posted by: GBR in Texas on August 10, 2010 9:27PM CST Myself, I believe the competition to be genuine. I would love to be on the field to see it unfold, awesome stuff. Problems...6 minutes of battery and no power chord equals bad combo. I guess I'll have to rejoin this conversation tomorrow. Night guys.

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 9:31PM CST Night GBR.

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on August 10, 2010 9:32PM CST big red 1))) Whats you fav John Wayne film?

Posted by: PT Husker on August 10, 2010 9:35PM CST Evening troops. The usual, "The coaches aren't telling us the truth" routine. It won't hapen but If I were coach I might start Green for a series or two, Bring in Martinez for a while then let Lee finish. All in the first quarter. Next week I might switch it up a bit. Maybe that would shut some folks up. Actually, the coaches will make the right decision. and if it needs fixed they will do it in good time. We want info, they give it to us, and we won't believe them. Sheeez.

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on August 10, 2010 9:39PM CST Looks like I will need to learn some coach speak to motivate my squad. A strong group of starters return, but behind them, a whole lot of nothing, so they don't fear for their jobs...but they're good enough they think just by stepping on the field they'll win. Much different than the Huskers' situation.

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 9:40PM CST Stepn 1 The Green Berets 2 Big Jake 3 Chisum

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 9:42PM CST PT; I am just ready to go. Too much is riding on this year for us to be mediocre on offence.

Posted by: PT Husker on August 10, 2010 9:43PM CST Mclintoch, true Grit.

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on August 10, 2010 9:44PM CST The coaches have to use the media to reinforce their message to the team. Can't blame 'em.

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 9:44PM CST Those are also good movies.

Posted by: PT Husker on August 10, 2010 9:46PM CST Red, I think no one realizes that more than the coaches. We will get their best shot. From both them and the kids. We can ask for no more.

Posted by: The StepnRaZor on August 10, 2010 9:48PM CST What about Rio Bravo?

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 9:49PM CST Sounds good PT. Hope were up to the test this year.

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 9:50PM CST Stepn: That is also a good one. Rent out El Dorado you will like that one.

Posted by: Trashman on August 10, 2010 9:52PM CST Who's John Wayne?

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 9:52PM CST Well I have to put the wife to bed. Snoring away. Later everyone.

Posted by: big red 1 on August 10, 2010 9:53PM CST Good one Trash.

Posted by: 3&OUT on August 10, 2010 9:54PM CST I think John Wayne is a back-up guard, part of that depth they are talking about. GBR

Posted by: Exiled_in_VT on August 10, 2010 9:55PM CST John Wayne is my favorite USC football player. That's all I'll say.

Posted by: TwinsRRus on August 10, 2010 9:55PM CST So has someone said who the 105th player is? The one that was sick?

Posted by: 3&OUT on August 10, 2010 10:00PM CST I am glad to see the linebacker corp. doing well. The QB's just need some reps with a defense in their face, especially Lee after he missed the spring. Wats is going to be fine with the improvements in the offensive line and some healthy QB's to run the offense. oNe Nebraska, GBR!

Posted by: Trashman on August 10, 2010 10:00PM CST I know who Lil' Wayne is. Probably his son I would guess.

Posted by: drivebyposter on August 10, 2010 10:01PM CST Flashback for you old boys ...CLICK

Posted by: 3&OUT on August 10, 2010 10:02PM CST Twins, I thought I saw earlier that it was Hicks, but don't qoute me. GBR!

Posted by: nino_43 on August 10, 2010 10:03PM CST Green Berets is my favorite! I thought u were asking favorite Western, The Shootist! definitly my fav! but i never saw him in a Bad Western. Hell, He was The Duke!

Posted by: PT Husker on August 10, 2010 10:05PM CST Are the saving #105 for spaNO??

Posted by: PT Husker on August 10, 2010 10:06PM CST Nite all.

Posted by: nino_43 on August 10, 2010 10:06PM CST Cody Green reminds me of Outlaw Jose Wales! After he throws a touch down pass, he turns to the DB and spits tobacco on their heads! Buzzards gotta eat, same as Worms!

Posted by: throw46 on August 10, 2010 10:06PM CST Lee's the man!!!!!

Posted by: TwinsRRus on August 10, 2010 10:08PM CST I read that Sipple said Spano is not the 105th. Is Hicks still on the team or did he graduate? I was thinking it might be Nick Ash. I thought he had a great redshirt year kast year from what I read of him and figured he would be in the top 105.

Posted by: Islander/Husker on August 10, 2010 10:14PM CST Hicks graduated, Ash is not part of the 105 the same as Spano. Bo said Spano would start practicing on Aug 23.

Posted by: Trashman on August 10, 2010 10:40PM CST Throw You are a funny dude. He's probably currently half the man as it is a "dead even QB race". I told you all this back in June from my little bit of info....

Posted by: drivebyposter on August 10, 2010 10:45PM CST Trash, Wishful thinking by you will not make your mancrush the starter.

Posted by: drivebyposter on August 11, 2010 6:54AM CST Excellent early morning points NoNo. Have a good run today.

Posted by: SuperHusker17 on August 11, 2010 8:25AM CST Wizard, while I get the point you're trying to make, using teams that at best went 9-4 last year isn't the best analogy. USC was 9-4 but they were 5-4 in conference play and finished 5th in the Pac-10. OU went 8-5 but 5-3 in conference and finished 4th in the South. Baylor's stud obviously got hurt early but assuming their fill in QB's weren't all that experienced as well they still went 4-8, only 1-7 in conference play and dead last in the South. For NU having such a "problem" with Lee being our starter last year he still gave us 9 wins, not including the Baylor game where Green played the whole time.

Posted by: PT Husker on August 11, 2010 8:25AM CST would we like it better if the coaches said these guys suck. Kind of like two years ago when they got here. How about, "It does not matter how hard they are working becasue none of them are any good." Or, "We will be lucky to win 5 games this year." And then there is always "Those other guys can work as hard as they want. We have picked our starters already.". I could go on but I don't want to ruin my day this early.

Posted by: PT Husker on August 11, 2010 8:33AM CST BTW, I do think Lee will start. It is not, however being given to him. He will earn it like everyone else. Of all the positions available there might be 3 or 4 that are nails. Niles Paul, Alex Henery, Hagg, Allen, Crick, and maybe a couple others. OK that might be 5 or 6 but it is not many out of 22. And even those guys have players behind them that can and will step in for relief. And should the starter take a day off........ Well you get the point.

Posted by: BUCK4NU on August 11, 2010 9:03AM CST PT I'm liking the sarcasim today!

Posted by: apolishwarhorse on August 11, 2010 12:53PM CST I would say that Prince and Dennard are "nails" as well. More so than Hagg and if Henery misses a few kicks even he could get pulled for Adi.