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[daniel80111]

USC hasn't lost in the Colisseum in...I think over 3 years. It is going to take a much more organized and talented team than Nebraska to pull off the upset. Nebraska is very good, but they can't match USC's speed on both sides of the ball. Not to mention they aren't as well disciplined as SC.

[BMF Bronco]

Originally Posted by daniel80111

USC hasn't lost in the Colisseum in...I think over 3 years. It is going to take a much more organized and talented team than Nebraska to pull off the upset. Nebraska is very good, but they can't match USC's speed on both sides of the ball. Not to mention they aren't as well disciplined as SC.

USC also hasn't lost their top three offensive players until this year either.

[daniel80111]

Originally Posted by BMF Bronco

USC also hasn't lost their top three offensive players until this year either.

I understand, but in 2003 they did. They replaced a lot of weapons with more weapons. Not to say it is guaranteed they will, but Carroll has put himself in a great position to do so again with his unbelievable recruiting classes.

[BMF Bronco]

yeah, that and it's USC! they're always tough.

[Jens1893]

Originally Posted by BMF Bronco

USC also hasn't lost their top three offensive players until this year either.

Didn´t notice that when they rolled a good Arky team last week. A drop off is inevitable, but I was very impressed with USC in the Arky game as I expected them to be worse for the reason you listed above.

[Florida_Bronco]

Originally Posted by daniel80111

USC hasn't lost in the Colisseum in...I think over 3 years. It is going to take a much more organized and talented team than Nebraska to pull off the upset. Nebraska is very good, but they can't match USC's speed on both sides of the ball. Not to mention they aren't as well disciplined as SC.

Nebraska is much more talented team than alot of people give them credit for. We have 4 very talented running backs that could all probably start on other teams, a very good (and underrated) quarterback and one of the better tight ends in the NCAA if Herian can return ro form. Our defense has a very good pass rush, solid linebackers and talented safeties. Our 1 weakness is cornerback (we've lost 3 already to knee injuries).

The key to winning this game for Nebraska is going to be pounding the ball right at USC. We are going to have to come out and play smash mouth football with USC and wear them down while keeping their offense off the field. With all 4 of our running backs, we should be able to do this with relative ease.

We're perfectly capable of beating USC, but it won't be easy.

[Kid A]

Any one watching the USC rehersa--errr Nicholls State game tommorrow? I think its payperview, so I'll probably just listen on the radio. Sounds like they run a lot of option, which should be interesting to see. I wonder if NS will actually cover our TEs this week. If this isn't an easy win, I really don't want to see the SC game next week. Most important thing will be to stay healthy this week. GBR!

[jhns]

Nebraska has these next 2 in the bag. No losses this year...

[Florida_Bronco]

Originally Posted by Kid A

Any one watching the USC rehersa--errr Nicholls State game tommorrow? I think its payperview, so I'll probably just listen on the radio. Sounds like they run a lot of option, which should be interesting to see. I wonder if NS will actually cover our TEs this week. If this isn't an easy win, I really don't want to see the SC game next week. Most important thing will be to stay healthy this week. GBR!

I don't think I'm gonna pay $20 to watch Nebraska vs. Nicholls State.

[daniel80111]

Originally Posted by Florida_Bronco

Nebraska is much more talented team than alot of people give them credit for. We have 4 very talented running backs that could all probably start on other teams, a very good (and underrated) quarterback and one of the better tight ends in the NCAA if Herian can return ro form. Our defense has a very good pass rush, solid linebackers and talented safeties. Our 1 weakness is cornerback (we've lost 3 already to knee injuries).

The key to winning this game for Nebraska is going to be pounding the ball right at USC. We are going to have to come out and play smash mouth football with USC and wear them down while keeping their offense off the field. With all 4 of our running backs, we should be able to do this with relative ease.

We're perfectly capable of beating USC, but it won't be easy.

I agree the team is very talented. But there are too many matchup problems in this game. Nebraska doesn't have one gamebreaking wide receiver that can open up the running game. Teams that have tried to play smash mouth football have had a VERY difficult time scoring. Just look at USC vs Auburn, USC vs Oklahoma. The teams that have had success are those that could stretch the defense and throw the ball way downfield. Samardzija of Notre Dame really torched us last year. Smash mouth football will never get it done against Pete Carroll's defenses. The linebackers are probably the most talented and deepest in the country. Nebraska has a very good pass rush. But there is also a matchup problem there. USC has 2 O-linemen probably in the top 5 in the country. Ryan Kalil is the best center in college football, has been starting since freshman year. And Sam Baker is arguably the best Tackle in the country. It will take a hell of a game from the Cornhuskers and an off week for the Trojans if the Huskers expect to win. Not to mention, the Colisseum is a tough place to play.

[BMF Bronco]

great takes by all, thanks for not getting into pissing matches over this!

[jhns]

Originally Posted by daniel80111

I agree the team is very talented. But there are too many matchup problems in this game. Nebraska doesn't have one gamebreaking wide receiver that can open up the running game. Teams that have tried to play smash mouth football have had a VERY difficult time scoring. Just look at USC vs Auburn, USC vs Oklahoma. The teams that have had success are those that could stretch the defense and throw the ball way downfield. Samardzija of Notre Dame really torched us last year. Smash mouth football will never get it done against Pete Carroll's defenses. The linebackers are probably the most talented and deepest in the country. Nebraska has a very good pass rush. But there is also a matchup problem there. USC has 2 O-linemen probably in the top 5 in the country. Ryan Kalil is the best center in college football, has been starting since freshman year. And Sam Baker is arguably the best Tackle in the country. It will take a hell of a game from the Cornhuskers and an off week for the Trojans if the Huskers expect to win. Not to mention, the Colisseum is a tough place to play.

Did you watch last weeks game? I know it was against a bad team but I am pretty sure they where ranked last season. Also, it showed at the end of last season if you happened to catch any of those games. After a while when they all finally had some experience our passing game has way opened up. In fact we won a lot of games and I will tell you right now that it wasn't at all the run game. We sucked at running last year.

Swift and Nunn have come a long way and they can make catches easily down field. Taylor also has the arm to get it to them and can stand in the pocket for valuable extra time to deliver the ball. I think you need to watch a Nebraska game.

[jhns]

What I was trying to say about your assesment is that it is way off. We are a passing team now and pretty effective at it. The run has only developed again this saeson because our backs got some experience and now we are 4 deep at that. Being so deep at RB will also help the running game even if we have to start relying on it because we have so many good ones it will make it easier to wear down on the defense while keeping our RB's fresh.

[Kid A]

Originally Posted by daniel80111

I agree the team is very talented. But there are too many matchup problems in this game. Nebraska doesn't have one gamebreaking wide receiver that can open up the running game. Teams that have tried to play smash mouth football have had a VERY difficult time scoring. Just look at USC vs Auburn, USC vs Oklahoma. The teams that have had success are those that could stretch the defense and throw the ball way downfield. Samardzija of Notre Dame really torched us last year. Smash mouth football will never get it done against Pete Carroll's defenses. The linebackers are probably the most talented and deepest in the country. Nebraska has a very good pass rush. But there is also a matchup problem there. USC has 2 O-linemen probably in the top 5 in the country. Ryan Kalil is the best center in college football, has been starting since freshman year. And Sam Baker is arguably the best Tackle in the country. It will take a hell of a game from the Cornhuskers and an off week for the Trojans if the Huskers expect to win. Not to mention, the Colisseum is a tough place to play.

Some very good points. I think you're right that you can't just run run run against SC. Still, it is important to establish a strong running game so as to control some of the game flow. Nebraska's offense also isn't about stretching the field, it's about picking up shorter chunks of yards. I'm going to be very interested to see what sort of game plan the coaches come up with. It'll have to be pretty dang good if we want a chance.

[daniel80111]

Originally Posted by jhns

What I was trying to say about your assesment is that it is way off. We are a passing team now and pretty effective at it. The run has only developed again this saeson because our backs got some experience and now we are 4 deep at that. Being so deep at RB will also help the running game even if we have to start relying on it because we have so many good ones it will make it easier to wear down on the defense while keeping our RB's fresh.

Man i really don't know what you're talking about. I was replying to someone's post that the only way Neb can win is by playing smash mouth football. I have no idea where you got the argument that I thought Neb played smash mouth football. I know how Nebraska plays football. I can tell you exactly what play they run the most on their own 45 yard line, right hash, 21 personnel. Yes, that specific.

[daniel80111]

Originally Posted by Kid A

Some very good points. I think you're right that you can't just run run run against SC. Still, it is important to establish a strong running game so as to control some of the game flow. Nebraska's offense also isn't about stretching the field, it's about picking up shorter chunks of yards. I'm going to be very interested to see what sort of game plan the coaches come up with. It'll have to be pretty dang good if we want a chance.

Kid A, I agree, for them to have a chance they do have to establish a solid running game, whether they set it up with the pass or not. Here's the big problem. Pete Carroll knows the west coast offense as well as anyone in the game, Callahan included. He served as an assistant under Bill Walsh forever. Therefore, he understands how to counter this offense. This is the problem. Nebraska is undoubtedly a great team, but this is a bad matchup. They have a better chance against Texas or Ohio State, simply because they match up better.

[Florida_Bronco]

Originally Posted by daniel80111

I agree the team is very talented. But there are too many matchup problems in this game. Nebraska doesn't have one gamebreaking wide receiver that can open up the running game. Teams that have tried to play smash mouth football have had a VERY difficult time scoring. Just look at USC vs Auburn, USC vs Oklahoma. The teams that have had success are those that could stretch the defense and throw the ball way downfield. Samardzija of Notre Dame really torched us last year. Smash mouth football will never get it done against Pete Carroll's defenses. The linebackers are probably the most talented and deepest in the country. Nebraska has a very good pass rush. But there is also a matchup problem there. USC has 2 O-linemen probably in the top 5 in the country. Ryan Kalil is the best center in college football, has been starting since freshman year. And Sam Baker is arguably the best Tackle in the country. It will take a hell of a game from the Cornhuskers and an off week for the Trojans if the Huskers expect to win. Not to mention, the Colisseum is a tough place to play.

With the talent and depth of our running back corps, I have little doubt we can run right at USC, if for no other reason that we can keep them fresh while wearing down the USC defense. Our passing game is nothing to sneeze at either. Our TE was averaging over 20 yards per catch before his injury and Nunn and Hardy are better than advertised.

Hopefully Nebraska steps up and takes this win.

[DBroncos4life]

For what its worth I think this is the most talented group of RBs we have ever had at Nebraska, that includes the team that had Phillips and Green in the backfield.

[DBroncos4life]

Its great to have Herian back!!! Oh I do love the fact that we land CU's old TE coach and we now have 5 tds from our TEs so far this year. Thats 5 more then last year!!!!

[Florida_Bronco]

Yeah Herian seems to have come back well. Also, not that it was a big deal to stomp Nicholls State into Oblivion, but I found this tidbit pretty cool.

Originally Posted by Some article I read online

The Colonels, who run the triple-option offense, became the first team since Oklahoma State in 1992 to not complete a pass against the Huskers.

Also, this game gives me more confidence going into the USC game, not because we beat Nicholls, but because our players seem extremely fired up to go out there and prove themselves against a top team.

My prediction: Nebraska wins a nail biter.

[12th man]

well this has to get your blood boiling. I know mine was when I heard this. I was watching an LA network last night and their news sports casters said that as far as nebraskas lb's are concerned, they are "middle of the pack."

Oh, and USC fans say that their defense are the real blackshirts, and that's what their fans are saying. I didn't hear this personally, but my brother told me from a message board he is apart of, and he wouldn't lie about this.

[jhns]

Originally Posted by daniel80111

Man i really don't know what you're talking about. I was replying to someone's post that the only way Neb can win is by playing smash mouth football. I have no idea where you got the argument that I thought Neb played smash mouth football. I know how Nebraska plays football. I can tell you exactly what play they run the most on their own 45 yard line, right hash, 21 personnel. Yes, that specific.

I was talking about when you said that they don't have a receiver to open up the game and that they would have to play smash mouth football. That is completely false. They have 3 receivers that can open up the game and another couple of them that are ok at being possesion receivers. They also can win in smash mouth football because with 3 great RB's on the team you can easily tire out the defense and still have a lot to go on. This offense is complete. It is the defensive secondary that I would worry about if you are debating on why they would lose. That right now is about the only real weak part of this team.

[Florida_Bronco]

Originally Posted by 12th man

well this has to get your blood boiling. I know mine was when I heard this. I was watching an LA network last night and their news sports casters said that as far as nebraskas lb's are concerned, they are "middle of the pack."

Oh, and USC fans say that their defense are the real blackshirts, and that's what their fans are saying. I didn't hear this personally, but my brother told me from a message board he is apart of, and he wouldn't lie about this.

I can only hope USC has the same attitude.

[BMF Bronco]

**** Usc!

[Florida_Bronco]

BUMP!!

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