Cornhusker Fans in here!

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by Florida_Bronco

And you base this on what evidence? That Nebraska missed a bowl game for the first time in 30 some years? It's amazing that so many people are so envious of Nebraska that they cheer at the thought of NU's demise.

Oh well, if imitation is the biggest sign of flattery, envy must be a damn close second.

Missing the bowl game was inevitable.

The utter annihilations of NU by Colorado, Kansas State, and now Iowa State, Missouri, and even KANSAS, has really set the tone for Nebraska football for this decade.

Like I said, Nebraska will probably be pretty good in years to come, and will compete for the Big XII North title just about every year, and even the Big XII title some years, but they will no longer be the class of the Big XII year in and out, ever.

[BMF Bronco]

Originally Posted by NaptownChief

Solich wasn't a great coach and despite that he was just two years removed from playing in a National Championship game. If that isn't working anymore then please send that type of failure to Bloomington, IN for my Hoosiers.

If the option offense doesn't work anymore somebody might want to let Paul Johnson and Navy know that as he continues to beat up on programs with superior talent using it. He took over a program that was 1-20 in their 21 games before he got there. After one bad season to get his option offense in place he went 8-5, 10-2 and 8-4. 3 straight bowls and consecutive bowl victories.

Prior to that he took over a 4-7 Georgia Southern team and went 10-3 in his first year and went on to win back to back Division II National Championships in just 5 seasons before heading to Navy. So in summary if 419 yards of offense per game along with 32.6 points per game with inferior talent is broken then I can't imagine what a non-broken system would look like.

good post, as much as it pains me to say it

[NaptownChief]

Originally Posted by BMF Bronco

good post, as much as it pains me to say it

Thanks. It just pains me to see Nebraska run away from the system that made them great. And the system is far from broken, if anything the fact that fewer and fewer programs are using it, it is probably more effective than ever as most teams see it less and less and aren't as comfortable playing against it. I think the reason most schools, Nebraska included, have foolishly gone away from it is purely because they aren't able to recruit the NFL caliber WR and QB's. Big Effin Whoop! College football is about winning not about keeping a scorecard as to who has the most NFL players active in the league. With the option system you will get top notch RB's that want to play in the system, very good OLineman and top notch defensive talent and the last I checked when you put together top notch defensive talent with a great running game you tend to kick a lot of backsides.

But hey, if getting NFL caliber WRs and QBs while going 6-5 every season is more important than playing in BCS bowls 2 out of every 3 years then that is their prerogative.

[BMF Bronco]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Missing the bowl game was inevitable.

The utter annihilations of NU by Colorado, Kansas State, and now Iowa State, Missouri, and even KANSAS, has really set the tone for Nebraska football for this decade.

Like I said, Nebraska will probably be pretty good in years to come, and will compete for the Big XII North title just about every year, and even the Big XII title some years, but they will no longer be the class of the Big XII year in and out, ever.

There isn't a team that will! With the parity going on in college as much as it is in the NFL now, there is no team in the Big XII that will every dominate again. Not even ut.

[FADERPROOF]

I hate Michigan as much as anybody, butthe Wolverines have this game by a good 2 TD's.

[FADERPROOF]

Originally Posted by Florida_Bronco

We might as well pack it in now then, because your predictions are always dead on accurate.

Wow, he missed by a whole 1 game, what a terrible miss right there.

Congrats on 7 wins!

[BMF Bronco]

Originally Posted by FADERPROOF

Wow, he missed by a whole 1 game, what a terrible miss right there.

Congrats on 7 wins!

Settle down junior, it's a lot better than what most of us expected.

[DBroncos4life]

Originally Posted by BMF Bronco

Settle down junior, it's a lot better than what most of us expected.

Don't worry about that limp dick

[Kid A]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Missing the bowl game was inevitable.

The utter annihilations of NU by Colorado, Kansas State, and now Iowa State, Missouri, and even KANSAS, has really set the tone for Nebraska football for this decade.

Like I said, Nebraska will probably be pretty good in years to come, and will compete for the Big XII North title just about every year, and even the Big XII title some years, but they will no longer be the class of the Big XII year in and out, ever.

I can't disagree with that. It is hard to sustain a dynasty in this day and age. Parity makes it hard for any school to rule their conference for long. I'll be happy to compete for the Big XII every few years and an occasional naitonal title run.

As for moving away from the option, I guess I have mixed feelings. I don't doubt that it can be successful even today. It is really hard, though, to be an elite team in the nation running it. Aside from the Osborne teams can you name any recent powerhouse team focused on the option? It can win games, but without the perfect recruits and coaches it won't win NC's in today's game. You need a balance, something Solich never really embraced.

Going to a West Coast offense may have been too drastic IMO. Still, I have a little more faith in Callahan than Naptown. If the promise of NFL experience brings the best talent, so be it. I miss the days when the Big Red could run over any opponent, but I'll be plenty happy to see them beat teams through the air. I know that there were a few years in the 70's or 80's when NU was more pass oriented. It was only later that the option focused attack arrived. Next year will be very telling. Hopefully they can build on this year's improvements starting tonight.

[Florida_Bronco]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Missing the bowl game was inevitable.

The utter annihilations of NU by Colorado, Kansas State, and now Iowa State, Missouri, and even KANSAS, has really set the tone for Nebraska football for this decade.

Like I said, Nebraska will probably be pretty good in years to come, and will compete for the Big XII North title just about every year, and even the Big XII title some years, but they will no longer be the class of the Big XII year in and out, ever.

Funny you should list Colorado and KSU there, because we beat them both this year, and we absolutely stomped Colorado.

While I can understand NU not being given the same respect it was in years past, I just don't understand all this doom and gloom talk. Callahan is just now finishing his 2nd year as our coach and we are very much improved from the 1st year.

Sorry Saul, maybe it'd be easier to take you and others seriously if you didn't seem so eager for NU to fail, even though it's just your opinion.

Naptown - You got a good point there. I'm not at all against the option game returning if it can be done effectively here, and if Callahan doesn't accomplish something meaningful, he will likely be shown the door, so we may see the option game return.

Regardless, let's just enjoy the game tonight....GO HUSKERS!!

[Florida_Bronco]

Originally Posted by Kid A

I can't disagree with that. It is hard to sustain a dynasty in this day and age. Parity makes it hard for any school to rule their conference for long. I'll be happy to compete for the Big XII every few years and an occasional naitonal title run.

As for moving away from the option, I guess I have mixed feelings. I don't doubt that it can be successful even today. It is really hard, though, to be an elite team in the nation running it. Aside from the Osborne teams can you name any recent powerhouse team focused on the option? It can win games, but without the perfect recruits and coaches it won't win NC's in today's game. You need a balance, something Solich never really embraced.

Going to a West Coast offense may have been too drastic IMO. Still, I have a little more faith in Callahan than Naptown. If the promise of NFL experience brings the best talent, so be it. I miss the days when the Big Red could run over any opponent, but I'll be plenty happy to see them beat teams through the air. I know that there were a few years in the 70's or 80's when NU was more pass oriented. It was only later that the option focused attack arrived. Next year will be very telling. Hopefully they can build on this year's improvements starting tonight.

That's the one drawback to the option game...at least is was for us during the Solich years...if you stopped the running game we couldn't pass on you. Osborne never seemed to have that problem though.

I'm confident in Callahan, but he certainly wasn't my choice for HC. Regardless, he's here now and we might as well support him 100%

[Florida_Bronco]

TOUCHDOWN NEBRASKA!!!

Zax Taylor 52 yard pass to Terrance Nunn.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by Florida_Bronco

TOUCHDOWN NEBRASKA!!!

Zax Taylor 52 yard pass to Terrance Nunn.

After Cory Ross fumbles but they call down by contact. Thanks for the gift!

[Saulbadguy]

touchdown meatchicken!

[Florida_Bronco]

Alright guys let's play so DEFENSE

[Florida_Bronco]

We need to settle down and knock off the mental mistakes.

[Florida_Bronco]

Wtf Zak?!?

[Saulbadguy]

Haha...Zac Taylor sucks.

[Florida_Bronco]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Haha...Zac Taylor sucks.

We sure ain't gonna win this game if he keeps pulling that ****. This is not like Zac at all.

[Play2win]

Hey atleast COLORADO doesn't Hire Ex-RAIDERS Coaches, They Hire Ex-BRONCOS COACHES!!!! rofl

J/K

[Florida_Bronco]

Originally Posted by Play2Win

Hey atleast COLORADO doesn't Hire Ex-RAIDERS Coaches, They Hire Ex-BRONCOS COACHES!!!! rofl

J/K

And you see where that got them....

[Florida_Bronco]

Our defense is playing pretty darn good, despite the offense during it's best to screw them, so now the offense has to step up.

[Florida_Bronco]

THERE WE GO!!

tack on 15 more for the late hit out of bounds!

[The Big E]

Damn, Ross is fast.

[The Big E]

Fummmmmmmmmbllllllllllleee!!!!