Michigan/Nebraska - Get Yer Shots In

At Large · Post by **At Large** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 10:13 pm

My computer is broke so I won't be able to do any comments on the game once I leave work (It'll be fixed tomorrow).

Here's how I see it. Michigan is older and more experienced and more talented. NU is a lot younger, but have some nice talent at certain positions.

MU's line has injuries as does NU's linebackers.

NU's D line also leads the nation in sacks (no matter what Gary Danielson might have led you to belive last night in the Rutgers game by proclaiming Rutgers the nation's sack leaders). If NU can get pressure on Michigan's QB at a decent level, I think it can be a close game. If not, NU is toast, it's that simple. NU simply hasn't shown that they can score for the entire game all season long. With that said, NU has played Texas Tech and Oklahoma close this season and could do the same thing in this game.

Also, NU enjoys a 5-1 fan advantage in the Alamo Bowl (from reports I've been seeing from fans that are there). It should be like a home game for NU.

I'm thinking it's close.

My head says, Michigan 27, NU 20

My heart says, NU 27, Michigan 20

BlindRef · Post by **BlindRef** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 10:54 pm

I feel good about tonight.

Big Blue 31 - Little Red -14

Hail to the Victors!

WolverineSteve · Post by **WolverineSteve** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 11:15 pm

Michigan-42
Nebraska-17

MClub · Post by **MClub** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 11:46 pm

umich 342
nebraska two field goals

no one makes fun of lloyd anymore. or they do, but it won't matter much.

WolverineSteve · Post by **WolverineSteve** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 11:54 pm

We do have sig bets on don't we?

GrizBearStare · Post by **GrizBearStare** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 12:12 am

Big Red - 42
Meatchicken - 17

That's right, I said it.

The Callahan era officially begins tonight.

RadioFan · Post by **RadioFan** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 12:23 am

GrizBearStare wrote:The Callahan era officially begins tonight.

Schmeck · Post by **Schmeck** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 1:30 am

Question for the Husker fans: Is there a sense that Callahan is on the verge of a breakthrough next year or the year after, or is the consensus that he's not going to get it done?

MiketheangrydrunkenCUfan · Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:19 am

Schmeck wrote:Question for the Husker fans: Is there a sense that Callahan is on the verge of a breakthrough next year or the year after, or is the consensus that he's not going to get it done?

Well I'm not a Husker fan, but I'll answer anyway.

At this point I don't think there is a consensus opinion one way or the other. A win over a 7-4 Michigan team tonight would be a step in the right direction, but I'd hardly call it "the beginning of an era." Heading into the CU game, I'd say that the consensus was that he's not going to get it done. But in that game, he actually proved for the first time that he could legitimately out-scheme another coach with comparable or superior talent.

Like I said, a win tonight would be another good sign, but 8-4 is still way below Husker fan's expectations. It would at least earn him a temporary reprieve, though. I think next season will really make or break him. 10 or more wins, and Husker fan is back on the wagon. 9 wins earns him another reprieve. Anything less than 9 wins and http://www.firebeaubridges.com will be in full effect.

War Stoops · Post by **War Stoops** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:27 am

On a side note, has Nebraska's O-line ever seen a blitz before?

Sin,

Zac Taylor

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:37 am

Why is it that UM and controversial officiating seem joined at the hip?

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:47 am

:eyeswide:

King Crimson · Post by **King Crimson** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:48 am

i dislike Callahan, but i will give it to this Husker team insofar as they have not quit all year (except maybe the KU game, which i did not see....and the Mizzou game which I put at the feet of a crappy D gameplan by Cosgrove). they bring their sack lunch and play 4 quarters.

Husker radio guy is a tool, though. every guy for the BIG RED is an "all-american" or "top-rated" (in what?). talk about Pravda.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:50 am

what happens if and when NU wins games by virtue of their running game? will they pass their way out of winning situations

King Crimson · Post by **King Crimson** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:55 am

Taylor sure has got hit alot this year. the kid is from my high school...so i kinda pull for him. but, he's a statue.

hoa! fumble recovery bugeaters.

under review.....

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:57 am

Perhaps this game will help them understand that a team needs to be able to initiate a review. UM has had to burn 2 TOs in order to "suggest" a review. This is a flawed system, folks...and there are simple fixes.

War Stoops · Post by **War Stoops** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:01 am

Agree, PSU. I think Bill Cowher said it best when he said...

MuchoBulls · Post by **MuchoBulls** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:01 am

PSUFAN wrote:Perhaps this game will help them understand that a team needs to be able to initiate a review. UM has had to burn 2 TOs in order to "suggest" a review. This is a flawed system, folks...and there are simple fixes.

I agree with you on that 100%.

Whoever is up there in the replay booth is definitely asleep in this game.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:06 am

RACK Callahan for squibbing the kick. If only Paterno had done the same.

IMO, UM has no peer in two areas...returns, and the two minute drill. I am 100% certain that UM will score a TD on this drive.

War Stoops · Post by **War Stoops** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:08 am

^^^^^

Looking good so far. Nebraska is laying the wood but giving up chunks of yardage.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:14 am

wow. in ann arbor, they call pass interference there. In fact, it appears it was PI.

BAD night for the zebras here. Not too sure why it has to be so bad - but again, perhaps national attention here will have a positive result.

MiketheangrydrunkenCUfan · Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:18 am

holy shit!

War Stoops · Post by **War Stoops** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:18 am

Wow, wow, wow! What a finish!

Props to Nebraska. I couldn't have been more wrong on this one.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:19 am

WOW

simply incredible. Why no flag on the Corn players on the field? Unfuckingreal

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:21 am

Did Lloyd shake hands? Y or N

War Stoops · Post by **War Stoops** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:23 am

Don't know, didn't see. I think Lloyd carried the ball three separate times on that last play. Maybe he passed out.

Cross Traffic · Post by **Cross Traffic** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:23 am

What conference was this crew from? My guess is the Pac 10 with all the blown calls.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:24 am

Sun Belt

Cross Traffic · Post by **Cross Traffic** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:25 am

Sun Belt? You have to be kidding me. No wonder the game was so horribly officiated. A game of this stature and they assign officials from the lowest rung of D1-A football?

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:28 am

Well...it was a scrub bowl, really. However, perhaps the attention will raise a few eyebrows about the state of officiating in the NCAA.

King Crimson · Post by **King Crimson** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:36 am

Husker radio guy is comparing this team and Callahan to a 6-4 team under Bob Devaney and a national championship the next year.

1970, i think. 1971 NC.

heard it here first. :rolleyes:

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:39 am

PSUFAN wrote:WOW

simply incredible. Why no flag on the Corn players on the field? Unfuckingreal

Prolly 'cuz there were UM coaches on the field too. 'Twasn't just NU. I also don't believe that was pass interference on the 4th and 8 for UofM. Manningham was naturallly turning back for the ball... just so happened that the NU defender's hand was onor near his arm.

Cornhusker · Post by **Cornhusker** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:46 am

PSUFAN wrote:Well...it was a scrub bowl, really. However, perhaps the attention will raise a few eyebrows about the state of officiating in the NCAA.

Scrub Bowl? Short memory on Penn State's rescent history? Two short years ago Penn St. woulda crap their draws to be in a scrub bowl game.
And who was that team that kept PSU from a shot at the Rose Bowl?
That scrub team NU beat?

Yankin' your chain Dave. :wink:

Besides NOTHING could fuck up my night!

Go Big Red!

Jimmy Medalions · Post by **Jimmy Medalions** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:48 am

So...this game begs the question: are the rumors true that I've been hearing that Carr is gonna get shitcanned?

Cornhusker · Post by **Cornhusker** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:49 am

Ken wrote:
PSUFAN wrote:WOW

simply incredible. Why no flag on the Corn players on the field? Unfuckingreal
Prolly 'cuz there were UM coaches on the field too. 'Twasn't just NU. I also don't believe that was pass interference on the 4th and 8 for UofM. Manningham was naturallly turning back for the ball... just so happened that the NU defender's hand was onor near his arm.

Good eye Ken, on both calls, an assistant coach was 2-3 yards in bounds running at least 10-15 yards down field showing the last dude the direction to the endzone.

Vito Corleone · Post by **Vito Corleone** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:53 am

I thought the same thing until I saw a sportscenter replay and I saw Michigan players on the field as well so at worse it would have been offsetting penalities. Still it was a great finish and even though I wasl pulling for Nebraska the whole game, that last play had me hoping to see a miracle finish.

Laxplayer · Post by **Laxplayer** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:55 am

Who cares who won, as long as NU covered and I pick up a point in the pick em.

Cornhusker · Post by **Cornhusker** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 6:02 am

King Crimson wrote:Husker radio guy is comparing this team and Callahan to a 6-4 team under Bob Devaney and a national championship the next year.

1970, i think. 1971 NC.

heard it here first. :rolleyes:

NU was 6-4 in 67-68. In 1969 they went 9-2 beating Georgia in the Sun Bowl.
The following season they won the NC in 70 then again in 71.
I think he was trying to compare this team to 1969.
P.S. (breaking news :wink: ) we ain't gonna win the NC next year.....at least I don't expect it.
Be nice however. :D

Vito Corleone · Post by **Vito Corleone** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 9:18 am

I feel bad for CU and their 10 or 11 faithful fans that actually care about the program.

Kinda reminds me of the way Texas played under Akers in 84. Good start won some good games then complete impolsion.

I'm glad to see the buffs pull the plug on Barnett, who was a half step above Neweasel.

Lets hope Hawkins can bring some pride back to the Buffs.

SEC Ballsucking Homer · Thu Dec 29, 2005 1:56 pm

PSUFAN wrote:Why is it that UM and controversial officiating seem joined at the hip?

PSUFAN wrote:Perhaps this game will help them understand that a team needs to be able to initiate a review. UM has had to burn 2 TOs in order to "suggest" a review. This is a flawed system, folks...and there are simple fixes.

PSUFAN wrote:wow. in ann arbor, they call pass interference there. In fact, it appears it was PI.

BAD night for the zebras here. Not too sure why it has to be so bad - but again, perhaps national attention here will have a positive result.

PSUFAN wrote:WOW

simply incredible. Why no flag on the Corn players on the field? Unfuckingreal

PSUFAN wrote:Well...it was a scrub bowl, really. However, perhaps the attention will raise a few eyebrows about the state of officiating in the NCAA.

Hey brutha. Care to join the frat?

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