Now that everyone’s heart rate has returned to a normal level…at least until Saturday afternoon, it might be good time to 1) rehash the unbelievable comeback vs the mighty Spartans 2) address the “hot topics” of the week and 3) look ahead to Saturday vs the Penn St Lions.
The best thing about winning a big game vs Michigan is not having to hear certain people complain about Taylor Martinez and his decision-making, Bo Pelini’s leadership, Tim Beck’s play-calling, or JP’s defense. Wait…who am I kidding? All of those things will keep happening. Unfortunately, now we will have to deal with the other side. People making plans for the Big 10 Championship Game and thinking about reservations to the Rose Bowl. Not so fast my friends.
Sorry for the time away…been away for a while but what a great day to be back. Michigan coming to Memorial Stadium for a key game to see who gets to the Big 10 Championship Game. Night Game. Michigan and DRob. No excuse for it NOT to be an incredible atmosphere!
The Spread Offenses that we were so used to in the Big 12 and were re-introduced to vs UCLA expose Defenses. Last week the lack of team speed and tackling issues were evident. The faster, more athletic LBs (Zaire Anderson and David Santos) weren’t ready last week. We’ll see if they are this Saturday.
The first (and only time) I visited LA was waaaaay back in 1988. Nebraska in the Rose Bowl to play UCLA Bruins led by some guy named Troy Aikman. I was a Jr Tight End that backed up All Big 8, Todd Millikin. It’s a good thing we ran so many double TE sets or I might not have seen the field much.
In Nebraska, where the QB and the Offensive Coordinator are scrutinized hourly - where people still idolize the “The Tripletts”, a trio of legends from the early 80’s. It’s a place where you can buy ANYTHING with Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodger’s picture or autograph and Tommy Frazier’s “Run” is still talked about in small town coffee shops. In Nebraska, you had better be able to move the ball and score points. Mission accomplished in Week 1!
Defense win Championships. We hear it all the time so it must be true, right? If that is the case, the Huskers might have their work cut out for them this year.
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