Nebraska Football 2016

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Sat Oct 08, 2016 11:11 pm

At this point, what do you think is the most likely Big Ten Championship matchup?

Nebraska-Michigan
Nebraska-Ohio State
Wisconsin-Michigan
Wisconsin-Ohio State

Hard to say right now.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sat Oct 08, 2016 11:31 pm

Its likely the winner of Nebraska/Wisconsin vs the winner of OSU/Michigan.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Sun Oct 09, 2016 12:24 am

iamjacobm wrote:Its likely the winner of Nebraska/Wisconsin vs the winner of OSU/Michigan.

Agreeable. We should know in just a few weeks time. If I had to predict I'd say Nebraska vs OSU. That matchup could be very interesting given they would have already played each other.

Post by **Coyote** » Mon Oct 10, 2016 11:43 am

AP: #10 Nebraska

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Oct 10, 2016 12:24 pm

Coyote wrote:AP: #10 Nebraska

First time since 2011..

If NU can string together 2 more wins, we could be in for a battle of 2 Big 10 teams ranked in the top 8 when the Cornhuskers visit Camp Randall...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Post by **Coyote** » Mon Oct 10, 2016 12:35 pm

Coach's : #9 Nebraska

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Mon Oct 10, 2016 3:22 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote:
Coyote wrote:AP: #10 Nebraska
First time since 2011..

If NU can string together 2 more wins, we could be in for a battle of 2 Big 10 teams ranked in the top 8 when the Cornhuskers visit Camp Randall...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

I'm having an erie sense of deja vu with this.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 12:14 pm

Busguy2010 wrote:
Omaha Cowboy wrote:
Coyote wrote:AP: #10 Nebraska
First time since 2011..

If NU can string together 2 more wins, we could be in for a battle of 2 Big 10 teams ranked in the top 8 when the Cornhuskers visit Camp Randall...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
I'm having an erie sense of deja vu with this.

Let's hope this one is met with a more favorable result for the Big Red

...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 9:31 pm

I'll actually be impressed if they get out of Bloomington with a win.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Tue Oct 11, 2016 10:41 pm

Stargazer wrote:I'll actually be impressed if they get out of Bloomington with a win.

Also considering how banged up they are, I agree Jeff...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Post by **Coyote** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 11:20 am

If they can prevent the Hoosier from stealing our defensive signs...

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 12:37 pm

^

That too...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

GRANDPASMUCKER · Post by **GRANDPASMUCKER** » Wed Oct 12, 2016 9:00 pm

Stargazer wrote:I'll actually be impressed if they get out of Bloomington with a win.

Huskers are going down this week I can feel and smell it in the air.

nebraska · Post by **nebraska** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:44 am

GRANDPASMUCKER wrote:Huskers are going down this week I can feel and smell it in the air.

As a follow up: Gooooooooooooo Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed!

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Fri Oct 14, 2016 1:42 pm

This is an Indiana team that lost to Wake Forest and was down in the 4th quarter to Florida School for the Blind, Deaf, and Infirm. If Ohio State wasn't sleepwalking, that game wouldn't have even been close.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Sat Oct 15, 2016 6:45 pm

So now the Huskers will be ranked at least 9. Depending on if OSU beats Wisconsin in decided fashion, the Skers could be 8.

By the time Nebraska meets Wisconsin, everyone should be healthy and able to put their best efforts toward beating the Badgers! That could be a historic game for the Huskers provided they compete this time around.

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Sat Oct 15, 2016 7:31 pm

That was a nail biter. A little too close for comfort. But nonetheless, I'm glad Nebraska came out with a win.

Meanwhile, Northwestern handed Michigan State its 4th loss of the season. They won 54-40. So Michigan State's Big Ten title hopes are officially gone now. All they can do now is hope to get to a bowl game.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Oct 15, 2016 8:28 pm

Busguy2010 wrote:So now the Huskers will be ranked at least 9. Depending on if OSU beats Wisconsin in decided fashion, the Skers could be 8.

By the time Nebraska meets Wisconsin, everyone should be healthy and able to put their best efforts toward beating the Badgers! That could be a historic game for the Huskers provided they compete this time around.

Agreed. I think the Huskers will probably be sitting at 8 in both polls. Take care of Purdue next Saturday, then on to Camp Randall. Keep the egg dripping off the faces of the doubters...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Post by **Coyote** » Sat Oct 15, 2016 9:15 pm

Nebraska's offensive line was less than impressive especially with both Carter and Westerkamp out, Bad Tommy showed up, looking rusty after a bye week. But it was a big road win, beating the -3.5 odds. Listening to the webcast, and many Nebraskans in the crowd, I couldn't tell if it was a good play for them or for us.

Wisconsin is looking good after their bye week... Iowa looked impressive... I am glad we already played Northwestern ... It is hard to tell if we will go 10-1 or 8-3, but it should be a fun ride, hold on to your hats boys.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Sat Oct 15, 2016 11:02 pm

The Wisconsin-OSU game couldn't have gone better for the Huskers! Here's to hoping OSU wins out, Wisconsin only loses to Nebraska, and Nebraska wins out or only loses to OSU. The picture is getting clearer and clearer!

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Sat Oct 15, 2016 11:51 pm

Coyote wrote: Wisconsin is looking good after their bye week... Iowa looked impressive... I am glad we already played Northwestern ... It is hard to tell if we will go 10-1 or 8-3, but it should be a fun ride, hold on to your hats boys.

6-6 is still a possibility, too.

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 7:23 am

This seems to be making the rounds.

Is Nebraska for Reall? Video

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 9:01 am

Yeah, I saw that yesterday.. Let BSPN (that's what I like to call them) yuck it up all they want..

The egg on their faces is a telling sign of their "expertise"

...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Post by **Coyote** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 10:03 am

MadMartin8 wrote:
Coyote wrote: Wisconsin is looking good after their bye week... Iowa looked impressive... I am glad we already played Northwestern ... It is hard to tell if we will go 10-1 or 8-3, but it should be a fun ride, hold on to your hats boys.

6-6 is still a possibility, too.

At least they are now Bowl eligible

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Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:55 pm

Good to see Michigan move up to 3. Totally deserved. But I disagree with Baylor surpassing Nebraska or Wisconsin.

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:37 pm

Darrell Hazell has been fired as head coach of Purdue, who are coming here to Lincoln next week.

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Sat Oct 22, 2016 7:09 pm

Not a very good first half today. The second half was better, especially the 4th quarter. Nebraska can't afford to be a 4th quarter team for the next 2 weeks or they're going to have the hammer dropped on them big time.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Sun Oct 23, 2016 3:44 am

Ohio State's loss to Penn State hurts the Huskers some. Nebraska now cannot afford a loss to Ohio State in the regular season. Still, should Nebraska win out, and win the Big 10 against Michigan or Ohio State, they will be in. They just cant have a hiccup now.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:12 am

If Nebraska goes 1-1 these next 2 games, I'll be a pretty happy camper..

2-0 I'd be ecstatic..

0-2? I'll avoid climbing stairs in a tall building and looking down, lol..

My gut tells me 1-1 is the likely scenario...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sun Oct 23, 2016 2:56 pm

Also-

It looks like the Huskers moved up one notch to 7th in the rankings.. Ohio St dropped to 6th, Wisconsin dropped back to 11th...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Sun Oct 23, 2016 5:29 pm

Meanwhile, Maryland handed Michigan State its 5th loss of the season. Boy, what is it with the Spartans this year? It's not like them to lose 5 in a row. Mark Dantonio's teams aren't usually this bad.

That sure was quite something last night Penn State upsetting Ohio State. I don't think anybody saw that coming.

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Mon Oct 24, 2016 11:36 am

Wisconsin just lost their leading tackler for the year, ILB Jack Cichy.

Greg

Post by **Coyote** » Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:21 pm

Greg S wrote:Wisconsin just lost their leading tackler for the year, ILB Jack Cichy.

Greg

Questionable:
LB Zack Baun (leg)
LB Griffin Grady (shoulder)
CB Natrell Jamerson (leg)
OL Jake Maxwell (leg)
CB Derrick Tindal (leg)

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:50 pm

Wisconsin appears even more banged up than the Huskers..

Cichy is a big loss...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Post by **Coyote** » Mon Oct 24, 2016 2:20 pm

And it goes from Wisconsin -7.5 to -9

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Mon Oct 24, 2016 11:21 pm

I wouldn't underestimate Wisconsin. They've shown they have the ability to adapt, adjust and still dominate on defense this season.

I just hope this game doesn't end up with some big humiliating blowout like under Bo Pelini. And hopefully, the turnover bug doesn't bite us. I still remember the Michigan State/Nebraska game in 2013. Before the game, the media was going on and on about how tough MSU's defense was. I was not expecting 5 turnovers. Hopefully, we can avoid something like that.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 12:19 am

For whatever reason ESPN gives Wisconsin a 70% chance of winning when you look at their match-up page. On the same page you will find that Nebraska's stats vs Wisconsin's stats are a wash.

Nebraska's offense is a good bit better statistically than Wisconsin's offense.

Wisconsin's defense is marginally better statistically than Nebraska's defense.

I can only chock it up to Wisconsin beating LSU (not that good) and MSU (looking worse than Nebraska last year)

I expect this game to be a historic one. Relatively low scoring. Wisconsin should hold Nebraska to less than 24, probably under that. In typical fashion, I think Nebraska will be down a score very late. Nebraska 21-20

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 5:02 am

...Or maybe it's because the game is at night in Camp Randall.