2007/2008 College Football Season

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:45 pm

It was awfully quiet at the bars last Saturday. Great game USC! There were quite a few USC fans inthe OM that night too. They must have been in town for the game

Omababe · Post by **Omababe** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:57 pm

DTO Luv wrote:It was awfully quiet at the bars last Saturday. Great game USC! There were quite a few USC fans inthe OM that night too. They must have been in town for the game

There are some issues on our side here.

Both on the field and off.

If you want some one-sided opinions, you might tune into ...

http://firebillcallahan.blogspot.com/

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:18 pm

There were quite a few USC fans inthe OM that night too. They must have been in town for the game

They are probably Omaha residents... haven't you seen the in-migration stats D'Shawn? One of the largest groups of people coming to Omaha... are Californians.

Then of course there are the people that actually go out of their way to be anti-Nebraska fans. A fellow at work here actually makes the effort to buy a t-shirt for every opponent that we have in a given season... and wears them the day before the game.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:22 pm

Stargazer wrote:Then of course there are the people that actually go out of their way to be anti-Nebraska fans. A fellow at work here actually makes the effort to buy a t-shirt for every opponent that we have in a given season... and wears them the day before the game.

Jeff, I didn't know you worked with D'Shawn.? :;):

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:43 pm

Stargazer wrote:haven't you seen the in-migration stats D'Shawn?

"In-migration"?

You're the father of a kid with a 36 on his ACT?

-Big E

Post by **Brad** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:17 pm

WOW...
Former Heisman Trophy Winner Tim Brown talks about NU coach Bill Callihan:
[wmp]http://podcast.bigsports590.com/Desktop ... wsid=22327[/wmp]

http://podcast.bigsports590.com/Desktop ... wsid=22327

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:19 pm

Brad wrote:WOW...
Former Heisman Trophy Winner Tim Brown talks about NU coach Bill Callihan:
[wmp]http://podcast.bigsports590.com/Desktop ... wsid=22327[/wmp]

http://podcast.bigsports590.com/Desktop ... wsid=22327

what is the $.05 overview? The link is blocked from here.

Post by **Brad** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:21 pm

nebugeater wrote:what is the $.05 overview? The link is blocked from here.

.05 is that Calihan is a worthless coach.

.25 overview is that Oakland players were happy when they had to run the 2 min offense because then Callihan couldn't call the plays.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:28 pm

Brad wrote:
nebugeater wrote:what is the $.05 overview? The link is blocked from here.
.05 is that Calihan is a worthless coach.

.25 overview is that Oakland players were happy when they had to run the 2 min offense because then Callihan couldn't call the plays.

Thanks for the $0.30 worth !

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:35 pm

I don't follow the NFL closely at all, but how does one explain coaching in the Super Bowl in your first year and then managing to destroy the team in the off-season? I can't imagine you can credit all of that to Gruden-residue.

But, put me in the camp that thinks NU won't make it back to the promised land in my lifetime. I don't care who the coach is. Parity has made teams with this population (read: recruiting) base largely irrelevant when it comes to national championship contention.

-Big E

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:47 pm

"In-migration"?

You're the father of a kid with a 36 on his ACT?

-Big E

While my son is smarter than I am, I think you could have picked a better example with which to support that fact. Perhaps you should add 'in-migration' to that abridged iPhone spelling dictionary.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:58 pm

This didn't take too long:

http://www.firecosgrove.com

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:08 pm

Ever since Matt Perault mentioned this site the poll has doubles in numbers.

Also:

Check out the Division II Poll:

1. Grand Valley State, Mich. (27) 2-0 698 1
2. North Dakota 3-0 669 2
3. North Alabama (1) 2-0 639 3
4. Valdosta State, Ga. 2-0 602 4
5. Chadron State, Neb. 3-0 595 5
*6. Nebraska-Omaha 3-0 523 8
*7. Pittsburg State, Kan. 3-0 514 6
8. Carson-Newman, Tenn. 3-0 491 9
9. Delta State, Miss. 2-0 478 7
*10. Northwest Missouri State 1-1 442 11

* Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:37 pm

Check out Chadron State... powered by the future top rusher in NCAA history (all divisions) ... Danny Woodhead.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:48 pm

Stargazer wrote:Check out Chadron State... powered by the future top rusher in NCAA history (all divisions) ... Danny Woodhead.

The guy that was "too small" for the big schools. We will be seeing him on sundays!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:51 pm

Stargazer wrote:Check out Chadron State... powered by the future top rusher in NCAA history (all divisions) ... Danny Woodhead.

Wikipedia: Danny Woodhead

Games Att Yds Avg YPG TD Rec Yds Avg YPG TD
2004 10 248 1840 6.5 184.0 25 16 163 10.2 16.3 2
2005 10 278 1769 6.4 176.9 21 30 367 12.2 36.7 0
2006 13 344 2756 8.0 212.0 34 45 403 9.0 31.0 4
2007 3 71 541 7.6 180.3 8 10 249 24.9 83.0 1
36 941 6906 7.3 191.8 88 101 1182 13.4 32.8 7

Woodhead is within range of the all-division career record of 7,353, set by R.J. Bowers of Division III Grove City (Pa.) College from 1997 to 2000.

GaryFL · Post by **GaryFL** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:00 pm

Earth to Husker fans... if Bill Callahan is fired, his replacement will be selected by Steve Pederson.

I hear Walt Harris is available.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:08 pm

I don't hear many fans calling for Callahan's head - they are after Cosgrove.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:10 pm

Coyote wrote:I don't hear many fans calling for Callahan's head - they are after Cosgrove.

That because you could have driven a combine through the holes in that defensive line.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:25 pm

Coyote wrote:Woodhead is within range of the all-division career record of 7,353, set by R.J. Bowers of Division III Grove City (Pa.) College from 1997 to 2000.

Within the range? Heck, he has a legit shot at 9,000!

-Big E

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 11:47 pm

If you're counting (and I kow you are, DTO), the last four quarters in Lincoln have seen a Blackshirt defense allow:

89 points
1067 yards (501 rushing, 566 passing - there's our balance)
49 first downs

At least they're not gravitating towards mediocrity anymore.

-Big E

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:46 pm

D'Shawn tracking football statistics? I think showing elation, having heard second hand of a Nebraska loss (opponent or circumstances of no consequence), is as close to the game as he gets.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:38 am

NEBRASKA just beat TEXAS!!!!....on King of the Hill.

GaryFL · Post by **GaryFL** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:19 pm

DTO Luv wrote:NEBRASKA just beat TEXAS!!!!....on King of the Hill.

So the Family Guy Star Wars episode was appointment TV for you too?

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:02 pm

Wow it's awfully quiet on this thread since the huskers almost LOST to Ball St.

Hey Josh, I wonder how that one guy who said once the huskers beat USC the Rose Bowl is a lock. Can you survive a shotgun blast to the head?

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 12:40 am

I think this has pretty well been the least active Husker thread in the state... since it's inception.

As goes this forums members position on the average Omaha related issue (compared to the average Omahan) ... so it goes on Husker football.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:11 am

Stargazer wrote:I think this has pretty well been the least active Husker thread in the state...

Since it's technically a "college football" thread, I'll try to give it a little more Omaha relevancy.

Anyone noticed the best football in the state is being played at the D2 level?

http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/division_ii2.html

Chadron State and UNO both checking in in the Top 5.

UNO has already beaten Top 10 NWMSU, with dates with North and South Dakota looming. South Dakota is a Thursday night nationally televised game (on CSTV, I think) on Nov 1. Of course, we all know about the running and running and running going on at Chadron.

Should the opportunity present itself down the road, I highly recommend checking out a playoff game.

-Big E

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:26 am

Eh, they've got a pretty decent passing game up at CSC too.

joeglow · Post by **joeglow** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 6:18 pm

Scott Voorhees did a GREAT bit on those people who exist only to bash the Huskers and their fans:

http://www.kfab.com/cc-common/podcast/s ... orhees.xml

joeglow · Post by **joeglow** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 6:21 pm

Big E wrote: UNO has already beaten Top 10 NWMSU, with dates with North and South Dakota looming. South Dakota is a Thursday night nationally televised game (on CSTV, I think) on Nov 1. Of course, we all know about the running and running and running going on at Chadron.

-Big E

-Sadly, I think I would have to root for USD, as my cousin is a coach there.

Harpoon · Post by **Harpoon** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 3:49 am

You guys see K-State dominate Texas today? Sure wish the Skers played like that.

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:04 am

I wonder when the last time (if ever) both Texas and Oklahoma lost to north division teams in the same day?

Everyone has had their eye on Missouri (which also has no defense like us)... but I think we're going to find that K-State/Colorado will be competing for the north division crown.

I think it's going to be a long rest of the season.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:05 am

Anyone notice 10 of the AP Top 25 lost tonight? Including 3 of the Top 5 and five of the Top Ten.

Crazy day. Ernie bless GamePlan.

-Big E

Post by **Brad** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 7:35 am

Big E wrote:Anyone notice 10 of the AP Top 25 lost tonight? Including 3 of the Top 5 and five of the Top Ten.

Crazy day. Ernie bless GamePlan.

-Big E

4 out of the top 6

Post by **nebugeater** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 2:24 pm

Stargazer wrote:I wonder when the last time (if ever) both Texas and Oklahoma lost to north division teams in the same day?

Everyone has had their eye on Missouri (which also has no defense like us)... but I think we're going to find that K-State/Colorado will be competing for the north division crown.

I think it's going to be a long rest of the season.

Not quite the question you asked but on the radio they said that in 1999 Oklahoma lost to Notre Dame and Texas Lost to Kansas State on the same day. This was the week before the TX / OK game too.

Two years prior, again not exactly your question but both Big 12 teams. Texas lost to OK St, and OK lost to Kansas on the same day the week before the BIG game.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:18 pm

Brad wrote:4 out of the top 6

AP Top 25 going into Friday night's USF-UWV game:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/rankingsindex (week 4 in case that's updated when you read the poll)

I'll be damned if I can find a fourth team in the Top 6 that lost. #6 Cal beat Oregon. Four of the Top 7 would be right (Texas.)

Does we realize we're looking at the distinct possibility of South Florida being the highest ranked team in Florida by the end of today?

Stargazer wrote:I wonder when the last time (if ever) both Texas and Oklahoma lost to north division teams in the same day?

Hasn't happened. Also keep in mind we're only in the 12th Big 12 season, so the number of opportunities is really slim. Considering they both only play three games a year vs the north, I would guess the opportunities would be less than 20. And no, I'm not looking it up.

There's never been a weekend more indicative of the need for a playoff.

Stargazer wrote:I think it's going to be a long rest of the season.

+.500 football from here on out should be considered fairly successful this year. Yay 8-4.

-Big E

CapitalGuy · Post by **CapitalGuy** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 6:48 pm

Does we realize we're looking at the distinct possibility of South Florida being the highest ranked team in Florida by the end of today?

With grammar like that, you belong in the Oval Office.

Obviously the 'E' doesn't stand for English. :;):

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 10:20 pm

Looks like a new rushing record will be set next Saturday:

Woodhead has now rushed for 868 yards this season and 7,233 for his career. He needs 121 yards to pass R. J. Bowers of Grove City College in Pennsylvania, who concluded his career in 2000 with 7,353 yards.

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 2:17 am

Anyone notice 10 of the AP Top 25 lost tonight?

This has been a pretty brutal 'nfl picks' weekend as well.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 2:56 am

CapitalGuy wrote:With grammar like that, you belong in the Oval Office.

LOL...fingers and brain hadn't quite connected yet. :D

-Big E