2010 Nebraska Football

S33 · Post by **S33** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:57 pm

Well, I can see how passionate you are about this, so I think any point I'm trying to make will be lost or ignored. But just in case, I'm simply saying that Bo needs to manage his sideline with a bit more composure. I'm not saying he needs to conduct himself like a stale faced Osborne, but he needs to focus more on the game than cursing out the refs. That's all I'm saying. If he truly had an issue with protecting his players, he would have petitioned the league and sent in videos like crybaby Pinkel did a few weeks back.

Having explained that, I will agree. There seems to be some inconsistencies in a game which the most penalized team in the league is caught for just 2 penalties for 10 yards in such a physical game. Nebraska earned most of theirs fair and square, it's the non-calls that we should be bitching about.

And now I've officially given way too much of my time and energy on this subject when I have a pile of things to do...

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:06 pm

I thought it was funny that Eric Martin got called on a touchback... I mean, I can't even remember the last time I've seen a personal foul call on a touchback??

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:07 pm

Zilla wrote:I didn't see, but I heard Paul Rhoads what pretty bad this weekend as well. Some people said he was worse than Bo was. Not a peep from anyone on that in any newspaper or media outlet.

I'd say you heard wrong. Coach Rhoads let loose when the officials gave Missouri a time out to avoid an illegal substution penalty on a critical 4th down play (which they are not supposed to allow), but nowhere near the volcano that Pelini was. There's a big difference between blowing off steam on a couple calls versus being a raving lunatic the entire game.

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:51 pm

Yeah, it was all an elaborate plan to make Nebraska lose and make the Pelinis look like A-holes. From the refs right down to this camera guy dubbing out the audio.

We're going to run all over you guys next year like the raving lunatics we are.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:35 pm

Broken foot may end Paul's career

Dirk Chatelain WORLD-HERALD BUREAU wrote:Niles Paul's career at Nebraska may be over. For more on the Huskers' upcoming game against Colorado, go to Big Red Today.The senior wide receiver suffered a broken foot at practice Tuesday, three sources close to the situation said.

Paul is expected to miss at least a month, according to the sources. That includes Paul's Senior Day, the regular-season finale Friday against Colorado, and a potential trip to the Big 12 championship game.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:01 pm

Coyote wrote:Broken foot may end Paul's career

Dirk Chatelain WORLD-HERALD BUREAU wrote:Niles Paul's career at Nebraska may be over. For more on the Huskers' upcoming game against Colorado, go to Big Red Today.The senior wide receiver suffered a broken foot at practice Tuesday, three sources close to the situation said.

Paul is expected to miss at least a month, according to the sources. That includes Paul's Senior Day, the regular-season finale Friday against Colorado, and a potential trip to the Big 12 championship game.

Something slipped through his hands and dropped on his foot. I knew it.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:10 pm

That's funny. I don't think most of my friends are sad he is gone. I think my brother called him the worst receiver to every play for NU.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:29 pm

Stargazer wrote:
Yeah, it was all an elaborate plan to make Nebraska lose and make the Pelinis look like A-holes. From the refs right down to this camera guy dubbing out the audio.
We're going to run all over you guys next year like the raving lunatics we are.

I don't quite get the correlation between Nebraska likely beating a rebuilding Iowa team next year and you throwing out crazy conspiracy theories, but if it makes you feel better, ok. And for the record, I told Big E months ago that Iowa will likely lose next year. See I base football in reality, something most sker fans can't grasp.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:48 pm

the1wags wrote:
Stargazer wrote:
Yeah, it was all an elaborate plan to make Nebraska lose and make the Pelinis look like A-holes. From the refs right down to this camera guy dubbing out the audio.
We're going to run all over you guys next year like the raving lunatics we are.
I don't quite get the correlation between Nebraska likely beating a rebuilding Iowa team next year and you throwing out crazy conspiracy theories, but if it makes you feel better, ok. And for the record, I told Big E months ago that Iowa will likely lose next year. See I base football in reality, something most sker fans can't grasp.

The only reality I see on a consistent basis from Iowa fans is them concentrating more time and energy on bagging on husker football and their fans rather than supporting their own team.

And you know dam-n well I am right. I'm from Iowa, there is no talk about Iowa football, just your typical sour grapes husker bashing...

Brad wrote:That's funny. I don't think most of my friends are sad he is gone. I think my brother called him the worst receiver to every play for NU.

He's made some unbelievable grabs this year, I wouldn't say he is the worst, or even close to the worst.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:32 am

Brad wrote:That's funny. I don't think most of my friends are sad he is gone. I think my brother called him the worst receiver to every play for NU.

I am sure there has been worse. Most over hyped? I can get on board on that one.

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 1:19 am

The only reality I see on a consistent basis from Iowa fans is them concentrating more time and energy on bagging on husker football and their fans rather than supporting their own team.

True, it did take Josh several years before even letting on that he was an Iowa fan.

And every year is a re-building year in college football... NU loses most of it's offensive line next year, Helu, Paul (yes, his fumble/drop rate is about 1 in 10, but his game changing big play rate is about 1 in 5)... the defense takes a huge hit in it's highly touted secondary.

So please, no excuses... that's worse than being overly confident in your team... setting low expectations for them, but I realize there's precedent for Iowa fans.

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 5:02 am

Now I am not a big college football fan but watch NU when I am with my big red fans -- but this come across as a big snub on NU Football and Nebraska

ttp://m.huskerextra.com/mobile/article_8c8322bb-eddb-5550-aff6-72c9095cbcc8.html

Big 12 Commissioner Dan Beebe did not attend Friday’s game in Lincoln.
In fact, the Big 12 had no representatives present to honor Nebraska with a Big 12 North trophy after Nebraska's 45-17 victory over Colorado clinched the north title.
Why not?
“They didn’t think it would be safe to send somebody up,” Nebraska athletic director Tom Osborne said, referencing some “nasty” e-mails the Big 12 said it had received from Nebraska fans. “That’s the word I got.”
Osborne added: “You can call Beebe and ask him.”

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 4:52 am

Ah the memories of NU v OU - I remember this like it was just... 30 years ago.

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almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 3:31 pm

And despite it being 30yrs old, you can still tell that's Keith Jackson calling the game.

Golden Eagle · Post by **Golden Eagle** » Mon Dec 06, 2010 10:58 am

What happened to you guys? Whose idea was it to turn the classiest fanbase in the nation into the Oakland Raiders in just one year?? This is just what the majority of the college sports world outside Nebraska is thinking right now.. although I guess Big 12 opinions don't matter after this year.

Sorry about the Big 12, there has been some iffy officiating (but you don't have to tell me, a lifelong Sooner fan, about bad calls) for sure. Don't fault you guys at all for making the jump out of the crappy Big 12. You guys are going to clean up in the Big Ten. Maybe we'll meet up in some more national championship games once we're in the SEC.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:49 pm

I can only comment on personal experience here, but I know exactly zero Husker fans that are on the conspiracy bandwagon. Now, every non-Husker fan I know is telling me that we are all on the conspiracy bandwagon, so I can only surmise that is 100% true fact. People calling death threats to Beebe are |expletive| hats and should be investigated as domestic terrorists.

My only major beef this year is the suspension of Martin ( and no subsequent suspensions from the Burkhead chokehold ( or the Cotton circumcision (

The suspension itself isn't even the actual issue. I don't believe the Martin hit deserved a flag OR a suspension, but you simply can't review the first and hand out a suspension and not do the same for the other two.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Mon Dec 06, 2010 5:09 pm

Golden Eagle wrote:What happened to you guys? Whose idea was it to turn the classiest fanbase in the nation into the Oakland Raiders in just one year?? This is just what the majority of the college sports world outside Nebraska is thinking right now.. although I guess Big 12 opinions don't matter after this year.

Sorry about the Big 12, there has been some iffy officiating (but you don't have to tell me, a lifelong Sooner fan, about bad calls) for sure. Don't fault you guys at all for making the jump out of the crappy Big 12. You guys are going to clean up in the Big Ten. Maybe we'll meet up in some more national championship games once we're in the SEC.

Crazies are more vocal than normal fans. Plus ESPN get more viewers showing the bad.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Mon Dec 06, 2010 7:41 pm

I also do not personally know any of those conspiracy theorists the media is claiming plagues our fan-base, and I know some pretty avid fans, too. I know just about any Husker fan is less than pleased with the officiating this year, because there is no denying how inconsistent it's been, unfortunately for EVERY fan-base, the calls that hurt your team are remembered most.

That said, I would dare anyone try to explain the logic behind this year's big12 bowl selections. I've gone over many scenarios, and I cannot figure it out.

Oh yeah, have fun playing UConn, at least I understand that matchup.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Tue Dec 07, 2010 2:09 am

yeah i'm not thrilled we got washington, either.

Golden Eagle · Post by **Golden Eagle** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 6:06 am

S33 wrote:I also do not personally know any of those conspiracy theorists the media is claiming plagues our fan-base, and I know some pretty avid fans, too. I know just about any Husker fan is less than pleased with the officiating this year, because there is no denying how inconsistent it's been, unfortunately for EVERY fan-base, the calls that hurt your team are remembered most.

That said, I would dare anyone try to explain the logic behind this year's big12 bowl selections. I've gone over many scenarios, and I cannot figure it out.

Oh yeah, have fun playing UConn, at least I understand that matchup.

Well, A&M gipped everyone by getting into the Cotton Bowl when they are anything but the #2 team. Back home there's nothing but kvetching OSU fans who are furious about being in the Alamo Bowl, and I would be too. Mizzou and A&M both went higher than they should have. Mizzou never draws a good bowl because their fans are non existent, and A&M lost 3 games including 2 to one of the 4 tied 2-loss teams (Mizzou and OSU).

But really, it makes sense. The college football world loves pandering to the A&M fanbase because they are huge, mostly affluent, and extremely delusional. Always have been and always will be. Those people think they are the #3 team in the conference right behind OU and UT, when that's a farce. They have a 12th man and the power to |expletive| louder than anyone, and that's it.

And nobody can be surprised that Beebe wasn't about to let the Insight Bowl become a 4-hour public service announcement for the Big Ten. Keep in mind who that other team in the Insight Bowl match-up is (Big Ten #3 excluding at-large bids, in this case, Iowa). You guys absolutely got screwed (plus it's a regular season repeat of a horrible matchup) but that is expected and probably more fair-game than the A&M game officiating, in my opinion. Bowls have always been decided behind closed doors and based on gumption surrounding programs. This is why we need to abolish the bowl system altogether someday...

Would have been better if UW and Arizona switched, you guys kill Arizona, OSU kill UW. Only marginally better though..

S33 · Post by **S33** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 2:35 pm

Golden Eagle wrote:You guys absolutely got screwed

More than screwed, Dan Bebee and his cronies shoved their collective fist up our |expletive| is what happened.

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 3:06 pm

Oh enough with the Beebe |expletive|... we didn't get screwed by the Big 12... we screwed ourselves.

As for leaving the Big 12... in case anyone forgot, the only reason Osborne did it... was to save our |expletive| from what, at the time, appeared the imminent demise of the Big 12, the higher BTN revenue/'level playing field' merely fringe benefits.

The Holiday Bowl will be interesting though, given the situation at quarterback... I'm guessing this turns into a real barn burner.

You have to feel for OU too... I mean UConn, that would have been an awesome basketball game. But this is football, it looks about as fruitful for the Sooners as that Boise State ambush a while back.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 3:23 pm

Stargazer wrote:Oh enough with the Beebe |expletive|... we didn't get screwed by the Big 12... we screwed ourselves.

As for leaving the Big 12... in case anyone forgot, the only reason Osborne did it... was to save our |expletive| from what, at the time, appeared the imminent demise of the Big 12, the higher BTN revenue/'level playing field' merely fringe benefits.

The Holiday Bowl will be interesting though, given the situation at quarterback... I'm guessing this turns into a real barn burner.

You have to feel for OU too... I mean UConn, that would have been an awesome basketball game. But this is football, it looks about as fruitful for the Sooners as that Boise State ambush a while back.

You've got to be out of your mind to think Bebee and his staff couldn't have lobbied for a better bowl game. 10-3 versus 6-6? 3rd time Nebraska will play them in 12 months and the blow-out early this season? The insight bowl (a better bowl) is going to take it from the rear because the Missouri fan base can travel in a single-family station wagon?

Look, I haven't been on Bebee assault all year like many have, but clearly this was a big F-you "we aren't doing you any favors" type of move. I don't understand why these bowl picks don't have a bit more transparency and have to be handled behind closed doors like it is.

Yeah, Nebraska blew it and made their own bed, but this matchup could have easily been avoided.

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 3:29 pm

The Insight Bowl is a better? You don't know much about bowl games do you? If it's so great, why is it being broadcast on the NFL Network (ahem... make sure you've got your digital/sports package turned on... Mizzou fans are going to love that)... and has -half- the payout of the Holiday Bowl. The only thing that sucks, is the PAC 10 beating itself up during the course of the season.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 3:34 pm

Stargazer wrote:The Insight Bowl is a better? You don't know much about bowl games do you? If it's so great, why is it being broadcast on the NFL Network (ahem... make sure you've got your digital/sports package turned on... Mizzou fans are going to love that)... and has -half- the payout of the Holiday Bowl. The only thing that sucks, is the PAC 10 beating itself up during the course of the season.

I wondered why they got to pick ahead of the Holiday Bowl this year myself. It didn't seem to make sense.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 3:49 pm

Stargazer wrote:The Insight Bowl is a better? You don't know much about bowl games do you? If it's so great, why is it being broadcast on the NFL Network (ahem... make sure you've got your digital/sports package turned on... Mizzou fans are going to love that)... and has -half- the payout of the Holiday Bowl. The only thing that sucks, is the PAC 10 beating itself up during the course of the season.

Yes, the Insight bowl is better, the payout is better (Insight = 3.3mil Holiday = 2.2) and anyone who follows college football knows it. And for the most part and with the exception of BCS bowl games, they don't announce the broadcasts until after the picks are made, so which ever network it is broadcasting the game is irrelevant in this instance.

Here's some rankings (yes, they change from year to year)
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/bowls10/c ... id=5890999

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:37 pm

Those ESPN 'rankings' are of course subjective (as I'm sure our friend from OKC would argue in the case of the Fiesta), not that I'd argue with them in that regard. But I do stand corrected... the Insight has apparently made a dramatic leap in prominence.

I still would argue we've fallen where we placed ourselves... you need only note our BCS ranking. That we're matched up with a 6-6 Washington, again, is more reflective on the type of season it's been in the PAC-10.

So we beat Missouri? so what... they beat OU and A&M.

Let's stop whining and move on.

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 6:55 pm

I agree we screwed ourselves, but bowl selections this year involve some curious choices. Even if the NU vs UW turns out to be a close game its not a match up I would have chosen as a bowl executive for ratings or to maximize buts in seats. If the Sept. game had been a close one and we weren't playing again early next year, the match up would make more sense. Ticket sales are thus lackluster. I wonder how the other bowls are selling given the yawn factor of the other bowls. With the exception of the Title game I suspect ratings will be down this year.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:05 am

S33 wrote:
Stargazer wrote:Oh enough with the Beebe |expletive|... we didn't get screwed by the Big 12... we screwed ourselves.

As for leaving the Big 12... in case anyone forgot, the only reason Osborne did it... was to save our |expletive| from what, at the time, appeared the imminent demise of the Big 12, the higher BTN revenue/'level playing field' merely fringe benefits.

The Holiday Bowl will be interesting though, given the situation at quarterback... I'm guessing this turns into a real barn burner.

You have to feel for OU too... I mean UConn, that would have been an awesome basketball game. But this is football, it looks about as fruitful for the Sooners as that Boise State ambush a while back.
You've got to be out of your mind to think Bebee and his staff couldn't have lobbied for a better bowl game. 10-3 versus 6-6? 3rd time Nebraska will play them in 12 months and the blow-out early this season? The insight bowl (a better bowl) is going to take it from the rear because the Missouri fan base can travel in a single-family station wagon?

Look, I haven't been on Bebee assault all year like many have, but clearly this was a big F-you "we aren't doing you any favors" type of move. I don't understand why these bowl picks don't have a bit more transparency and have to be handled behind closed doors like it is.

Yeah, Nebraska blew it and made their own bed, but this matchup could have easily been avoided.

I agree

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:26 pm

the Rumor this morning - Bo to Miami

Greg S · Post by **Greg S** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 2:48 pm

He's one of four coaches they are mentioning. I have not heard or seen any rumor that he's actually going though? Bo's going to be a coach that schools come after. Young, successful, and has coached in the Big 12, SEC, and the NFL.

Greg

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:16 pm

Here I figured his alma mater was the only school we'd risk losing him to... some day.

If it is true that he's interviewed for the Miami job... my respect for him will take a bit of a hit. I mean I don't expect him to stay here forever, but 3 years in with all the youth he has on this team coming to full potential...

Or maybe he's just decided that the athletes he's recruited to run a 7 defensive back scheme isn't going to work as well in the Big 10.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:42 pm

Latest inside sources spotted Pelini cruising down I29 southbound in Osborne's trophy pink Cadillac from the '95 championship season. Details are vague, but apparently the top's down and he's headed for little Cuba.

Zilla · Post by **Zilla** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:18 am

Bo is not going to Miami. Now, if they start talking about tOSU then we need to be worried.

Bo's not worried about how his D will fare in the Big10. Rumor's I've heard is that he's more concerned with the public lack of support by his Chancellor.

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:44 am

This kind of |expletive| can't be good for your prospective recruits... not to speak of your players... with how out of control this has gotten, it would make sense to make a public statement quelling the rumor. Instead, he continues to sit silent... I'm guessing, waiting for the phone to ring. By the way, if he did interview with Miami, he violated the terms of his contract.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:56 am

Is all this news part of the Big XII conspiracy to |expletive| Nebraska on the way out?

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 6:24 am

Linkin5 wrote:
iamjacobm wrote:
S33 wrote:Why have I not heard of this guy before? Braylon Heard, Nebraska recruit.

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He wont be on campus this fall he is not academically eligible.
Correct. He's doing pretty much the same thing Antonio Bell did. Its crazy we were able to get him here and credit the Pelini's for that.

Oh BTW, NU will be 11-3 this year. Book it.

SHAZAAM MUTHA |expletive|!!!

Perlman-if Bo leaves you single handed deserve the credit for his leaving after going to the AP before talking to TO and BO after the A&M game (thank god 1620 talked about this)
Bo-Please Stay. Fire Barney Cotton. Then tell Watson he has a year to clear everything up.
Ekeler, Papuchis- If Bo stays, you better stay because you will be gettin' all the credit down the line.

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 6:59 am

I wouldn't celebrate a Holiday Bowl victory just yet... in season re-matches have a way of ignoring prior results (not to speak of the situation at QB).

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 3:10 pm

Stargazer wrote:I wouldn't celebrate a Holiday Bowl victory just yet... in season re-matches have a way of ignoring prior results (not to speak of the situation at QB).

We will not win by the same margin as earlier this season, but we will win.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 3:27 pm

I'm going to have to go with Linkin on this one, even though he accused me of being a jobless sponge recently. :)

I don't know what is harder to accomplish, losing to Washington, or just letting them self-destruct and winning the game. Although, with Pelini's refusal to deny that he's talked with Miami, I would say there could be some major distractions, perhaps having Watson as an interim head coach (assuming he's not out the door, as well).

See Pearlman, that is why you don't sell-out your head coach to the AP before you even have a chance to speak with him. (Post A&M abortion)