Here are some links to get you through the next few days
"We're ready to play":
http://my.journalstar.com/post/Husker_Extra_Group/Husker_Extra/blog/pelini_were_ready_to_play.html
Game Preview:
http://huskerpedia.com/games/2009/la_lafayette09.html
LA-Lafayette Insider:
http://huskerextra.com/articles/2009/09/24/football/doc4abad1a227815182093372.txt
Ready to Rebound:
http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=1&SPID=22&DB_OEM_ID=100&atclid=204801191
Thursday, September 24, 2009
History
In just less than 48 hours, the Cornhuskers will take the field for their 300th consecutive sellout. To put that in perspective, John F. Kennedy was the President of the United States, Dodger Stadium opened, and Garth Brooks was born in 1962.
For the first time in Nebraska history, they will be playing in throwback uniforms. I cannot wait to see their different jerseys. However, I won't be able to see them, because I am not willing to fork out the 29.95 for PPV. I can't wait til the Huskers actually play on National Television, then I won't have to bother with the PPV and regional coverage, which consistently keeps Nebraska fans across the nation from seeing their team. Being a Husker in Washington sucks.
For the first time in Nebraska history, they will be playing in throwback uniforms. I cannot wait to see their different jerseys. However, I won't be able to see them, because I am not willing to fork out the 29.95 for PPV. I can't wait til the Huskers actually play on National Television, then I won't have to bother with the PPV and regional coverage, which consistently keeps Nebraska fans across the nation from seeing their team. Being a Husker in Washington sucks.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Yours Truly
With my second question to Tim Griffin of ESPN, I finally got him to field one of my questions, which he posted in his mailbag:
Jordan Magrath of Lynden, Wash., writes: Hey Tim! I love your blog, it is the main reason I visit ESPN. I have a question about my Cornhuskers. I watched the entire Virginia Tech game game, and was as frustrated as any Big Red fan that we couldn't put it away. But with that being said, I feel like we can play with any team on our schedule. Do you think it is unreasonable to say that the Huskers will finish 10-2 (before the Big 12 championship game)?
Tim Griffin: Jordan, I was impressed with the Cornhuskers’ performance on Saturday, although I would have liked to have seen a little bit better production in the red zone and better defensive execution in key situations. Those ills ultimately cost them the game.
But in the Big 12, I think the Cornhuskers are going to have to have a more potent offensive attack to stick with teams like Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Kansas, Missouri and Baylor. The drives we saw that were finished off by Henery field goals are going to need to be touchdowns for the Cornhuskers to finish 10-2, or even to win the Big 12 North with a couple of conference losses.
I still think they could get there. But they are going to have to show some offensive improvement to accomplish it.
Everybody, thanks for the questions and the patience. Keep the e-mails coming. I'll be back with more on Friday afternoon.
Jordan Magrath of Lynden, Wash., writes: Hey Tim! I love your blog, it is the main reason I visit ESPN. I have a question about my Cornhuskers. I watched the entire Virginia Tech game game, and was as frustrated as any Big Red fan that we couldn't put it away. But with that being said, I feel like we can play with any team on our schedule. Do you think it is unreasonable to say that the Huskers will finish 10-2 (before the Big 12 championship game)?
Tim Griffin: Jordan, I was impressed with the Cornhuskers’ performance on Saturday, although I would have liked to have seen a little bit better production in the red zone and better defensive execution in key situations. Those ills ultimately cost them the game.
But in the Big 12, I think the Cornhuskers are going to have to have a more potent offensive attack to stick with teams like Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Kansas, Missouri and Baylor. The drives we saw that were finished off by Henery field goals are going to need to be touchdowns for the Cornhuskers to finish 10-2, or even to win the Big 12 North with a couple of conference losses.
I still think they could get there. But they are going to have to show some offensive improvement to accomplish it.
Everybody, thanks for the questions and the patience. Keep the e-mails coming. I'll be back with more on Friday afternoon.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
What's Next?
Coming off of a tough 16-15 loss to Virginia Tech, I decided to see if there was any trends on how Nebraska plays after they lose (under Bo Pelini)
Here is what I found:
* Won next game
So, what does this mean? It means that, Nebraska increased production of offense every game AFTER they lost (by between 9% and 21%), and decreased the amount of yards given up (EXCEPT against Missouri), between 9% and 93%. Although they only went 2-2 after a loss last season, it is encouraging to realize that, in terms of yards, they generally got better on both sides of the ball.
Let's go Huskers, take down the Ragin' Cajuns, and claim the Sun Belt Championship.
More later guys
Here is what I found:
* Won next game
So, what does this mean? It means that, Nebraska increased production of offense every game AFTER they lost (by between 9% and 21%), and decreased the amount of yards given up (EXCEPT against Missouri), between 9% and 93%. Although they only went 2-2 after a loss last season, it is encouraging to realize that, in terms of yards, they generally got better on both sides of the ball.
Let's go Huskers, take down the Ragin' Cajuns, and claim the Sun Belt Championship.
More later guys
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I decided since I have nothing better to do but follow Nebraska football, basically 24/7, I should just start up my very own Cornhusker blog.
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