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| Florida Atlantic | Sat 09/05 | W 49 - 3 |
| Arkansas St. | Sat 09/12 | W 38 - 9 |
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| Louisiana-Lafayette | Sat 09/26 | W 55 - 0 |
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Sat 10/17 | L 10 - 31 |
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Sat 10/24 | L 7 - 9 |
| @ Baylor | Sat 10/31 | W 20 - 10 |
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Sat 11/14 | W 31 - 17 |
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Fri 11/27 | 2:30 PM CST |
Cornhusker Kickoff 2009
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College Football Predictions - Week 12
by JLew on Nov 20, 2009 7:48 PM CST
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So it's late and I'm scrambling. But I have to say that I think Willie the Wildcat is the worse mascot in the Big 12. A close second would be that Jaundice Marlboro Man they have at Okie Lite, but that's another post.
It's a freaking guy with a giant head on. It's like someone activated the big head cheat in college football somewhere and only Willie was affected. His only talents are doing half-assed push-ups, some remedial spelling, and making horrible, horrible videos.
So what say you readers of the corn? Is Willie the worse? Who do you hate? And before all you Kitty fans (and Mike) try and tell me that Little Red is way worse let me say this. He's hilarious, and he can bounce on his head so there.
Corn Blight is busy throwing things at his TV whenever the I'm a PC; I'm a mac commercials come on. So his picks will be up later.
Well the favorites last week all covered, making it an easy week. I pulled the ND-Pitt game from the ATS since I never saw a spread, and since no one wanted either team to win anyway.
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| Husker Mike | 6-1 |
5-1 |
64-25 | 41-47 |
| Corn Blight | 5-2 |
5-1 |
59-30 | 39-46 |
| JLew | 5-2 |
5-1 |
60-29 | 34-54 |
Since it's become a tradition we make our picks here again. Please feel free to add your thoughts and insights in the comments section.
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A Random Q&A About Kansas State Determines I Don't Miss The Hate THAT Much!
by corn blight on Nov 20, 2009 3:10 PM CST
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If you're looking for information on the Kansas State Wildcats, go no further than the site Bring on the Cats where TB is in charge. Mike came up with some reasonable football questions for him, while I asked him more existential questions about the state of things at Kansas State.
Mike: When did you realize that Kansas State realistically could contend for a Big XII North title this season?
TB: After the Colorado game. The results of the Texas Tech and Texas A&M games were too wild to really predict what was going on, and the win over Iowa State was so close that it wasn't particularly uplifting. But after we shut down Colorado and won even without a very good offensive effort, moving the conference record to 3-1 on the same day Nebraska lost to Iowa State, Mizzou lost to Texas, and KU lost to whomever it was they were playing, it started to click that hey, maybe we actually do have a shot at this thing.
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Corn Flakes: SUH Cat!
by JLew on Nov 20, 2009 9:34 AM CST
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So you may have heard (in every article about the game) that if KSU wins they play in the B12 Championship game, and then a bowl. So KSU will be extra motivated against the Huskers. I have seen many message boards express concern over this game because of that. On the other hand people have been saying that Colorado will be dangerous since they have nothing to play for but pride, can let it all hang out, and NU is their bowl game.
So which is it? Is KSU the more dangerous team because of so much on the line, or is it CU with nothing to play for?
Lots of links today-
Not these Links...
Omaha.com - The Omaha World-Herald: Big Red Today - Portland star might follow Suh
Odighizuwa ranks as the top high school player at his position nationally. He’s considering Nebraska in addition to offers from Oregon, Oregon State, Southern California, UCLA, Cal and Florida. How did the Huskers get him to visit?
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NU coach Bo Pelini and assistant John Papuchis have made quite an impression on Odighizuwa, Wood said. "When you connect with him as a person, it far exceeds any impact of the bling," Wood said. "He has connected with them, and that is what’s really sold him to this point."
Yes please.
Husker Mike's Blasphemy: Suh Falls to #2 in Fan Voting for Heisman
I'm calling shenanigans here. They removed Suh from the choices, so you have to write him in, and then Spiller takes off. I'm willing to bet that someone is running a script to get Spiller's votes up. BOOOOOO Nissan.
Speaking of Suh-
UNL made him his own website, more on the story here. I made him a lolcat. We're all winners here people.
Nebraska Previews Kansas State - Burnt Orange Nation
Talking With the Enemy: Q&A with a KSU Blog - Nebraska Football
TB and Bring on the Cats talks Huskers
Kansas State Previews Nebraska - Burnt Orange Nation
Corn Nation talks Cats
K-State-Nebraska football preview - KansasCity.com
Basic overview of the game, I like to read them every Fri.
Playing Nebraska means something to K-State’s players again - KansasCity.com
Cats know Black Shirts are back | CJOnline.com
So yeah Nebraska used to be good, and KSU used to be good, and now they are both kinda ok. I'll be happy when this stops being a story.
Life in the Red's Blog | Breakfast with Beck
Beck also showed the crowd a psyche-up video coaches will show the team before the game. The video begins by showing the definition of "opportunity." Then you see the words: "Goal #1: Dominate the Big 12 North."
Sounds like Helu is still not 100%, but Rex is back
Rivals.com College Football - Weekend preview of the Big 12
Scout.com: 2009 Big 12 Fearless Picks - The North Title
What will happen: The Husker defense will pitch a near-perfect game to overcome a shaky performance from the offense. The turnaround won’t be complete under Pelini, but it’ll be a big step forward.
Steven M. Sipple: Keeping an eye on the coaching carousel
Sipple's weekly column where he covers what he wants, from NU football, to KSU, to the Heisman race; this week he neglects to mention when it's ok to put up your Christmas lights.
Ex-Kansas Jayhawks players: Coach Mark Mangino said 'hurtful' things - ESPN
Former KU players air their dirty laundry about Mangino. (Husker Mike: The concerns about physical abuse fall flat with me. You're football players; far worse happens on the field. But some of the things Mangino is alleged to have said are outrageous, to say the least.)
Source: A.D. 'undercutting' Mangino
Another story by John Taylor at NBC Sports has a source talking about how KU athletic director is behind all the bad stuff about Mangino. Is this a blood bath for KU or what? How much worse can it get than this? - CB
Joc Crawford is Willing to Drive The Bus Over Mangino
More Mangino? You bet. Joc Crawford was a JUCO transfer who left this season, obviously over playing time. There's no credibility here, only another angle of a train wreck. - CB
Sweet Lew Just Might Be an Evil Genius
Regarding Mark Mangino, Lew Perkins, and how this all might have happened. Worth a look. Really. Unless you're already tired of the Mangino thing, but hey! This is like a soap opera for dudes (okay, I can't take credit for that line, It was BRN's Brandon Vogel on twitter), completely stolen. - CB
Please note that Sweet Lew is not related to me, though I may be an evil genius as well - JLew
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Nebraska vs. Kansas State - Why The Huskers Will Win
by corn blight on Nov 20, 2009 8:09 AM CST
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- Strength vs Strength
Kansas State's primary offensive strength in their running game. They lead the nation in time of possession and they're accustomed to slugging it out, sustaining drives and maintaining ball possession. 25 of their 42 scoring drives this season have gone for over 50 yards, and 12 of those consisted of ten or more plays.
Running back Daniel Thomas is of the big bruiser variety, at 6'2", 227 pounds. He's complemented by Keithen Valentine who has more speed and moves than Thomas, but at 5'8" and 193 pounds, doesn't have his size. Bill Snyder will pound Thomas at the Husker defense repeatedly, hoping that something will break. Thomas has had five 100-yard games this season, his high of 185 yards coming against in-state rival Kansas when he averaged 7.71 yards per carry. Thomas is a receiving threat as well, with 21 receptions for 206 yards.
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In Perspective: Further Nebraska vs Kansas State Statistical Comparisons
by corn blight on Nov 19, 2009 1:38 PM CST
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It's safe to say that the game against Kansas State is being viewed with cautious optimism. The cautious part comes from still not having a real solid handle on what's going to happen with our offense, while the defense, even after the defensive line disappeared against Kansas, should give Husker fans plenty of optimism no matter the opponent.
Statistics obviously don't tell the whole story about a team, but looking at them can give you a good idea about what they do well and don't do well. Most of that is after the jump. KSU went 2-2 in non-conference, then picked up wins against Iowa State, Texas A&M, Colorado, and a surprising rivalry win over Kansas, a team that's coming apart.
I don't feel bad about this game. There's nothing that says we shouldn't beat Kansas State by double digits. Their primary offensive strength, the running game, plays right into our primary defensive strength. Their defensive weakness doesn't necessarily align with our offensive strength, running, unless Zac Lee and Niles Paul can duplicate the big play display they put on against Kansas.
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A look at the five 2009 Bronko Nagurski Trophy finalists, as selected by the FWAA All-America Committee:
Pat Angerer, Linebacker, Iowa, 6-1, 235, Sr. (Bettendorf, Iowa): The top tackler for a 9-2 Iowa team, which won its first nine games of the season. He leads the Hawkeyes with 119 total tackles (79 assisted and 40 unassisted), two tackles for loss (one sack), five passes defended and two forced fumbles. Iowa is 17th in the country in scoring defense.
Eric Berry, Safety, Tennessee, 5-11, 203, Jr. (Fairburn, Ga.): An FWAA All-American in 2008 as a sophomore, he has 70 tackles this season, 44 unassisted, 26 assisted. He has five tackles for loss, two interceptions and six passes broken up for the Volunteers under first-year coach Lane Kiffin. He also has recovered three fumbles and has three quarterback hurries.
Terrence Cody, Tackle, Alabama, 6-5, 365, Sr. (Fort Myers, Fla.): A member of the FWAA All-America team last season, he holds down the Alabama rush defense, which is second in the country. Alabama is second in the country in total defense as well. Cody blocked two field goals in victory over Tennessee, including the potential game-winner as time expired. He has 20 tackles, five for 10 yards in losses, one pass break-up and two quarterback hurries for the unbeaten Crimson Tide.
Jerry Hughes, End, TCU, 6-3, 257, Sr. (Sugar Land, Texas): A Nagurski Trophy finalist for the second straight season, he is the mainstay of a TCU defense, which has led the Horned Frogs to an unbeaten season. TCU is fourth in the country in total defense and sixth in the country in rush and pass defense. Hughes has 49 tackles, 13 tackles for 73 yards in losses (10.5 sacks), one pass broken up, six quarterback hurries and one forced fumble.
Ndamukong Suh, Tackle, Nebraska, 6-4, 300, Sr. (Portland, Ore.): Leads Nebraska in tackles with 31 unassisted and 25 assisted. He has 13 tackles for 47 yards in losses (five sacks), eight pass breakups, 19 hurries, one forced fumble and three blocked kicks. Nebraska ranks 10th in the country in total defense and 11th in country in rush defense.
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Corn Flakes: Superman Returns!
by JLew on Nov 19, 2009 9:17 AM CST
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Really a quiet week still, and it's Thurs. Could be the respect from NU fans to a Snyder coached team. KSU fans have been mostly quiet as well. Either they accept that they don't have a good chance against us, or they are just biding their time. Maybe we need to declare this a Hate Week, find a purple blogger that hate, hate, hates NU and it's fans, and tell KSU they are not our rival... What do you guys think?
Practice report: Freshman Burkhead returns
Superman Returns! KSU has a good O-Line, and Pelini gives the D-Line a grade higher than Suh's F
Superman Returns, or is this SUH-perman?
Kansas State insider
LJS breaks down KSU
Omaha.com - The Omaha World-Herald: Big Red Today - Nickel and diming its way to success
Hagg and Gomes have played great this year. A look at NU's nickle and dime packages.
Snyder has united the Wildcats - KansasCity.com
Another long article about how great Snyder is. I really hate for NU to end their season.... oh wait no I don't
Big 12 predictions, Week 12 - Big 12 Blog - ESPN
Nebraska 28, Kansas State 17: The North Division title is up for grabs in this winner-take-all battle. The Cornhuskers’ running game will be tested by Kansas State’s gritty defensive front which has overachieved all season. Roy Helu Jr. has been Nebraska’s key offensive threat in recent weeks, but Zac Lee needs to continue to build on his strong effort of last week against Kansas to balance the Cornhuskers’ attack. Kansas State figures to struggle against the Cornhuskers’ defensive front and will need to stay ahead of the chains to keep Grant Gregory from too many long-yardage situations. Bill Snyder will try to dictate the pace by shortening the number of possessions and keeping the game away from the Cornhuskers as much as possible. But Nebraska has too much defense to let the division title slip away.
Week 12 College Football Picks From WhatIfSports.com
They ran many prediction models and....
Nebraska Cornhuskers win 75.6% of the time with an average score of 24-13
Dave Rimington Podcast: Trophy a True Honor – LostLettermen.com
Nice conversation with Dave Rimington about the trophy that bears his name.
What to watch for in the Big 12, Week 12 - Big 12 Blog - ESPN
Can Roy Helu Jr. continue his recent running binge? Helu has bounced back from an earlier shoulder injury to become the Cornhuskers' most consistent offensive threat, averaging 147 rushing yards per game in his last two games. His strong effort last week seemed to perk up the Cornhuskers’ entire offense in a 31-17 triumph over Kansas. Another big game will be important as the Cornhuskers attempt to claim their first championship game berth since 2006.
Nebraska sweeps Baylor for fourth straight win
Coach John Cook described his team’s overall effort as rough around the edges, but thanks to 32 digs from Banwarth, the No. 9 Huskers rolled to a 25-16, 25-21, 25-20 sweep of No. 24 Baylor at the sold-out NU Coliseum.
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Revisiting the Kansas State Wildcats
by Husker Mike on Nov 19, 2009 6:30 AM CST
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Truth be told, while I didn't give Kansas State much chance of being in position to win the Big XII North this season,, I'm not sure I missed too badly. Carson Coffman only lasted a few games at quarterback before being replaced by Grant Gregory. Daniel Thomas turned out to be a top-notch running back for the Wildcats, and has become a "slash" type player in the "everybody runs it now" Wildcat formation. The Wildcats disappointed the Big XII by losing to Louisiana in September, but then pulled off upsets of Iowa State and Texas A&M to position themselves to compete in the North.
Defensively, the Wildcats still generally rank in the bottom half of the conference except in one key statistic: the Wildcats are +8 in turnover margin this season, good for 2nd in the Big XII. In a division where it seems everybody seems to be trying to lose at times, the Wildcats have been able to make their move by simply not making the mistakes everybody else is.
So just for giggles, here's my preview of the Wildcats from this summer.
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(updated 11.19.2009 at 11:23 PM CST)
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Nebraska Cornhuskers
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4 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
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Kansas St. Wildcats
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4 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
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Iowa St. Cyclones
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3 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
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Missouri Tigers
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2 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
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Colorado Buffaloes
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2 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
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Kansas Jayhawks
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1 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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Texas Longhorns
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6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Oklahoma St. Cowboys | 6 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
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Oklahoma Sooners
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4 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
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Texas Tech Red Raiders
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3 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
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Texas A&M Aggies
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2 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Baylor Bears | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
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