Morning Coffee - The Downward Spiral

by Jon Johnston on Nov 5, 2007 8:48 AM CST in Football Comment 12 comments

After the weekend, Nebraska's defense is no longer the worst rushing defense in the nation. We've moved up to 118th. The University of Alabama-Birmingham gave up 338 yards rushing to Southern Miss, dropping them below the Huskers, who only gave up 218.

Nebraska has dropped to 112th in total defense, above SMU, Central Michigan, Louisiana-Lafayette, North Texas, UTEP, Rice, and Minnesota.

Nebraska's lows against Kansas:

Most points ever scored against Nebraska - 76

Broke the school record of 70, in the 70-10 loss to Texas Tech in 2004

Most points ever scored in the first half against Nebraska - 48

Not a record for halves, though, that was Texas Tech, 2004, 49 points in the second half

Most points in a quarter - 27 in the second quarter
Longest losing streak since 1958

It's going to get worse because it's highly doubtful that either Bill Callahan or Kevin Cosgrove are going anywhere, despite people calling on them to resign.

Dennis Dodd, CBSSports.com says:

Kansas scored more points against Nebraska on Saturday than it did against the Huskers in either the 1970s (60 total) or 1980s (67).

Dodd calls on Callahan to resign. It won't happen unless there's a buy out. It certainly won't happen because of any perceived "honor" or "decency" that these guys have.

Peter Schrager at Fox Sports says:

Two more games of this lingering "doom and gloom" and brooding lame-duck environment is almost unfair to those faithful diehards. Heck, it's unfair to the players.

There have been no highlights for Nebraska football fans this season. After 76-39, it's time to put an end to the Bill Callahan era. Dig the grave and start stenciling in that tombstone.

Doug Tucker, AP, in the Kansas City Star:

In what must be another embarrassing note for Nebraska, Reesing could be in line to become the fifth player in a row named Big 12 offensive player of the week after playing the Huskers.

Darren Carlson, Big Red Network, "After 76 Points, What Can Be Said?"

Like many fans, I'm starting to become numb to this disaster. And, being resigned to this kind of ineptitude might be the worst feeling of all.

I'm not numb. And I haven't stopped caring. I just recognize that there isn't a lot we can do about it right now. I still have hope that these guys could play out the next couple games, and I guess that makes me a fool. That's who I am.

Steve Sipple, Husker Extra has the article entitled "Huskers Sinking Deeper" that includes:

"I don’t really have any answers," Nebraska defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove said. "I’m sick about it. Just sick about it."

But not sick enough about it to resign, apparently. I suppose Cosgrove has convinced himself that he can't abandon his players (I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt), and maybe there's some honor in that. If his players had any faith in him, they'd at least try to play defense. They're not bothering.

I've said that these guys shouldn't be fired until the end of the season. My main reasoning is that they need to keep ownership of the mess they've made. These statistics and ruination need to remain with them throughout the rest of their careers.

This isn't just failure. It's too historical for failure.

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Good Work! It would be nice if Callascam.........

didn't show up in 25 minutes for his B12 presser and this afternoon T.O. announced that terms have been reached........

The damage is already too colossal, time to try out the remaining staff and get on with this........

"We Want Bo!" "We Want Bo!"

by Corn Nation on Nov 5, 2007 11:27 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Just remember

this

-December 9, 2007 TO steps up to a podium and says, "Thank you all for coming today. I would like to announce to you the next head football coach for the University of Nebraska Mr. Bo Pelini!

AND THE CROWD GOES WILD!!!

by 96operator on Nov 5, 2007 12:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

C N

you effin' hillbilly! Go get lost in the sandhills!

//throatslash!\

Crusty old f*****!

by 96operator on Nov 5, 2007 2:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I feel your pain...

Now you know what it feels like! So how bout a truce between the CU Fans and Husker Nation? We both suck tits. Yes, I have the self humilty to admit that the Buffs suck ass. Can You, Herby?
And I am sure, you wouldnt mind sacrificing your favorite cornstalk to get to a bowl game. But why? So you could see one more pathetic performance during your holiday dinner? No, the holidays are for joy and happiness, not cussing out Callahan over a coldie at the bar.

by Kid Buffaloe on Nov 5, 2007 1:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

No....

you got it all wrong.

At least CU can win games and their D shows up on Saturdays.

Oh yeah, Dan Hawkins doesn't "coachspeak" either.

by 96operator on Nov 5, 2007 2:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

BTW

Callasham's pause at the weekly press confrence says it all.

He's ghandi in three weeks!!

by 96operator on Nov 5, 2007 2:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Does anyone

think this is what Callasham has been doing instead of coaching??

The man has to be smoking something.

by 96operator on Nov 5, 2007 2:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Well??????

he is full of "it".

by taflorom on Nov 5, 2007 11:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Correction (unfortunately)

The most points given up in a quarter was 28 in the first on that fateful November evening in 2001...
http://huskerpedia.com/games/2001/co...

by contentRich on Nov 5, 2007 4:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

And also...

28 against Texas Tech in 2004 (fourth quarter)
http://huskerpedia.com/games/2004/te...

by contentRich on Nov 5, 2007 4:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

you're right....

or maybe it's just foreshadowing for next week?

Go Big Red!

by Jon Johnston on Nov 5, 2007 7:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

CU can win Games?

Geez, not when I attend. And that's usually a couple a year. Fellas, we are only one game up in the Win column this year. And in case you missed it. Our offense missed the bus last week. How pathetic they were. I really do think NU will win in 2 weeks at Boulder. Cody has no guts, just tits.

by Kid Buffaloe on Nov 6, 2007 5:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs