Nebraska - Nevada Game Day Thread
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- Nebraska starts our 118th season of football today. I'll save you the math. We started in 1889.
- The Huskers have won 21 season openers in a row - the nation's longest such streak.
- We've never played Nevada before today.
- The line has expanded to 25.
Other Coverage
- Big Red Network's handy dandy Game Day Pocket Guide.
- Husker Jeffie has a cpreview available at Double Extra Point.
- Big Red Analysis also has a game preview.
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And Colorado goes up on top
of CSU. I'd like to see them win this game even though I picked CSU.
We need the Big 12 North to win every non-conference game possible.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 11:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CSU
is driving on their opening drive, down to the seven yard line.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 11:30 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2nd drive - CU scores again
CSU's defense looked awful, either that, or CU is doing well on offense. Cody Hawkins quarterback, nice accuracy, threading the ball between two defenders for the second TD.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 11:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Appalachian State
beating Michigan 28-14?
At this point, ASU's qb is 7/7 for 129 yards and 3 TD's. Wow!
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 12:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we're stalled
CU - CSU at 14-14.
The defenses are finally doing their jobs. .30 seconds left in the first half.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 12:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CU
did a nice job on their two-minute offense, especially after the first play when getting the ball was a sack.
CU goes up with a field goal 17-14.
halftime.
It's half time at Ann Arbor, too, where Appalachian State leads Michigan 28-17.
Wow. Just simply wow. It'd be understandable if Michigan were a mediocre team, but they're highly ranked!
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 12:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Virginia Tech
is struggling.
The right tackle just left ECU's defensive end go free at his quarterback. Turnover, VT only leads this game 10-7.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 12:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CSU
goes up, great pass play to the tight end, who drug the CU defender with him into the end zone.
Now CSU does an on-side kick and recovers.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And CSU
goes right down the field and scores.
This doesn't bode well for CU. CSU scores on a run up the middle - about 15 yards - in which it looked like there was no one in the middle of the field for CU.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CSU is in charge
of this game.
Their defense is all over the field. CU isn't doing much. Mighty Mo better get back on the Buff side, otherwise, they're sunk.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
now that I say that
CU has driven the field to score.
If their o-line can give Hawkins protection, he's finding his receivers.
CU gets a two-point conversion, pass to the tight end.
28-25 CSU - .34 left in the 3rd quarter.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
App State
Michigan is making their way back into the game due to a turnover from App State.
31-26 - into the fourth quarter, App State leading. If they get one more touchdown, Michigan is in real trouble.
CU had picked up momentum, stopping a fourth down play at midfield. Then on the next play, they try a fle-flicker and get it picked off.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well...
Michigan has gone for it, and not made it with around 7 minutes left. App State still leads 31-26 into the fourth quarter. One more score and they may put this one away.
CSU still leading CU 28-25, CU sporadic on offense. 4:45 left, 4th quarter.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And here we go
With Nebraska - Nevada.
Looks like Michigan is going to pull their game out, which isn't that big a surprise. CU-CSU still a dogfight, but no riots yet.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
First delay of game
3rd and 9.
Comes on the first series. I guess they got that one out of the way early.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Offense
looked pretty shaky on that first drive. Big penalty on Nevada. Here come the blackshirts.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
Nevada is looking real bad with 3 straight penalties.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that injury ...
doesn't look good for NU.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Octavien
already having an impact. Forcing a punt, now.
Nunn return, block in the back, Nebraska.
We'll start inside the five.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry
had to put the computer down for a bit after seeing that Michigan score.
Wow. At least we're not them.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Washington St.
lead 7-0 over Wisconsin in the 1st.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where the...
hell is the o-line? They are not playing up to your billing Jon.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we're starting choppy
we'll get there.
Pretty rough start, though, eh?
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Castille
already in the game for a play at 8:10
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would...
like to see Keller throw one down field. We are starting to look better.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Keller
looks like he's not looking around much.
Holt on a long one, interference.
Holt and Castille already.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That wasn't ...
a very good pass. Kind of disappointed in what I have seen so far.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
two interference
calls already.
last one was pretty close, maybe not be called.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good drive...
looking better... but have had help with the penalties.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well....
he can hit the wide open man...Lucky for the TD and we take the lead....
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 3:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well
there you go.
Nice drive, 94 yards, 12 plays. Lucky with the reception and no one on him.
Cool!
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice coverage..
on the kick off. Not an overly long kick.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What dumb ass
puts a huge Best Buy ad right over a reply when they're trying to describe it?
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good thing he dropped that...
so far no pressure and not very good coverage. I thought the d would be better then what they have been showing. and Now Steve O. gets in there and the reciever has a d back all over him.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 3:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nunn
now Grixy returning.
spread it around.
Long pass and Nunn drops it. Damn!
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh my god...
you have to make that catch.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh fuvk...
Hardy does it again. I do not like that guy. He drops more passes....and now fumbles.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
shit!
Nunn drop, Hardy fumble.
First game jitters, or what?
He looked like he never really had that ball. Yeah, they'll review that, it's not a completion.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont think he...
ever caught it, but wont bitch if they call it a fumble. It is to close not to.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
well, they called that right. but it could have gone either way.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nevada moving
the ball fairly well on this drive.
Time for a turnover, sack.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Steinkuhler
out....
That sucks. That's one area we don't want to lose anyone. Hope it's not serious.
First quarter done.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we're getting all the calls
that call on 4th down should have gone against us.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Trivia
last unranked team to beat Nebraska - I'll say Florida State in 1980, 1982.
I think 1980
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry had to leave...
and go work at the golf course for a little bit. Now back. Iowa State in like '92. Tommie Fraziers freshmen year.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually....
it was KU in Callahans 1st year.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in home opener, though.
that's what the triva on TV was. Forgot that part. Given we've won 21 in a row, it's a while ago.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's
with Lucky slipping all over the place?
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
offense
is moving the ball well.
We're hitting the guys wide open.
two Nevada guys hit each other... dropped pass.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that sucked.
Not a good way to start the year. Sorry but Keller is not living up to the hype
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 3:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we've
got a ways to go, man!
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well that sucked.
10-7 Nevada now.
we are not looking sharp to start this game.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats what we...
needed a big kick return
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
line
is blowing holes in nevada's defensive line now.
score on this drive. punch it in.
pound the rock.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He got it and we should ...
score the next play. Lucky up the middle.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TD
pounding the ball, man.
yehaaaa.....
that was a statement, man.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Washington State
1977, last unranked home opener loss.
maybe that says something about the level of competition?
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
According to
the Nebraska book I have right in front of me that answer is wrong.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what
does the book say?
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
that was a TD. he has to make that INT.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Callahan
has learned you don't try a field goal on the one foot line!
yay!
We score. This Castille kid looks good!
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
Castille has impressed me so far but he is about the only one. Why wont BC run a qb sneak? he hasn't ran one since he got here.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Special teams
already look more special than last year.
Kunalic looks great. two touchbacks now!
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now
we are starting to look like a Husker team
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
pretty poor
by Murillo.
hell, should have just tackled him.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Half
Keller hasn't looked very sharp in his first half at a Husker.
The offense has looked pretty decent, though, the defense fairly good.
Special teams look much more special than last season.
A little rough, but a good first half.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have been...
sitting with a Michigan fan for a little while now and giving him more crap then he can handle. God its fun
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
those poor bastards
I wouldn't want to go to work on Monday.
Hahahahaah ahahah ahahaaaahhaaa ahaaah
underachieving again, Michigan.
Who's he going to cheer for now? Michigan State?
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No love
from Doug Flutie - we don't look like a good football team now, we'll have trouble beating out missouri.
mizzou is ahead 23-6 over Illinois at the half.
Georgia Tech beating up on Notre Dame. Ha!
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and then he comes back
with ND - "that's not a Charlie Weis offense'. Bah
I can't stand Weis.
have I said that yet?
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
huge run by Lucky
probably coming back on holding call. Damn
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
and the bad thing is that he didn't have to hold him because Lucky would have been by him anyway and now he goes in for a TD with a great block from peterson. He needs to show swift how to do it.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lucky
looks very very good today.
Maybe it's time for him. That'd be great.
141 yards now. Three TD's.
How much longer do you think he'll play.
They need to do an ESPN commercial with Lil' Red.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't been...
overly impressed with Lucky but he is doing well. I still don't think he is living up to the hype he came in with but oh well as long as he does well. Not looking heisman like but looking good.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
what the hell you want him to do? 141 yards, three quarters, with a 60-some yard run called back?
He's hitting the holes most fo the time, catching the ball.
Lucky is about to get another TD.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoee
fullback!
or H-back.
whatever.
play-action now. we can pound them in this game.
there you go!
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow..
Lucky with 141 yards rushing and its still in the third. Hope we see some backups in the 4th. Yeah I know its not out of reach but lets get some guys ( Ganz for one) some playing time when it matters so they will be ready.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 4:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we throw now
we're in charge. Get Sam some work.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 4:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm loving
this Kunalic kid. Huge asset.
HUGE! Asset!
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
intercepted
by a big defensive lineman!
Dixon! whooeee.
okay, this is a butt-kicking.
swap in offensive line rotation.
let's see Roy Helu in the backfield.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 5:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Have they...
said anything on Steinkuler? How bad is he?
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i haven't
heard anything.
We haven't seen him again, either, though.
Hopefully not too bad.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW!!!!!!
That would have been good by a lot further the 46.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 5:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who is Jordan Congdon?
Who?
Who the hell cares?
Kunalic - huge asset. have I said that already? Have I?
Whoeee!
How many games did that cost us last year? Oh, they're discussing it now.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang
Your kicker is good. That's huge to have a consistent touchback from the 30-yard-line on kickoffs.
Other than that, what do you think? Looks like Callahan is staying fairly conservative, and Marlon Lucky has had a nice day, but Sam Keller's numbers are pretty ordinary right now. No matter what, better opening day than Michigan!
by TB on Sep 1, 2007 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
right now
Keller looks rough.
Bad thing is, if we keep him in and start throwing the ball, we'll look like jerks.
But he does look a little rusty.
Even though Lucky looks good, I think the kicker is the player of the game. Not having a good one cost us at least a couple games last season.
I don't think Callahan is being conservative. I think he knows that in order to win the Big 12 you have to run. Those November games can be pretty nasty.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice....
was that the first sack or did I miss one.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lucky Lucky Lucky
yeah. man.
Oeee.
Now get him out of the game.
Nice to see Joba's dad. What a great story.
We are kicking ass.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 5:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well...
I think it is time to see Ganz and Mendoza. We dont need Lucky, Keller, or Castille hurt so lets bench them. Well maybe let Castille play a little more but lets see some other guys.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 5:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cody Glenn
finally playing? What the heck is going on.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you have to ask yerself
whether or not Cody Glenn is doing that well.
that's probably the question of the week.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's see
Joe Ganz in the fourth quarter.
Roy Helu in the backfield.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 5:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I want...
to see him throw a little . Or run the option.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he
just ran an option.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Major Culbert
Whoeee!
Wow. That's great to see.
Henery looks like he's about 15 years old, doesn't he?
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 5:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you on bonus coverage?
My brother in Dallas just called and says they've cut away to the Boston College - Wake Forest game.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 5:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont...
think they want a bunch of calls from Husker fans if they cut away here in Nebraska.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 6:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well..
from what I have seen it doesn't appear that we lose much by bringing in Ganz.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 6:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And...
you get to see Helu. Is Mendoza not playing? He may redshirt.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 6:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Classy my ass...
we should have scored. Let the young man run it in and make his day. Might be the only chance he gets to score a TD in his career. That would be a shame if he never got another chance.
by taflorom on Sep 1, 2007 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh geez
you know, they made the point.
Besides, ol' Tom would have took a knee then. Bill Callahan is learning from him.
by corn blight on Sep 1, 2007 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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