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Can the Blackshirts Overcome McCoy's High power offense?


I think so. the game is pretty evenly matched in those terms. Nebraska has a championship offense & Texas has a championship offense. These two teams on these sides of the ball will offset each other & to prove that, here's some stats:

The Longhorn offense is third in the country in scoring offense (43.0 points) and 11th in total offense (451.6 yards). The Nebraska defense is third in the country in scoring defense (11.1 points) and 11th in total defense (291.4 yards).

Yeach I know about Shipley & McCoy's running ability, but our 2 DTs are the answer, as we all know they make tackles that the LBs or DBs should be making. In addition to them, we also have O'Hanlon & Assante, so we're pretty well covered.

So what i think it comes down to is Nebraska's running game & Henry. It's something that Nebraska has that Texas doesn't. And if the O-Line succeeds in allowing Burkhead & Helu to punish Texas, Nebraska will win.

Here's why. As we are aware, the passing game isn't not that great. So we rely on our runnig game and as we aware, what one way to stop an offense like Texas, keep them off the field. If they're running game is successful, then they can burn the clock, while putting points on the board, & not diminishing Texas' opportunities to score. Plus, a good running sets up the play action & we have two of the best TEs in the nation. So the running game helps get the passing game going.  And I think, like most analysts do, Nebraska will be squeezing out an extremely close win, so we look to Henry to make some clutch field goals.

But who knows, maybe it's a blowout for either team grabbing the victory, but this is how & why I think they'll win.

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This game isn't just about UT's offense

Our defense is statistically better than yours too! We may not have Suh, but we have a deeper secondary, more depth at linebacker and a pretty stout run defense too.

To say this game is only about Nebraska’s defense and UT’s offense is taking away from just how terrible your offense is and how good our defense is.

by the1austin on Dec 2, 2009 12:10 PM CST reply actions  

Not so

Since our offense is non-existent, there won’t be much to stop. It’ll be like your defense is playing against thin air. Not much good having a great defense if there’s nothing there.

You don’t have a deeper secondary anyway. And you don’t have more depth at linebacker. We have eight linebackers who are very good, we just don’t play them because our secondary is so deep so we start and play in the dime package.

Silly Texan.

by Cobby on Dec 2, 2009 1:57 PM CST up reply actions  

So...

Will the DE’s play wide and contain, while having 2 safeties deep? I know they can cover the dink and dunk passes, but what about man on man? Just wondering…

Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.

by kriess on Dec 3, 2009 10:07 AM CST up reply actions  

i'll tell you what

If i create a front-page post, that’s short…. will you join us and discuss some of this stuff? that why some of our community can have a lively discussion with some of you guys and have some fun with scenarios…..

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 3, 2009 12:02 PM CST up reply actions  

Sure

I’m about to be on my way to Dallas in about an hour. I’m driving from Houston, so it should be around 7-ish before I get a chance to get back on. Gotta eat.

Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.

by kriess on Dec 3, 2009 12:12 PM CST up reply actions  

sure, sounds good 2 me

by Mark_Husker on Dec 3, 2009 6:01 PM CST up reply actions  

We have a pretty good secondary too: assante, o’hanlon, west, & company, not to mention some a pretty damn good linebaker in dillard & belive me, we have depth & conditiong; Pelini made sure of that. Show me your players that made the defenseive player of the week multiple times.
Dude, the blackshirts are back, to say you guys are that good of a team & that well versed shows how over-rated & cocky you texas fans are, Texas has a good defense but they’re no nebraska.
Suh is the difference maker, he brins pressure & allows for crick to come in also & since they are both pretty fast, I’d like to see McCoy escape from them.
And last, we have two power backs, that like I said can burn the clock, ifone’s tired, the other’s fresh.

by Mark_Husker on Dec 3, 2009 6:09 PM CST up reply actions  

Wow

 do you really want to do this?

I’m afraid you have your views of what real UT fans are. EVERY fan base has their few that need to be taken behind the shed and offed, but to call us cocky without even knowing us…really?

Relax, we can have a discussion about this game and I can guarantee you that I will be one of the first UT fans to give credit where credit is due to an opposing team.

Hook em!

Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.

by kriess on Dec 3, 2009 7:34 PM CST up reply actions  

your reaction was exactly what I was going for. There’s this kid at my school thought that’s fits my description, but that’s just him.

by Mark_Husker on Dec 3, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions  

A completely unbiased opinion

The Nebraska defense will be fine. They are similar to OU and OU was able to hold UT to 16 points and put McCoy on the ground somewhere close to 20 times. This game boils down to if Nebraska can put any offense together. They beat OU simply by having defensive plays put the offense in scoring position. Texas also has a defense comparable to OU and if you couldn’t score without help from your defense against OU I don’t see you doing much more against Texas. I would love to see a Husker win here though so I’m holding out hope. I’m a fan of the old Big 8 days and will be routing for a Husker vicotry. Nebraska being better is good for the conference and I’m glad to see order somewhat restored.

by What_the on Dec 4, 2009 8:52 AM CST reply actions  

Having watched the games that OU played against each team.

It was obvious that the Nebraska Defense would have to win this game. They have the same problem that OU has had this year. Great defense, no offense. This game came out about how I thought it would with Nebraska getting field goals off good defense. If I were UT I would worry about Alabama. The best defenses you faced this year had Colt running for his life. OU put him on the ground 20 times. I believe Nebraska did it at least 10 times. Alambama has a pretty good D as well.

by What_the on Dec 7, 2009 9:58 AM CST up reply actions  

If, and i do mean IF

we can get an offense going, the Huskers will be Big 12 Champs next year!!!! Bet on it!!!

Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!

by sd.husker on Dec 6, 2009 10:49 PM CST reply actions  

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