Corn Flakes: Arizona is Going Down!

by JLew on Dec 30, 2009 10:37 AM CST in Corn Flakes

So I'm back after a blizzard in Nebraska and more importantly, a failing macbook. Thanks to the snow plows and a re-install of the OS I can again bring you the links of the day.

Is anyone excited for this game? Does this game really matter? Seems most Husker fans have checked out, or are looking towards next season. So readers are you excited? Looking forward to this match-up?

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The cats made it out before the snow.

Rivals.com College Football - Pelini, Stoops set to square off in San Diego

NE StatePaper.com - Five Keys: Arizona

Preparation differences, The Arizona QB, speed, Green at QB?, and special teams

Curt McKeever: 'Ugly duckling' matchup has plenty of storylines

Steven M. Sipple: 10 wins would supply us with more evidence

What’s it all mean? Specifically, what would it mean for Nebraska to finish 10-4 as opposed to 9-5? So what would it mean to you?

Scout.com: 2009 Holiday Bowl - Arizona vs. Nebraska

What will happen: If you’re expecting a shootout, look elsewhere. With two strong defenses with excellent pass rushes, this will be a chess match of field position and with a few chances needing to be taken on both sides. Nebraska will open things up a bit, it’ll have to, but that will lead to a few key turnovers, Foles will outplay Lee, and Arizona will have its biggest win in the Mike Stoops era.

Pacific Life Holiday Bowl: Nebraska (9-4) vs. Arizona (8-4) - Big 12 Blog - ESPN

PREDICTION: Don’t look for much scoring in this game as a key play in special teams or a long run or pass might have critical ramifications. Foles has better touch than either of the Nebraska quarterbacks and that should be enough to give Arizona a slight edge. The Cornhuskers can’t win this game by kicking field goals, and because of that I’m going with the Wildcats. Arizona 17, Nebraska 12.

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Hmmm the QB recruit NU has been looking for?

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well....

I’m bloody excited about it, but in a case of wonderful timing, have an exchange server 2007 crash to deal with this morning.

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by Jon Johnston on Dec 30, 2009 11:21 AM CST reply actions

you're British?

…or do you just have Bloody Marys on the brain already. :)

Wait, if you were British, then you would think that this kind of football is for weirdos and such. Nevermind.

Sorry to hear about the server crash, hope it gets taken care of in plenty of time before the game! GBR!

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 30, 2009 2:46 PM CST up reply actions

Longhorn Fan Here...

I just wanted to stop by and wish ya’ll luck tonight. I am really excited to watch you play and hope you thoroughly destroy Stoops and Arizona.

After the Big 12 Championship, Suh is my favorite player for the year. My family too. We will all be getting home as early as possible so we can watch him and the rest of your D-line destroy Arizona. What an incredible player he is.

All we as a fan base could do was applaud his performance in the Championship game. Suh is a truly incredible player and I think our team is grateful for the opportunity to have played against him and your Classy, Storied program. Pelini has the Huskers on the right track for sure.

It’s time to get you a Texas QB and I think your Offense will take off!!! In all seriousness, we feel like you guys are going to do great tonight and Good Luck to you!!!!

by Hippie Killer on Dec 30, 2009 11:41 AM CST reply actions

And Mike leach has been fired.

by davereid on Dec 30, 2009 11:58 AM CST reply actions

This is stupid!

I have been following this closely as you have, seeing some of your posts, and I cannot believe that they suspended him, let alone fire him, for what he is alleged to have done! I do not condone him putting the kid in a dark room, but honestly, after seeing the video of the attorney showing the “she” and “electrical closet” he was put in, it is very clear to me that this is a witch hunt by the AD. He was given an opening by the James family and rushed through it. No due process. Nothing! I no longer have any respect for Craig James. From reading posts by former players his son is a spoiled prima donna. Unbelievable! If this is all they have for misconduct then Leach is sacrificed to satisfy the egos of a bunch of pricks!

I think Mike Leach is what college football needs. He is a throw-back in terms of being a character. Too many robot coaches in the sport and very few originals. Coaches have been kissing this asses of all these little prima donnas for years and now that one with a famous daddy gets upset, away we go! Leach is the good guy in this one and I hope that the fans in Lubbock burn that place to the ground! I bet you there will be more anti-Meyers signs and shirts at the Alamo Bowl in a couple night and ESPN will not show any of them. A joke! Stupid morons!!!!

by jon's only friend on Dec 30, 2009 12:29 PM CST up reply actions

Screw A+M's administration..

Screw pansy-ass players. Screw their even pansier-ass parents. Screw ESPN for taking sides. Screw that guy who tried to bomb that plane last week. Screw KU’s AD. Screw Arizona for thinking they can contain Suh. Screw Bill Callahan. Screw the SEC. And screw the weather for causing the Nebraska band to stay home for what would probably be the highlight of their career in San Diego.

Nebraska 35 Arizona 6

That’s right, offense baby. From Nebraska.

Happy New Year!

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 30, 2009 2:17 PM CST reply actions

whoops..

I meant Tech’s administration. Ah hell, I hate em both….

"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game;
In the deed the glory"

GO BIG RED!

by Brian Speers on Dec 30, 2009 3:57 PM CST up reply actions

As a former band member, I am really upset that the band couldn’t travel for the game, but its not like they had the money to fly there. That is one aspect I am going to miss very much hearing on TV. :(

by davereid on Dec 30, 2009 5:17 PM CST up reply actions

Holiday Momentum

Some may not see this as a big game, but it is. While no championship is at stake, something close is. Momentum. Finally, the Huskers are again being perceived nationally as a team on the rise. Going back one second in time against Texas didn’t set the Huskers back. That showing propelled them forward.

When climbing a ladder any slip is dangerous. The Nebraska program is headed upward – toward the Top 15 this year and into the Top 10 again next year. Keep it going Huskers! After the Longhorn “loss” there is “Unfinished Business” – deja vu. Remember. Resolve. Respond. Return to dominance and prominence!

by Red Rising on Dec 30, 2009 2:41 PM CST reply actions