Big 12 Championship Game: Heartbreaking Loss Edition
by Jon Johnston on Dec 5, 2009 11:00 PM CST
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I am not going to consider this a loss anymore than I would that 18-16 loss in '94 against FSU.
here we are.
Damn!!!
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Fowler is saying
that Texas does not deserve to be in the big game. Maybe I will watch!
by jon's only friend on Dec 5, 2009 11:01 PM CST reply actions
espn.com....NOW!
UT wins but they show Suh owning McCoy.
You guys may have proved TCU/Boise has a shot after all.
Glad Suh is done to say the least. Good God. Texas laid a huge egg vs you fools. Here’s to hoping voters feel the same way I do with Texas- go with TCU or Boise.
I don't agree with that...
That would only make the Big 12 look even weaker.
Boise has the biggest win of the year (vs Oregon) and TCU owns better wins.
I’ll agree their conferences are weaker top to bottom, but they have big wins. TCU beat Utah and BYU. Boise has Oregon.
And trust me Bump, you know I'm all B12...
The only teams with a solid shot at rankings- North: Nebraska, Mizzou South: Texas, Okie State, TTech, Oklahoma. I’ll say four of five get ranked in the Top 25.
i'm still here
just walking around the house trying to make sure everyone is safe. )
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Wouldn't that be something
if Texas didn’t get in!?!?!? But then, the media still has to create interest.
by jon's only friend on Dec 5, 2009 11:03 PM CST reply actions
Alabama vs. TCU is the game
the nation must demand!
by jon's only friend on Dec 5, 2009 11:04 PM CST reply actions
during the usc-arizona game, they were saying that the loser would go to the poinsettia bowl since they would be 6th place in the conference. I think they were assuming that Cal would win, though. So Usc is actually tied with Cal and should go to the 5th place bowl which is the Emerald or Las Vegas.
The bowls aren't bound by conference standings, though.
They can pick whoever they want, with some restrictions.
by Cheeseandcorn on Dec 5, 2009 11:49 PM CST up reply actions
The bowl must take the runner-up by contract, according to Siebrand.
Roses on the West Coast, 11-N.O. on the Gulf Coast!
by AllSaintsDay on Dec 5, 2009 11:53 PM CST up reply actions
So, don’t know about Poinsetta. But it does exist for some bowls, at least.
Roses on the West Coast, 11-N.O. on the Gulf Coast!
by AllSaintsDay on Dec 5, 2009 11:54 PM CST up reply actions
What about Stanford?
It’d be fun to try to stop Gerhart.
by Cheeseandcorn on Dec 5, 2009 11:10 PM CST up reply actions
I think a named source on the committee said he liked Beavers, and an unnamed source was saying it would be the Arizona-Southern Cal winner.
Roses on the West Coast, 11-N.O. on the Gulf Coast!
by AllSaintsDay on Dec 5, 2009 11:21 PM CST up reply actions
Some guy knocked on my door earlier. When I answered, he punched me in the crotch.
And it still hurt less than this game.
i'm not entirely sure
what to think of this game , other than….
I gave those guys at EDSBS live complete shit about 13-11, and we weren’t that far away.
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I've got another cocktail in me and I've calmed down some. Just some!
But the defense played a whale of a game. Name a defensive performance in Husker history where the Blackshirts had to carry the load for the entire team. You can’t. Unbelievable what they did tonight. Absolutely stellar defense. The Pelini’s are Gods. Watson? Not so much.
I'm still a Wats fan. With Ganz we win that game. I know...woulda, coulda, shoulda!
by Mr. Bump on Dec 5, 2009 11:15 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
He’s a juco transfer who had 3 years to play 2. So he’ll be back next year.
Hang 'em!!!
by Screwface on Dec 5, 2009 11:35 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I say "I heart 90" I still want a #90 jersey
But I’m afraid a mid 30s overweight male might look silly in one!
Big 12 Rule Book
Just curious…I checked the rule book on reviewable plays. The only mention of a clock adjustment is when there is a reversed play on the field. Were the refs allowed to give Texas one second?
The clock is officially kept on the field by one of the officials.
They have always had the authority to correct the time. The review makes no sense though based on what you said. Perhaps the refs screwed it up by going to the review when all they had to do was check their own clock.
by jon's only friend on Dec 5, 2009 11:18 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, I was at the bar
but after watching Lee finish out the first half, I closed my tab to stay out of detox.
I also didn’t hear the tv because I was at the bar, so I was just curious…it looked like they went to the review booth.
The play WAS reversed on the field...
So the refs were correct in reviewing the play and the game clock thus givng Texas the 1 second. In all reality, the ball was DEAD when it passed aerily over the sideline and not when it hit the ground at 1 second…that would have given Texas 3 or 4 seconds but all they needed was 1 seond because of the field goal. Nebraska played a helluva game and their defense is the best that I have seen. But contrary to many comments here Texas does deserve to play in the Nat.Champ. game instead of TCU or Boise becaue UT’s game schedule was alot tougher and I doubt nether could have leveled Nebraska. Was a great game and a real nail biter—looking forwrard to the Rose Bowl. Happy Holidaze ya’ll…
by BassQueen007 on Dec 6, 2009 10:01 AM CST up reply actions
Correction
The ball is down when it hits something out of bounds.
mack brown
I guess I’ve never noticed how much of an arrogant son of a bitch that Mack Brown is.
First he starts the press conference by saying they are excited to play Alabama in the championship game when that’s not even official yet. Then he interrupts a question to player about the last second clock change to say that he had attempted to call time out but it was “too loud” and the officials didn’t hear him.
Really? You think that roof wasn't closed at his request?
I hate that mother fucker and I hope his hip fails again.
A time out does You no good when there is no time on the clock.
Hang 'em!!!
by Screwface on Dec 5, 2009 11:41 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Strongly disagree
about your opinion of Coach Brown. First Texas and Bama were 2 and 3 in the BCS and second, I’m sure many coaches have interrupted their players during an interview, but doesn’t make them arrogant. If Bo Pilini interrupted Suh during a press conference then I guess that makes him an arrogant SOB as well. Mack is actually a humble guy who only fights for his team. I understand your disappointment, but don’t take it out on the opposing coach. Also everyone will need watch out for Nebraska next year because yall will a top 10 team and blackshirts back? Good luck in your bowl game and next season minus the Texas game.
we can hang
And unlike the Billy-c era, I think we are on the verge of being up there not just playing above potential
I broke my computer desk on that last play!!!
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
Damn
I had to keep reminding myself not to move my right arm, not sure what the surgen would say when i told him i mess up his work because we didn’t win
you're a trooper
to hell with the Doc!!!
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
Kunalic's definitely in the running.
The man has one job. Hadn’t screwed it up all year until the most important possession of the season.
by Cheeseandcorn on Dec 5, 2009 11:22 PM CST up reply actions
That's exactly what I said!!
He has one fucking job!!! ONE!!! And the one time he didn’t do it is at the WORST possible time.
Hadoken!!
So what to think?
Defense was absolutely amazing. The offense lacks talent. I tend to think along the lines of Jon in that Watson does what he can with what he has, though I cannot let him completely off the hook. They have to develop an offensive line. No way not how will Nebraska dominate the North or the Big XII until that happens. The Pelinis can coach defense. Bo will be measured in the next couple of years by what happens with the offense, not the defense. Everyone knows that he can coach that side of the ball. Whether he can put together an offense is the question. Does he have to get new coaches in on that side of the ball to do it? I don’t know. He does need better players, particularly on the line.
by jon's only friend on Dec 5, 2009 11:20 PM CST reply actions
To me and I know nobody cares...they ended where they Started (same as VT game)
The D good,,,o Bad and I dont see how that will change until someone is GONE
by Texas Husker on Dec 5, 2009 11:23 PM CST up reply actions
Why would anyone in their right mind
go from Oklahoma to ND……oh ya $$$$$ sorry vodka kicked in for a minute
Fuck me running. Listing to the postgame and they are replaying the radio call at the end.
I just puked again. For the 8th time. They went nuts. I’m now crying. :(
Its my routine. I love post games.
Punish myself? Im in KC. I listen to Chiefs postgame every Sunday., Now that is punishment!!!
SO
how far does NU fall in the polls????
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
c'mon
they hung with the #3 Texas that was suppose to annihilate them!
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
Necer heard that UT was going to annihilate Nebraska...
All the pre-reports said it would be a very tough game and it was for both teams—a good match up. I think UT just didn’t bring their “A” game and they should have. Did anyone else notice Colt praying right before the field goal? His prayer was answered. He was very humble at the end in interveiws and realizes what a formidable opponent Nebraska was/is and recognized them for that.
by BassQueen007 on Dec 6, 2009 10:09 AM CST up reply actions
look at Ohio State....who do the blow to get that high.....they suck
by Texas Husker on Dec 5, 2009 11:37 PM CST up reply actions
They should move up a spot or two.
They will drop out.
On the other hand, it’s tough to argue that a team with an offense as inept as ours deserves to be ranked.
by Cheeseandcorn on Dec 5, 2009 11:39 PM CST up reply actions
Sounds like there are ZERO fans from Madison at this Hawaii game.
Seriously, it’s 25 degrees in Madtown. 80 in Hawaii. Dumb. Just dumb.
So when do we
find out which bowl we are going to? (can you tell i’m done with this came and ready to think ahead)
tomorrw
at 800 pm eastern
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by Jon Johnston on Dec 5, 2009 11:35 PM CST up reply actions
You are an inspiration! Holiday bowl...against UA or USC.
Personally I’d love to beat a Stoops again!!
Nope. We had VT when they were a top 10 team. We were up by 2 with 1 second left to the #3 team in the nation.
That defense will give us a chance in every game. Seriously.
as a longhorn fan
i think you;re right. y;all could sure as hell rip through tcu or cincy
HANDBALL isnt football, its handball, totally different. totally. different.
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fucking kids
got up to take a piss.
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by Jon Johnston on Dec 5, 2009 11:43 PM CST up reply actions
Seeing the clock at 0:00
With your team having more points than the other team — and still losing — was a special kind of heartbreak I had yet to experience before tonight.
So, to review:
— Inexplicable turnover seconds after the game is officially in hand: Check. (Texas Tech 2005, Texas 2006)
— Random 80-yard pass by a team that had up to that point just 197 yards all game: Check. (Virginia Tech, 2009)
— Endless embarrassing, knee-to-groin touchdowns against helpless, giving-up defense: Check. (USC 2007, Missouri 2007, Okie State 2007, Kansas State 2007, Colorado 2007)
— Eight turnovers (Eight!): Check. (Iowa State, 2009)
— Time put back on the clock after it hits 0:00 so other team can kick game-winning FG: Check. (Texas 2009)
In other words, it’s been a rough last few years. We’ll always have the 57-yard field goal, though.
by Cheeseandcorn on Dec 5, 2009 11:38 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
I'm a believer in Pelini now
His defense is excellent. I especially like your tackling.
When your offense improves, the trips to Kansas City and Dallas will be often, I think.
I hope the rumors of PSU scheduling Nebraska eventally come true.
Cheers.
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
by ReadingRambler on Dec 5, 2009 11:49 PM CST up reply actions
I'm listening to Bo's second post game interview...
Sounds like he’s taking a moral victory on the Blackshirts performance. I half agree with him, half don’t.
I have no love lost for Nebraska, but even I can see the truth
Suh for Heisman.
"Andrew Jones....SEND IT IN, BIG FELLA!" - Bill Raftery, 4/2/09
Congrats on an incredible defensive performance
I cannot recall witnessing a defensive performance as dominating as Suh’s tonight. What an absolute beast, and I hope he is justly recognized with the Heisman next week.
And congrats on an all-around great showing by your defense. I really want to see Nebraska continuing to work its way up to the year-in, year-out elite of college football. It would be great for the conference and college football in general to have the Huskers and their great fans back at the top.
See you next year in Lincoln.
Thanks. And looking for some redemption next year!
The ending this game will played over and over and over and over before that game!!
broke my glasses
on that last play.
damn.
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I did my best to break my recliner and my phone.
But I am only half a man. :(
Recliner???
I was standing most of the game!
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
I would love
to hear the post game speech from Bo!!!
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
He said in his interviews that he told the team they were champions. That anytime you can walk out of ...
the stadium and hold your head high you won.
And then ate some glass with a staples chaser.
so then only half the team
were champions, not sure how our Offence could walk out with their head held high
No kidding
that performance was the worst of the year!!!!
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
Intervals of three
Field goals can’t get it done. Nebraska absolutely should have gotten a touchdown out of that punt return. But I think everybody knew that there was no way NU was punching that in. It might have been 1st and Goal at the 9, but it might have been 1st and 10 at NU’s 1. No way NU was getting a touchdown.
There was a firefight!!!!
How Good is Coach Bellini?
To take over a program and by your second year completely rebuild the defense into a monster? Hats off to Bellini and the Huskers for outplaying the Horns tonite.
from email
Correct me if I’m wrong, but in the Big XII Instant Replay Rules, in Section 3, Subtopic Miscellaneous, Bullet F; it means that the clock cannot be changed unless a play is reversed. No play was reversed, therefore they could not change the clock.
http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=1522906
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Jon...you are killing me.
You are fucking killing me. PUKE!
We all knew the chances were slim
and we hung in there. Lets live with it cause our offense SUCKS!!!!
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
No. I am not buying that bullshit
They were 1 point better than Texas’ with 1 second left. I will not justify this loss.
I agree
but it is still a hard loss, unfortunately.
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
Not to be “that guy,” but this could very well end up in court.
The officials didn’t know how to do 2 extremely rudimentary parts of their job;
A) When there is a penalty that exceeds half the the remaing distance to either team’s goaline, it get’s placed at half the distance to the goal, not at the fucking 4 god damned yard line!
B) No time changes shall be made to the clock unless there is a dead ball penalty or an overturned review, there were neither, in this case.
That is blatant mismanagement on the officials’ part.
I have always joked or been mad enough to vent that a team is “paying off the refs” but this game honestly, truly made me wonder if the officials were not persuaded by someone or something to make this go in TU’s favor. The officiating was honestly the worst I have ever seen by anyone, anywhere. Their piss-poor performance tonight makes Hochulli’s flub in the Chargers game last year look good.
I would be shocked if this is the last we hear about this.
Hang 'em!!!
by Screwface on Dec 6, 2009 1:12 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
If you're referring to the PI call . . .
. . . that is an exception to the general “half the distance” rule. Defensive pass interference is always the lesser of (a) the spot of the foul or (b) 15 yards, up to the one yard line. The ball was spotted correctly.
And regarding the review at the end of the game, there are NCAA rules which trump the Big XII rules cited above which explicitly allow for reviews of the game clock regardless of whether there was another reviewable call at issue.
But, again, good game.
The PI call where the pass was clearly uncatchable, however
and that gifted UT a field goal…that one, that will rankle.
This was a BCS job, no doubt. An undeserving Big XII champion will play for and lose the national title game.
Screw - you are that guy
And since you brought your sorry shit over to our thread last night, I hope this game haunts your wet dreams for months. And I will gladly accept your reciprocal insult as I am also that guy. Your team got run because you only played 58:16 minutes and not 60:00. It is a done deal. See you in Lincoln next year.
"We don't freestyle Texas Fight, big boy." - Coach Brown
Beg to disagree...The play WAS reversed on the field...
So the refs were correct in reviewing the play and the game clock thus givng Texas the 1 second. In all reality, the ball was DEAD when it passed aerily over the sideline and not when it hit the ground at 1 second…that would have given Texas 3 or 4 seconds but all they needed was 1 seond because of the field goal. Nebraska played a helluva game and their defense is the best that I have seen. But contrary to many comments here Texas does deserve to play in the Nat.Champ. game instead of TCU or Boise becaue UT’s game schedule was alot tougher and I doubt nether could have leveled Nebraska and I cannot imagine them losing to whomever they play in their bowl game. Was a great game, nonetheless, and a real nail biter—looking forwrard to the Rose Bowl. Happy Holidaze ya’ll…GO HORNS!
by BassQueen007 on Dec 6, 2009 10:17 AM CST up reply actions
Again . . . you are wrong
The ball is dead when it hits something out of bounds.
This is irrefutable.
Okay...you might as put me on suicide watch. This clock changing rule, section F, Article 3 bullshit has got my blood boiling.
Kidding on the suicide watch of course.
Looks like I'm taking Thursday off
and will have a four day weekend!
Oh shyt...the duece is showing the hilights.
Cue the puking. AGAIN!
Funny....I was thinking a bit ago....
if the hottest girl in the world wanted to sleep with me right now, I couldn’t. Brain couldn’t even make him work right now.
I was looking at ticket prices
could get seats for $70 a piece, hubby said we could go till I told him it was in SD….
considering I told my parent’s I couldn’t meet them in Lincoln, not sure they would understand me going to California
yeah
well…
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by Jon Johnston on Dec 6, 2009 12:20 AM CST up reply actions
From Burnt Orange Nation
There was one second left on the play clock. I don’t see how you could justify not resetting the play clock to one and winning by a mistake by the officials. We also had some misadventures by the officials, namely the kickoff return where our guy fumbled at the one, fell to his knee without the ball, then picked it up standing and was ruled down.
We had much more at stake here than you did. Winning the championship on a bad call doesn’t suit you.
Anyways you played a hell of a game, I thought it would be. Not looking forward to playing you next year, but good luck in the meantime.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Dec 6, 2009 12:26 AM CST up reply actions
I agree
Sucks that it had to go down that way, but if I was a Texas fan and didn’t get that second put back on the clock, it would take me years to get over that.
Calls by the refs went both ways. Those phantom PI calls (the first one was especially egregious) were game-changers — Nebraska’s bump-and-run coverage mostly disappeared after that.
by Cheeseandcorn on Dec 6, 2009 12:30 AM CST up reply actions
He did not have control of the ball
therefore it was a live ball to anybody. I could sit here all night…bottom line is your D was fantastic and Suh should be on the FBI most wanted list.
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Dec 6, 2009 12:33 AM CST up reply actions
You don’t have to exhibit control if you’re the first and only player to touch it (see: guy who puts the ball on the turf when kneeling in the endzone.)
Hang 'em!!!
by Screwface on Dec 6, 2009 1:17 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I don't quite understand . . .
NU lost the championship on a bad call.
How can YOU justify winning?
Suh had a Big 12 Championship game record...
4.5 sacks
Big time players make big time plays in big time games.
Fucking animal!
Looking forward
to seeing him play on sunday. even though it will be for the Lions. At least he will be playing with Raiola.
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
just a guess, the worst team in the NFL gets the first pick
and i think he will be the first pick.
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
I'm guessing the Browns.
Man, I hope somebody else has the first pick. I don’t want him to end up in a situation that hopeless.
by Cheeseandcorn on Dec 6, 2009 12:30 AM CST up reply actions
Yea, but he can change
the whole attitude of a team with his presence.
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
I Was Hoping...
That the Vikings would get him. Big Pat Williams isn’t getting any younger and putting him next to Kevin Williams would make Minnesota’s defensive line just sick!
Unfortunately, that’s not going to happen. Minnesota will probably be one of the last 4 or 5 teams to pick in the first round unless they traded up, and I don’t see that happening either. DAMN!
The Minnesota Vikings - Undefeated in the Playoffs at Lambeau Field!
If the Vikings got Suh
My head might explode. To see someone so good corrupted so young…
by Cheeseandcorn on Dec 6, 2009 9:08 AM CST up reply actions
Because
When the game is in a South stadium the Big 12 North team is the designated home team and when the game is in a North stadium like KC, the South team is the designated home team.
There was a firefight!!!!
by ThePhenomenon on Dec 6, 2009 1:45 AM CST up reply actions
Unfortunately
He also has “Larry Asante-style untimely personal fouls” written all over him, too.
by Cheeseandcorn on Dec 6, 2009 12:38 AM CST up reply actions
Ronnie Lott
never had this problem. He layed some wood on a lot of players and was praised for his play!!!
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
I am more insane about Krick. How about that kid!
Does he benefit too much from Suh. . . .?
The radio call to the end of that game is so god damn painful its not even funny.
Seriously….kick in the nuts, tree trunk in the ass, wrecking ball to the stomach painful.
Caller just made a great point...
the clock stops on the whistle blow. Not when the ball hits the ground.
great game Nebraska
From this Texas fan. What a defense. And with 16 starters returning next year, I see more good things ahead.
F*ck Mizzou.
It's been a pleasure
see you all here for the bowl game!! Headed for bed, have a great night and a great week!!!
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
ARLINGTON, Texas – Colt McCoy could joke after the game about how much he saw of Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.
"Yeah, we’re best friends," McCoy said.
Suh had one of the great games in Big 12 championship game history, producing a career-best 4.5 sacks among his team-high 12 tackles — seven of which were for a loss.
But it wasn’t enough as the Longhorns escaped with a wild 13-12 victory that cost the Cornhuskers their first chance to win a Big 12 title since 1999.
Now he want's to be cocky!!!
ARGHHHH Texas!!!
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
He's not being cocky
He’s just joking around answering a question. Relax.
by Cheeseandcorn on Dec 6, 2009 9:11 AM CST up reply actions
I'm on to Bad and Busty on HBO. while listening to post game reaction.
Trying to revive my organs.
Just turn out the lights when you leave!
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
Sorry man
i’ll hunt them down if they are bad mouthing the Huskers!!!
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
There seems to be some surprise by this shift towards to a power running game....
really? Bo came from the SEC. The dictionary would say: See Alabama. This is what he wants and as we saw today it still works really fucking well.
OK
im really going to bed now. Night!!
Matthew 11:28-30
GBR!
It's not "wasting time" if you enjoy it!
Just wanted
to drop by and say thank you to Nebraska for such a great performance. You’re team was amazing and as a fan of Texas I feel a little dirty for the win because your defense destroyed our offense and played much better against a good offense than I have ever seen a team play. I really hope Suh wins the Heisman, he is absolutely the best player in the nation and I think college football and the Big 12 are much better when Big Red is playing at this level. Good luck in your bowl game and look forward to hopefully traveling to Lincoln next year for the game. I hate for a team to lose that way and I wish you the best of luck.
The "Big Bang" was actually a Will Muschamp chestbump......with the Earth!
Your not You're
I read that like 4 times and still didnt catch it until after posting…
The "Big Bang" was actually a Will Muschamp chestbump......with the Earth!
+1 Buncha friends in Big D . . .
say UT fans were great.
Seems like a bit of the old-school still exists.
Here’s to the gentlemen of both schools.
To add to that...
Holy shit. Nebraska D is the real deal. We escaped a Husker team that played their hearts out. Suh is also my pick for Heisman, but not just after this game. This is nothing new for him. Guy is legit.
Thank you Corn Nation for being so cool prior to the game and thank you Nebraska for a great game.
by Infield Elephant on Dec 6, 2009 1:19 AM CST reply actions
I was thinking the same thing...
Suh probably does deserve a Heisman, as much as any other player, though it pains me to admit it.
NU played one HELL of a game tonight.
Big Red is back....
I’m sooooo happy we don’t have to play NU for a few years. The blackshirts are back and it’s damn scary. Great game guys. Holy shit great game. Suh for Heisman and nobody else. If anybody thinks it should be that kid from Stanford, let the 2 run at eachother for 20 minutes and then decide the winner. Here’s to the Huskers being back on top in the Big 12 North….
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It's been a long time
Since I’ve been so proud of a Nebraska team. That defense…wow. Holding OU and Texas to 16 points COMBINED?! Are you kidding me? Those two defensive performances were absolutely mind blowing, and had that last drive gone a little differently, this would have been an absolutely magical win for the Huskers. I just can’t get over how resilient Pelini’s teams have become…truly a reflection of the coach.
Now we have the Holiday Bowl against Arizona (the final score will likely be pretty close to our last Holiday Bowl as well). I really hope our team shows up and really goes out with a bang. This has been a successful season, despite all the heartbreak. After that, it’s time to rebuild this offense. It’s hard to believe…if we had last year’s offense, or anything close to it, we’d likely be on our way to Pasadena right now. Oh well, if, if, if, if. This year’s team has been inspiring to watch, and we still get a nice trip to California out of it, and holy hell its after three and ive got church in 6 hours. Peace.
"My hardest job is to convince the people of Nebraska that 10-1 is not a losing season." - Tom Osborne
Congratulations on a hell of a game
That was a great performance, guys. I hope like hell that Suh gets the Heisman.
Back in the first Big Twelve season in ’96, I really had no idea at all for what Husker fans would be like. I kind of expected the worst, i.e., something Sooner-esque. Then, after the teams and fans got back to Austin, I started reading all these strange things in the Austin paper — Longhorn fans talking about how gracious and friendly the Husker fans were, even after that game. I was stunned. I was also very impressed.
Since then, I’ve been cheering for you guys in every game when UT’s not involved. And frankly, had things gone slightly differently this game, I can think of no other team I’d want to see UT lose to. Keep improving: the more teams that beat OU the better, eh?
Did LSU get a replay when they spiked the ball at the end of their game? I’m struggling to come up with any college game I’ve seen where they’ve had to review when time expired, especially if it was a second or less.
LSU did not get a review; Tolliver was down with 0:03 left and the clock ran until 0:01.
It also happened at the end of the Oregon-Washington first half; Washington got a first down and the clock hit 0:00. They reviewed it and said there was 0:01 left when forward progress was stopped, so UW was able to call timeout and kick a field goal.
12 N. O. and two games up for Dome Field Advantage to be Super, not Metro!
The Ducks only had one all-conference player, but THERE AIN'T NO I IN ROSES!
Absolutely certain that either LSU-Ole Miss officials who didn't check to give LSU the full 0:03 they had and NU-UT officials who did check to give the Horns the 0:01 he had can't both be right.
by AllSaintsDay on Dec 7, 2009 10:03 PM CST up reply actions
if people look at yesterdays games objectively
and look at the heisman candidates, and how each affected their games, Only Suh stands out as a total and complete game changer. He is on a different level. Our o-line laid down like cheap hookers, but I’m not sure much could have been done to stop him.
If I had a vote, he’d be my man, and I think a 9-4 nebraska is a top ten team. period. The way y’all played tonight, you’d wipe the field with cincy, tcu, pitt, anybody. it took a little luck and a whole lot of defense to get past y’all last night.
Hats off guys, that was an instant classic.
Good To See
It’s good to see some classy Texas fans here. I’ve always held kind of a hatred towards Texas after the first Big XII Championship game, but after seeing some of the comments here, that’s changing a bit.
I will have to admit to cheering for Texas when they played USC for the title a few years back though. :D
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I attended '96 in STL . . .
UT fans were classy then too.
(I still can’t believe no one stepped up at the bar in Lincoln and said, “Hey Farley! Why don’t you let me drive ya home tonight?”)
About '96...
I was just mad because Nebraska lost. I didn’t mean to imply that Texas fans weren’t classy then. I wanted to make that clear.
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I'm glad to see the UT fans hoisting garland
on Big Red. But let’s face it folks, if UT had lost the game we would not be here heaping spoonfuls of sugar. We would be crying in our milk.
I will say that I am thankful we won and the Huskers lost. We were playing for different marbles than you were so the stakes were a bit different.
You guys are a classy bunch and we can only wish to be in your league when it comes to handing out gold stars.
Hook ‘em and Go Big Red. May we both continue the mutual objective of cleaning OU’s clock.
"We don't freestyle Texas Fight, big boy." - Coach Brown
Yeah we wouldn't know about this
We were playing for different marbles than you were so the stakes were a bit different.
1996, ahem.
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