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20 Blackshirts have been handed out. Should we be worried with Northwestern on deck?
Yesterday, Carl Pelini handed out 20 blackshirts. They were a reward for a dominating game against Michigan State on Saturday. And, they were well deserved. Nebraska held Kirk Cousins to 87 yards passing and Michigan State's run game to 101 yards. But is the defense "back"? It's easy to forget...
Kyler Reed: Nebraska's Secret Weapon
Kyler Reed (JR TE) When you think about Nebraska football, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the power running game. There are the bruising fullbacks that head straight north-south like a bowling ball, smashing into the opponents linemen or linebackers. There are the quarterbacks that...
Is It Time for the Black Shirt Tradition To Die?
Husker fans know the both the Blackshirt and black shirt tradition. " The Blackshirts" is the name by which Nebraska's defense is known. "Black shirts" are typically awarded to defensive players who show the highest level of play - not all starters receive them. Much has been made about the black...
When Will The Blackshirts Be Handed Out?
Will Bo Pelini be handing out Blackshirts over the bye week? The Cornhusker defense held New Mexico to 339 total yards offense, 114 yards rushing and 225 yards passing. The defense didn't give up a touchdown pass. The Aggies managed only three plays over 20 yards, a Holbrook pass completion to...
Nebraska Defensive Line Must Improve for 2008 To Be Successful
Just some more comments on what I saw that the spring game last weekend.The defensive line did a decent job of standing their ground, so either they're better or the offensive line isn't near as powerful as we've been lead to expect. If you had to chose between the two, you'd be better off choosing...
Has the Husker Defense Found A Leader?
"The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger - but recognize the opportunity." - Richard Nixon. After last week's Ball State game Senior linebacker Steve Octavien stated that "If...
A Disturbing Trend for the Husker Defense
Rushing Passing Total Net Yards Plays Per Play Average Nevada 77 108 185 51 3.6 Wake Forest 236 140 376 77 4.9 USC 313 144 457 68 6.7 Ball State 192 425 617 86 7.2 Per play average is increasing as is the amount of yardage give up by...
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Fire Kevin Cosgrove?
I recall an e-mail exchange between myself and Corn Blight from three years ago discussing where Sports Illustrated's Stewart Mandel implied that Bret Bielema could spark Wisconsin's defense when he replaced Kevin Cosgrove, much like how Bo Pelini sparked the Huskers defense the year before. ...
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