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I think the Huskers main problem was the lack of a rushing threat

they were too one dimensional 

I wouldn't say that the Huskers had the game in had when they scored to go up 28-17, but they led in all the good stats, and an 11-point lead 6 minutes into the 3rd quarter is not to be sneezed at.

That onside kick was the critical event of the game. Nebraska basically did nothing after that.

I think that it killed a psychologically fragile team. That team is used to losing, and is especially used to losing close games late. After that failed kick, they "knew" that they were on their way to losing another one, even though they still had an 11-point lead.

Just my opinion, of course.

Onside kicks when you are ahead are problematic. I remember the 2006 OU-Texas A&M game in College Station. OU got out to a 10-0 lead after two possessions and seemed to have the momentum to carry on to an easy win. But Bob Stoops elected to try an onside kick and it failed. The Aggies were rejuvenated and drove to make it 10-7. The game shifted immediately into a low-scoring dogfight. OU had to convert a 4th-down play late in the game to hold on for a 17-16 win.

My esposita and I will be in Lincoln in three weeks. Hope we can link up with you after the game.

Onside kicks when you are ahead are problematic. I remember the 2006 OU-Texas A&M game in College Station. OU got out to a 10-0 lead after two possessions and seemed to have the momentum to carry on to an easy win. But Bob Stoops elected to try an onside kick and it failed. The Aggies were rejuvenated and drove to make it 10-7. The game shifted immediately into a low-scoring dogfight. OU had to convert a 4th-down play late in the game to hold on for a 17-16 win.

My esposita and I will be in Lincoln in three weeks. Hope we can link up with you after the game.

Is that the game where Fran elected not to run the highly successful short yardage king Jorvorskie Lane on 3rd and 4th and goal?  God I hated that guy. 

Haynes King named the starter over Max Johnson and Weigman. Hopefully he can stay healthy this year.

This was pretty much expected, I think.  He's a relatively known quantity, he's mobile, and the o-line is a little suspect IMO.  He's the "safe" choice but if he struggles I'd expect Fisher will be ready with the substitutions.

That 2006 team was decent. Things could have been way different for Franchione had a few games turned out slightly different. 

Lost by a few to Tech. As I recall the Raiders threw a GW TD as time expired.  When Leach walked off the field he told the sideline reporter “ sometimes a pirate beats a soldier”. 

Lost by 1 pt to both OU and Neb. Beat Texas and I think knocked them out of the CCG and got OU in. 

Got stomped by Cal and Marshawn Lynch.