Texas could of easily won this one by 2 td's. Twice I remember they were inside the nebraska 5, and came away with 3 points total.
they have this thing called field goals, and when you miss two of them its equal to a touchdown.
Horrible Red Zone execution boy the horns, and the horns secondary is so laughable, I actually would hate to see ND in a bowl game, cuz they'd own US 59 to 17. A W is a W, but Texas blooowwws in that secondary. Also, props to greg davis for calling the screen pass 8 times. Hey, if it gets you 7 yards 1 out of 8 tries, its still worth calling, right?
I thought Texas would at least cover this ballgame, but it looks like the target on UT's back is bigger than I expected. Good job to the cornhuskers for the near upset and to those that took NU and the points. At least I won some vBookie dough on the Michigan/Iowa game.
your nuts, Nebraska could have easily won the game. the three turnovers are more costly than the missed field goals. quit being a sore winner...Nebraska is a solid team and they could/should have beat you guys....but they didn't.
this is what happens when you only look at things from your teams perspective.
actually I think you are both right....if Texas had punched it into the end zone instead of kicking FG's it could have been a bigger win, on the other hand if the Huskers take careof the ball better it could have definetly been their game. Great defense was played by both teams as well.
Well, missed opportunities and we definitely put too many damn balls on the ground, can't believe we actually recovered three of our own fumbles. Also, Mack please remove G. Johnson from field goal duties, let the big time recruit-H. Lawerence take over duties there. A very close game like I thought it would be, but if we could have just converted some TD's instead of kicking field goals (and then also missing field goals) would have won this one with some breathing room. I'm happy as for Colt and the rest of the team, this is the type of game you learn alot from, I expect us to apply these lessons next week in Lubbock. Hook'em.
Nebraska had this game and blew it.
whatever, if Nebraska does not turn it over 3 times they win it with some breathing room...bottomline is both teams made mistakes and t.u. was good enough to win by 2. get over it....
actually, JGW, I think Ballcox is saying the same thing you are. Despite the crappy play, they were still able to win.
i am not so sure.
...if you cannot read between the lines, then let me say this. many t.u. fans thought they would walk all over nebraska, thats bogus. for three reasons, nebraska is much better than people think, t.u. is overrated, and the game was in lincoln.
bottomline: t.u. is slightly better than nebraska, both teams made mistakes...and t.u. won barely. thats it.
overrated in your opinion...but that does not make it gospel. I was one that did not think it would be a blow out and even posted because it was in Lincoln it was a potential trap. My point is this, you interpreted Ballcox post one way, I interpreted it another. We could be both wrong or one of us could be right. Just because you or I say a team is overrated or underrated doesn't mean its the truth. You presented two facts and one opinion but you presented them as three facts. You chide UT fans for expressing their opinions as fact (rightfully so) but it works both ways. I could come here and say the Aggies are underachievers despite being 7-1 and could manipulate stats to back that up....still doesn't make it the actual truth (for the record, I don't think that...IMO a win is a win) My original point still stands. Texas is a good team, so is Nebraska.(something you pointed out as well) Two outstanding defenses played a of a game.
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bottom line, texas won because they have better athletes. I've never been impressed with Mack Brown as a coach. He pretty much gets his pick of the litter when it comes to recruiting, and that's what carries his coaching record. Despite all the success they've had in recruiting the last 5+ years, it took nothing more than the pure athletic ability, not coaching, of Vince Young to win them the NC.
The talent level of Nebraska has improved since the arrival of Callahan, but is still nowhere near texas. Nebraska was never out of that game, thanks to a perfect gameplan, and got almost every break we needed to seal the deal. We all know Nebraska could have been on the winning side of that game just as easily. Colt McCoy has done a fine job all year, but he has all-americans blocking for him, and catching his passes. That sure makes things a lot easier for a freshman. Him starting this year will actually hurt their QB recruiting for the next few years. Don't count on Brantley just yet, and don't think that Snead won't be looking at other schools also.
Of course, I'm biased, but I think this Nebraska team has finally turned the corner in Callahan's 3rd year. We will continue to get better recruits to fit the system. I can see Nebraska and texas playing for many big12 championship games in the future, as I believe oklahoma is about to spin out of control and take a few years off from the BCS picture.
I'm already looking forward to a rematch this year in KC.
1. of course my word is not gospel
2. you did not know my opinion was fact? silly rabbit
3. my only opinion that is not fact is that i said t.u. was overrated and nebraska underrated
4. what i'll never understand is why people will post that i present my opinions like fact or that my opinions are not fact...umm, yeah, no kidding. the fact that i am saying them make them my opinion and that trumps all. there is no reason to present my opinions as opinions...they, by definition, are opinions
I could agree with that....although not just VY...other athletes as well. It was amazing how they went from losing one or two a year to running the table with the same coaching staff.Despite all the success they've had in recruiting the last 5+ years, it took nothing more than the pure athletic ability, not coaching, of Vince Young to win them the NC.
I think Mack Brown is a good coach, my issue has always been with Greg Davis. I think that guy does not have the stones to be agressive when its needed in play calling. Also Texas defense has been outstanding and that has helped. Gregg Robinson then Gene Chizik there. A lot of your big time college coaches are more of a "CEO" type role where they have a whole staff doing a lot instead of the HC doing it all. I would like to see a young offensive minded coach come in and run the offense. With the athletes Texas brings in, that could really bode well. I agree with you about McCoy and the weapons he has...although the WR's are not all-americans, neither is his RB but the OL has been (although they lost a few to injury and the NFL). I also agree with you about Nebraska. I thought it was a mistake to get rid of Solich but Callahan has done a nice job this season. They are poised to rule the North again which IMO is good for the Big 12. When your big name programs do well, it makes the whole league better.
dammit, my bad....I forgot that memo!2. you did not know my opinion was fact? silly rabbit
Its all good bro.
HuskerSA -
Very good post, and I agree 99.99%. I think there are a good many Div 1-A (andposibly 1-AA, II, and III) coaches that could lead this team to the same outcome (or better) as Mack has done. Now that Vince is gone, Davis is getting exposed again for running the offense haphazardly. They run out of only 2-3 sets, so defenses are able to limit their play calling. If it weren't for the skilled athletes Texas has Davis would be on some other team AND probably with a losing record.
As far as the game is concerned, I thought Texas did a good job in the 1H, but started to get sloppy in the 2H. Thankfully, Nebraska had a couple of TO's to put the Longhorns in a position to win the game. Not sure if cold was a factor, but it seemed to me that it didn't start snowing until the 2H. Still, I thought Texas had the personnel to overcome the point spread, but I was wrong. I predicted a 28-17 Texas victory under inclimate conditions, but Texas didn't quite put up the added TD to make it close.
BTW, I truly believe if this game were played in Austin on Saturday, Texas would have more than prevailed. It will be interesting to see how the rematch will pan out.
well put, I agree totally. I had it 21-17 UT. With the weather combined with being in Lincoln and, oh yeah, Nebraska was pretty good. Good point about Davis. I would like to see him get sent packing and have them bring in Major Applewhite.
nebraska is a good passing team, and i imagine a game played in better weather would have only helped them burn the t.u. corners even more.
It was good football weather though. Too bad it was on turf....grass would have made it perfect.
Scoreboard is all that matters...this argument is moot.
All this talk about who barely won, who should of won. THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS IS..... TEXAS WON.
They are now 7-1 and still undefeated in Big 12 play.
End of discussion.
Jim is, as always, wise.Scoreboard is all that matters...this argument is moot.
How is life been treating you, Dr. Jimbo?
And your team is Nebraska? Look dumbass, Texas had three opportunities to score a touchdown adn came away with one field goal and two missed field goals. That is huge, i dont care who the you are.
You are so ing stupid it blows my mind. Its very easy to state one of the two things you stated, and defend it, but to say both are true and try to defend it shows everyone on this entire board what a dip you are man.
How can you seperate under/over ratedness if the overrated team won and the underrated team lost?
If USC had blown 7 points against Nebraska due to one (1) player (a choking worthless field goal kicker) how many would they have won by AT HOME????
er.
OH BUT WAIT, that hypothetical situation doesn't count because USC has sustained massive injuries on both sides of the field
oh, is that right. then how come i cannot use the same argument for USC...its always, "well USC only won by this much, and USC does not look that good"...
they are undefeated...
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