Kansas-Nebraska Act

albionmoonlight · 11-07-2005, 08:46 AM

Just throwing some props out to Kansas for ending a 36 game losing streak to Nebraska. Good job, guys.

st.cronin · 11-07-2005, 08:50 AM

I bet Nebraska wishes they could get a do-over on the Frank Solich era.

MikeVick7 · 11-07-2005, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by st.cronin

I bet Nebraska wishes they could get a do-over on the Frank Solich era.

So Nebraska can have one win in their last nine games against a ranked opponent? Yeah, let's bring that regime back. That powerhouse wasn't going anywhere.

Cuckoo · 11-07-2005, 09:03 AM

Nebraska's not a bad team. They just have a few holes and aren't playing very well together yet. Although I really dislike Calahan, I'll bet he has them on top of the North again in a year or two.

MizzouRah · 11-07-2005, 09:28 AM

Screw Kansas.

vex · 11-07-2005, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuckoo

Nebraska's not a bad team. They just have a few holes and aren't playing very well together yet. Although I really dislike Calahan, I'll bet he has them on top of the North again in a year or two.

He won't be there in two years.

Pumpy Tudors · 11-07-2005, 10:06 AM

gg kansas next map

Galaxy · 11-07-2005, 10:10 AM

How is Nebraska doing in recruiting, this and the last two years?

MikeVick7 · 11-07-2005, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

How is Nebraska doing in recruiting, this and the last two years?

#5 last year and currently #13 this season, according to rivals.com. That is what is saving Callahan's job right now.

duckman · 11-07-2005, 10:20 AM

Damn, Kansas may screw around and get themselves into a bowl game.

Cuckoo · 11-07-2005, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeVick7

#5 last year and currently #13 this season, according to rivals.com. That is what is saving Callahan's job right now.

Yep, and it's one of the reasons I think they'll improve. Their defense is solid - not as great as Husker teams in the past but solid. And once they begin to play together offensively, I think they have the potential to be a solid team. Combine that with the fact that nobody in the North seems to be dominating anything, including recruiting, and I see Nebraska giving Callahan a couple years.

sterlingice · 11-07-2005, 10:42 AM

It's a pretty long shot against Texas next week. But we've got Iowa State at home in 2 weeks for bowl eligibility. Maybe we'll get our second trip to the Tangerine Bowl in 3 years

SI

vex · 11-07-2005, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuckoo

Yep, and it's one of the reasons I think they'll improve. Their defense is solid - not as great as Husker teams in the past but solid. And once they begin to play together offensively, I think they have the potential to be a solid team. Combine that with the fact that nobody in the North seems to be dominating anything, including recruiting, and I see Nebraska giving Callahan a couple years.

Thing is, they aren't playing many of the True Freshmen this year, which they should be. New and better talent doesn't help if it's sitting on the bench.

MikeVick7 · 11-07-2005, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by vexroid

Thing is, they aren't playing many of the True Freshmen this year, which they should be. New and better talent doesn't help if it's sitting on the bench.

After the loss this weekend, I wouldn't be surprised if this changed for the last two games.

Cuckoo · 11-07-2005, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by vexroid

Thing is, they aren't playing many of the True Freshmen this year, which they should be. New and better talent doesn't help if it's sitting on the bench.

Yeah, I don't disagree with this at all. I can't say I'm overly familiar with Nebraska's roster, but it was my impression as well that he hasn't played a lot of the Freshmen. That's the main reason I said a couple years rather than next year.

I just think Nebraska is past the point of their incorrect assumption that a renaissance as a passing offense and a jump back to the top of the polls was a quick transition. That's why I think they'll give Callahan a bit of time.

MikeVick7 · 11-07-2005, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuckoo

I just think Nebraska is past the point of their incorrect assumption that a renaissance as a passing offense and a jump back to the top of the polls was a quick transition. That's why I think they'll give Callahan a bit of time.

Thank you. This has been one of my arguments all year. You still are playing with Solich's guys who were brought in to play the option...ie the WR's, TE's and OL. It should also be pointed out that the Huskers, while winning 10 games in Solich's last year, were ranked 83rd in total offense. Their defense was just insane that year and won a lot of games for them that year.

I have a bigger question with Cosgrove as D coordinator right now, but he's also working with 2 back-up LB's and an inexperienced secondary.

Galaxy · 11-07-2005, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by vexroid

Thing is, they aren't playing many of the True Freshmen this year, which they should be. New and better talent doesn't help if it's sitting on the bench.

Eh, they are still fighting for bowl eligibility.

Passacaglia · 11-07-2005, 01:13 PM

I think Callahan's biggest mistake was getting rid of the walk-on program. I'm not that familiar with the program, but wasn't that thing a HUGE tradition there? I'd think that since he got rid of that, the leash is VERY short.

vex · 11-07-2005, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

I think Callahan's biggest mistake was getting rid of the walk-on program. I'm not that familiar with the program, but wasn't that thing a HUGE tradition there? I'd think that since he got rid of that, the leash is VERY short.

That and:

sterlingice · 11-07-2005, 02:46 PM

Posted some of my images from the game over at SGS (thumbnails below):

SI

MizzouRah · 11-07-2005, 03:45 PM

tucker342 · 11-07-2005, 10:54 PM

Nebraska is right up there with Notre Dame and Ohio State on the top of the list of teams I hate, so I always love it when they lose. Good job Kansas!

11-07-2005, 09:03 AM	#4
Cuckoo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edmond, OK	Nebraska's not a bad team. They just have a few holes and aren't playing very well together yet. Although I really dislike Calahan, I'll bet he has them on top of the North again in a year or two. __________________ Commissioner - North American Football League Dallas Cowboys GM

11-07-2005, 10:06 AM	#7
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	gg kansas next map __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

11-07-2005, 10:42 AM	#12
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	It's a pretty long shot against Texas next week. But we've got Iowa State at home in 2 weeks for bowl eligibility. Maybe we'll get our second trip to the Tangerine Bowl in 3 years SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

11-07-2005, 02:46 PM	#20
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Posted some of my images from the game over at SGS (thumbnails below): SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

11-07-2005, 08:50 AM	#2
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I bet Nebraska wishes they could get a do-over on the Frank Solich era.

11-07-2005, 09:28 AM	#5
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Screw Kansas.

11-07-2005, 10:10 AM	#8
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	How is Nebraska doing in recruiting, this and the last two years?

11-07-2005, 01:13 PM	#18
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	I think Callahan's biggest mistake was getting rid of the walk-on program. I'm not that familiar with the program, but wasn't that thing a HUGE tradition there? I'd think that since he got rid of that, the leash is VERY short.

11-07-2005, 03:45 PM	#21
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	...

11-07-2005, 10:54 PM	#22
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	Nebraska is right up there with Notre Dame and Ohio State on the top of the list of teams I hate, so I always love it when they lose. Good job Kansas!

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