[Husker] Comments

[Steve Stone]

1) When ESPN finally switched from the Boise State-Boston College 
game to the Alamo Bowl game with about nine minutes left in the first 
quarter, I was surprised to see the score at 0-0, although that 
changed in a few seconds with NU's first TD pass. Previously I had 
fantasized that NU might save everyone time and bother by forfeiting 
six points straightaway and accepting the opening kickoff. Later, 
watching the replay, I saw that the Huskers had gotten off to a fast 
start for what seemed like the first time in living memory.

2) The replay omitted large chunks of several Husker drives and 
replaced them with   e n d l e s s   commercials.

3) On running plays, it was hard to believe the Huskers were using 
two freshmen, one sophomore, and one senior rotating at the two 
offensive tackle positions. It was much easier to believe on 
witnessing the pass plays.

4) Someone mentioned that the Husker kicking game let the team down 
by allowing such long punt and kickoff returns. I submit that the 
Michigan returner is one of the best in the nation - - if not the 
best - - and that he earned those many yards he gained. It was not a 
case of "allowing."

5) Zach Bowman's interception was flawless. Next year look for 
opponents to stay away from throwing to his side of the field.

6) Swift, Peterson, and Nunn will be returning next year and the year 
after that, plus an additional year for Swift and Peterson. I can't 
remember such a talented pass-catching triumverate of Husker wide 
receivers.

Steve Stone