[Husker] what problem are we solving?

[Michael Petersen]

I'm not bashing Pedersen. We have had similar schedules in the past before 
he was here and I know it is a money thing getting teams to come that we 
don't have to return the favor to and getting those extra home games. I'm 
not bashing anyone. If I had my choice I would rather see better teams on 
the schedule.

These are no win games - you blow them out and everyone ridicules you for 
playing them, have a close game and you drop in the polls. Lose and you are 
Colorado : )

What's with all of this football talk - It's DERBY DAY.  Circular Quay by a 
length. Now where is my hat and mint julip?

Mike
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Volk" <jeffv at alphavideo.com>
To: "NU List" <husker at tssi.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 10:44 AM
Subject: RE: [Husker] what problem are we solving?


> This thread is just another example of the Pedersen haters nit-picking
> for the sake of nit-picking.
>
> What is generally considered reasonable in today's scheduling is that
> you play 1, possibly 2 of your non-conference games against other Top 25
> caliber programs and 2 to 3 games against teams that provide almost sure
> wins. If you take a look at our schedule for this season and for 2008 &
> 2009 that is exactly what Pedersen has accomplished.
>
> In 2007 we will face 3 bowl teams including the defending ACC and PAC 10
> Champions, one of whom will be a Top 25 team and the other a Top 5 team
> - hardly a schedule to scoff at.
>
> And it sure was convenient for all those "Pedey" haters out there to
> omit the fact that the 2008 schedule includes a home game against
> Virginia Tech and that the "pathetic" 2009 schedule includes the return
> game in Blacksburg, one of the tougher places in college football to
> win.
>
> Last time I checked VT was a perennial Top 25 team, so for all of you
> who want the schedule to feature "at least 1 game against a "name"
> school that is exactly what you are getting in 2008 & 2009, so stop
> complaining about nothing.
>
> And don't forget that future schedules include series with typical Top
> 25 teams UCLA and Tennessee as well as Washington, a team many consider
> to be on the way back after hitting rock bottom the last couple of
> seasons.
>
> Have a great day!
>
> GO BIG RED!
>
> Jeff
>
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