[Husker] defense

[Pat Gaule]

A sure sign of how far we've fallen..

The defense gave up 428 yards and 31 points (not too far off from their 
abysmal season averages), and it was one of their better performances of 
the year.  I think a lot of those yards came after the game was decided, 
but I remember when giving up that many yards in any situation would 
have been cause for alarm.

One of the moments I'll always remember from today's game is when they 
announced Ganz's record-breaking passing performance and the crowd gave 
him a standing ovation.  Meanwhile, KSU's running back is streaking down 
the field for a 53 yard touchdown.  Thanks Cosgrove!

I really have to wonder how the games against Missouri and Oklahoma 
State would have turned out if Ganz had been playing.  Those were not 
great defenses, but NU's offense was horrible in both of those games. 
It's hard to make these decisions when you only look at what players 
have done at practice, but the real question is: Why was Ganz not taking 
any snaps in these blowouts?

I think that Nebraska will probably beat Colorado at this point.  CU 
seems pretty similar to KSU - they are a bad team with one amazing win 
(over Oklahoma).  This won't be enough to save Callahan, and it 
shouldn't be.  The only question is when the axe falls.  I would hope 
that Osborne does not wait until after a possible bowl game.