Prediction (was RE: [Husker] Back-up Quarterbacks)

[Bob Beach]

Steven Johnson <jfpgroup at msn.com> wrote:

> OK... I will be the first to say that I totally misjudged how the
> Huskers would play yesterday.  I still think they are much better
> than they looked. I didn't like the huge chunks of yardage that
> Wake Forest gouged out on the ground against the blackshirts.   Our
> offense looked anemic most of the day. It is safe to say that I
> won't be on any college football prediction shows.


     The Nevada game was not a fair judge of Husker ability.  As I mentioned before Nevada had little depth and just wore down.  It was a nice win but certainly not a win that would tell one NU is really good.  Against Nevada NU had 70 rushes for 413 yards and against Wake had 34 rushes for 115 yards.  If you prorate that out it is 70 rushes for 230 yards.  Wake has a nice team but they aren't the best team NU will face this year and I am not talking just USC.  Assuming USC plays to the best of its ability NU is going to have to show up a ton better than they have so far  Here is a quote from an article by Steve Sipple in today's Journal Star:


  "USC’s defense features a mere 10 returning starters and the best linebacker crew in the nation. Trojan quarterback John David Booty someday will be slinging lasers on Monday Night Football. Five — yes, five — of USC’s running backs could go down with injury, and the Trojans’ depth is such that coach Pete Carroll wouldn’t wince."


http://tinyurl.com/3yhr9l


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> They either play much better next week, or it could get ugly.  I
> still have faith, but it depends on what team shows up.



    NU can indeed beat USC.  Heck, Appalachian State beat Michigan didn't they? ;-)  I am not saying there is that much difference but NU will have to play the best they can possibly play and USC will have to make some mistakes.  As far as what team shows up?  I really only have seen one team so far this year.  I am pulling like mad for the Huskers.  I would love to see the celebration in Lincoln after a big win.  It is just going to take one mighty upset if it is to happen.


Bob Beach