[Husker] Big-XII North, Cosgrove, and Husker play so far

[Mike and Kel]

Without greatly improved play, I would pick half of our remaining games as even and half as us being underdogs. It will be a heck of a ride and a big 12 north championship right now would be a great accomplishment. 

-----Original Message-----
>From: Rober R Czeranko <rczeranko at juno.com>
>Sent: Sep 30, 2007 11:42 AM
>To: husker at tssi.com
>Subject: [Husker] Big-XII North, Cosgrove, and Husker play so far
>
>I have said for a while that how Nebraska football goes, so goes the
>Big-XII North. Now, that Nebraska is becoming a player again, the North
>is stepping it up. Granted both Texas and Oklahoma most likely over
>looked both their opponents yesterday, I still hold by my assertion. The
>North teams look to beat Nebraska, and Nebraska is down, the North
>suffers overall.
>
>There was a post regarding Wisconsin fans/alums happy that Coach Cosgrove
>left for Nebraska. I too, experienced this from a Badger alum coworker.
>However, he did say the Coach Cosgrove helped Wisconsin win their Rose
>Bowls and when he has the players his defenses are tough to beat. It
>looks like the stats show bear this out.
>
>There was also a post regarding schemes and getting the players into
>positions to play. I whole heartily agree with this. Recall the that
>Coach Polini moved the linebackers around a couple of yards from the line
>of scrimmage (from where they previously played), and they Nebraska had a
>crushing defense. It looks as if the defensive coaches are trying to get
>the players to make reads instead of putting them into places where they
>can react to the plays as they unfold.
>
>We as fans need to remember that Nebraska lost not only the front four,
>but their coach. Coach Blake left and now they have a new position coach.
>The defensive staff is probably adjusting to all that as well. You can
>practice in the spring, but nothing prepares you like actual competition.
>
>Nebraska's defensive success against Iowa State while encouraging is a
>little misleading, as ISU was not too tough an offensive team. I would
>give them a B for their play, but mostly they did as they should against
>this calibre team.
>
>As for the rest of the season, the North will be much more competitive.
>Before yesterday I would have has said the either Missouri or Kansas were
>the going to be tough. Now, any team can win the North. It is wide open.
>
>Nebraska needs to avoid mistakes (stupid penalties and turn overs) and
>play within themselves. Sometimes, players try to do too much (most of
>which is due to their competitive natures). However, trying to do too
>much usually leads to stupid penalties or turn overs.
>
>College football just got a whole lot more exciting!
>
>Go Big Red!
>
>Rob Czeranko
>
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