[Husker] Explanation of some plays

[Theodore Heise]

Thanks for the great descriptions!

Does anyone know if there are video clips posted anywhere.  I'd 
especially like to see the fake field goal play.

Ted


On Sun, 9 Nov 2008, Mike Jaixen wrote:

> Suh Touchdown reception
>
> Nebraska got the ball first and goal on the three yard line, and 
> inserted Suh in at fullback in a power formation.  On first down, 
> Suh pushed his man completely out of the way, but others filled 
> the hole and Roy Helu was stuffed.  On second down, Joe Ganz 
> rolled out on play action, and Suh was wide open having faked and 
> rolled outside as well.  Nice soft pass into the big man.
>
> Lucky touchdown pass
>
> Think Tim Tebow two years ago when he'd come in at times for Chris 
> Leak.  Lucky took the direct snap, then took two steps in as if he 
> was running a quarterback draw.  Except he jumped and make a 
> basketball move to flip the ball to Mike McNeill.  It really 
> looked more like a layup attempt that was scripted by Doc Sadler.
>
> Brooks touchdown
> The Journal-Star talked to Brooks about the play.
> http://huskerextra.com/articles/2008/11/09/football/doc49161985e9e17685660448.txt
> Brooks streaked over the middle and made a nice catch at the goal 
> line.  He's been seeing a little more time on the field due to 
> Holt's injury.
>
>
> --- On Sun, 11/9/08, Tommy Thompson <huskertt at charter.net> wrote:
>
>> I didn't get to see or listen to the game, yesterday,
>> and I'd like for someone on the list to describe a few
>> plays I saw in the stats.
>>
>> 1.  Suh touchdown reception
>> 2.  Lucky touchdown toss
>> 3.  Chris Brookes touchdown reception