[Husker] Uninspired first half

[Mike Nolan]

> I wouldn't call it uninspired.
> I thought the defense was excellent EXCEPT for the 2 BIG screw-ups that 
> gave CU their first 14 points.  CU gained 291 yards.  Half of those came 
> in 3 of those first 4 plays.
> The offense (and special teams) were also good most of the time.  
> Unfortunately, they had that terrible fake fg and regularly broke down 
> in the red-zone with a fumble, penalties, and/or key plays where they 
> lost of yardage.
> I guess I'd call it erratic and a bit concerning.  Nebraska can't 
> continue to give up so many big plays and fail to score in the red-zone 
> if they want to win their bowl game and be better than 8-4 next year.

Interestingly enough, the post-game TV analysis was that the Husker
offense was in good shape but the defense needed work.  I thought the
offense was OK outside the 20 but not in the red zone.

This game shouldn't have been that close.
--
Mike Nolan