[Husker] Oklahoma

[huskertt at charter.net]

I'd like to think you are right, but the realist in me thinks that OU will be similar to Missouri.  The only way the Huskers score a couple of late TD's is if Ganz stays in the game against the 2's and 3's of OU...and I hope that doesn't happen.

Nebraska's offense has looked good at times this year, but mostly against the lower tier teams.  I think OU is much better than both Missouri and TT.  Again, I hope I'm wrong, and the Huskers can play well against the Sooners.  I just don't expect it to happen.

Ganz has proven he is a quality QB, and he is able to make adjustments at the line of scrimmage.  In fact, I'd put him up there with Zac Taylor in his ability to run this offense.  He may even be better than Taylor, as he is more mobile and has the ability to make plays.  

OU does not have a great passing defense, but they are 20th in the nation against the run and are 3rd in the nation in sacks.  OU has a good rushing defense.  The Huskers do not have a good running game, and that will hurt.  OU can pin back their ears and go after Ganz.  He could have a rough day.

Again, I think the Huskers get blown out in this game, but I hope that I'm just being pessimistic and they come out like gangbusters.  Last year, against Texas, they played great defense for nearly 3 quarters.  If they can do that this year against OU for all 4 quarters, the game could be interesting.

Tommy Thompson
Go Big Red

---- Skylar Dodds <sklarbodds at cox.net> wrote: 
> I don't think we'll win, but there's no way that defense keeps our offense out of the endzone.  NO WAY.  Their defense is giving up 32 points per game in the Big XII against teams that don't have an offense as good as ours.
> 
> Probably like 48-35, IMO where we score a couple late to make it look closer than it is.  I hope for closer, but I still think they're a fair amount better than us.
> 
> I repeat....NO WAY they keep our offense out of the endzone.  NO WAY, NO WAY, NO WAY.  I don't normally gamble on sports, but if you'd like to take that bet, you can email me off the list and I'll gladly start Saturday.
> 
> --
> Skylar
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: husker-bounces at tssi.com [mailto:husker-bounces at tssi.com] On Behalf Of huskertt at charter.net
> Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 8:17 PM
> To: husker at tssi.com; Nick Chevance
> Subject: Re: [Husker] Oklahoma
> 
> Unfortunately, OU has more talent on both sides of the ball, along with an excellent coaching staff.  I'm only hoping that Pelini decides to let the backups get a few snaps.  I believe that this team will get better over time, however, they have no chance in this game.  This is a good opportunity to work on next year's players.
> 
> Don't get me wrong.  The Huskers have quite a few good players, and I like what I'm seeing from the coaching staff.  They just aren't there, yet.
> 
> OU 56 - Huskers 10 (scoring their only touchdown on a punt return).
> 
> Tommy Thompson
> Go Big Red
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