[Husker] VA Tech

[jon johnston]

A Virginia Tech blogger did a travel guide to Blacksburg for us that  
you might find interesting.

http://www.cornnation.com/2009/9/13/1028745/nebraska-at-virginia-tech-a


Jon Johnston
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On Sep 16, 2009, at 6:09 AM, SteveG wrote:

> I sure hope you're gut feeling is correct...
>
> The game you mention was the last time that the Big Red won a road  
> game
> against a Top 20 opponent.
>
> ~~~
> I'll be at Lane Stadium.  50% chance of rain.  Looking forward to the
> excitement in Blacksburg.  Has anyone ever been to Va Tech for a game?
>
> What's the pre-game atmosphere like... plenty of tailgating parking  
> lots?
>
> Friendly folks?  Or Colorado/Mizzou atmosphere?
>
> Anyone else going?
>
> ~~~
> My guess is that the key statistic will be Points off Turnovers.
>
> Huskers --- 34
> VaTech ---- 24
>
> Go Big Red!!!
>
> Steve G
> (deep behind enemy lines in bIG TelEveN country)
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: On Behalf Of Jerry Meyer
> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 12:17 AM
> To: Husker List
> Subject: [Husker] VA Tech
>
> I don't know about anyone else, but this game kind of feels like the  
> 1997
> game on the road at Washington.  Huskers ranked about #7 and  
> Washington #2.
> Huskers were kind of suspect after a couple of games against lower  
> tier
> opponents, giving up a lot of yards against Central Florida and  
> winning
> 38-24 the week before.  I remember that the team came of age under  
> Scott
> Frost that day, winning 27-14 (wasn't really even that close on the  
> field,
> just on the scoreboard).  With a couple of exceptions that team was  
> really
> never challenged the remainder of the year (Missouri and Colorado  
> were the
> only close games after that, much too close for my comfort!).  I get  
> the
> feeling that we're on the brink of something that will set this  
> program up
> to challenge nationally for several years to come.  No more feeling  
> good
> just to be ranked in the top 25 but disappointed if we're not top 10  
> caliber
> or better.  Just my gut feeling.
>
> Jerry Meyer
> Murfreesboro, TN
>
>
>
>
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