[Husker] KSU game

[Tommy Thompson]

I was nervous before the Washington game, as I didn't know what the Huskers 
would do against a quality opponent.  After the SDSU game, I feel the same 
way.

I'm very concerned about the Huskers offense.  Last year, the defense was 
good enough to keep the games close enough for a low scoring offense have a 
chance to win.  I think the jury is still out on whether or not they can do 
the same.

IMHO, there are two keys to this game:
1.  Huskers need to be able to pass well enough so that KSU can't load up 
the box.
2.  Huskers LB's need to play the best games of their lives.

If the Huskers can achieve those two things, I believe they will win 
handily...42-13.
If they fail in either category, it will be a low scoring affair.  I still 
think the Huskers win, but more like 17-13.

Tommy Thompson (Pa)
"GO BIG RED"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nick Chevance" <nickchevance at gmail.com>
To: "Husker List" <husker at tssi.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 11:09 AM
Subject: Re: [Husker] KSU game


> On Behalf Of David Elfering
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 11:13 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Husker] KSU game
>>
>> I think we will get a much better read on their progress coming out of
>> this game. Are they ready to ascend? Snyder's teams are always sound
>> and this will be a good test. If the Huskers can dominate in all
>> phases then we will know that there is a special edge to this team. If
>> they fail the test it won't be the end of the world or the season and
>> will test their resolve.
>>
>> Most of us were drinking the koolaid after the UW win but KSU will
>> tell us if the cups were leaky or not ;)
>
> I worry about this game, but only because I worry before every game.
> Just me.  What gives me some confidence is that Washington-USC game
> this last weekend.  I watched a lot of this game, and the Washington
> team that moved the ball well against USC had many troubles doing the
> same against the Huskers.  I doubt that the Pelini's will load the box
> against KSU, but stranger things have happened.  I just don't see
> being too frightened by their throwing ability.  All in all, I'm
> pretty confident that we can stop them enough to win.
>
> My concern is whether they can stop us, and what we do about that if
> it happens.  I did watch some of the ISU-KSU game, and I thought the
> KSU defended the ISU zone read pretty well.  Now, the ISU QB is a
> capable QB running the ball, but in general ISU doesn't have the
> quickness and speed that the Huskers have.  I think it comes down to
> how well TM reads that defense and makes the right decision.  I would
> think that Snyder will have some interesting wrinkles ready for us on
> the defensive side.  Will he have a shadow on TM?  If so, does that
> open things up for Helu and Burkhead?  If they load the box, do we
> have some options in the 5-15 yard pass range?  That would seem to be
> where they would be most vulnerable, especially over the middle.
>
> All in all, it should be a good game to watch.  I'll be in St. Louis
> on business, but I hope I can find a TV in a bar that doesn't have
> baseball on the screen.  I go with the 38-17 Huskers.  I would agree,
> if we score 30, we win.
>
> Nick
> -- 
> “It isn't necessary to have relatives in Kansas City in order to be 
> unhappy.”
> Groucho Marx
>
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