[Husker] Next Saturday...

[Paul Dalen]

I'm not as optimistic about the year as others are either. I'm posted a lot on HuskerMax about the discrepancy between the computer and human polls.  Looking at last years stats, the fact that we won 10 games is very surprising. Without some very big changes, a 10 win season this year seems very unlikely as well. 



On Aug 27, 2011, at 14:32, David Strong <gobigredlist at gmail.com> wrote:

> ...toe meets leather.  And a universal "Finally!" goes up from Husker
> Nation.  Been looking forward to this season more than any I can remember.
> Can't wait for all the games against new opponents and even our
> non-conference schedule is not an embarrassment.  I am not as optimistic as
> poll voters and all the predictions about us winning, or even playing for,
> the Big 10 title.  Nobody is worried about the defense...lots of good
> players + Bo Pelini = a very good, potentially great, defense.  I thought
> our offense at the end of last year was broken and dysfunctional way beyond
> just Taylor's ankle.  But who knows maybe...
> 
> - Martinez really can pass
> - someone can catch
> - the frosh at running back will be good enough to help 22.
> - the OL really is better than it has been due to injuries and will now be
> healthy, and thereby good
> - Tim Beck is the next big thing at OC and can not only coach but plan and
> call a game.
> 
> I am trying to stay grounded and be satisfied with a 5-3 conference record
> and 9 wins being a solid, successful season.  Those are the goals I have set
> in my head, but I'd love to beat them both.  Both will be hard, and maybe
> 5-3 or 6-2 could get to the conf. champ. game, but I'm not making
> Indianapolis hotel reservations just yet.  This ain't the Big 12 North
> anymore.
> 
> Here's to an exciting season and winning some big games.
> 
> Dave
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