[NU Sports] heading in to conference play

[Mike Nolan]

> I think NU is capable of winning every game left on the schedule. 

I agree with that.

> I would not be at all surprised to see us go 5-3. Or better. 

Again, hard to disagree, but 3-5 is also a possibility, as there are
no gimmees on the schedule and NU has has a devilish propensity to turn
gimmees into close games anyway.  But at least the Cats have a FANTASTIC 
record in games decided by 7 points or less.

As to 2011, I am REALLY excited about having an experienced QB running
the show when the Cats come rolling in to Lincoln, and maybe even more 
excited about the Huskers FINALLY going to Evanston in 2012 (that's one I 
may have to go to, is NU crazy enough to make it Homecoming?), though I 
would not be surprised if that game gets moved to Soldier Field.  The Huskers 
could easily be a top 5 team next season, IMHO they're thisclose to being 
one this year, even if they kind of stunk it up against South Dakota State,
with 2 SDSU TDs called back by penalties.  (One of the Texas papers has 
labeled this week's OU-Texas game as the battle for right to lose to 
Nebraska in the final Big XII Championship game.)
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Mike Nolan