[NU Sports] 'Cats-Huskers

[neonrye at aol.com]

We are 17-1/2 point 'dogs to Nebraska.  But that's nothing,, as Mich At. ia favored by 28 at home over Gophers, Wisky by 26-1/2 at home to Boilers, Buckeyes by 27-1/2 over Hoosiers at the Shoe.   Guess the bookies think our offensive prowess will keep us "close".  This would be a great time for us to come up with our seminal performance of the year--both to have realistic shot at becoming bowl eligible, and because Nebraska is currently ranked 10th in BCS Standings, and No.9 in AP and USA Top 25's.  If we were ever going to get a signature win to boost the program's and Fitz's profile, this would be the week to do it.  I know it's probably a pipe dream, since we just can't seem to stop anybody with the ball, but our offense really got its Mojo on Saturday, and did so without Ebert playing much of a role.  Usually, he is getting the lion's share of first downs and TD's, so I consider his secondary role at Bloomington a very positive sign.  Then again Indiana's D has about as much in common with Nebraska's D as our D does.:-)  But, what the hey--at least we got to savor a "W" the past 2 days--a "Good Feelin' to Know", as POCO once sang.

Meanwhile, in the only conference game that Vegas feels is competitive, Wolves favored by 4-1/2 in Iowa City.  After their debacle in Minneapolis, the Hawkeyes are now fighting for their season.

Paul Levinson