Big XII Championship
Things that make me sad (and optimistic)
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December 4, 2006 by
There are a number of reasons to be disappointed with the Husker's performance on Saturday. Perhaps the biggest disappointment is all of the missed opportunities. Consider: NU's offense ran 71 total plays. OU ran 63. Of NU's 71 plays, 42...
Surprises From Frigid KC
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December 3, 2006 by
After an entire morning spent recovering from a night in frigid Arrowhead and a car ride full of other Husker fans hashing out what we saw last night...there are parts of NU's loss to Oklahoma that I still can't bring...
Cotton-mouth Leaves a Bad Taste
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December 2, 2006 by
The Cotton Bowl is surely the best bowl the Huskers have been invited to in five seasons. But a Fiesta (Spanish word for party) would have been so much more fun. The SEC team the Huskers face will likely be...
Big 12 Championship Game Day
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December 2, 2006 by
Nothing but football is in order this day. You, Nebraska, can conquer. -- William Jennings Bryan Our apologies for being slightly melodramatic, but we think this quote from a famous Nebraskan is appropriate for today. It is no ordinary game...
Big 12 Championship Game Day Pocket Guide
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December 1, 2006 by
Be sure to print yourself a copy or two of this week's Game Day Pocket Guide for the Big 12 Championship. It will help you mentally prepare for the big game and get you ready for everything OU is going...
A Classic In the Making?
Saturday night's Big 12 title game continues to weigh heavily on the minds of NU and OU fans alike. I imagine an economic study would point to lost productivity in both states this week, as zealots in Scarlet or Crimson...
Weather Forecast for Big 12 Championship Game
I am excited to welcome the Huskers and 60,000 red clad fans to my residence here in Kansas City! So this is your official "Welcome, and enjoy your stay!" This is an interesting forecast for many reasons. Bill Randby,...
Where Does OU Rank?
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December 1, 2006 by
Part of wrapping our minds around what might happen Saturday is understanding who the Huskers will be facing. One way of looking at it is to compare the Sooners with teams the Huskers have already faced....
Interview with a Boomer Sooner blog
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November 30, 2006 by
The buzz is building around this weekend's classic OU-NU match up in the Big 12 Championship. To get an insider's view of the Sooners, we fired a few questions at Matt Hofeld of the fantastic Crimson and Cream Machine Oklahoma...
Why Nebraska Will Beat Oklahoma
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November 28, 2006 by
The Sooners have been the class of the conference for most of the last seven seasons (this year included). If not for a bad call on an onsides kick, they might be very much alive in the BCS for a...
As It Should Be
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November 27, 2006 by
There are many who lament the loss of Oklahoma as a Thanksgiving weekend opponent. For many years, it determined the conference, if not national, championship. As intriguing as the games against Colorado have been, they lack the same sense...
At Last - Nebraska Vs. Oklahoma
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November 25, 2006 by
Many - myself included - have bemoaned the loss of the Nebraska vs. Oklahoma series that defined college football for so many people. When the Big 12 powers-that-be ended the NU-OU series, they only left the door open a crack....
Data Complete - What Do We Know?
My fellow blogger Steve and I work for a research and consulting company during our day jobs. I won’t say which one, but let’s just say you have probably heard of it. In survey research, it is not advisable to...
Be Careful What You Wish For
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November 15, 2006 by
A number of Husker fans have said they'd prefer to see Oklahoma in the championship game over Texas. But if you believe the old saying, "defense wins championships" then the Sooners are the last team the Huskers would want to...
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