Husker Defense May Be Rested and Ready
A year ago, Nebraska opened its conference season with a 35-17 victory over Iowa State in Lincoln. But in that game, the Huskers lost the time of possession battle by a nearly two to one margin. The Cyclones ran 102 plays and milked the clock in the process. A statistic came out showing how teams that yielded that many plays, usually lost the following game. Sure enough, NU lost 41-6 at Missouri the following week.
This week, Nebraska's defense was on the field for only 48 plays against Texas Tech and for less than 20 minutes of game time. That should mean NU will be fresher for the game against Iowa State then they might typically be. That could also help a wounded defense nursing injuries at linebacker and in the secondary heal a bit more easily.
The Cyclones don't have the kind of offense that Texas Tech or Missouri do. They don't have defenses as good as those teams for that matter. Their scoring offense and defense ranks behind Western Michigan as well. Most importantly they rank behind Nebraska in those categories.
While the Huskers were going to war in overtime with Texas Tech, the Cyclones were taking their medicine at Baylor. Baylor got their first conference win in 14 tries in that game, which they won by a 38-10 margin. Each team comes in deflated, but only one defense comes in rested – Nebraska's.
10/14/2008
So does that mean Texas Tech will lose this week?
10/14/2008
I think it would be interesting if someone did a comparison of Iowa St at home vs. Iowa St on the road. They play so much better at home, and they have a good, mobile QB. I’m nervous about this weekend’s game.
10/14/2008
ISU does play better at home. However, it may be that right now we also play better on the road. Could be that not being in familiar confines, the team focuses a little better. Hopefully, that will continue this week, along with some more growth on both sides of the ball.
If we play at anywhere near the level we played against TTU, we win this by 2-3 touchdowns…
10/14/2008
ISU does play better at home. However, it may be that right now we also play better on the road. Could be that not being in familiar confines, the team focuses a little better. Hopefully, that will continue this week, along with some more growth on both sides of the ball.
If we play at anywhere near the level we played against TTU, we win this by 2-3 touchdowns…
10/14/2008
Actually, Husker Engineer, I’d say that if we play near the level we played at TTU, we could win by 4-5 touchdowns. That kind of intensity against ISU should overwhelm them. With that said, however, I’m afraid it usually comes down to focus and execution, and in the last five years it seems that upsets can happen any time. Gotta feel good about the Huskers right now, though. GBR!
10/14/2008
Are we sure winning in Ames is an upset?
10/31/2008
GO NEBRASKA BEAT UP OU
10/31/2008
GO NEBRASKA BEAT UP OU