Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Why I've changed my mind about this team
Despite all my concerns about the coaching last season and my dislike for Steve Pederson, I went into this season with a positive attitude. I spent most of this season searching for positives to latch onto. Although I remained objective and critical when warranted, each game I went looking for the bright side. I decided to ignore Steve Pederson's existance during the season.
No more.
I tried to be positive, but there's not enough to be positive about. The team appears to be going into a tailspin just like 2004. These are facts:
-Nebraska has gained over 400 yards total offense just once this season.
-Nebraska has rushed for 36 yards or less in 4 out of 9 games this season.
-Nebraska has passed for more than 281 yards once this season (431).
-Nebraska has given up 34, 14, 41, 31, and 40 points in the last 5 games.
-Nebraska has given up 277, 180, and 213 rushing yards the past three games.
-Kansas gained a SEASON HIGH total of rushing yards against Nebraska (this includes games against Florida Atlantic and Applachian State)
-Kansas gained more total yards against Nebraska (428) than every opponent on their schedule except Applachian State (435)
-Kansas held Nebraska to its lowest total yards defensively by 42 yards.
-Kansas held Nebraska to its lowest yardage totals in both rushing and passing
-No opponent has rushed for fewer yards than Nebraska did against Missouri
-In the last three games, Missouri has gained 318, 523, 180, and 176 total yards. Guess who the 523 was against?
-In the last three games, Missouri has rushed for 88, 277, 33, and 59 yards. See above.
-In the last three games, Missouri has given up 157, -2, 208, and 136 rushing yards. Guess who?
-Nebraska is last in the Big 12 in rushing yards and total offense
Nebraska's highest rank in the Big 12 among major statistical categories is 6th (scoring defense, rushing defense).
These are facts, and they cannot be disputed. As Callahan has said "it is what it is". Steve Pederson created this mess, and he should be fired. Changing coaches is a bad thing, but if Callahan loses to a terrible K-State team at home and finishes another 5-6 season with a 5 game losing streak...he should be fired and the entire house should be cleaned. Although I was never a sunshine pumper and have always hated Pedey, I've woken up to reality. It is right in front of our faces. If you're still defending this staff, it is time to face facts. "Pedey's Big Adventure" is a failure.
No more.
I tried to be positive, but there's not enough to be positive about. The team appears to be going into a tailspin just like 2004. These are facts:
-Nebraska has gained over 400 yards total offense just once this season.
-Nebraska has rushed for 36 yards or less in 4 out of 9 games this season.
-Nebraska has passed for more than 281 yards once this season (431).
-Nebraska has given up 34, 14, 41, 31, and 40 points in the last 5 games.
-Nebraska has given up 277, 180, and 213 rushing yards the past three games.
-Kansas gained a SEASON HIGH total of rushing yards against Nebraska (this includes games against Florida Atlantic and Applachian State)
-Kansas gained more total yards against Nebraska (428) than every opponent on their schedule except Applachian State (435)
-Kansas held Nebraska to its lowest total yards defensively by 42 yards.
-Kansas held Nebraska to its lowest yardage totals in both rushing and passing
-No opponent has rushed for fewer yards than Nebraska did against Missouri
-In the last three games, Missouri has gained 318, 523, 180, and 176 total yards. Guess who the 523 was against?
-In the last three games, Missouri has rushed for 88, 277, 33, and 59 yards. See above.
-In the last three games, Missouri has given up 157, -2, 208, and 136 rushing yards. Guess who?
-Nebraska is last in the Big 12 in rushing yards and total offense
Nebraska's highest rank in the Big 12 among major statistical categories is 6th (scoring defense, rushing defense).
These are facts, and they cannot be disputed. As Callahan has said "it is what it is". Steve Pederson created this mess, and he should be fired. Changing coaches is a bad thing, but if Callahan loses to a terrible K-State team at home and finishes another 5-6 season with a 5 game losing streak...he should be fired and the entire house should be cleaned. Although I was never a sunshine pumper and have always hated Pedey, I've woken up to reality. It is right in front of our faces. If you're still defending this staff, it is time to face facts. "Pedey's Big Adventure" is a failure.
Posted by Dflex @ Tuesday, November 08, 2005 || 
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Couldn't agree with you more Deflex. However, since the day they Pedumsonofauknowwhat let go Frank, I haven't given a rats behind so I say keep him till they go 0-11 and some crackpot in lincoln unloads a semi-automatic into him. He has already ruined tradition and the program. I can only agree with firing him if you beg and plead with Congressman Osborne to replace him. Otherwise, he crapped, let him sit in it, he has stunk from the get go anyhow.
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WWFD : November 10, 2005 7:05 AM
WWFD : November 10, 2005 7:05 AM
I'm real tired of you whining fans.
Get real.
Everyone is happy after a win
Everyone calls for head when it's a loss
DOn't you think it's time to move past that?
One more thing, everyone needs to stop living in the past. Franks gone. You know,I sound like I'm talking to a 15 year old girl here, and honestly, that's what a lot of NU fans sound like these days.
Time to grow a pair
(of balls, and not breasts)
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Get real.
Everyone is happy after a win
Everyone calls for head when it's a loss
DOn't you think it's time to move past that?
One more thing, everyone needs to stop living in the past. Franks gone. You know,I sound like I'm talking to a 15 year old girl here, and honestly, that's what a lot of NU fans sound like these days.
Time to grow a pair
(of balls, and not breasts)
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