As I type this, the rain has begun in Colombia. I'm reporting live from Omaha, Nebraska and there is no place on earth I’d rather be. If you don't think the Huskers are ready for rain, heavy or not; you're sadly mistaken. Omaha is about an hour away from Lincoln. I’ve lived in this state my entire life. In both cities we have some of the most extreme weather in the country, on both ends of the spectrum. The winters bring record-breaking cold and blizzards, spring hosts some of the worst tornadoes in the country, and the summers scorch with humidity you can drink. Sallyboys need not apply. Tonight, there will be blood.
The weather certainly won't do anything but open up Nebraska’s offense. Why? I’ve played college ball and those who suffer most are the defensive linemen and the poor bastards running out to establish coverage. When you’re standing and start running, it isn’t that difficult to keep going. When you’re down in your stance and can’t get a decent footing to plant; you’re screwed. I’ve watched both teams in person this year, several times each. From the spring red and white game, to Virginia Tech, I was there. The Cornhuskers are ready to bang. Let’s get down to the skinny…
We're looking at a Missouri squad that struggled against Nevada and only beat Bowling Green by one touchdown. The Huskers went to Virginia, took Tech to the house, and lost after a last minute gamble paid off big for the Hokies. A few regrets? Sure, but there was no shame in that game for the Big Red. The University of Nebraska has been in rough shape the past few years, but quite literally, things have changed. The Huskers are coming off of a bye week and they’re hungry. As far as rumors of sickness? They are all a crock. I just got back from campus less than an hour ago from a gathering of sorts. I won’t go into details, but I assure you; everyone on the team is healthy, fired up, and ready to go.
Am I biased in this matchup? Sure. Is there a doubt in my mind that Nebraska will not only cover but pick apart Missouri? Absolutely not. I usually keep my business and pleasure separate. This is a rare instance in which my bias, logic, and money cross paths. Tonight, they’ll party together. I suggest you join me.
The weather certainly won't do anything but open up Nebraska’s offense. Why? I’ve played college ball and those who suffer most are the defensive linemen and the poor bastards running out to establish coverage. When you’re standing and start running, it isn’t that difficult to keep going. When you’re down in your stance and can’t get a decent footing to plant; you’re screwed. I’ve watched both teams in person this year, several times each. From the spring red and white game, to Virginia Tech, I was there. The Cornhuskers are ready to bang. Let’s get down to the skinny…
We're looking at a Missouri squad that struggled against Nevada and only beat Bowling Green by one touchdown. The Huskers went to Virginia, took Tech to the house, and lost after a last minute gamble paid off big for the Hokies. A few regrets? Sure, but there was no shame in that game for the Big Red. The University of Nebraska has been in rough shape the past few years, but quite literally, things have changed. The Huskers are coming off of a bye week and they’re hungry. As far as rumors of sickness? They are all a crock. I just got back from campus less than an hour ago from a gathering of sorts. I won’t go into details, but I assure you; everyone on the team is healthy, fired up, and ready to go.
Am I biased in this matchup? Sure. Is there a doubt in my mind that Nebraska will not only cover but pick apart Missouri? Absolutely not. I usually keep my business and pleasure separate. This is a rare instance in which my bias, logic, and money cross paths. Tonight, they’ll party together. I suggest you join me.