Nebraska 5-7 leads UCLA 8-4, 37-21 with 12 minutes left, though UCLA is moving it really well right now. Nebraska has run at will in the second half.
First and goal for the Bruins, down 16.
First and goal for the Bruins, down 16.
The Huskers are kicking some Bruin butt so far tonight.
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I posted the final and it never got posted. My computer has been misbehaving tonight.
Huskers held on 37-29. It didn't hurt that with six minutes left, that UCLA's Groza award winner missed a field goal of under 35 yards.Armstrong, Nebraska's quarterback played pretty good.
On a weird side note, the University of Nebraska told their coaches before the game, that they weren't going to receive their bowl game bonuses. I guess they figured they needed to go at least .500. Maybe after the win.
Huskers held on 37-29. It didn't hurt that with six minutes left, that UCLA's Groza award winner missed a field goal of under 35 yards.Armstrong, Nebraska's quarterback played pretty good.
On a weird side note, the University of Nebraska told their coaches before the game, that they weren't going to receive their bowl game bonuses. I guess they figured they needed to go at least .500. Maybe after the win.
They should be proud of their team that won the bowl game and still finished with a losing record.
When considering jumping to the Big, one Neb regent thought Nebraska very well might turn into just another Iowa.
Going into the Big, Nebraska's all time record was #10. 846-349-40 (.7012). Today: #9. 880-368-40 (.6988). At least they passed Penn State on the all time winning percentage list.
Going into the Big, Nebraska's all time record was #10. 846-349-40 (.7012). Today: #9. 880-368-40 (.6988). At least they passed Penn State on the all time winning percentage list.
CFB needs to get serious about postseason play. Only winning records should be bowl worthy.
I realize nothing will change as too much money overshadows logic and a sport's credibility. 40 bowls, 80 teams cannot produce every team with a winning record.
Granted many secondary bowls have produced some great football to watch, but excellence needs to be rewarded more than mediocrity. That seems to be a dying philosophy these days, much like good sportsmanship and civility.
Just my two cents....and since this situation is beyond my control, it's not worth worrying about.
My 20 mils: Many bowls so far are plagued by empty seats. CT makes much sense.
I really enjoyed the Indiana-Duke game. Washington State-Miami wasn't bad either.
I really enjoyed the Indiana-Duke game. Washington State-Miami wasn't bad either.
I did too....there's likely to be more bowls in the future, so I choose my ones of interest and enjoy them for whatever they are, or are not.
One announcer yesterday referred to bowl games as "exhibition" games, which I take issue with.
If they're "exhibition" games, why do they count on a team's won/lost record and a team's top 25 ranking at the end of the postseason ? Last time I looked only the NFL had exhibition games (we're talking football here, I know the other pro sports have exhibition games) that not only mean nothing, but also expose players to more injuries as the NFL reaps more money by charging admission to such games and televising them.
And using Oklahoma as an example, some of the biggest games in OU history were bowl games without a national championship on the line. I think of the 1958 Syracuse, 1967 Tennessee, 1971 Auburn, 1972 Penn State, 1978 Nebraska rematch, 1979 and 1980 Florida State, Oregon 2005 and 2013 Alabama games, just to name a few. All of the Oklahoma teams that played in these games were very good and had memorable seasons overall with maybe the exception of the young 2005 team.
Some of OU's bowl losses were memorable too...1950 Kentucky, 1962 Alabama, 1968 SMU, 1970 Alabama, 1987 Miami, 2003 LSU, 2008 Florida and 2006 Boise State.
"Exhibition" games ? I don't think so.
If they're "exhibition" games, why do they count on a team's won/lost record and a team's top 25 ranking at the end of the postseason ? Last time I looked only the NFL had exhibition games (we're talking football here, I know the other pro sports have exhibition games) that not only mean nothing, but also expose players to more injuries as the NFL reaps more money by charging admission to such games and televising them.
And using Oklahoma as an example, some of the biggest games in OU history were bowl games without a national championship on the line. I think of the 1958 Syracuse, 1967 Tennessee, 1971 Auburn, 1972 Penn State, 1978 Nebraska rematch, 1979 and 1980 Florida State, Oregon 2005 and 2013 Alabama games, just to name a few. All of the Oklahoma teams that played in these games were very good and had memorable seasons overall with maybe the exception of the young 2005 team.
Some of OU's bowl losses were memorable too...1950 Kentucky, 1962 Alabama, 1968 SMU, 1970 Alabama, 1987 Miami, 2003 LSU, 2008 Florida and 2006 Boise State.
"Exhibition" games ? I don't think so.
Unless your team is playing in one this year. Ya know?
If you're a Horn they are really worthless, since you're not playing in one..... Nor getting the extra practices for your young guys..... and the added recruiting boost from actually "earning a trip" by finishing at .500 or better.
But Orangebloods can take great pride in their golf team, swimming teams and volleyball was stellar for a while.
Hook em.
....Except maybe for recruiting purposes, a nice reward for the players and some national exposure on television.....and the 15 extra days of practice (like having two spring drills) to get better and evaluate younger players.
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Did y'all see what was the worst player ejection ever?
The Nebby guy hit him fair and square, leading with his shoulder. Dumb ass refs in that one. Should have been over ruled through replay easily.
The Nebby guy hit him fair and square, leading with his shoulder. Dumb ass refs in that one. Should have been over ruled through replay easily.
Not to mention, their drunken co-eds at the end of losing efforts. Many are sloppy-hot and looking for TLC.
Was that not tasteful?
Impeccably so.
But since I'm 64, it wouldn't do me much good. No coed gets that drunk, and is still of any use. and I really wouldn't be inclined anyway.
But since I'm 64, it wouldn't do me much good. No coed gets that drunk, and is still of any use. and I really wouldn't be inclined anyway.
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