Missed last week's game but I'm back: Big Ten Football

Not sure what happened to me but I was not able to post about last week's game. I know Nebraska played Minnesota and won and then the previous week was a bye week so there should be no excuse.

It was a crazy weekend for Big Ten College Football. Nebraska beat Michigan State-- enough said and my next blog will recap the game. However, the craziness started when Nebraska beat Michigan State and Michigan State beat Wisconsin last week in a last minute hail-mary throw. And as Nebraska follower you know Nebraska has only lost to Wisconsin.

Surprisingly enough I watched Ohio State play Wisconsin last night and Ohio State beat them in the last couple minutes of the game. Wow! And Nebraska played Ohio State a few weeks ago and beat them!

Then while my head was buzzing with all the action I lost track of Iowa and to my amazement, Iowa was beat by Minnesota! And Nebraska beat Minnesota last week.

I have been watching Iowa as Nebraska will be playing them the Friday after Thanksgiving in Lincoln. Iowa is now our rivals and I will explain that in another blog.

Unfortunately, I have been keeping my eye on anyone who plays Oklahoma as I have personal reasons that I really don't like Bob Stoops. The Sooners played Kansas State Saturday and I was really hoping the Wildcats would win. Unfortunately, it didn't happen and in true Bob Stoops fashion--Oklahoma ran up the score. I believe they had 59 points at the end. Ridiculous.

Just so I don't get backlash, In the good days of Nebraska football when Tom Osborne was coach,

he was known to run up the score. There were games that Nebraska scored in the 60s. I miss those days but I've watched our current Coach Pelini respectfully not do that as he easily could have. Better to be humble as it may come back to bite you in the ass.

Back later to talk about Nebraska's win over Michigan State. Go Big Red!

Stepping Out of the Big Ten to Talk About The Big Twelve

Big Ten to be discussed later.

I set the timer on my TV tonight to watch the football game between Texas Tech and Oklahoma. My first thought, holy crap--where's the game? I searched up and down all sports related channels until I finally heard that the game was in a rain delay and would be seen on ESPN3.

I wanted to watch Oklahoma vs Texas Tech just to see Oklahoma get beat by someone! I am happy that Nebraska won over Minnesota today as well. (Minnesota was a given as they are not playing well--to be discussed in another post.)

I was elated that Texas Tech won over Oklahoma by 41 to 38. Texas Tech was up by 14 or 21 pts at the half and they played like gangbusters. They stopped the Oklahoma offense and it was very impressive.

Then after the half Texas Tech scored again and Oklahoma scored and scored again. Oh, no--don't let Oklahoma win. (This is personal for me--I don't care for Bob Stoops) however, Oklahoma has great players whom I have seen in past games, hit helmet-to-helmet. Trademark Oklahoma play.

But kudos to Texas Tech, the players and coaches; you did it and beat Oklahoma. What a fabulous game. Go Red Raiders!!! Woot!!

Nebraska vs Ohio State at Lincoln Nebraska (10/8/11)

It was a night game, viewed by thousands on national television and Nebraska was headed toward a

huge loss. I believed this would be a slam dunk for Nebraska as my sources stated this would be a win for the Huskers.

It was not going well for NU, Crick had left the game and he was not himself and it was obvious. Rain began to fall and it was typical fall weather for a football game in Nebraska. It was not so typical with Nebraska down 6 to 27 in the half. Was this to be a repeat of the thrashing Nebraska took at Wisconsin the previous week? It had all the markings of a replay.

Burkhead being Burkhead worked hard. Martinez played well. How could Nebraska recover? There is no way the Cornhuskers could suffer another huge loss especially on home turf. Then stepped up defensive player, Lavonte David who literally stripped the ball from the Ohio State QB. Game on.

It was the greatest come back in Nebraska so the stats say. Sucking it up and knowing they could win this game the team came together and they rallied along with their successes. Nebraska took a loss and brought it to a plus on Saturday night and went on to win the game 34-27 win over Ohio State. Impressive.

Some may say, we won because Braxton Miller (Ohio QB) left the game because of a sprained ankle. Injuries happened for a reason and again Crick our leading defensive player was not himself. There was a moment in time as Ndamukong Suh, now with the Detroit Lions, who played along side Crick last year was mentioned as suiting up and playing defense. Instead he stayed on the sideline to watch the game.

Whew, as a true fan of Nebraska- I'm glad that game is over. However, I ponder why when Nebraska had a minute plus on the clock and were in scoring range, took a knee. There was opportunity for another touchdown. It could have been done or was Pelini so lacking in faith that the ball may have been fumbled, fall into the hands of Ohio State and they would obtain a touchdown? I say go for it and make the touchdown for the Cornhuskers.

Compared to Oklahoma who beat Texas earlier in the day; the Sooners have no problem running up the score.

I'm proud of the young men who play Nebraska Football and congratulate them on a great comeback with a W that meant so much.

What Do We Really Know About Rex Burkhead?

A Nebraska game will never go without a mention or shout out to Rex Burkhead. Who is this guy besides being a crazy-ridiculous football player at Nebraska.

Burkhead is from Plano, Texas. Huge Red Flag. Texas being one of our former Big 12 opponents. He was offered a verbal from Texas A&M and to the favor of Nebraska, he was offered to attend Nebraska and it was a good match. This guy is fantastic.

Born in 1990, making him 21 at the time of this post he has a good head on his shoulders and is a great junior I-back. He has always been a workhorse during each and every game, averaging 12 yards a carry. His name is continuously mentioned during great games and even better plays. He never gives up and keeps his legs churning till the very last second of every game.

#22 Rex Burkhead
Position: I Back
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 210
Year: Junior
City/State: Plano, Texas
High School: Plano

Honors & Awards

Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches, 2010)
First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2010)
2Nebraska Lifter of the Year (2010)
Two-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll (2009, 2010)
Big 12 Commissioner's Spring Academic Honor Roll (2011)
Brook Berringer Citizenship Team (2010, 2011)

Burkhead is off to an awesome season in 2012 and he will be a staple as a Legend at Nebraska!

Keep up the great job on and off the field and looking forward to the game against Ohio State.

Nebraska vs Wisconsin

8th Place Nebraska went to Camp Randall to play 7th Place Wisconsin Sat October 1, 2011.

The stadium in Madison was impressive and comparable to Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. A lot of Husker fans made the trek to Wisconsin to cheer on their favorite team and they were heard in the crowd.

ESPN Gameday even broadcast from Wisconsin. Nebraska came out looking good in the beginning and was first to score. Wisconsin came back with a score of their own and Nebraska scored again. Then the magic ended; the penalties and interceptions were overwhelming. Martinez began to make critical errors and the young secondary was outmatched.

By the second half Nebraska handed the ball to Wisconsin and they capitalized on interceptions. Nebraska got their last score via a field goal.

Wisconsin strolled up and down the field. The defense and offense for Nebraska were playing hard but nothing doing and Wisconsin outplayed the Huskers.

Gotta hand it to the Badgers; they are the better team. The final score WI 48 and NE 17. The Huskers do not need to hang their heads. Maybe a little. But Cornhuskers don't beat yourself up over the game; that happened in Wisconsin. Time to move on and prepare for next week.

I knew the Badgers were favored to win but I had hoped that Nebraska would win 17 - 14. Absolutely I'm disappointed but it is what it is. Mental errors need to be corrected. Coverage was lacking but the Huskers will bounce back and should Nebraska meet again in this season this blogger hopes they'll be better prepared.

I stand by the Huskers and believe! Go Big Red!!!