Nebraska 31 – Wake Forest 3

My, my. It is a great thing we have a defense this year.

Without the 3 touchdowns scored by the defense (2 interception returns, 1 fumble return) this game sits at 10-3.

On defense, the Huskers looked solid, although they seemed to get bit on some misdirection plays and left some gaps open on underneath passing routes. But with 3 defensive scores, I give the effort an A+.

On offense, it is ripe for a D grade. Here’s what I see:
- the rare times we run the ball to the outside, the WR & TE need to hold their blocks. A nudge and move on just doesn’t cut it. I saw at least a half dozen plays where Ross was tackled at, or behind, the line by a guy who should have had a blocker stick on him.

- Receivers: Catch the damn ball when it hits your hands.

- Zac Taylor looked much better this week once he settled down. I think in the second half he’d probably take those two corner passes to the south endzone on 2nd & 3rd and goal back, as well as the interception.

- The O-Line: Yeah, you guys need to figure things out and get with the game. You are getting pushed around by guys 25-40 lbs lighter.

- Callahan: I’m not out to wage a war on whether or not he should be the head coach, but the grumbling I heard towards the end of the game is that “he needs to start showing some results on offense” sprinkled with a few “or else’s.” I found it a bit ironic considering that is pretty much what I heard two years ago…

Next week will be interesting against Pitt – who was knocked off by Frank Solich’s Ohio Bobcats in a great defensive game Friday night. I have a feeling the naysayers will be out in force if the Huskers don’t walk away with a solid win.

In summary, thank goodness the BlackShirts are back. To further clarify, the Blackshirts scored more points than the other team and the Husker Offense combined.