Monthly Archives: June 2007

Ruuuuuuuuuuuuud

Lindy’s Sports Annuals put Bo Ruud on the cover and is running an article about his move to strongside lineback for his senior season. “They’re putting me in a position this year to be in the mix a lot. Really, I like what they’re doing with me.” What the Huskers are doing, coach Bill Callahan…

Craig Wants To Taste Trojan Blood

Husker and 49ers great Roger Craig sees big things in the Nebraska’s future. Speaking in Scotts Bluff last weekend Craig said: I think this is their breakout year. This year they will break into the Top 10 because I think they have the tools, and the coaches understand how to teach the West Coast offense…

The Big 12′s Income Woes

In the wake of Big 12 commisioner Kevin Weiberg’s decision to depart for a lesser post with the Big 10, Tom Dienhart of The Sporting News speculates that certain Big 12 teams might also one day bolt for a better conference. There’s limited growth potential in the Big 12. Why? A lack of big TV…

Wolf Pack Load Their Pistol

American Football Monthly, a periodical read by every hgh school football coach in the country, put Nevada on the cover last month. AFM says the Wolk Pack’s so-called “pistol offense” is “the hottest offense in football.” I mention this to remind us that we’ll be in a battle from the first snap on 9/1. There’s…

Time To Get Back In The Game

According to NU Media Relations, Nebraska offensive tackle Matt Slauson was named to the 2007 Outland Trophy Watch List by the Football Writers Association of America on Tuesday. Slauson is one of 41 linemen earmarked for the honor, which is awarded to the best interior lineman. Slauson’s quest will begin in earnest on Monday, when…