Monthly Archives: August 2007

The Gambler’s Perspective

I had a chance to chat with Sports Handicapper, Tristan Hartley, from GridIronPicks.com on the Husker’s chances against Nevada and the rest of the season. HZ: From a gambler’s perspective, what can we expect from the Huskers this season? Tristan: Nebraska could represent some strong value this year, especially early in the season. There are…

Bring on the WolfPack

72-odd hours away from the kick off of the 2007 season and I can’t wait. While I’ve been hibernating under a pile of work (maybe one day I can make Huskerzone.com my fulltime job), Keller was named the starting QB. Probably one of the worst kept secrets of the year. So here is the contest…

Callahan Seeks Chief Executive Snap Taker

Washington Post Staff Writer, Steve Yanda looks at the Keller/Ganz shootout, a competition for starting QB that won’t be settled until one week before the opening game with Nevada. “We’re looking for someone who can manage the system and maintain the profile of a great decision-maker,” Callahan said. “We want a leader who can put…

#9 Trusts Coaches To Make The Right Decision

At yesterday’s press conference in Lincoln, Sam Keller spoke (click for audio file) about the competition for starting QB. See Huskers.com for more audio and transcripts.

“Huddle System” Puts Points On The Board

The Huskers have yet to take a snap this season, yet heroes are already emerging. David Graff, who worked in the Nebraska sports information office from 2004 through 2006, has helped renivent the cumbersome old playbook into a portable, fun, player-centric experience. What started as a design studio project in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s J.D….

Coaches Put Huskers At #19

The USA TODAY Board of Coaches is made up of 60 head coaches at Division I-A institutions. All are members of the American Football Coaches Association.

LA Times Sports Writer Goes Coastal

Los Angeles Times sports writer, T.J. Simers, wishes he was funny. Steve Martin funny. Sadly, he’s not all that funny. Nebraskans, as members of the human race, appreciate funny. Here’s some of the drivel he convinced his employer, the Tribune Company, to run: I got to thinking last summer, as I drove the family-that-I-used-to-love across…