As expected Nebraska got a little boast from their 33 point win from the spread before the season kicked off.
Over/ Under is 60.5..
Over/ Under is 60.5..
I admit I did that last year using reverse psychology, hoping to lose $100.I bet the line keeps going up. I could see it being -9 by Saturday. We'll see. One thing that is interesting to me is that Nebraska is in a much better mindset than they were a year ago. And we're at home. Colorado seems to have kept that same negativity that plagued them really since Oregon spanked them last year. And Colorado seems pretty undisciplined.
I'm not saying that the game won't be close-- CU has some great individual talent. But if Nebraska plays it's game and doesn't beat itself, Big Red is going to win.
Having said that, I may place a small wager on CU with the points as insurance for my future sanity.
I've bet against NU fairly often over the past 10-15 years but only when we're favorites or underdogs with smaller spreads. Mostly road games and home games against good teams in games that I think our team is going to have its hands full. But the amount has to be small enough that it doesn't get me rooting against our team (wanting them to win but not cover). As you might imagine the way the past 10 years have gone, there's been a lot of times where I've asked myself "why didn't I bet more" as our team stacked up another loss.I admit I did that last year using reverse psychology, hoping to lose $100.
Not knowing last year what to expect after Colorado upset TCU.
This year I feel a total different vibe knowing we have a competent quarterback that is poised beyond his years and better WR and RB rooms..
If we get off to a fast start it could be a run away..
It will certainly be interesting. I think we are in that game last year if HH would have started. No, I’m not taking bribes from Kong. Poor Sims-Physical specimen who couldn’t handle the pressure.This is going to be a clash of team cultures. CU embodies everything that is associated with the bad stereotypes of big time sports: arrogant and entitled coach and athletes. Rude, obnoxious, and clueless fan base. They are like the Cobra Kai of the college football world.
NU is more or less the opposite (although we do have some similar fans).
If there is any justice in the world we will win this without having to rely on the crane technique.
Don’t think Tony White showed all his hand yesterday, but we did sack Shedeur 8 times for 65 yards last year..Many things trending our way. The only thing that concerns me is that it’s not an ideal matchup (their passing game vs our secondary). Only one sack yesterday also gives me pause. Anyone know how many Qb hurries we had?
We could be better than them overall (and I think we are) but still have a long night if we can’t pressure Shedeur.
The thing that makes Sanders dangerous is that he's very good, has a great compliment of two excellent receivers. But, the main thing is, he can take as many chances as he wants because it's not like he's gonna get benched.Doug Gottlieb: “Shedeur is good, better than advertised. Obviously, Travis Hunter is amazing and those two guys are really good football players, but at the end of the day their defense isn’t very good, they can’t run the football, and they’re kind of soft. Shedeur is good, but it feels like the whole deal is just set up for him to be a star so he can win a Heisman Trophy and be a high draft pick. It’s not set up with the idea of ‘HEY, LET’S WIN A BUNCH OF FOOTBALL GAMES, LET’S GRIND IT OUT, LET’S BE TOUGHER, LET’S BE NASTIER, LET’S BE MEANER!’... That’s not how they play.”
Yep- he’ll be doing more than sending 3-4 guys each play.Don’t think Tony White showed all his hand yesterday, but we did sack Shedeur 8 times for 65 yards last year..
NDSt didn’t have the athleticism on defense that NU has and Colorado controlled the majority of the second half..The Puffs were lucky to beat North Dakota State. We should be able to win this one.
Can’t disagree with you on that especially since we have 3 game losing streak against them..A win will go a long, long way for this program
Not sure we’ve ever needed one more
The thing that makes Sanders dangerous is that he's very good, has a great compliment of two excellent receivers. But, the main thing is, he can take as many chances as he wants because it's not like he's gonna get benched.
I think in Coach Prima donna's mind, given the choice of Shadeur throwing 20-25 with 2 tds and a win, or 30-40 with 5 td's and a loss, he'll take the loss all day long.
I guess tcu was an upset but they were totally overratedI admit I did that last year using reverse psychology, hoping to lose $100.
Not knowing last year what to expect after Colorado upset TCU.
This year I feel a total different vibe knowing we have a competent quarterback that is poised beyond his years and better WR and RB rooms..
If we get off to a fast start it could be a run away..
I wouldn't care if we were up by 30, I'd still like to see them use the crane technique. Hell, I wouldn't even mind seeing them sweep the leg.This is going to be a clash of team cultures. CU embodies everything that is associated with the bad stereotypes of big time sports: arrogant and entitled coach and athletes. Rude, obnoxious, and clueless fan base. They are like the Cobra Kai of the college football world.
NU is more or less the opposite (although we do have some similar fans).
If there is any justice in the world we will win this without having to rely on the crane technique.
I wouldn't care if we were up by 30, I'd still like to see them use the crane technique. Hell, I wouldn't even mind seeing them sweep the leg.
You may be right. I tend to favor rushing 3 and blitzing one from various spots. Or just rushing four with our best pass rushers in the game. The reason being that I think running a two deep scheme would take away a lot of big play risk-- like that long pass down the sideline with our DB struggling to keep up or the quick out with our DB locked up one on one and missing the tackle.Yep- he’ll be doing more than sending 3-4 guys each play.
Nebraska by at least 9 or 10BUFFS are undisciplined. I predict there will be an unsportsmanlike conduct at least one, that will take the volume and tenacity of Memorial Stadium to eleven. This fanbase is ready to stomp CU. Let's Go!
I'll take a 7 point win right now.
To be honest can you say HH really handled pressure all that well last year?It will certainly be interesting. I think we are in that game last year if HH would have started. No, I’m not taking bribes from Kong. Poor Sims-Physical specimen who couldn’t handle the pressure.
Deion wears that cowboy hat for a reason. As they say in Texas he’s all hat, no cattle.
and that 5 point win can't be good for confidence vs beating TCU.I’m 100% in favor of sacrificing 15 yards early on to send a message to Hunter/Sanders, and I hope the first time Shiloh tries his cheap shit that an OL knocks him on his ass.
This Colorado team is completely carried by momentum and confidence. I believe they were a good team coming into and leaving Lincoln last year. Colorado State knocked them down a peg when they showed they were willing to go blow for blow, then Oregon ground them into the dirt when they came in and smacked them in the mouth.
Break their confidence early and they’ll completely collapse like last season.
I disagree, respectfully.I say we need to get physical with Travis Hunter and both of the Sanders, nothing unnecessary or worthy of a penalty. Need to show them early they won’t get away with the pushing off of DBs or hitting guys late.
So what are you saying, allow Hunter to push you away when the pass is coming? Get thrown down like a DB from NDSU did? Are you saying be soft like thatI disagree, respectfully.
Fear is the anticipation of irrational pain. If you show someone that you’re willing to hurt them even if it hurts yourself, you can truly instill fear because you have established that there is no limit.
The Legion of Boom era Seahawks were masters of this technique
Complete opposite. To the point that I’m actually baffled you were able to interpret it that way.So what are you saying, allow Hunter to push you away when the pass is coming? Get thrown down like a DB from NDSU did? Are you saying be soft like that
that is what I initially said and you said you disagree with me. So why are you baffled?Complete opposite. To the point that I’m actually baffled you were able to interpret it that way.