A few days ago, I wrote “do you trust Lincoln Riley or Matt Rhule less?” Let’s look at what happened Saturday night: Nebraska is up 7-0 after its first drive and then holds USC to a three-and-out and starts its second drive in great field position at its own 39-yard line. So what does Rhule do? He runs the ball on two plays between the … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: My Analysis Of A Hollow USC Victory

Looks like Lincoln Riley is going to luck out in Lincoln. Got to face a 1920’s offense with Nebraska completely inept. There is no way USC should lose a game to a team with a backup QB who cannot throw the ball. The halftime show was a tribute to Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon is coaching USC. USC’s defense has allowed two 75-yard touchown drives … Continue reading USC-Nebraska Live Blog

Nebraska has struggled this season stopping teams who could run between the tackles (see Minnesota game). USC has successfully run between the tackles this season. That suggests the Trojans will be able to punish Nebraska. Now a couple caveats. Is Lincoln Riley disciplined enough to consistently run the ball? And how will USC react in a hostile Big Ten environment? Conference road games have been … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Is This The Tonic For USC Rebound?

Some of the sights today in Lincoln, Neb. Larsen going with the unpopular pick in Lincoln. Interior of state capitol builing. Cannot argue with this. Johnny Carson is a Nebraska native, of course. Continue reading Nebraska Photo Gallery