Huskers @ Iowa State

You'll have to excuse my lack of writing over the course of the last week. I've had a few things I wanted to say, but haven't found the time to say them. Of course, if my posts weren't short novels, I would probably have time to write. What can I say? I've yet to master the art of expressing myself in just a few words.

At any rate, the Husker football team took a giant step last week as they took the Red Raiders of Texas Tech to overtime. Granted, I think Tech was and is overrated, but they are still a whole bunch better than Nebraska, and especially in their house. It was great to see the Huskers have the chance to win the game, as quarterback Joe Ganz played a phenomenal game. The hardest part was to see the game end on his only interception. Final score in overtime, Huskers 31, Red Raiders 38. Ganz is the type of player that will try to shoulder the majority of the blame, but I'm telling you, he had one of the best games I've seen any college quarterback play. Over an 82% completion rate? Good grief, it just doesn't get much better. And the defense stepped up pretty well, though there were some blown assignments which contributed to the loss. Blown assignments, and more drive-killing penalties, led to the Huskers' demise last week. But again, they took some major steps forward in sticking with the brilliant game plan, and continuing their intense play. Once again, they just kept coming back and not quitting. I know I say that every week, but it is a beautiful thing to watch after the last four years of dismal effort.

Now, the task at hand is to keep it going. After three straight losses, Bo and company will have their hands full with the mental aspect - getting the players to believe they can win. Those of us who faithfully follow the 'Skers saw something special last week. We know they can win, but do the players? If anyone can get them to believe, it's Bo. Practices thus far this week have seemed constructive, productive, and positive. The Huskers travel to Ames, Iowa on Saturday for a date with the Iowa State Cyclones - a game the Huskers should win. In fact, it's a game the Huskers need to win if for nothing else than to prove to themselves that winning is possible, and to gain some confidence. Looking ahead, the Huskers host Baylor next week, which means they have a fantastic chance at winning two games in a row before heading to Norman for a game with the Sooners of Oklahoma. But I digress, lest I get ahead of myself.

As for this Saturday - Huskers 38, Cyclones 12.

GO BIG RED!!