Thursday, July 28, 2011

Nebraska: Class of Big Ten?

If Nebraska thought it could sneak into the Big Ten Conference and blend in with the other teams, that won’t happen. Many of the so called experts are predicting the Huskers will win the league in their first season in it.

So Nebraska is the new kid in the conference and already the target falls squarely on the Huskers. Don’t trip over the welcome mat boys.

The Huskers are known for their defense and again this season it will carry the team. Two second-team All Americans return in defensive tackle Jared Crick and linebacker Lavonnte David. The defense will need to lockdown opponent’s offenses and steal some points because the Husker offense will probably struggle.

On offense, Nebraska usually favors the run. But it might open things up more this season. Regardless, quarterback Taylor Martinez hasn’t exactly struck fear in opponents and is a better runner than passer. That needs to chance if the Huskers want more balance.

The schedule makers did Nebraska no favors in 2011 as the Huskers must travel to Wisconsin, Penn State and Michigan. They do play one favorite at home however—Michigan State.

It should become a memorable initial Big Ten season for the Huskers. Nebraska hopes it will land on the good side of memorable as opposed to the lost expectations side.

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