Games pulled on many borads. Rumor has it the t mac quit the team. Green sucks and Lee is hiding an injury. Take the points if you can.
According to the Omaha World Herald, Pelini say Martinez is still on the team, for what it's worth.
I know Nebraska is playing for the Big 12 north, but Colorado ALWAYS gives Nebraska their best game. Took a last second field goal to beat them 2 years ago at home. Much like the Dallas Cowboys, a change of scenery has sparked a little life in this Colorado team. Good luck.
Games pulled on many borads. Rumor has it the t mac quit the team. Green sucks and Lee is hiding an injury. Take the points if you can.
According to the Omaha World Herald, Pelini say Martinez is still on the team, for what it's worth.
I know Nebraska is playing for the Big 12 north, but Colorado ALWAYS gives Nebraska their best game. Took a last second field goal to beat them 2 years ago at home. Much like the Dallas Cowboys, a change of scenery has sparked a little life in this Colorado team. Good luck.
My take on the Husker/Buffs game Friday....take it for whats it worth -
Quite the week for the Huskers - a loss at A&M, marred by a few
(most notably the roughing the passer) penalties, Pelini entering
nuclear meltdown stage, Carl Pelini breaking a vdieo cam on the field
after the game, TE Cotten getting his nuts ro-shambowed by an A&M
player, AD Osborne and Chancellor Perlman publicly reprimanding Pelini,
and now the #1 WR Paul is out for the year with a broken foot. Paul has
had his share of ups and downs (fumbles last year against ISU, then
again this year against ISU, then dropped 2 TD's against Texas this
year), but he is our best, most explosive receiver (Kinney is close
though..he is very good). Paul is also one of the few leaders on the
team...his absence is huge imo...the 2 guys backing him up have 3
combined catches all year. Oh yea, QB Martinez is limping around with a
walking cast on his LEFT foot (toe injury), and the right ankle sprain
is still there (he did not practice Monday or Tuesday).
And we have the Buffs playing their best ball of the year coming into
this game. Colorado hates the Huskers - it has been a forced rivalry
(huskers never really saw it as such), but they always play us very
tough. They are also playing for bowl eligibility.
All in all, things dont look real good on the surface for my Huskers. I
cannot see TM playing at all...even if he does, he has shown that he is
nowhere close to 90-100% on that bum ankle. His passing has improved
quite a bit, as shown against Okie State, but in that game, there was
the THREAT of him busting 80 yard runs....that has a tendency to open up
the pass game. Zac Lee, who was last year's starting QB, and this
year's #2 qb before getting hurt prior to iowa state, is still hurting
(throwing hand). I highly doubt he will be able to play this week
either. That leaves Cody Green - who has not shown he can carry the
load at anytime during the past 2 years. Historically, with Pelini,
Huskers have played their best ball when their backs were against the
wall and I DO fully expect them to come out and be very, very pumped for
this game to atone for last week's dreadful performance (and to right
the wrongs of the bad calls if you want to think that, and to get to Big
12 champ game in last year of conference, etc, etc), but this team has
shown me a few things this year -
1) The defense is very good, but not as good as last year's - they can be run on (passing against them is a different story)
2) TM changed the dynamics of this offense - with him healthy, it
opened up the entire field and the offense thrived - without him, they
are averaging NO BETTER then last year's unit (pathetic)
3) Leaders on the team - Overall, I think senior (or other) leadership
is weak on this team - in both losses (and in the tough games against
SDSU, ISU, KU, TX, and A&M) I did not see anyone step up and make a
game changing play and will the team forward - (at least on
offense...defense has made several big plays and only gave up 20 points
max in the above mentioned games)
4) Lack of ingenuity on the offensive play calling - OC Watson has been
here 6-7 years now....and he still runs the same handful of plays from
the same formations, even when they are not working during a game. He
has also shown the lack of QB development behind TM - the entire offense
is predicated on a game breaking QB - take him out, or hurt him, and
the offense has no identity whatsoever.
If TM was 100% healthy, I would be all over the Huskers and our pissed
off Coach Bo here, but in every game he has been out the Husker offense
has not been able to score. Shit, half the time they can't get out of
their own way it seems. They might well cover the number Friday, but if
they do, it will be because the defense causes a few turnovers and or
pick 6's. As well, the Husker O line would have to have their best game
of the entire year (where we could line up and run it right at them
40-50 times, and then throw in some play action passes) - I just dont
see it happening. Huskers win here, but it will be a close, hard fought
game. BOL whichever way you go on it.
My take on the Husker/Buffs game Friday....take it for whats it worth -
Quite the week for the Huskers - a loss at A&M, marred by a few
(most notably the roughing the passer) penalties, Pelini entering
nuclear meltdown stage, Carl Pelini breaking a vdieo cam on the field
after the game, TE Cotten getting his nuts ro-shambowed by an A&M
player, AD Osborne and Chancellor Perlman publicly reprimanding Pelini,
and now the #1 WR Paul is out for the year with a broken foot. Paul has
had his share of ups and downs (fumbles last year against ISU, then
again this year against ISU, then dropped 2 TD's against Texas this
year), but he is our best, most explosive receiver (Kinney is close
though..he is very good). Paul is also one of the few leaders on the
team...his absence is huge imo...the 2 guys backing him up have 3
combined catches all year. Oh yea, QB Martinez is limping around with a
walking cast on his LEFT foot (toe injury), and the right ankle sprain
is still there (he did not practice Monday or Tuesday).
And we have the Buffs playing their best ball of the year coming into
this game. Colorado hates the Huskers - it has been a forced rivalry
(huskers never really saw it as such), but they always play us very
tough. They are also playing for bowl eligibility.
All in all, things dont look real good on the surface for my Huskers. I
cannot see TM playing at all...even if he does, he has shown that he is
nowhere close to 90-100% on that bum ankle. His passing has improved
quite a bit, as shown against Okie State, but in that game, there was
the THREAT of him busting 80 yard runs....that has a tendency to open up
the pass game. Zac Lee, who was last year's starting QB, and this
year's #2 qb before getting hurt prior to iowa state, is still hurting
(throwing hand). I highly doubt he will be able to play this week
either. That leaves Cody Green - who has not shown he can carry the
load at anytime during the past 2 years. Historically, with Pelini,
Huskers have played their best ball when their backs were against the
wall and I DO fully expect them to come out and be very, very pumped for
this game to atone for last week's dreadful performance (and to right
the wrongs of the bad calls if you want to think that, and to get to Big
12 champ game in last year of conference, etc, etc), but this team has
shown me a few things this year -
1) The defense is very good, but not as good as last year's - they can be run on (passing against them is a different story)
2) TM changed the dynamics of this offense - with him healthy, it
opened up the entire field and the offense thrived - without him, they
are averaging NO BETTER then last year's unit (pathetic)
3) Leaders on the team - Overall, I think senior (or other) leadership
is weak on this team - in both losses (and in the tough games against
SDSU, ISU, KU, TX, and A&M) I did not see anyone step up and make a
game changing play and will the team forward - (at least on
offense...defense has made several big plays and only gave up 20 points
max in the above mentioned games)
4) Lack of ingenuity on the offensive play calling - OC Watson has been
here 6-7 years now....and he still runs the same handful of plays from
the same formations, even when they are not working during a game. He
has also shown the lack of QB development behind TM - the entire offense
is predicated on a game breaking QB - take him out, or hurt him, and
the offense has no identity whatsoever.
If TM was 100% healthy, I would be all over the Huskers and our pissed
off Coach Bo here, but in every game he has been out the Husker offense
has not been able to score. Shit, half the time they can't get out of
their own way it seems. They might well cover the number Friday, but if
they do, it will be because the defense causes a few turnovers and or
pick 6's. As well, the Husker O line would have to have their best game
of the entire year (where we could line up and run it right at them
40-50 times, and then throw in some play action passes) - I just dont
see it happening. Huskers win here, but it will be a close, hard fought
game. BOL whichever way you go on it.
Lean Colorado, HARD. If you're feeling like taking a risk, throw a little on the ML.
Huskers will have to rely almost solely on Helu, and Rex Burkhead running the simplest version of the wildcat ever imagined (brilliant OC we have). With Cody Green as QB, it's a disaster. Can't run, can't pass, and can't hold on to the ball.
Take Niles Paul out of the game as well, and unless Colorado's run D completely lays an egg, the Huskers won't break 21 points. Actually, make that 17, because the officiating crew will find a way to turn a Husker TD drive into a field goal attempt. The only way Nebraska wins the game is if the defense put up the same kind of performance they have the last two weeks.
In fact, now that I said that, the Under looks great too.
Buffs +16.5, Under 50, and if I weren't a Husker fan, I'd put a small play on the Colorado money line too.
Lean Colorado, HARD. If you're feeling like taking a risk, throw a little on the ML.
Huskers will have to rely almost solely on Helu, and Rex Burkhead running the simplest version of the wildcat ever imagined (brilliant OC we have). With Cody Green as QB, it's a disaster. Can't run, can't pass, and can't hold on to the ball.
Take Niles Paul out of the game as well, and unless Colorado's run D completely lays an egg, the Huskers won't break 21 points. Actually, make that 17, because the officiating crew will find a way to turn a Husker TD drive into a field goal attempt. The only way Nebraska wins the game is if the defense put up the same kind of performance they have the last two weeks.
In fact, now that I said that, the Under looks great too.
Buffs +16.5, Under 50, and if I weren't a Husker fan, I'd put a small play on the Colorado money line too.
LOCAL NEWS REPORTS THAT NILES PAUL BROKE HIS FOOT AND IS OUT.HE IS THE PUNT RETURNER AND 1 RECIEVER ALSO SAID THAT CODY GREEN WILL START AT QB I LIKE THE BUFFS AT +18.5
LOCAL NEWS REPORTS THAT NILES PAUL BROKE HIS FOOT AND IS OUT.HE IS THE PUNT RETURNER AND 1 RECIEVER ALSO SAID THAT CODY GREEN WILL START AT QB I LIKE THE BUFFS AT +18.5
Colorado has been re-energized under the new head coach and look completely different than the first half of the season. Colorado will get more turnovers in this game than u probably realize.
3game parlay:
ohio-3.5
colorado+17.5
N.C. State-1.5
I'm also taking Boise-14.5 on a straight bet. GLA!
Colorado has been re-energized under the new head coach and look completely different than the first half of the season. Colorado will get more turnovers in this game than u probably realize.
3game parlay:
ohio-3.5
colorado+17.5
N.C. State-1.5
I'm also taking Boise-14.5 on a straight bet. GLA!
This team is energized without their old coach and his issues. Now it appears that Nebraska has the drama.colorado actually gives up less rushing yards than nebraska. they are near bottom against the pass. Both nebraskas qbs may be hurt. Colorado and the Und for Large.
This team is energized without their old coach and his issues. Now it appears that Nebraska has the drama.colorado actually gives up less rushing yards than nebraska. they are near bottom against the pass. Both nebraskas qbs may be hurt. Colorado and the Und for Large.
Looks like I should have gotten in on this one earlier on plus the high is hitting 4-1 last 5 meetings, can't go against that -- Buffs +16.5 & VER 49.5
Looks like I should have gotten in on this one earlier on plus the high is hitting 4-1 last 5 meetings, can't go against that -- Buffs +16.5 & VER 49.5
I love Colorado here.....Nebraska will find a way to win, but Colorado should play this game tough. They are playing much better over the last month. Nebraska is a little troubled right now. They haven't been playing with the same moxy.
I love Colorado here.....Nebraska will find a way to win, but Colorado should play this game tough. They are playing much better over the last month. Nebraska is a little troubled right now. They haven't been playing with the same moxy.
NCAA 20-6-1 Look, I love Nebraska and have more connections to them then anyone on this forum, no doubt,but this game should be close. The Main reason is the QB play. Green is awful, he was good in high school from what I hear but no longer. I also liken this game to the UT game. I had a feeling UT would beat us but I couldnt make the bet because of pride. This time I think I will make the money and hope Nebraska wins but a touch. If you have no affiliations take Colorado.
NCAA 20-6-1 Look, I love Nebraska and have more connections to them then anyone on this forum, no doubt,but this game should be close. The Main reason is the QB play. Green is awful, he was good in high school from what I hear but no longer. I also liken this game to the UT game. I had a feeling UT would beat us but I couldnt make the bet because of pride. This time I think I will make the money and hope Nebraska wins but a touch. If you have no affiliations take Colorado.
NCAA 20-6-1 Look, I love Nebraska and have more connections to them then anyone on this forum, no doubt,but this game should be close. The Main reason is the QB play. Green is awful, he was good in high school from what I hear but no longer. I also liken this game to the UT game. I had a feeling UT would beat us but I couldnt make the bet because of pride. This time I think I will make the money and hope Nebraska wins but a touch. If you have no affiliations take Colorado.
NCAA 20-6-1 Look, I love Nebraska and have more connections to them then anyone on this forum, no doubt,but this game should be close. The Main reason is the QB play. Green is awful, he was good in high school from what I hear but no longer. I also liken this game to the UT game. I had a feeling UT would beat us but I couldnt make the bet because of pride. This time I think I will make the money and hope Nebraska wins but a touch. If you have no affiliations take Colorado.
Huskers -17... only two losses (tex and tex am). Nebraska is ranked 7th overall with 270 rushing yards per game and 9th overall for points allowed (avg 16.7)... Colorado gets smoked today!
Huskers -17... only two losses (tex and tex am). Nebraska is ranked 7th overall with 270 rushing yards per game and 9th overall for points allowed (avg 16.7)... Colorado gets smoked today!
The Nebraska Cornhuskers look to lock down the Big 12 South Title game as they host the Colorado Buffaloes in a game between two teams exiting the Big 12 after this season.
It was a disappointing road trip last weekend as the Nebraska Cornhuskers, with a chance to nail down the Big 12 North Division title and a spot in the Big 12 Championship game, fell the to Texas A&M Aggies. Nebraska's offense never found the end zone and to make matters worse, Taylor Martinez suffered another injury, his second this season. Martinez was able to re-enter the game in the second half but he wasn't nearly as mobile and effective as the player we saw at the start of the season. Martinez ran for just 17 yards and threw for just 107 as the offense struggled all night. For the season Martinez has rushed for 974 yards and 12 touchdowns while throwing for 1,435 yards with nine touchdowns and five interceptions. Roy Helu and Rex Burkhead lead the charge from the backfield with Helu at 1,403 yards and 10 touchdowns and Burkhead rushing for 721 yards and six touchdowns with some of that coming from the Wildcat Formation. Niles Paul and Brandon Kinnie are the primary receivers with Paul catching 39 balls for 516 yards and a touchdown and Kinnie has 36 catches for 407 yards and three touchdowns. The Nebraska defense stood tall against the Aggies not letting them into the endzone but with their offense not finding it themselves, it all went for naught. For the season the Nebraska offense is averaging 32.7 points and 425.9 yards per game and the defense has allowed 16.7 points and 294.5 yards per game.
The Colorado Buffaloes have won back to back games since Brian Cabral has taken over for the fired Dan Hawkins as the interim Head Coach. While the Buffaloes were underdogs to both Iowa State and Kansas State, they beat them both outright. Ironically, with his father out as Head Coach, Cody Hawkins is back in at QB and he's playing reasonably well. For the season Hawkins has completed 55.6 percent of his passes for 1,384 yards and 12 touchdowns with just three interceptions. Rodney Stewart is a talented back who if he played for a better team would get a lot more notoriety as he's rushed for 1,230 yards and 10 touchdowns. Scotty McKnight is a prime time target with 47 catches for 611 yards and seven touchdowns while Toney Clemons has 43 catches with 482 yards and three TD's. Despite getting the wins, the CU defense gives up points in bunches and it will be up to the offense to get the numbers on the board. For the season Colorado is averaging 24.8 points and 368.5 yards per game while the defense is allowing 29.5 points and 399.4 yards per game.
Nebraska is 6-2 against the spread in their last eight games following a straight up loss, 0-4 against the spread when facing a team with a losing record, and 1-4-1 against the spread in their last six home games. Colorado is 1-4 against the spread in their last five road games against a team with a winning home record, 0-4 against the spread in their last four road games, and 1-4 against the spread in their last five games against a team with a winning record. Colorado has covered in six of their last seven games at Nebraska.
With it being both of these teams last regular season game ever as members of the Big 12, it's only fitting that they play each other. While the Huskers have a ton to play for with it being the opportunity to leave the conference on top, as the champs, Colorado has the chance to go to a bowl game, something that looked to be an impossibility just a few weeks ago. Nebraska certainly has he talent edge but with Martinez not being 100 percent, I'm not sure the offense is the same. The Huskers have plenty of talent to move the ball but I'm not convinced they can win by more than three touchdowns, what it will take to cover this number.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers look to lock down the Big 12 South Title game as they host the Colorado Buffaloes in a game between two teams exiting the Big 12 after this season.
It was a disappointing road trip last weekend as the Nebraska Cornhuskers, with a chance to nail down the Big 12 North Division title and a spot in the Big 12 Championship game, fell the to Texas A&M Aggies. Nebraska's offense never found the end zone and to make matters worse, Taylor Martinez suffered another injury, his second this season. Martinez was able to re-enter the game in the second half but he wasn't nearly as mobile and effective as the player we saw at the start of the season. Martinez ran for just 17 yards and threw for just 107 as the offense struggled all night. For the season Martinez has rushed for 974 yards and 12 touchdowns while throwing for 1,435 yards with nine touchdowns and five interceptions. Roy Helu and Rex Burkhead lead the charge from the backfield with Helu at 1,403 yards and 10 touchdowns and Burkhead rushing for 721 yards and six touchdowns with some of that coming from the Wildcat Formation. Niles Paul and Brandon Kinnie are the primary receivers with Paul catching 39 balls for 516 yards and a touchdown and Kinnie has 36 catches for 407 yards and three touchdowns. The Nebraska defense stood tall against the Aggies not letting them into the endzone but with their offense not finding it themselves, it all went for naught. For the season the Nebraska offense is averaging 32.7 points and 425.9 yards per game and the defense has allowed 16.7 points and 294.5 yards per game.
The Colorado Buffaloes have won back to back games since Brian Cabral has taken over for the fired Dan Hawkins as the interim Head Coach. While the Buffaloes were underdogs to both Iowa State and Kansas State, they beat them both outright. Ironically, with his father out as Head Coach, Cody Hawkins is back in at QB and he's playing reasonably well. For the season Hawkins has completed 55.6 percent of his passes for 1,384 yards and 12 touchdowns with just three interceptions. Rodney Stewart is a talented back who if he played for a better team would get a lot more notoriety as he's rushed for 1,230 yards and 10 touchdowns. Scotty McKnight is a prime time target with 47 catches for 611 yards and seven touchdowns while Toney Clemons has 43 catches with 482 yards and three TD's. Despite getting the wins, the CU defense gives up points in bunches and it will be up to the offense to get the numbers on the board. For the season Colorado is averaging 24.8 points and 368.5 yards per game while the defense is allowing 29.5 points and 399.4 yards per game.
Nebraska is 6-2 against the spread in their last eight games following a straight up loss, 0-4 against the spread when facing a team with a losing record, and 1-4-1 against the spread in their last six home games. Colorado is 1-4 against the spread in their last five road games against a team with a winning home record, 0-4 against the spread in their last four road games, and 1-4 against the spread in their last five games against a team with a winning record. Colorado has covered in six of their last seven games at Nebraska.
With it being both of these teams last regular season game ever as members of the Big 12, it's only fitting that they play each other. While the Huskers have a ton to play for with it being the opportunity to leave the conference on top, as the champs, Colorado has the chance to go to a bowl game, something that looked to be an impossibility just a few weeks ago. Nebraska certainly has he talent edge but with Martinez not being 100 percent, I'm not sure the offense is the same. The Huskers have plenty of talent to move the ball but I'm not convinced they can win by more than three touchdowns, what it will take to cover this number.
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