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    Chase Daniel turned 21 a few minutes after No. 17 Missouri polished off a late-night victory over No. 25 Nebraska. His performance was one long birthday celebration.

    Daniel passed for a career-best 401 yards and ran for two scores and the Tigers got a big game from their suspect defense in a 41-6 victory over No 25 Nebraska on Saturday night.

    ``We played our 'A' game in a lot of facets,'' Daniel said. ``If our defense plays like that week-in and week-out and we keep scoring, the sky's the limit.''

    Nebraska, which entered the game averaging 36 points, was held without a touchdown for the first time since a 31-3 loss to Oklahoma on Nov. 13, 2004. Missouri's four nonconference opponents averaged 25 points, leading to anticipation of a high-scoring affair that never materialized.

    ``I was so proud,'' coach Gary Pinkel said. ``It was as complete a game as we've played in a long time.''

    The Cornhuskers were outgained 606-297. Quarterback Sam Keller, who was 25-for-43 with 223 yards and one interception, felt responsible.

    ``Extremely disappointing,'' Keller said. ``It's a horrible, horrible feeling, and I put all the blame on myself.''

    Daniel was 33-for-47 and also was Missouri's rushing leader with 72 yards on 11 carries. Chase Coffman and Danario Alexander each caught a touchdown pass to help the Tigers (5-0, 1-0 Big 12) beat Nebraska decisively at home for the third straight time and go to 5-0 for a second straight season.

    Pinkel is 2-15 against ranked opponents in seven seasons, both victories coming at home over Nebraska. The Cornhuskers were ranked 10th when Missouri ended a 24-game losing streak in the series with a 41-24 victory in 2003, and Missouri won by the same score in 2005.

    A game viewed as a key early Big 12 North matchup attracted a crowd of 70,049, Missouri's first sellout since the Nebraska game in 2003 with most fans clad in yellow for a so-called ``Gold Rush'' game. The Tigers had a ball and even rubbed it in to their longtime nemesis, scoring a touchdown off a fake field goal early in the fourth quarter.

    ``I wish it was like that every game,'' Daniel said. ``It was an unbelievable atmosphere, unlike anything I've ever been in.''

    Missouri put away Nebraska (4-2, 1-1) without leading rusher Tony Temple, who sprained his right ankle in the first half. Temple had one catch for 20 yards and three carries for minus-2 yards.

    Marlon Lucky had 123 yards rushing and receiving for Nebraska, held to a pair of first-half field goals by Alex Henery. Nebraska had won eight in a row against Big 12 North opponents.

    ``It's not our standard of football,'' coach Bill Callahan said. ``We just couldn't get off the field on third down and we didn't convert on third down.''

    Missouri led 14-0 in the first quarter and 20-6 at the half, a big change from last year's 34-20 loss at Lincoln, Neb., in which the Tigers trailed 27-3 in the second quarter. Nebraska capitalized on a pair of early interceptions off Daniel in that game.

    Daniel set the tone from the start on Saturday, going 12-for-14 for 127 yards while leading Missouri to touchdowns on its first two drives. One of the incompletions came on a dropped ball.

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    Posted by: El Jay on Oct 10, 2007 at 12:21 PM
    Why would any good recruit want to come to N(PU)? There are way too many other good schools and "great fans" in this country for themn to consider.
    Posted by: Kim on Oct 8, 2007 at 02:32 PM
    I have been a Huskers fan for the majority of my life, almost 30 years, but was trully embarrassed to acknowledge this on Saturday evening. This is why I enjoyed NU football and why I my look to a different team if things not improve; NU football was fun rather we won or lost the game. It was fun because of the spirit of both the players to play football. The players would play their best but at the same time encourage other players by congratulating other players on the a job will done. They would then try to pump up the crown and the rest of the team. What happened to this? Gone are the days when the players congratulated each other got the crowd into the game, and encouraged others. The future of NU football is in serious trouble. If changes are not made not only will we lose the short-term fans but also the long-term fans, those who fund football by purchasing season tickets. So I guess I want to say Thanks Pederson and Callahan for removing the fun from NU football.
    Posted by: Joe C on Oct 8, 2007 at 10:18 AM
    Thanks Frank - it all started with you.
    Posted by: Emil on Oct 8, 2007 at 01:32 AM
    It's not that bad!! It could be worse?? Like we never have started 4-2 and lost early to a big 12 team..I'm not happy with the out come of the game or how we have been playing either..Face it we don't have a very good team this year..We might lose the rest or get lucky and win a few more?? Just two more wins and a bowl game. I'm shooting for the home depot bowl..It's for teams trying to build their way up to bigger bowls and chance for a BCS bowl.. So keep those fingers crossed..Go Huskers.
    Posted by: john on Oct 7, 2007 at 11:00 PM
    As Husker fans we need to make our wishes known and the best way to do that is to take dollars away from NU's athletic department. If boycotting the game is too much, then boycot the concessions at the game. NU makes big money off the concessions and we can make our point by not buying any food, pop, or programs. I do feel sorry for the kids. They are young and most could be playing for any college in the country. We need to understand that they have been made promises that weren't kept to them. Without good coaches and leadership the kids don't have a chance. We're out coached in every aspect of the game. Just say no to concessions on Saturday.
    Posted by: Les on Oct 7, 2007 at 07:42 PM
    'The problem is the "NFL-caliber" players.' Scott from Omaha is so right! The black shirts read all their press clippings from spring camp and now are wondering why all the rookies are pressing them so hard. They locked up their spots last spring, and rested up all summer... that is why the strength level is lacking across both fronts. Where were the coaches in June and July? ..... I hope the Cornhusker beat at least one good team this season.
    Posted by: ICEMAN on Oct 7, 2007 at 06:10 PM
    I agree with Michael, Omaha (see his message). FANS NEED TO BOYCOTT THE HUSKER HOME GAMES (as well the away games); make it hurt ($$$) by not adding to the financial demise of husker-nation. The sell-out crowds must stop in order to send a message to the UNL management to make the correct decision.
    Posted by: Jason on Oct 7, 2007 at 05:42 PM
    Send the west toast offense packing and bring back the power running game. Callahan to stubborn to make any changes. Top recruits mean nothing if you don't coach em. We are in sad shape. I suppose it will take some big donors to tell Peterson to do something before anything gets done because us peasant, ordinary fans mean nothing to someone who is all about money. This lunatic has ruined the best program in the country and made them a laugh amongst college football fans.
    Posted by: Sean on Oct 7, 2007 at 04:43 PM
    Please! I don't want to hear from the namby-pamby Husker do-gooder fans that "we just need to get behind the team and support them." Bullpucky, there is something seriously wrong with this team/staff. ALL the money, attention, and pampering that goes into the Husker program for the results seen saturday night? You've gotta be kiddin' me. Cosgrove, you're a blithering idiot. Callahan, you're easy to listen to but your message is starting to wear thin and has no teeth in it.
    Posted by: Carl on Oct 7, 2007 at 04:03 PM
    Goal #1 - Own the offensive line of scrimmage: Failed. Goal #2 - Own the defensive line of scrimmage: Failed. Goal #3 - Emotional & Mental Dominance: Failed. Goal #4 - Strategic dominance through superior coaching: Failed. Goal #5 - Supremacy through physical strength, speed, and endurance: Failed Grade for regaining the dominance of the Big Red: Failed. It is time to look for a change before there is nothing left to change. Pederson has succeeded in one way. He has driven out "Mediocrity" and replaced it with failure. A word for the coach, recruiting is only a small part of winning. The hard work is turning individuals into a team that has enough faith, vision, and passion to fuel success! This has been the key to our success in Nebraska! Not a scheme or system! Until we recapture this, success will continue to elude us! It is time we return to Husker basics!
    Posted by: Dogwood on Oct 7, 2007 at 03:45 PM
    Pederson is the one that should go first. It is not that he replaced Solich but how he did it. Hope he gets what he deserves with the same treatment.
    Posted by: Roger on Oct 7, 2007 at 03:18 PM
    1st. Congrats to Mizzou. Great season going. 2nd. The husker program is moving steadily down hill. The hard part is we have not yet hit bottom, fact of the matter is we very likely will have only 3 wins this year. The great peterson expriment has failed totaly.
    Posted by: Clark on Oct 7, 2007 at 03:17 PM
    We were at the game and understandably the most exicting part was the tailgaiting prior to the start of the demise of the Huskers. Prior to the game, the expectectations were high and the spirit among the fans was there, but how quickly it went away. We have been Husker fans all our lives and cannot remember the quality of althetes that we have and the confusion we see on the field. We feel sorry for the players as we are sure they are not aware what is happening. Our coaches need to get things straightened out in a hurry or the season will be totally lost. We agree with Matt Davidson that there is no attitude or cohesion with the players. Look in your hearts and souls and find that determination and fire and lets end this season showing everyone what you can do,quit being intraspecetive and play like you are capable of playing. GO BIG RED
    Posted by: Harry Husker on Oct 7, 2007 at 03:06 PM
    Callahan drove the Raiders into the ground and now he is doing the same to the Huskers. We have how many more years of him??????
    Posted by: Kyle on Oct 7, 2007 at 03:00 PM
    We're paying Callahan millions of dollars for mediocracy...wait, we're below mediocre. We're paying him millions of dollars to "lead" a failed program. For all the Husker "radioheads" and adamant bloggers that continually try to raise the fans' hopes, are you ever going to get it? Drop the act and start an effective call for Callahan's buyout, you know, since we have to pay him millions of dollars JUST TO GET RID OF HIM!!! Write your "thank yous" to Mr. Pederson.
    Posted by: Martin on Oct 7, 2007 at 02:09 PM
    well cosgrove is a big improvement, our defense is the worst ive ever seen it but hey id rather have cosgrove then bo pellini (who has the best defense in the nation) pederson is an idiot
    Posted by: Trevor on Oct 7, 2007 at 01:56 PM
    I laugh at these big talking missouri fans. So you beat a pathetic Nebraska team and you call this your biggest win in 30 years? Nebraska may be down for now but, they will be back. By the way, how many trophies are in your trophy case missouri fans??
    Posted by: kevin on Oct 7, 2007 at 01:30 PM
    Mediocrity, here we come. Thank-you, Pederson, for making NU the worst it has ever been. This loser needs to fire Callahan, then resign before we slip past mediocrity.
    Posted by: Rick on Oct 7, 2007 at 01:21 PM
    Ok everybody. All together now....WE WANT BO - BILLS GOTTA GO - WE WANT BO - BILLS GOTTA GO - WE WANT BO - BILLS GOTTA GO.
    Posted by: Scott on Oct 7, 2007 at 01:13 PM
    The problem is the "NFL-caliber" players. They are all on the field for THEMSELVES, not for the team! There was a time when the players played for each other and their coaches. Now, they all see NU as a "stepping stone" to $$$ in the NFL (Brandon Jackson) thanks to Callahan. So as long as the INDIVIDUAL PLAYER looks good that's all that matters to them ("yeah we lost, but I looked good"...).
    Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:59 PM
    I believe in our team, and I believe that we will still go to, and win the national championship. It is still mathmatically possible.
    Posted by: Randy on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:55 PM
    It's going to be a very tough year.. A team and coaching staff asking one's self "How and Why"...Lets hope that they can fix the "N" side of things before the rest of the year goes up & down in flames..Go Big Red..
    Posted by: Roger on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:43 PM
    Yes Mr Pederson this is a vast improvement over Frank Solich and company. I will gladly take a 4 win and 7 loss season which is the direction this team ia headed. This will truly be a defining moment compared to what Frank did a 9 win and 3 loss season. We are no longer medicore we have hit the bottom of the barrel.
    Posted by: Jillian on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:36 PM
    First to go Steve Pederson. Second to go is Cosgrove. Third is the Offensive line coach and work from there. The team doesn't look like they believe in their own coaching. They have no fire or desire. We went from mediocore to pathetic. Husker nation: Let's take our team back to tradition and fire a few of these guys!!
    Posted by: Matt on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:19 PM
    oh please Nebraska has escaped with 3 wins this year. They should have been beaten by Wake Forest. Ball State had them beat except for a few field goal misses. And then Iowa State. All most Nebraska fans have now is the past, and at this rate thats all they will have for the next decade.
    Posted by: Tiger Tim on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:13 PM
    Please sign Pederson and Callahan to LONGER contract extensions. Then I can see more beat downs like I saw last night!!! It was men against boys. A bowl game is a stretch for this team, much less a .500 record. As for pre-season polls, I think it was a joke that Mizzou was picked first for the Big XII North, but not ranked. Nebraska, on the other hand WAS ranked. Or were they just 'rank'?
    Posted by: Dan on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:05 PM
    Another 600yds of offense..WOW!!. It's the old days of you and your friends playing king of the hill. Then these new kids move in just down the block, the king of the hill has now been pushed and pushed hard off the hill. The RED neighborhood is not very happy..Not just the north but south east & west was getting years of dominance from the Big Red Bully, now they all dish out the same in a fun game of payback.. It has been very tough to watch and see a team and coaching staff fall together.. A LONG look at this team and it's staff has a lot of work to do..Lets hope for the best.......GO HUSKERS.......
    Posted by: Lee on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:05 PM
    I bet those who have worked so hard to build this dynasty is so ashamed of what it has become. I said when Callahan was hired it was a mistake. Solich should still be here, and lets get some real Nebraska Football back. I miss you Tom Osborne!!
    Posted by: Ami on Oct 7, 2007 at 11:37 AM
    What an embarrassment! That's all I can say.
    Posted by: Crybaby on Oct 7, 2007 at 11:33 AM
    Go Pink Skirts.
    Posted by: RG on Oct 7, 2007 at 11:29 AM
    A WCO National Championship dream of Coach Bill Callahan has become a world-wide nightmare for husker fans everywhere. NU has the talent to play with anyone. Therefore, the coaches are using an impossible system. Return to option football AT ONCE, or resign, are the only options for the coaches now.
    Posted by: Linda on Oct 7, 2007 at 11:19 AM
    I finally figured it out......it's "HUSKERGATE" We have been infiltrated by a sleeper cell of Anti-Nebraska radicals, bent on bringing the Husker Nation to it's very knees. I have always been told to kill a snake in the grass you need to cut off the head.....got any ideas????
    Posted by: Jim on Oct 7, 2007 at 11:15 AM
    I’ve supported this “experiment” for the last 4 years and hoped that it would work out but, I’m convinced that it has failed miserably. Tradition lost, dominance lost, laughed at in the national media as a joke…how much longer are we willing to put up with this? I don’t think this staff has a clue what Husker football means to this state. Our fine athletic director traded a program filled with pride and tradition for this? To be taken behind the wood shed like this is inexcusable for the resources that are pumped into this program. Even Solich’s worst team in 02 would whip this one. I’ll always be a Husker supporter but, I think it is a time for change.
    Posted by: Billy on Oct 7, 2007 at 11:08 AM
    I miss watching the nebraska games when no matter who we faced we always had a chance to win and were ranked in the top 10.Well ever since pederson made a great decision to fire solich who had a 10-3 record he brought in callahan who went 6-6. Not to mention what cosgrove has done to the blackshirts. We almost lost to Ball State!! back when we had solich that would never have happened. Even better is that callahan got a raise and a contract extention. FIRE ALL OF THE COACHES AND PEDERSON
    Posted by: 95Husker on Oct 7, 2007 at 11:02 AM
    I can hardly call myself a fan anymore. I timidly peek (with little hope) at the score once in a while, since I cannot bear to watch the degredation of what was an icon in college football. Callahan and Pedersond have got to go. Until then my support for the University will stay in my wallet.
    Posted by: Tones on Oct 7, 2007 at 10:55 AM
    "Not our standard of football"???? Coach, have you even watched this team play this season? This game WAS our standard of football. This team has played like this all year!!!
    Posted by: Brian on Oct 7, 2007 at 10:53 AM
    4-5 years and no improvement...But we give this guy an extension. College Football is a big business, and in any business these yahoos would be fired. 9-3 looks pretty good now doesn't it. Think Bo Pelini would come back? Oh, wait, that team is #1 in the country. Great decision making Pederson...You should be the first to go.
    Posted by: B on Oct 7, 2007 at 10:50 AM
    Wow. Here comes the flood gates. All you Nebraska fans are pathetic. As soon as the Huskers lose a game all you want to do is blame the coaches. Fans of just about every other team suck up the loss with dignity and move on, yet you fans can't seem to do that. OH my the Huskers lost lets fire everyone!? How does that make sense? How about you just accept the fact that the Huskers just aren't a better team that Mizzou. All you people who do this aren't real fans. Get a life and grow up. It's COLLEGE FOOTBALL. There are worse things in life than the Huskers losing. It seems like you people ALWAYS have a compliant, even if they win, if its not a blowout you guys complain and point fingers on who should be fired. Please, get a life and grow up. quit crying over it already and shut up!
    Posted by: Reality on Oct 7, 2007 at 10:38 AM
    Brace yourself Husker Nation. I was looking at the remaining schedule, and honest to god I do not see a game Red can win. Face it people! Take those Big Red blinders off and look what is really in front of you. I know, It's hard to look at. Gone is everything that was built a long time ago by some great men. A Dynasty that most of the world loved to hate because we were sooo good!blah-blah-blah, I could go on forever. Somebody in higher places needs to do the right thing and clean house. Get rid of pederson. He does not care about anything this organization stood for. He is the person responsible for what we have now. These coaches have no clue. Half the time they look scared, stupid, or something. If these athletes have the talent they are supposed to have, I feel sorry for them wasting it with this coaching staff. Fix it!!!
    Posted by: Cliff on Oct 7, 2007 at 10:32 AM
    Nebraska should put The Ohio Bobcats on the schedule next so that Solich can come back and get some revenge. Prediction: Ohio 28 - Nebraska 10
    Posted by: Christina on Oct 7, 2007 at 10:32 AM
    Instead of everyone here in NE crying about how terrible their football team has become (or in my opinion always has been, always will be) why can't some of you guys say 'Hey good job Mizzou, you played some good football.' Give the better team a little credit will you? And truth be told Ball State should have been the winner in that game too. NU plays some sloppy football and not only should the players and coaches be ashamed of themselves but so should their fickle fans... GO MIZZOU!!
    Posted by: ricksplendid on Oct 7, 2007 at 10:22 AM
    you cannot entirely blame Cosgrove. Keep in mind that the unstoppable West Coast Offense only put up 6 points against a team that division I-AA Illinois State was able to score 17 against a week prior. Myself as a former Nebraska fan, I would've rather ended the season 2-10 with homegrown Nebraska coaches (which was our tradition) then to go 10-2 with coaches that were bought. This program is ruined and will take MANY years (after Pederson and Callahan are gone) to get back to somewhat of a respectable program. I dont know how many of you pay attention to national sports news, but Nebraska is truly the laughing stock of college football. Sporting News, just about every week, has some sort of comment that takes a shot at our football program, and several weeks ago they did a full page article stating, "Medocrity? Guess what, Nebraska? You're there!". And we gave him a contract extention........
    Posted by: ICEMAN on Oct 7, 2007 at 10:15 AM
    I to was thinking about Pederson's speech about "...mediocrity..." It might be nice to have mediocre team; Nebraska is definitely not even in this category. Heck, I'd even been happy to have Spurrier coach the Huskers. UNL must find another way; it is terrible to think we are satisfied just beating Div II. I don't see the Huskers even qualifying for a BOWL this year. NOTE: Hope the Huskers can hold on to their recruits (i.e., MO QB - Blaine).
    Posted by: dave on Oct 7, 2007 at 10:12 AM
    Pinkel is so classy. Faking a FG for a TD when he's already up by 28. Nice. Anyone see the postgame press conference? Bill Callahan must practice those answers: We take responsibility.... We're already getting ready for next week... Gotta hand it to those guys, they did a great job on us.... Some Good will come out of this.... We're happy with the adjustments we made after halftime... Sell it somewhere else, bill. You dropped another important one.
    Posted by: Barry on Oct 7, 2007 at 10:03 AM
    NU did pretty well. At least it wasn't a shutout or 50 to 3. Nebraska has to worry about most all Big12 teams this year. Just stick will Callahan. He can do it.
    Posted by: happy jack on Oct 7, 2007 at 09:59 AM
    Do you whiners want some cheese?? It's only a football game.. Get a life and go on..
    Posted by: Kirk on Oct 7, 2007 at 09:55 AM
    Let's not take a back seat to Oklahoma and Texas let's take a back seat to all of the Big Twelve Cosgrove your the worst coach Ive seen thank god we have a great volleyball coach.
    Posted by: Kevin on Oct 7, 2007 at 09:37 AM
    After all these years of living in Western Iowa.... I can finally enjoy watching Nebraska football. This is TRUE pleasure....
    Posted by: Mark on Oct 7, 2007 at 09:29 AM
    I cannot believe that Steve Pederson still has a job at the University. Steve needs to go! Over 4 seasons Callahan has a 60% win percentage (approx) and Steve gave him a 3 year contract extension. Why Steve, why? On Sept 4th ESPN quoted Pederson as saying, "In terms of what he's done for the program, he has certainly met or exceeded my expectations at this juncture". (see this link: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3003879 Steve has low expectations. Unlike some fans I do think the players are capable of playing at a much higher level. I believe the problem is coaching. I hope the season ends with a winning percentage for the players sake. I believe the only way we are going to get rid of the current coaching regime is if they loose the next 5 games (OK State, Texas A&M, Texas, Kansas and Colorado). It is very likely that all 5 of these teams will beat Nebraska this season. This is very sad, but again I do not think it is the players - its coaching.
    Posted by: Randy on Oct 7, 2007 at 09:27 AM
    After sleeping on this, I've decided that it's not really Callahan or Cosgroves fault. They are coaching up to the fullest potential of their limited abilities. The might be great X's and O's coaches, but the number one job of any coach is to find ways to motivate their players to perform above and beyond their own expectations. Callahan and Cosgrove don't have this ability. Our team is just going through the motions. This happened to Callahan at Oakland also. Pederson is ultimately resposible and needs to be fired. If Perlman, won't step up and do his job then he needs to be fired also.
    Posted by: Pete on Oct 7, 2007 at 09:19 AM
    I think callahan is doing a great service to all you over rated husker fans. He just put all of you football primadonna's in place where you belong.
    Posted by: Corey on Oct 7, 2007 at 09:15 AM
    FIRE COSGROVE!!!!!! DO IT WHILE WE STILL HAVE A CHANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Posted by: NICK on Oct 7, 2007 at 08:56 AM
    OUR TEAM JUST LOOKS SOFT. I THINK MIZZOU CAN ACTUALLY WIN THE BIG 12, THEY LOOKED IMPRESSIVE.
    Posted by: Kirk on Oct 7, 2007 at 08:53 AM
    Don't fire anyone. This is too much fun to watch. Anyone who thinks Nebraska fans are "great" fans doesn't understand what it means to be a great fan. You whine constantly. You are all obsessed with the performances of these kids. Grow up, move out of mom and dad's house, and realize there is a great big world out there. Love your team, but understand that in the world of scholarship limits the 1990s are not going to come back to Lincoln anytime soon. I, for one, have thoroughly enjoyed the BC, KG era and hope it doesn't end anytime soon.
    Posted by: Bill on Oct 7, 2007 at 08:31 AM
    When a company is doing badly they hand out pink sheets. Considering the football team, crime, wasteful spending of tax dollars, it is time to hand out pink sheets to Pederson, Callahan, Fahey and Heineman. I remember when the people in Nebraska were proud of their football team, could walk the streets without getting shot in a drive by, and were not in a war they told us we needed.
    Posted by: John on Oct 7, 2007 at 08:10 AM
    Wow...that was a sad display. I couldn't believe that was Nebraska Football I was watching. No doubt about it...we're definitely worse off now than 5 years ago. I can't believe you gave this guy an extension and a raise!!! It's time for a complete overhaul...starting at the top!!!
    Posted by: Teri on Oct 7, 2007 at 07:51 AM
    Their defense is bad but the offense isn't much better. The can't score unless their playing High School teams. Pedersen said Solich was an embarrassment to the program, he and staff are the ones that need to go if UNL wants to save the football program.
    Posted by: Herbie on Oct 7, 2007 at 07:20 AM
    I LOVE IT!!!!! All those yrs ago when NU use to run up the score on all their opponents. Now there having it done to them. As they say what goes around comes around. LOVE IT!!!
    Posted by: Phil on Oct 7, 2007 at 07:17 AM
    Is anyone really surprised by MU's slaughter last night? Nebraska squeaked by a marginal Wake Forest that blistered blackshirts using backup QB. NU should have lost to Ball State that was just embarrassed by Central Michigan. NU looked like little boys against USC that is overrated and lost to Stanford. To even refer to this defense as "the blackshirts" is a joke in itself. Perhaps the only enteraining aspect of NU football this years is listening to Callahan and the players defend their lucky wins over Ball State and Wake Forest as the sign of a great team finding ways to win. In reality, last night should have been NUs 4th loss of the season, and you can be assured there are many more losses to come. ESPN ranked NU in the top 15 most over-rated teams of the last decade, and NU showed last night just how overrated they have been since day one. Atleast Callahan has that wonderful contract extension for his outstanding coaching record at NU
    Posted by: Jeff on Oct 7, 2007 at 06:51 AM
    Maybe Callahan isn't happy with his new 5 year contract. We should throw more money at the problem and double his salary. Get him and Pedersen both out of the state for the good of all of us.
    Posted by: Michael on Oct 7, 2007 at 06:49 AM
    Lots of talk about firing coaches and the AD. Huskers fans need to show action and stop attending the home games. It is only then that good old Nebraska U will start listening. In the meantime, they keep rolling in the money with home sellout after home sellout. If you want NU to shake things up, it needs to start with a shakeup from the fans. Do the fans have it in themselves to not go to the games until a change is made? Picture the reaction that might follow if the stadium starts to only be half full?
    Posted by: Bring Back Bo' !! on Oct 7, 2007 at 06:27 AM
    The Solich 9-3 team would destroy this years' Husker squad. I'd like to see the EA sports simulation of that game.
    Posted by: Sam on Oct 7, 2007 at 06:18 AM
    I will never let the Husker spirit out of me, but this season so far has been a real disappointment. The Ball State game should have been a blow out, and we should have been able to at least hang onto USC instead of falling behind for a good but not good enough rally by the offense. The defense really needs some work. We are becoming a mainly offensive team, when we used to be known for our outstanding blackshirts, but those shirts are fading as thought they jumped into a tub of chlorinated water. Something needs to happen with the coaching also, because it is quite obvious they aren't getting us anywhere. They need to better prepare our players. There is a lot of wasted talent on that team, because they are not prepared for the games and the challenges that they are faced with. Somethings gotta change.
    Posted by: Tones on Oct 7, 2007 at 06:04 AM
    NU is not settling for mediocrity. The Huskers have a long way to go before they could even be considered mediocre.
    Posted by: Sue on Oct 7, 2007 at 03:14 AM
    The wheels on the Husker Bus have totaly come off. Lets make a u-turn back up the road towards "mediocrity". And while we are at it, lets throw Pederson and Callahan off the bus. They do not seem to understand Husker Nation at all and are unraveling every aspect of what collage football traditions mean to us. I am tired of the self rightous attitudes and meaningless soundbites. Let's get back to playing collage football and stop trying to be a training ground for NFL wannabees. There is no school team spirit or enthusiasum shining through from this group, from the Athletic Director on down.
    Posted by: Larry on Oct 7, 2007 at 03:13 AM
    "Nebraska heading south in the Big 12 North" Lack-luster describes what we saw at MU on the day, the Cubs pack it in. I feel more disappointed and mystified, that the NU coaching staff was out coach by Coach Pinkel and his staff in all phases of the game. Were are Huskers prepare? Who's responsible? MU look hungry for the win, and Herbie was the main course. I believe that the measure of a team is how it gets up after its been knock down. Final comment"will Nebraska rise to the top, or settle for less" We will all see next week/
    Posted by: laura on Oct 7, 2007 at 01:50 AM
    PLEASE it is COSGROVE who needs to go. BLACKshirts? Grey, maybe, but actually PINK....Callahan did have some questionable calls, though as well. Gotta LOVE that West Coast offense! In a nutshell, WE HAVE NO DEFENSE. NO one wants to tackle ANYBODY. What, is college football truly the proving ground for the NFL now? "I can't get hit, it might ruin my chances." "I can't HIT anybody because I might get hurt." Marlon Lucky is a prime example...when and WHY did he stop putting his head and shoulders down to get extra yards??? Now it's all stutter-step, "please-don't-hit-me" action. Either play the game or go home. ALL of you.
    Posted by: Phillip on Oct 7, 2007 at 01:42 AM
    When is the Chancellor going to realize that STEVE PEDERSON and the ENTIRE football coaching staff needs to be FIRED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This team is pathetic and it is the coaches fault for not having their players better prepared. Is it going to take the consecutive home sellout streak to end before something is done? Nebraska football has not only taken a step back this year but has become a completely mediocre team at best. It is very possible that Nebraska could lose every single game for the rest of the year. Not even the Kansas game looks like a possible win. Remember when teams came into Memorial Stadium and looked scared to play the Huskers? I do. Maybe if the players weren't worried about what the fans were saying and actually kept the mind on the task at hand (winning games) they wouldn't be getting blown out every week. Oh, and the "win" to ISU, well if it wasn't for the turnovers in that game we would've lost. The defense still gave up over 400 yards of offense to the Cyclones.
    Posted by: ss on Oct 7, 2007 at 01:42 AM
    sloppy show by great tradition.
    Posted by: glo on Oct 7, 2007 at 01:30 AM
    When do we say good bye to Pederen, Callahan and all the rest. This is so sad, especially for the talented athletes we have . There is no leadership or coaching ability !!! When does UNL say enough is enough.
    Posted by: Rob on Oct 7, 2007 at 01:28 AM
    Wow, Nebraska is really, really bad this year. Hopefully, now all the crazy NU fans will realize this team is nowhere close to being a top 10 team and may never well be again. Just whatever you do NU, don't get rid of Callahan and keep that smirking Steve Pederson...they are both awesome. Maybe now the news stations will only talk about Husker football 11 months a year.
    Posted by: bj on Oct 7, 2007 at 01:21 AM
    I agree with Bobby!!! Get rid of Callahan and Cosgrove! At least Notre Dame won today!!
    Posted by: Michael on Oct 7, 2007 at 01:20 AM
    No wonder the Wisconsin Fans were happy to get rid of Cosgrove.
    Posted by: Jeff on Oct 7, 2007 at 01:00 AM
    I just can't watch the erosion of this team anymore. At this point they will have to strive for mediocrity. Someone MUST be held accountable for the travesty happening in Lincoln.
    Posted by: Randy on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:58 AM
    I long for the days of mediocrity (10-3). Pederson was an arrogant, self rightous fool when fired Solich in 2003 and it appears nothing has changed since then. Why was Callahan rewarded with a 5 year contract extention for his submediocre performance (by Osborne\Solich standards)? The answer is quite simple. If Pederson thinks he can somehow protect his job by locking Callahan to a long term contract, he's not thinking clearly. We need to cut our losses, clean house and fire Perlman\Pederson\Callahan. We also need to give Bo Pellini a blank check and beg him to come back as head coach. I wouldn't blame him for turning us down. Collectively, we (Husker fans) deserve this fiasco, for not rising up against Pederson back in 2003, when he decided to mess with the system that lead us to 5 national championships.
    Posted by: Corey on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:49 AM
    Callahan and his staff coach this team like they're trying to create their own legacy by distancing themselves from, and disregarding, the tradition that they should be embracing and building on. This program used to win because the players played all out for each other. It's painfully clear that all they do now is play assignment football. As long as they're in the right place, the coaches call it improvement. Making the play or winning the game doesn't matter. They'll worry about that tomorrow. Great attitude coaches. Four years of assimilation and yet no execution or heart.
    Posted by: nick holtmeyer on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:49 AM
    I'm tired of getting embarrised like this its supposed to be Nebraska football. We NEED to get rid of Cosgrove hes taking the black shirt tradition away I my self could have coached a better game! We also need to find a offense of cordenater who knows what they are doing. Nick
    Posted by: Chad on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:47 AM
    R we truly better now than we were four years ago.........It can't get much worse go big red
    Posted by: Matt on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:44 AM
    These players, coaches, and the athletic director have disappointed and embarrassed the university, the state, the fans, but more importantly, the football program. It has been tarnished beyond recognition. I have been a fan of this program for many years, but now don't feel proud saying I cheer for Nebraska. We are worse than mediocrity. We have dipped into the realm of pathetic after that disaster we called a game tonight. No Big Red, No. This is just the beginning. Why even sit down and watch the rest of the season end like 2002 of 2004? Tell me I'm wrong.
    Posted by: Nick on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:43 AM
    This is a sad day for Nebraska. I have always been supportive of Callahan and believed we should give him a fair chance. However, after watching and listening to the last five games I no longer believe Callahan can move the Huskers in the right direction. What really scares me is that the players do not seem to have any enthusiasm when they play or act as if they have bought into the Callahan system. Huge changes need to be made at UNL from the top down. Chancellor Perlman needs to take a close look at the whole athletic program. I do not believe Steve Pederson will make the necessary changes to help turn this program around. Nebraska fans are at their limit and for the first time I get the sense that the Husker faithful are beginning to loose faith in the program as a whole. Chancellor Perlman knows what the football program does for the university and state and knows he needs to keep the Alumni and fans optimistic about the program, however its become hard to find any optimism unde
    Posted by: DB on Oct 7, 2007 at 12:08 AM
    Wow. Steve Pedersen must be so very proud of his decision to bring Callahan on board. He's been here four years and still we get whipped by 42 points! I can almost hear Pedersen channeling George Bush...Living in denial and saying to Callahan, "Cally, you're doing a heck of a job!"
    Posted by: Bobby on Oct 6, 2007 at 11:29 PM
    Fire Callahan. They look pathetic and are getting destroyed.
    Posted by: Mark on Oct 6, 2007 at 06:49 PM
    Go MU!!!!! It's time for the Tigers to give NU some blow out football.