MU Mizzou @ Nebraska - Page 2

Sam Hall · 09-23-2008, 10:05 AM

I wouldn't overestimate Nebraska's 3-0 start. The offense has shown inconsistency like last year. Chase Daniel should have another fun day.

eazyb81 · 09-23-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Nebraska is a better team than last year and Lincoln is always been a tough place to play.

If MU doesn't bring their A game......or if they play defense like they did last weekend.....they could lose. This by no means is a pushover game.

Agree. I do think Mizzou will win, but I'd be shocked if we won by anything close to 35 points like last year. Lincoln is a very tough place to play, which is why we haven't won there since 1978. Also, Nebraska will be ready for us and will not want to get embarrassed again.

My guess is a 38-28 Mizzou win.

kcchiefsus · 09-23-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Nebraska is a better team than last year and Lincoln is always been a tough place to play.

If MU doesn't bring their A game......or if they play defense like they did last weekend.....they could lose. This by no means is a pushover game.

Missouri hasn't had a team like this years team and Nebraska has not been this bad very often. So yes we haven't won there since 1978 but over that timespan Missouri was a pretty bad team for the most part and Nebraska was a powerhouse. Big difference this year.

And if they play defense like they did last weekend? Last weekend was their best defensive showing so far this year. 3 fumbles by the offense and a kick return for a touchdown was what allowed Buffalo to stay in the game for a while. Of course you would actually have to have followed the game to know that instead of just looking at the score.

CoMoChief · 09-23-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kcchiefsus

Missouri hasn't had a team like this years team and Nebraska has not been this bad very often. So yes we haven't won there since 1978 but over that timespan Missouri was a pretty bad team for the most part and Nebraska was a powerhouse. Big difference this year.

And if they play defense like they did last weekend? Last weekend was their best defensive showing so far this year. 3 fumbles by the offense and a kick return for a touchdown was what allowed Buffalo to stay in the game for a while. Of course you would actually have to have followed the game to know that instead of just looking at the score.

I was at the game but anyways.....

KCrockaholic · 09-23-2008, 10:31 AM

Go MU! Nebraska should be a good game, but if Mizzou can get past Texas and OK at the big 12 championship theyll be in the NC!

best offense in football IMO

Sam Hall · 09-23-2008, 11:26 AM

My ray of hope relates to how Pelini defensed Mizzou in 2003. But this year's Mizzou team is much more equipped offensively and defensively.

**Bugeater** · 09-23-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam Hall

My ray of hope relates to how Pelini defensed Mizzou in 2003. But this year's Mizzou team is much more equipped offensively and defensively.

Erm, Mizzou hung 41 on us that year too.

Sam Hall · 09-23-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Erm, Mizzou hung 41 on us that year too.

I guess I was thinking about 2002 and 2004. Neither one was Pelini. So now I don't know what my ray of hope is.

**Bugeater** · 09-23-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam Hall

I guess I was thinking about 2002 and 2004. Neither one was Pelini. So now I don't know what my ray of hope is.

Well, Coz did hold them to 3 pts in 2004.

Pitt Gorilla · 09-23-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam Hall

My ray of hope relates to how Pelini defensed Mizzou in 2003. But this year's Mizzou team is much more equipped offensively and defensively.

Pelini coached the defense that allowed MU to turn the tide. I was at that game and appreciated the gesture.

|Zach| · 09-23-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Pelini coached the defense that allowed MU to turn the tide. I was at that game and appreciated the gesture.

Hell I still have the chunk of FG from that game.

It is usually on the coffee table at our house.

ChiefsCountry · 09-23-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Pelini coached the defense that allowed MU to turn the tide. I was at that game and appreciated the gesture.

That was a magical night in Columbia. Best game I ever been at.

|Zach| · 09-23-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

That was a magical night in Columbia. Best game I ever been at.

I would have to agree...because of the game and also reasons beyond the game.

But yea.

duncan_idaho · 09-23-2008, 01:04 PM

My early line for the game:

Missouri 45, Nebraska 24

Nebraska still lacks the pass rush up front and the speed in the back seven to really give a great spread o trouble. You have to be able to pressure the passer with four and drop seven to have consistent success against a spread team, and I don't think Nebraska has all of that.

Defensively, Missouri needs to do two things: 1) Get William Moore healthy (two weeks off should help that); 2) Dial back the blitzes in its Tampa 2.

I know DC Matt Eberflus has been working on a new scheme (designed around a hybrid safety/backer playing the nickel slot) based on the Tampa D, and I am hearing some underground rumblings he was experimenting with it a lot and the blitzing aspect of it in the nonconference schedule. I would be surprised if Missouri continues to blitz as much as it has so far this season.

One final thing: Because of the efficiency and quick-strike ability of Missouri's offense, the defense is facing more possessions and more total plays than almost every other team; total yards is a bad barometer in that situation. Missouri's yards-per-play through the non-con this year actually are much better than they were a season ago - and the scoring defense is improved.

InChiefsHeaven · 09-23-2008, 11:40 AM

All I got this year is my Huskers...it's all I got...don't take that away from me too...please...

09-23-2008, 10:05 AM	#1
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duncan_idaho M-I-Z-Z-O-U Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $-2209692	My early line for the game: Missouri 45, Nebraska 24 Nebraska still lacks the pass rush up front and the speed in the back seven to really give a great spread o trouble. You have to be able to pressure the passer with four and drop seven to have consistent success against a spread team, and I don't think Nebraska has all of that. Defensively, Missouri needs to do two things: 1) Get William Moore healthy (two weeks off should help that); 2) Dial back the blitzes in its Tampa 2. I know DC Matt Eberflus has been working on a new scheme (designed around a hybrid safety/backer playing the nickel slot) based on the Tampa D, and I am hearing some underground rumblings he was experimenting with it a lot and the blitzing aspect of it in the nonconference schedule. I would be surprised if Missouri continues to blitz as much as it has so far this season. One final thing: Because of the efficiency and quick-strike ability of Missouri's offense, the defense is facing more possessions and more total plays than almost every other team; total yards is a bad barometer in that situation. Missouri's yards-per-play through the non-con this year actually are much better than they were a season ago - and the scoring defense is improved. __________________ "You gotta love livin', cause dying is a pain in the ass." ---- Sinatra
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