Nov

30

Just think: the Big XII was one step away from drawing a name out of a hat

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Literally. We were only one step away from drawing a name out of a hat, in order to decide who should go to the . Instead, we have the less-than-satisfying alternative: computers deciding the outcome.

Official Dr. Pepper BIG XII Championship

TIEBREAKER RULES:

Divisional Champion: The (eligible) team with the best winning-percentage of all divisional members in its eight conference games is declared the divisional champion and representative to the Conference Football Championship Game. A team ineligible under NCAA or rules for postseason (bowl) competition shall not compete in the Championship Game.

Divisional Tiebreakers: The following procedure will determine the representative from each division in the event of a tie:

  1. If two teams are tied, the winner of the game between the two tied teams shall be the representative
  2. If three or more teams are tied, steps 1 through 7 will be followed until a determination is made. If only two teams remain tied after any step, the winner of the game between the two tied teams shall be the representative.
    1. The records of the three teams will be compared against each other
    2. The records of the three teams will be compared within their division
    3. The records of the three teams will be compared against the next highest placed teams in their division in order of fi nish (4, 5 and 6)
    4. The records of the three teams will be compared against all common conference opponents;
    5. The highest ranked team in the first Poll following the completion of regular season conference play shall be the representative
    6. The team with the best overall winning percentage [excluding exempted games] shall be the representative
    7. The representative will be chosen by draw.
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Nov

30

Details on The Big 12’s unique partnership with the Gator Bowl

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From The Big XII Website:

2008-09 Bowl Agreements

The has always assured its teams are able to participate in some of the top bowl games at the conclusion of each regular season. There will be no change in that situation for the league’s 13th year.

In addition to its membership in the , the will have agreements with seven other bowl games in place for 2008-09. Last season, the had eight squads take part in postseason competition. Again this season, the has eight bowl slots guaranteed. The Conference is partnered with nine bowls.

However the arrangement with the Gator Bowl is for it to select a team twice over a four-year period. In the two years in which the Gator does not select a team, the Sun Bowl will.

Following is the Big XII Bowl Selection order:
BCS
Cotton
Holiday
Gator (when it selects a team)
Alamo
Sun (when the Gator does not take a team)
Insight
Independence
Texas

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Nov

30

Blow Up the BCS and the Big XII Tie-Breaker Formula. Now.

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Check out the recent fan comments in the Austin American-Statesman, regarding the hometown Texas Longhorns being jumped by in the BCS Standings a few minutes ago. Now Texas will watch two teams they beat by a combined score of 101 to 67 play for the Big XII title.

There’s some great give and take between the Texas and fans, who cordially refer to each other as the “Shorthorns” and “Chokelahoma”.

Oklahoma moves ahead of Texas in BCS, gets Big 12 title shot (Austin American-Statesman)

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Nov

30

2007 highlight reel of new Husker Recruit Kevin Young

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Here is a video of new Husker commit Kevin Young. Kevin is a 6-3 226lbs 4-star DE recruit out of Olathe, KS.

He is ranked by Scout as the 31st best DE prospect in the nation.

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Nov

30

Nebraska 30th in the latest coaches poll…

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In today’s coaches poll, Nebraska is in between Florida State and State.

Meanwhile, is ahead of by 1 point.

UPDATE: 37th in the AP poll. Ouch!

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Nov

30

Jeff Sagarin keeps screwing up college football

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The Sagarin Ratings continue their embarrassment on the college football world.

The new rankings have Alabama number 6, while Texas Tech is number 5.

Someone please explain to me the rationale behind this ranking?

I guess going through the SEC meat-grinder of a schedule with an unblemished record means less than being exposed in blowout fashion by Oklahoma and barely beating an unranked Nebraska.

Even more amazing is the have James Madision ranked 34th in the nation, sandwiched between Pitt and !

This is the same James Madison that lost to Duke 31-7 in their opener.

James Madison is coming off an impressive 38-35 victory against Wofford, while Pitt beat only beat West Virginia 19-15 and squeaked by 40-37.

Yes, I’m being sarcastic, but these rankings have no legitimacy!

It’s time for the to go.

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Nov

30

Roy Helu Jr Highlight Reel

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Video of Roy Helu Jr during the 2008 season:

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Nov

29

Husker News and Notes: Gator Bowl bid may come before December 7th

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Notes:

  • Formally, bowl invitations go out on December 7th although the Gator Bowl may make Nebraska official before then:

“Rick Baker at the Cotton Bowl and Bruce Binkowski at the Holiday Bowl and I are good friends, and we formed this relationship that we have with the and we talk a lot,” Catlett said. “If it appears that it’s going to break out and we can get to a decision between the three of us of who we wanted, then we could go ahead and move.”


More on the Huskers recruiting from Rivals:

Can Nebraska land running back Al-Terek McBurse?

– Mike from Omaha, Neb.
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is looking to land a back from the Sunshine State.

This one is interesting because had a big senior season. McBurse, from Winter Springs (Fla.) High, averaged 12 yards per carry and rushed for more than 2,300 yards and 23 touchdowns in 10 games. In the season finale, McBurse rushed for 241 yards and three scores against Casselberry (Fla.) Lake Howell to break the Seminole County single-season rushing record, formerly held by Marquette Smith.

McBurse’s productive season makes him one of the hottest running backs in the Sunshine State in a year loaded with some big-time running backs. Heading into the season, McBurse had just a few offers. But as the season progressed, the offers really started to come in. He has made one official visit, to Nebraska earlier this month. McBurse is scheduled to visit Purdue this weekend and the first weekend in December.

Although McBurse won’t name a leader, he was impressed by his visit to Nebraska. He loved the offensive scheme, how they utilize the running backs and the coaching staff, especially coach Bo Pelini.

If there is one team to keep an eye on, it’s Georgia Tech. McBurse always has liked the Yellow Jackets. Another possibility is USF. But right now it’s safe to say Nebraska has a great chance to pull McBurse out of Florida.

The Huskers also are in the mix another Florida running back, Tampa Gaither’s Jarvis Giles. He had been a Tennessee commitment, but Phil Fulmer’s dismissal caused Giles to decommit. His commitment may come down to South Carolina, where he has had an official visit, and Nebraska.
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Nov

29

Nebraska-Colorado complete highlights

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Video Nebraska-Colorado highlights:

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Nov

29

Video of the final 2:40 minutes from Nebraska’s 40-31 victory over Colorado

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Fresh video of the last few game minutes on , including the “Kick Heard ‘Round Nebraska”.

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