Ameer Abdullah had a sensational run in the final seconds versus McNeese State. Nebraska won 31-24 against a team they were supposed to beat by 42 points. Nebraska played pretty well in the first half against for the interception return of 97 yards by McNeese State.
But the second half was pretty much a disaster as McNeese looked like they could win in overtime. They were outplaying Nebraska and they had the momentum.
Then Abdullah who was held to 54 yards rushing caught a pass in the flat and took off. He was not the primary receiver but he had a little bit of an opening. It looked like he might get a first down when he was nailed by three McNeese defenders but somehow he scooted loose. Then he broke another tackle and another and outran two more for a touchdown. It will be one of the best runs in the nation this year.
Nebraska 31 McNeese St. 24
McNeese had two long scoring drives in the second half. These were the kind of drives you see a Michigan St. or Ohio St. perform but McNeese did it. Reserve QB Damiel Sams, a transfer from K-State entertained the crowd with his airplane imitation, his dancing, his jumping jacks, his motions to get the NU fans louder, and his running ability. The kid is good. He averaged 7.4 yards a carry and he seemed to keep McNeese St relaxed. But Tyler Bolfing was also good at quarterback. He was 9-17 for 101 yards.
It was only the fifth time in 22 starts that Abdullah didn't get 100 yards.
It was a great day fqor special teams for NU> Sam Fultz averaged 51.2 yards per punt and kept McNeese St. in bad field postion.
The receivers had more injuries as Jamal Turner tore his Achilles tendon. Turner was getting some passes thrown his way on this day. He had three catches for 28 yards. Then something popped and his year was over. In the first half Kenny Bell disappeared from the field. Seems like he has some kind of a groin pull. We need Sam Burtch and Brandon reilly back soon.
True freshman Joshua Kalu played a whale of a game. He was all over on special teams and he looks like he may become the no. 1 ncikel back. Very talented.
How about De'Mornay Pierson-El as a punt returner. He looks like he should be there and he could break one if he does. He is also a true freshman.
Hard to believe the stands were full to the final seconds against McNeese St.
Oregon, Florida St. Oklahoma, Georgia, USC and Notre Dame look like the best in the nation. The Big 10 looks pretty weak after this week.
In the Nfl, Dallas, St. Louis, and Oakland look the weakest after week 1. We will see how that goes as the season progresses.
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