Nebraska faces tough Michigan St.

Don't see anything but a 20-30 point loss tonight for the Husker men. Michigan St is the hottest team in the Big 10, hardly ever gets beat at home, and well Nebraska isn't playing well.

Nascar starts tomorrow. Seems like we just finished last season a couple of weeks ago. The Daytona 500 is an exciting race but there always seems to be a big wreck known as the "Big One." Many times a driver, not considered a favorite, ends up on top. Who knows who it will be this year. In 2010 it was Jamie McMurray and last year it was Trevor Bayne. This year I look to go with Paul Menard as the surprise!!

Even though this race is just goofy, the fact is in the last 129 races, 55% of the winners have came from qualifying in the top five.

Terrell Owens takes the field for the first time since 2010 when he makes his debut for the Indoor Football League's Allen Wranglers tonight. The game will be shown on ESPN3 tonight at 7.

Kansas knocked off Missouri this afternoon 87-86 in overtime.

Nebraska adjusts for victory!

Doc Sadler said before the Penn State game that they needed to implement some changes to their offense due to Diaz not playing in the middle. The trouble was they hadn't had much time to work on the changes so they couldn't use them yet. Well this week they had the time and it showed.

Nebraska dominated Illinois and won by 23 points. They shot well. Bo Spencer had his best day as a Husker with 27 points.

There is no doubt in mind mind that if Diaz and Almeida would have been healthy this year that Nebraska would have made it to the NCAA tournament. Without them Nebraska had nobody that could play center.

Nebraska drops to a ranking of 155 in Pomeroy!

I've been following Nebraska men's basketball for 50 years. I am not sure if I have ever felt that Nebraska has no chance to win a game but the feeling is there. Without Jorge Brian Diaz Nebraska is 0-8 and probably won't win another game this year. Two injuries have put Nebraska in a helpless situation. Injuries to Eric Almeida and Diaz, the big boys leaves us with nobody underneath that can score.

Nebraska is now rated 155 and wow just two weeks ago they were working ranks when Diaz showed up and played a few games. He has a painful foot injury and probably won't be back this year or maybe never for Nebraska. Sad case. Nebraska has nobody to take his place.

I wish the Huskers and Doc the best but........

Jeremy Lin has come out of nowhere to be a NBA sensation. He graduated from Harvard. This season Lin was waived by Golden State in December after splitting last season between the Warriors and the NBA Development League. Houston picked him up for a couple of weeks before cutting him and the Knicks decided to give him a look.

Lin scored 38 points Friday night to lead the Knicks over the Lakers. After scoring 28 and 23 points in his first two starts, he outplayed Kobe Bryant in front of a national TV audience. Lin has created a new ambition to watch NBA basketball. I think Lin is the real deal but how did all the other teams not see it before?

Missouri was rated fourth and Baylor rated sixth in the nation. Missouri beat Baylor 72-57 Saturday to go to 23-2. Maybe Missouri's beat team ever.

Michigan St knocked off Ohio State at Columbus 58-48 this weekend. The Buckeye's had not been beat at home in 39 straight games. That's a big victory for the Spartans.

Kasey Kahne has replaced Mark Martin in the No. 5 car for Hendricks. Kahne just had knee surgery but shouldn't miss any time in the car.

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Nebraska men take a hit today!

Nebraska was 0-4 in games without Brian Diaz. Now they are 0-5. Diaz didn't play today because of sore feet and the Huskers lost at home to Minnesota 69-61. Bo Spencer led Nebraska with 18 points. The Huskers shot well in the first half and then really bad in the second half but again gave the opponent too many shots on offensive rebounds. The Huskers only had seven players that scored points.

Iowa has had the most stable coaching staff in college football. Now they have lost both their coordinators plus they lost Rick Kaczenski to Nebraska as defensive line coach.

Well today is the Super Bowl. Always being the contrarian, I'll take the Giants to win 27-21.

Brandon Jacobs is playing for the Giants today in the Super Bowl. He is also talking about going back to boxing when his football career is over. Jacobs went 35-2 as an amateur heavyweight, twice winning the Louisiana state AAU championship.

The Nebraska men should win today!

Nebraska is home today and in a must win game with Minnesota. Minnesota is 16-7 and 4-6 in conference play. Nebraska is 11-10 overall and 3-7 in the league. Of course Minnesota is still thinking the NCAA tournament so they aren't going to lay down for us.

Minnesota's Tubby Smith is one of the best coaches in the nation. They need a facilities upgrade in Minnesota so you can bet they will be touring the great facilities that Nebraska now has.

Ralph Sampson III plays for Minnesota. remember Ralph Sampson? He is 6'11". Also playing for Minnesota is Elliott Eliason from Chadron. He is averaging two points per game and four rebounds. He is a pretty good spot player.

Minnesota has five of their last seven games at home and have a good chance of making the NCAA tournament. This is a must game for them as previously mentioned.

This will be close to the end.

Nebraska 66 Minnesota 62

Some more about recruiting for the football program.

Paul Thurston is an offensive lineman from Colorado. One of his assistant coaches at Arcade West High School was former NU center Matt Baldwin. 247Sports ranked Thurston as the 92nd ranked offensive lineman in the country. He was rated as the 26th best tackle in the nation and the No. 2 overall player out of Colorado.

Thurston played tackle in high school. He is known for his mean streak. He is a son of a minister and was home schooled. Oregon and Michigan were after him also. He had other offers including Notre Dame.

Thurston could be a redshirt this fall but in years to come he looks like a good one.

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Nebraska women are ahead by four in third OT

The Nebraska women are ahead of #15 Purdue at West Lafayette in the third OT 88-84 right now. How exciting!!

The Nebraska men lost by 10 to Northwestern tonight by 10 points. Nebraska could have used the victory but had too many turnovers and allowed too many offensive rebounds to win. Nebraska shot well but Northwestern got the win.

The Nebraska women beat Purdue in three overtimes 93-89. Great job!

Nebraska lost Alfonso Dennard this year at cornerback. A year from now they lose Antonio Bell. Nebraska was at best inconsistent at this position last year. One player would start one game and then not play in the next.

Mohammed Seisay is a JUCO player from Eastern Arizona College. He was a Conference USA all-freshman team at Memphis his first year of college. Seisay is enrolled at NU and could have immediate impact with our secondary. Nebraska beat out Arkansas for Seisay. Florida St. and Mississippi also made offers to Seisay. Nebraska needs a lockdown corner to solidify their defense next fall.

Changes with Nebraska football team!

A few changes were announced by Bo Pelini today.

Defensive end Josh Williams is no longer with the team because of violated team rules.

He also confirmed that running back Collins Okafor and fullback Lester Ward are no longer with the team.

He also said that Braylon Heard might move from running back to cornerback this fall. Heard has requested the possible move.

Ross Els will be the new recruiting coordinator taking over for coach John Papuchis who is the new defensive coordinator.

Things are always changing.

Looks like a good recruiting class!

Nebraska has 17 new commits and 18 walk-ons coming in next fall. Looks like some great talent. Only time will tell how good this class is. I am excited to have another Tommy at quarterback although this Tommy is spelled differently.

Tommy Armstrong played in the biggest class in Texas and was in the finals in the playoffs. He has very few turnovers, is quick and fast, and looks like he has good passing form. He doesn't throw real hard but does have good touch on the ball.

Michael Rose is the MVP of the class. He signed early and stayed with the Huskers all the way. He is a linebacker who looks really good on film. He has been a great recruiter for the Huskers ever since he signed. I like his attitude a lot.

Jordon Westerkamp is going to be a star. I think he has a great chance to play this fall as a receiver. His stats are unbelievable. I really think he will be a great one.

Zaire Anderson is a Juco player out of California and is rated a four star. He may play some by mid-season if not before.

Nebraska has 11 defensive players and six offensive players that are coming on scholarships. I wouldn't be surprised if one or two other players join this class.

There are many more great players in this class. We'll say a little about each of them as we go.

The walk-ons are really good. I think this Andy Janovich (Gretna) will be a star before he graduates. I hear great things about him. I talk more about the walk-ons also but this group will have some starters playing in two to four years. You can bank on it.

Now we'll head to NU men's basketball. Northwestern is a bubble team for the NCAA tournament. It is at Northwestern. They will be fired up. Their Pomeroy rank is 74 compared to Nebraska rated 120. Nebraska is playing the best ball of the season except for Ohio St. They have had a week since the last game. This game will be very close. Probably a two or three point game.

Prediction Nebraska 67 Northwestern 66

Nebraska women roll over Illinois by 20!

The Nebraska women are second in the Big 10 now and improved their record to 17-3. Nebraska was led by Lindsey Moore with 20 points and Emily Cady with 17.

Madonna will do halftime show at Super Bowl!

Remember 2004 when we had the slip at halftime with Janet Jackson? Since then we have had the old school come in and perform like Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones. Even the Black Eyed Peas didn't work out too well. But I think Madonna will be the best in a while.

Victoria Azarenka won the Austalian Open in tennis and is the new number one player. Remember that name.

I wish I would have known Victor Cruz should be drafted. Never heard of him really until this year. Cruz is a second year player from UMASS. The Giants have some great receivers in Hakeem Nicks, Mario Manningham, and Victor Cruz. They will make Eli Manning look good.

Miami is still the best in the NBA. Oklahoma City and Chicago have the best records presently but look to Miami at the end.

Towson is no longer riding a 41 game losing streak with a win over UNC Wilmington on Saturday.

Iowa St. knocked off Kansas on Saturday. WOW!

The Minnesota Golden Golphers were down three with four seconds to go and beat Illinois in overtime. They have won four of their last five games and play in Lincoln next Sunday.

This is a big week for the future of Nebraska football. Whether Andrus Peat signs with Nebraska or goes with Stanford or USC or possibly Florida St is huge. This kid is good and he has a great chance to start for the Huskers next year. He is that good.

Nebraska goes to Northwestern this Thursday toplay. Northwestern is a NCAA bubble team right now so this game will be huge for both teams. This is a big determining week for the Huskers.

Big 10 is very strong in 2012!

The Pomeroy Ratings show Ohio St. as Number 1. Wisconsin is rated 3rd, Michigan St. is 4th, and Indiana 11th. The Big 10 is the top conference is the nation right now.

In comparison the always strong Big 12 has Kansas at Number 2, Michigan 8th, and Baylor 9th.

Nebraska is 122nd, by the way, but has improved from the 140's earlier. The only team in the Big 10 rated lower is Penn St. at 133. Iowa is at 110 but Nebraska beat them on their home court in their last game.

Probably the most exciting recruit is Dorial Green-Beckham from Springfield, Missouri. He is a five start wide receiver who has stayed tight lipped as to where he is going. He has a list of five schools. They are Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Arkansas. That's quite a list.

Former Rutgers coach Greg Schlano is the new Tampa Bay Bucs coach. Will he be another college coach who fails in the Pros. Those like Nick Saban, Steve Spurrier, Bobby Petrino and others didn't make it. Schlano's motto is TBA-Trust, Belief, and Accountability.

Former Texas A & M coach Mike Sherman is the new offensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins.

Jim Harbaugh is Sporting News Coach of the Year in the NFL. Well deserved.

Some Big 10 players struggled somewhat at the Senior Bowl during practice. Russell Wilson had a touchdown pass today but he measured only 5'11" and this could hurt his NFL chances. Mike Brewster, the center from Ohio State, struggled in practice most of the time. Nebraska's Alfonso Dennard also struggled and now with a hip flexor injury, he will have to do well in the combine.

Roy Oswalt is probably headed to the St. Louis Cardinals. Should make them stronger. The loss of Pujois will be hard to overcome however.

Huskers beat Iowa

The Nebraska men won a big game in Iowa City tonight versus the Hawkeye 79-73. Big win!! Brandon Richardson was back to his form a couple of years ago scoring 25 points.

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Nebraska plays Iowa at Iowa tomorrow night. Should be a very close game. Nebraska is projected to have a 13-16 record right now. They have to win more than that and be above .500 to play so that makes the game tomorrow that more important. Iowa will be favored in this game by two or three points.

Nebraska will need to beat Iowa both times they play them this year and also knock Minnesota or a couple of others to get to the NIT.

Ohio State is ahead of Penn State right now 65-44. Ohio State is the best team in the nation.

Word is that Alfonso Dennard got beat in practice at the Senior Bowl practice. Hopefully he can improve play is the practice and game will play big in where he gets drafted.

My interest in the NBA is been determined by the Nebraska players in the league. Right now it is hard to get excited. Hopefully we will have somebody soon playing again in the NBA. It may be a few years away.

The recruit that excites me is Jordan Westerkamp, a receiver out of Illinois. I really think this kid has a chance to start where Brandon Kinnie left off last year. The trouble is where do you put Jamal Turner.

I really hope Andrus Peat will commit to Nebraska. I can see him starting at left tackle next year. With true sophomore Tyler Moore at right tackle we would have two young great players in the lineup.

Urban Meyer will make Ohio State a power. They can't go to a bowl next year but they will be pretty good. Michigan is on the rise also with Brady Hoke as their coach. Look to the Michigan-Ohio State game being a huge game for national prominence in the years to come.

Will Missouri be able to recruit their Texas players in the future with them now in the SEC. It will be tougher for sure. Nebraska has found that out somewhat.

Back to NU men's basketball....Brandon Richardson is 3rd in the Big 10 in steals. Nebraska is #95 and Iowa #107 in the RPI rating. In the last five years Nebraska has 99 win and Iowa 77.

Look to Nebraska to win 59-58 at Iowa tomorrow.

Danica Patrick will skip the Indy 500 to race in Nascar's Coca-Cola 600.

Holdrege and Minden girls have quite a game!

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Nebraska faces best team in the nation today!

Ohio State is the best team in the nation with the best player in the nation, Jared Sullinger. Sullinger is Charles Barkley size and ever bit as good. He's only a sophomore. He's be an All-Star in the NBA. They also have DeShaun Thomas and William Buford. They will probably find themselves in the NBA also. Needless to say Nebraska has their hands full in Lincoln tonight.

But the Huskers are playing greta ball right now. I am not sure how they won the other night versus Indiana but it was a huge rush at the game when the buzzer went off and Nebraska was leading 70-69. The Huskers played very well in the crutch. Dylan Talley, a junior, played a key role in the win as well as Brian Diaz who made two free throws in the final seconds.

As we saw last Wednesday, anything can happen. Nebraska is good enough to win if they play a perfect game.

However I see the game Ohio State 67 Nebraska 53.

Nebraska plays Indiana in men's basketball!

Indiana has been one of the elite programs in college basketball for many years. They are like Nebraska in football. They have won National Championships, five in all. They have won 20 Big 10 championships!

Their coach is Tom Crean. Crean is in his fourth year as head coach and was at Marquette prior to that. Crean is married to Joani Harbaugh and her brothers are John and Jim Harbaugh. Both the brothers are still in the NFL playoffs!

Nebraska is much improved and will give Indiana a ride for a while.

Indiana 58 Nebraska 50

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