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Players to watch for in 2011: Tim Benford - Tennessee Tech
With the season fast approaching, it's time to take a look at Iowa's schedule and profile one opposing player who could be an important factor in each game. Date: September 3 Team: Tennessee Tech Player: Tim Benford What you need to know: Who is this jabroni? He's a 6-1, 195 lb senior wide...
Nebraska Cornhuskers - Kansas Jayhawks Preview (Damn You Kerry Meier Version)
Last week I finally wrote down my near death experience at the 1982 Nebraska - Oklahoma game. This week I thought I’d write about my only trip to a Kansas game at Lawrence but then decided against it because there might be people still looking for me. I’ll give you the short version....
Morning Coffee Sorts Through The Irby-Less Passing Game
Meet Greg Smith. Tight End Blaine Irby's knee injury not only ends prematurely what was shaping up to be a very solid breakthrough sophomore season, but it comes at a position on the roster without the depth to absorb the loss in stride. While through 2.5 games Irby had already caught 10 passes for...
Beyond The Box Score: 'Big Play' Scoring, Texas 2007
There's been lots of chatter lately about Texas' lack of proven playmakers on offense: I discuss it in the annual, it's been a topic here at BON, the Barkers have been on it, etc. With Limas Sweed, Jamaal Charles, and Jermichael Finley all gone this year, it's a pressing concern. Out of curiosity,...
2008 Nebraska Offense: Looking For The 'Playmaker' at Receiver
Here's something to chew on over the weekend Looking at the crop of receivers as potential starters for 2008, who’s going to step up and be the next big playmaker? Let’s not worry much about Todd Peterson or Nate Swift. Both are proven receivers, both can move the chains. In fact,...
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