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November 22nd, 2009
Reaction from the Kansas State game
So the Huskers climb back atop the Big 12 North, where we feel they rightly belong. Colorado looms next Friday. Nothing would be more disappointing than relishing the Big 12 North crown a bit too much and laying an egg in Boulder. NU needs to keep their focus as the Buffs should have beaten Okie State in Stillwater a few days ago and seem to be playing erractically as ever.
Hats off to Larry Asante who made a big play when it was needed, keeping the Wildcats out of the end zone by causing a fumble inside the Nebraska 5-yard line.
Nice to see Rex Burkhead back in action. Nothing against Dontrayveous Robinson, who in time will be a good back, but Burkhead brings a complimentary style to Roy Helu's slash and burn.
If Ndamukong Suh wasn't on the team, it would be hard to argue against Alex Henery being the team MVP. Time and time again, Alex does something amazing. This time it was pinning K-State inside their own five yard line twice, and without the help of another NU player.
Speaking of Big Suh, he has clearly established himself as the most dominant defensive player in college football this season. Another two pass breakups, 1.5 sacks, two tackles for loss, and nine total tackles. In what only can be described as a down year for Heisman Trophy candidates, how can Suh not garner serious consideration for the award?
The Huskers played well enough to get the job done on Saturday. With that said, they're still a long ways from where they should be. Our offense needs to dominate teams like our defense has this year. For the Huskers to have a shot against Texas in Dallas they will have to play error-free football. No turnovers, very few penalties (only three against K-State), and a good game plan. There's no reason that the Longhorns can't be beat, but as a friend of mine said, Texas is on a mission this year after being snubbed by the BCS last season. This will be a true measuring stick game for NU.
View HuskerFaithful's photos from the Kansas State game.
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