Sunday morning....

I was all ready on Sunday to give you my thoughts on our performance against Nebraska. Then my wife summed it up for me and gave me clarity.

Isn't Nebraska's coach new too?

Of course Bo Pelini is a new head coach. But he's been in Lincoln before, he knows how that program experiences success.

I nearly cried when Nebraska ran the option against ISU, to great success. I was conflicted, it was classic Nebrasak, and we couldn't stop it.

Our team looked outgunned against NE, and I think I know why. It takes more than 2 years for a struggling program to put together a decent squad of players. Starting 11 freshmen, doesn't help either. But we should also have the most number of players returning next year.

ISU won the turnover battle, and never put NE in good field position to start their drives. Problem was, defense couldn't stop them. I don't think this had anything to do with play calling, I think it had more to do with 1) our front 4 couldn't get pressure on Ganz without a blitz 2) That forced our linebackers to play in the box to help stop the run, instead of pass coverage 3) That leaves young defensive backs in either a zone or man coverage without LB help.

We need an offensive line as much as a defensive line.

Look for a final score this week of 13-6 vs A&M

GO CYCLONES and enjoy homecoming!