Deep Creek
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They are definitely better than they have been...but, they got a lot of breaks last year. Those things tend to even out over time.Don't count out PSU so easily.
They are definitely better than they have been...but, they got a lot of breaks last year. Those things tend to even out over time.Don't count out PSU so easily.
And spoiler alert: Wisconsin's going first when I begin my previews tomorrow.
You don't know about the death threats that the entire message board sent him to find out about the most important team in the B1G first. Priorities, man.
Did the badgers rename themselves to Michigan State?
Did the badgers rename themselves to Michigan State?
Ohio State vs Wisconsin for the title is what I wrote before and i will stick with it.
Ohio State will be 11-1 and Wisconsin will be 12-0.
East
1. OSU
2. PSU
3. Michigan
4. Indiana
5. Maryland
6. MSU
7. Rutgers
West
1. Wusconsin
2. NW
3. Iowa
4. Minnesota
5. Nebraska
6. Purdue
7. Illinois
Shoot! I'm sorry; I completely spaced on the Wisconsin Badgers today. Just know that it wasn't on purpose (and that Wisconsin will be previewed tomorrow... for real this time).
...Man, what's wrong with me? I almost forgot about Florida State a couple of weeks ago while I was covering the ACC. Maybe I'm losing it...
Nebraska? Are you talking about football or some other sport? Michigan State has as much of a chance as Nebraska.
OL should be improved, but they need to stay healthy. Not a ton behind them unless we start playing the really young guys. As it stands we'll likely see some talented but inexperienced RSFr. getting some playing time. At WR we have our #2 WR from last year (Stanley Morgan) returning, and #1 was our mediocre QB's crutch so Morgan should have probably had more receptions last year...our WRs had a tendency to run wide open but somehow be missed. I'm intrigued by our offense, and the D will be fun to watch as well. They are changing schemes, so there may be some growing pains, but our new DC has a pretty solid track record. I'm pretty excited for the year.Nebraska
Preview segment: The Nebraska Cornhuskers
Last season:
Huh... And so far, there's been no response from Nebraska fans. In fact, I'm rather worried about the lack of input from Nebraska fans right now. I mean, Nebraska started the 2016 season 7-0, they were #7 in the AP poll, and their first loss (at Wisconsin) wasn't too bad.
And then the wheels fell off; a 62-3 loss to Ohio State, a 40-10 loss to Iowa, and a loss to Tennessee in the Music City Bowl that costed Nebraska a year-end ranking. Now let's see if the Huskers can regain that momentum.
Good news: Nebraska has a solid secondary, a good kicking game, and a quarterback that can run Mike Riley's offense (Tulane transfer Tanner Lee).
Bad news: Thing is, Tanner doesn't have an elite WR to throw to, and his O-line has to get better too. As for the defense, it's improvement could be stifled if injuries rear their ugly heads.
Key games:
9/9 @ Oregon (Oregon may still have Royce Freeman, but their struggles on defense are real. So we'll see what happens if Nebraska capitalizes in Eugene.)
10/7 vs. Wisconsin (The Huskers should be at least 4-1 [5-0 ideally] and confident entering their revenge game against the Badgers.)
10/14 vs. Ohio State (Problem is, the Buckeyes might be on their own little winning streak entering this one.)
11/18 @ Penn State (Like I said earlier, there always seems to be a crowd when Nebraska and Penn State play each other.)
11/24 vs. Iowa ("40-10". That's all the motivation the Huskers will need for this one.)
Bottom line: Nebraska's recruiting well, and they have 16 starters returning, so I just can't see the Huskers falling beyond 3rd place in the Big 10 West. Yet if they REALLY want to challenge for the division, they'll need to find some playmakers on offense and soon.