H-Fan, the record will show that while OKC and local homers were laughing at the prospect of a new and improved Nebr., the Picks was the first site to proclaim it back -- after that point loss to V-Tech. The nightmare versus T-Tech was a setback. Can't you play anybody named Tech?

Interesting nonconference schedule, Western Ky, Idaho and S Dakota State. Anybody worried yet? At Wash could be a little tough. Everybody says the Wash qb is a pro gimmie. When OU played him, he couldn't hit anything but the ground.

There is a good hungry vibe to Nebraska, as there was with OU, lo, those many years ago.

Tulsan in Exile I'd like to see you call Ronnell or Travis Lewis "sissies"

Sooner Transplant, I get what you're saying but still the university should be held responsible when it gets out of hand like it has--just as when crime gets out of hand, the police department and city judicial system is held responsible. For a school to have already been on probation and still commit further infractions in multiple sports is enough for the NCAA to penalize the entire athletic program. But will that happen to OU? I doubt it.

Huskerfan, I like your moxie. I'm not quite convinced that this year's defense (and therefore team) will be better than last year's. Regardless, it should be stout. Now, the offense, on the other hand, may be the determining factor between an 8 win and 10 win season. I'm in a "wait and see" mode for your Huskers.

MM,
You make a good point. I, too, am curious about our offense...but what alot of people don't know is that our starting QB, Zac Lee, was playing last season on an elbow (on his throwing arm)that needed surgery. He played pretty well in the Holiday Bowl against Arizona (33-0). Behind him we have two returning running backs, Roy Helu and Rex Burkhead, who will be thunder & lightning. They will be running behind an experienced O-line. We have an all-conference WR (Niles Paul) and a 2nd team all-conference TE (Mike McNeil). On top of that, we have the BEST FG kicker in college football, Alex Henry, so I think the O will be okay. Now for the D, we have two ALL-Americans returning, Jared Crick (who may turn out to be as good as Suh) and Prince A., maybe the best lockdown CB in the NCAA, a sure first round pick...oh, and the best two things about our Defense: The Pelini Brothers!
I will be in Stillwater on Oct 23rd for your paybacks too. (I only hope we don't have a let-down game after thumping Texass the week before).
Go Big Red!

Hey Pick,
I have some breaking news for you! Leaked on the internet today, Phil Steele's College Football Preview publication, which won't hit newstands until June, has NEBRASKA #5. You'll never guess who he has as #1....(waiting for suspense to build)...............nope, not Alabama,....(more suspense)............OU.
He thinks OU & NU will both be undefeated going into the Big 12 CG. Cool!

Forget Phil Steele picking a peck of pickled peppers. He couldn't pick one pepper. Somebody needs to ask this comedian one simple question about OU number one: Want to bet? Opinion without support is junk.

Exile is exactly right. It's time to man up in Norman.

Transplant: Somebody has to be responsible for the compliance people, correct? Well then who in the world has failed to make sure compliance complied? After a world's worst phone scandal, OF COURSE you should check on a coach's business phone activity. Is the athletic director getting a free ride in the wake of all the real and alleged trouble?

Hey. You have no idea what's going on in Norman. It could be that there are 350 major violations at any one time. having them catch only three over the past half-dozen years would be a great track record! Not as good as USC, but pretty good.