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From: erickson@ihu1f.UUCP
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Subject: Re: No Decorum in Nebraska
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Date: Mon, 19-Sep-83 18:32:56 EDT
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Posted: Mon Sep 19 18:32:56 1983
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I agree with several comments that Kris Sherwin made on the Nebraska-Minnesota
game and Coach Osborne "letting" the score get run up.  One other aspect
to remember is that this was a road game for Nebraska and as such, only
50-60 players could be taken on the trip.  Nebraska is incredibly
deep in talent and has some very good football players on the second
and third string.  In fact, these players often play as a regular
part of a "normal" game.  These were probably the only ones that made the
trip.  As Kris stated, the coach isn't going to tell these players
to "lay down", since they are trying to prove that they deserve to start.
At home, Nebraska usually suits up close to 100 players so that by the
fourth quarter in a game like Minnesota, the fourth and fifth string
often play.  On the road, Osborne does not have this flexibility.

Another thing that Coach Osborne has to worry about is the sharpness
of his first string.  In years past, Nebraska has had problems in the
latter portions of close games (especially Oklahoma).  
In early games, the starters only see action in the first half and
the early part of the third quarter.  I feel that this can affect their
stamina and ability to maintain their sharpness in a close game where
they must play the entire game.

One surprising statistic from this game was in time of possesion.
Nebraska controlled the ball for something like 23 minutes and
Minnesota controlled the ball for something like 36 minutes.
Nebraska has an awesome offense this year and apparantly got many
"big" plays in this game.

I can not believe that Coach Osborne would purposely run up the score
against Minnesota and feel that they deserve their No. 1 ranking.

				Jim Erickson
				AT&T - Bell Laboratories IH
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