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Mandel is right about the Nebraska hype. The pre-season rankings of TOP 10 are uncalled for. NCAA investigations linger on as season looms; more mail - Stewart Mandel - SI.com

Don't forget about Chris Myers!

Love the video, love the music. Is it just me or did DJK catch a lot of poorly thrown balls in that montage? Seems like he had to come back or adjust on most of those catches.

I saw Steve Alford signed a contract until 2020...it'll be bought out by 2013.

Last year Iowa played well in BIG GAMES. It just so happened all of the BIG GAMES were on the road. This year they are at home, and that's a good thing.

Agreed.

I agree...Nebraska is trending in the right direction. That is good, but until you actually do something (like beat a team that finishes the season ranked), then I don't think you should be in the top 20.

Perhaps. But at least Iowa has a recent track record to show for it's preseason hype. We did beat 3 teams that finished the season ranked, we did win the Orange Bowl, we went 11-2. I can see why people like Iowa going into this year. My point is that Nebraska doesn't have a significant win...

I never said anything about "we never get noticed in the media". In fact, I am not even talking about Iowa. I am just pointing out that your team hasn't done anything to deserve a top 10 ranking. Pelini still doesn't have a win over a team that finished the season ranked. He does have an...

I hear you. That's what I am saying, is they are over-hyped because they are Nebraska. Penn State is different in the fact that Penn State has been a top notch team over the last 5 seasons. Nebraska hasn't. Nevada probably has a good chance at 10 wins this season too, but that's because...

Yes, you have been. Rankings are to suggest from at the present point in the season. Predictions are how a team will finish a season. There is a huge difference.

Rankings are not predictions. So it shouldn't matter what their schedule looks like.

...hasn't beat a team that finished the season ranked since 2001. (Iowa has 13 in that same time frame). They lost to Iowa State last year, which was one of 4 losses. They lost a number of key defenders including the best defensive player in the country. They return a lot on a offense...

THH -- Can you tell me the last time Nebraska beat a team that finished the season ranked?

I appreciate your respect for the conference. Believe me, I have respect for Nebraska's history and tradition. My conversations have come on other sites (not usually Nebraska boards). These NU folks believe that they are a step away from being elite. I too think you are on the right track...

I can't root for them too. I can't take hearing from them how they will dominate the Big Ten, when the fact remains that Nebraska hasn't beat a team that finished the season ranked since 2001. I don't see them doing it this year either. They are overhyped and overrated due to their great...

Whoa. :eek:

ESPN is a liar!

At least we didn't have this happen last night. Some Tennessee football players got into a brawl. Not only will a few players be suspended, but they might find a major violation since the UT players were being given VIP service and free cover charge. The Bylaw Blog | The Unofficial Blog of...

I can't believe Kirk didn't mention "the electric chair" anywhere in his statement. At the least Binns should be caned.