I'm Seeing Red!

Not because I'm in Huskerland euphoria, no, I think you know why! So many things went wrong on Saturday, the Huskers just couldn't ascend the mountain they built for themselves. I really get tired of seeing Nebraska spot a team seven points within the first 3 minutes of a game. I feel we should elect to receive the ball on opening kickoff, rather than defend. May be the other team will spot us seven. The officiating seemed a tad bit ridiculous. Unfortunately, they were Big XII officials. Maybe they too will improve as the season progresses. One play I don't completely understand. Maybe someone out there, other than a Hokie, can help me see what the officials apparently didn't see. Menelik Holt caught a pass in the end zone, both feet in, fell out of bounds and fumbled when he hit the ground. It appeared to me he had possession, and when he fumbled, the ground actually caused the fumble. I have been under the assumption for quite a few years now, that the ground cannot cause a fumble. Am I in the wrong here? Was I confusing my lacrosse rules with football rules? To top it off, that play did not even come under review. The Huskers just seem to be too nice. Nebraska has a way of bringing out the best in other teams. They're the motivational speaker that gets you worked up in a frenzy to go conquer what lies before you. I say, "Enough Mr. Niceguy". With all the road work going on in this state, there has to be a spare steamroller somewhere. Playing another pud team this week is not going to prove anything. It's like you got beat up by your big sister, and now you're going to go take it out on the pipsqueak next door, who happens to be five years younger. I sure hope Bo is there helmets all week at practice. Maybe as the week progresses, I'll simmer down a bit from red to a paler shade of pink. That's it! Hand out pink shirts instead of black shirts. The harder you work and prove you're ready to perform, you get to shed the pink for black! It's a good thing I'm not coach, I'd probably have a dozen players meeting me out in the alley, stuffing pink jerseys where jerseys aren't supposed to be worn. Either way, I'm whining until we can defeat a top 20 team soundly. See you Saturday!