should ku quit trying if they can't win the north this year?

[CrimsonBlue]

We started out talking about the '08 Nebraska matchup, and how Talib could have made a difference in that game.  As I've pointed out, ku's cornerbacks gave opposing receivers extra cushion last season because they were inexperienced and the coaching staff didn't want to put them on an island, as they did with Talib.  Regardless, '08 Nebraska and '07 Mizzou are not comparable in any way, shape, or form.  Two totally different offenses with completely different personnel.  You are flailing at thin air, 'Pad.  Not only does Mangino agree with me, but anyone with a brain should realize that a top 20 NFL Draft pick would make a significant difference on any team.

[jeffy]

I'm on phog.net right now.  Simultaneously. 

You go both ways?

[sonofdaxjones]

It's not flailing . . . just reality.

Talib got his chance against a spread, short passing attack and they ate ku's secondary alive.

Sure NU doesn't run a "spread" like Tech or MU, but again, it's quite clear they worked the short passing game all day long . . . cushion or no cushion . . . plus they ran the ball with relative ease as well.   Again, the point being that smart offenses just attacked the other parts of ku's 90th ranked defense last year, with or without Talib, and they likely still complete a bunch of passes as well with the kind of passing game they are using.

Now I am off for beers on the Intercoastal . . . unlike the Bentard I won't spend beautiful days obsessing on a rivals BBS.