Dean's List NO OPTION Ramblings…

We're back in 2008…the Nebraska way (according to print, blog writers, and NU websites).

Nebraska fans have been encouraged, invited and suggested to forget about the 2007 season and the entire Billy Callahan era...it was a disaster with plenty of blame to be shared.

Prior Nebraska themes have been: Unfinished Business, Hit or Miss, etc…

My suggested theme for Nebraska's 2008 Season is: "Bling vs. Ring"

Easy…are we about 'the show' or about 'the championship trophies'?

The 90's…we were the "Ring"…Big 12 and National Champion trophies were too many to count, the Wall of Fame for outstanding academic achievement, 9 + wins per season, 34 + consecutive bowl games, 60-4 record, etc…

Starting in 2003…we were the "Bling"… 4 and 5 star athletes, recruitment websites, new facilities, professional coaches, throat slash, _ucking Hillbillies, non-contact practices, cool-mist machines on the sidelines, 0-18 when NU was behind at the half-time score, etc…

In 2003, I was influenced by the print press and websites. I was a supporter and a believer of the "Bling" show.

In 2008, I am a supporter…show me the "Rings" in 4 years…and I will be a believer. If Nebraska qualifies for a bowl game in 2008…we can be proud of our "PROMISE RING".

My early predictions for 2008 and our 7-5 season:

08/30 Western Mich. Win 24-17
09/06 San Jose St. Win
09/13 New Mexico St. Win
09/27 Virginia Tech Loss
10/04 Missouri Loss
10/11 @ Texas Tech Loss
10/18 @ Iowa State Win
10/25 Baylor Win
11/01 @ Oklahoma Loss
11/08 Kansas Win
11/15 @ Kansas St. Loss
11/28 Colorado Win