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Big non-conference games still await Nebraska

It's still early in the season, but fans with Nebraska football tickets have enjoyed watching a Nebraska football team develop into a top 10 program so far during the 2011 season.
Nebraska is 2-0 after opening with a 40-7 win over Tennessee-Chattanooga and an exciting 42-29 win over Fresno State last week. Nebraska has shown signs of big-play abilities on offense, and while the defense took some lumps in last week's win over the Bulldogs, they are looking more and more solid by the week.
The big surprise for the Huskers so far has been on special teams. With the loss of placekicking standout Alex Henery to graduation, there was a lot of concern as to how the Huskers would fill that void after Henery's remarkable four-year run as the Nebraska kicker.
They seem to have found an answer in Kearney junior Brett Maher, who drilled four field goals – including a 50-yarder in to the win – in Nebraska's season-opening win over Chattanooga. Maher has shown very good range so far this season and is proving to be a worthy candidate to replace the dependable toe of Henery.
Another positive has been in the return game, where Ameer Abdullah has become an explosive threat on kick returns. He pulled off a key 100-yard return for a score in the Huskers' big win over Fresno State last week, and he is among the leaders nationally in average return yards, making him a major threat to score every time he gets a chance to return a kick.
You'll get to see the Huskers in action one more time during the non-conference schedule. This Saturday, Nebraska takes on Washington in what should be an exciting non-conference matchup at Memorial Stadium. The following week, Nebraska hits the road for a battle against an improving Wyoming squad in Laramie, Wyo. It will be Nebraska's first trip to visit its farthest-west neighboring state, and there is sure to be a group of Husker fans traveling across the border to see the Huskers and Cowboys in action during Nebraska's final game before Big Ten Conference play begins in October.
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Nebraska needs help in backfield

If there is one thing fans with Nebraska football tickets got out of last week's annual Spring Game, it was this scary thought –- Nebraska needed more depth at I-back.
Rex Burkhead has made a name for himself the past couple of years in the Husker backfield, and he put on a solid performance in this spring's intrasquad scrimmage at Memorial Stadium, cranking out more than eight yards per carry after his 11-carry, 91-yard performance.
Burkhead showed the potential to be a big ground-gainer for the Husker offense this year, when you consider that more than half of his carries went for at least seven yards. You also don't see a 12-yard touchdown run he had in the game, as that play was called back on a penalty.
Burkhead showed an ability to make people miss at the point of attack, but the problem is that he is the only proven commodity in the backfield right now as the Huskers get ready for their first Big Ten campaign this fall.
Barring injury or some other unfortunate circumstance, the junior will be the man in the backfield for the Huskers this season, unless some of the walk-ons and younger players can step up and provide a second or third option for the Husker ground game this season.
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Carnes has the pedigree for a Husker quarterback

Nebraska football fans who remember the glory days of the 1990's may experience a little deja vu if Brion Carnes gets under center.
The redshirt freshman quarterback from Bradenton, Fla., has all the moves and is showing a lot of promise during spring practices, according to the Husker football coaches.
And for those who have been around a while, his moves might remind you of another guy who played quarterback at Nebraska and, oddly enough, came to Lincoln from Bradenton, Fla.: Tommie Frazier.
Frazier, of course, led the Huskers to back-to-back national championships in 1994-1995, and now his second cousin, Carnes, is looking to follow in his relative's footsteps and do the same thing at Nebraska.
Carnes has spent the last 18 months studying the Husker offense. He did a lot of work on the scout team last year and has already impressed coaches with his skills on the field and his coachable demeanor.
His fellow players are also complimenting his work, saying that he is stepping up into the role as a leader on the field and a playmaker.
His work ethic comes from his days in Florida, where he was a four-year starter at Manatee High School and led his team to a state championship. It looked like he was going to sign with Western Kentucky, but at the last minute he decided he wanted to follow in his cousin's footsteps.
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Lee steps in, gives offense a lift

Back in the preseason, there were a lot of questions surrounding the quarterback position and fans with Nebraska football tickets were wondering who would be the starter for the Nebraska football team this fall.
Fans were surprised, and pleasantly so, when freshman Taylor Martinez got the nod and quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with, thanks to his quick decision making and explosive running ability.
Texas, though, corralled the freshman signal-caller, forcing coach Bo Pelini to turn to a seasoned veteran to give the offense a lift. Zac Lee, last year's starting quarterback who led the Huskers to a Holiday Bowl win, came in and directed the offense to a field goal, keeping the Huskers in the game before they lost to Texas 20-13.
Lee has been supportive of his teammate, both on and off the field. He stepped in when called upon and showed his leadership skills. He had two probable touchdown passes dropped, but otherwise was effective in keeping the Huskers in it.
Don't be surprised to see Lee back in action if the situation requires it, including next week's North Division showdown against Missouri. Get your tickets to see the Huskers take on Missouri, as well as all your Nebraska football tickets, now at Ticket Express – where no Nebraska football game is ever sold out.

Ya gotta love Nebraska's offensive line

For as long as anybody can remember, Nebraska's offensive line has been something to watch for fans with Nebraska football tickets.
From the glory days of "The Pipeline" to today's current stars, Nebraska's offensive front has been the catalyst for the success of the Husker scoring machine.
Last week, the offense got to show off its big guns, and the guys up front responded with the kind of game that helped Nebraska rack up almost 600 yards in total offense in a 48-13 beatdown of Kansas State.
While much of the attention was focused on freshman quarterback Taylor "T-Magic" Martinez, the explosive scoring plays were not possible without the blocking up front provided by the big fellas on the Nebraska front five.
Keith Williams, Ricky Henry, Jeremiah Sirles, D.J. Jones and Mike Caputo put the hurt on Kansas State's defense last week, and that opened wide holes for Martinez, Roy Helu Jr. and others to gallop through for big chunks of yardage.
It's the kind of offense that has put some great numbers on the scoreboard and made stat sheets light up in the press box. And while much of the glamour and glory goes to the guys carrying the ball, they will be the first to pass the credit on to the guys up front who get the job done.
This week, the Huskers will have one of their biggest tests of the year as they take on the defending Big 12 Champions, Texas. And while the Longhorns' record may not look that good, you can bet the Huskers will be fired up to play this Saturday's game.
Not only are the Huskers looking for redemption after last year's controversial last-second loss in the Big 12 Championship game, but with the Huskers leaving the Big 12 for the Big Ten next year, Nebraska is looking to leave Texas with a nice parting gift – another notch in the loss column.
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Martinez shows he's got a good arm

Fans with Nebraska football tickets got a great look at freshman sensation Taylor Martinez last week during the Huskers' big win at Washington.
And if you listen to offensive coordinator Shawn Watson, the young man is just scratching the surface.
"I'm telling you, man, this kid is as good a passer as I've ever been around," he told the Lincoln Journal Star after practice Tuesday.
While Martinez seems to be making his mark as the third stick of dynamite in a rejuvenated Nebraska running game, he also threw the ball well in the win over Washington and looks to do more of the same this weekend when the Huskers host South Dakota State.
Martinez is averaging just 14 pass attempts per game so far this season, but made several key completions on third down last week with pinpoint-accurate passes to people like Mike McNeill and Brandon Kinnie.
The team and coaches all feel the California gunslinger has the tools to be an outstanding quarterback, and it will be interesting to see how the young man develops as the Huskers head into Big 12 Conference play, beginning Thursday, Oct. 7 at Kansas State.
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Can Nebraska's Martinez air things out?

It's a big weekend for fans with Nebraska football tickets, as the Huskers face what will easily be their toughest non-conference test on Saturday as they travel to Washington.
The Huskies feature Heisman Trophy candidate Jake Locker at quarterback, but Nebraska has a signal-caller of its own that is looking to make a name for himself.
Freshman Taylor Martinez was the surprise starter for the Huskers at the start of the 2010 season, and he has been a pleasant surprise for Nebraska football fans, who have watched him dazzle with some outstanding offensive efforts.
The big question, though, is whether or not Martinez can air it out. If he can, the Huskers could really open up their offense and make things difficult on opposing defenses the rest of the season.
Presently, Nebraska is third in the nation in per-game rushing average (324.5), but first in the nation in yards per carry (8.8). Those numbers, no doubt, would be jeopardized as more teams look to key on the Nebraska run game to stop the Huskers' offense.
Nebraska coaches believe Martinez can be a great all-purpose threat, even though his longest pass of the year so far is a 31-yarder to Rex Burkhead during last week's win over Idaho. It will be interesting to see if the freshman sensation can make as much of an impact through the air as he has made, so far, on the ground.
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Nebraska QB's to battle for starting spot

With Husker football getting ready to open its 2010 fall camp, a lot of people looking for Nebraska football tickets are going to be interested in the battle at quarterback.
Zac Lee had an outstanding game in last year's Holiday Bowl, but there are some young guns in the bullpen that are going to give the senior a run for his money by the time the Huskers open the 2010 season Sept. 4 against Western Kentucky.
Sophomore Cody Green showed flashes of brilliance in the limited time he saw last year, but both he and incoming freshman Taylor Martinez have been very impressive in spring practice and should give Lee a real run for his money.
Martinez showed a tremendous amount of confidence during the spring practice session and looks to be a great pickup for the Husker football team. According to the Lincoln Journal Star, one Husker coach says the freshman is "a little bit of a renegade."
Offensive coordinator Shawn Watson will have a lot to evaluate when it comes to selecting which of the three signal-callers will run the Husker offense. Although Lee has the most experience and was a good field manager, Green and Martinez both bring a tremendous amount of talent to the position, which is going to make the next few weeks interesting for Husker fans.
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Wanted: A rushing game

Remember the days of old when the Nebraska football team would pile up the yards on the rushing side of the ledger?

In the old days, the Huskers would roll up 300, 400 or even 500 yards in a game against a poor, helpless defense. To use a well-worn TV sportscasters' line, you couldn't stop the Nebraska ground attack, you could only hope to contain it.

So far this year, the Huskers not only are not averaging 300 yards a game -- they haven't totaled 300 yards ALL SEASON. After two games, the Nebraska rushing attack has accounted for a meager 237 yards in the Huskers' wins over Western Michigan and San Jose State.

Coach Bo Pelini is disappointed with the offensive output on the ground so far, and he's attributing a lot of that to the occasional blown assignment or blocking breakdown.

"It's more of us not executing. Not having 10 or 11 guys doing their job," he was quoted in the Lincoln Journal-Star.

Hopefully those days are going to come back around soon. Lydon Murtha will be back in the lineup after missing the first two games due to an infection. The Huskers are also looking forward to playing a New Mexico State team that not only has a bunch of question marks on defense, but is also playing just its first game of the season after its opener at Nicholls State was cancelled due to Hurricane Gustav.

The Huskers will get a chance to open things up with their ground game Saturday night when the New Mexico State Aggies come to town for a 6 p.m. battle at Memorial Stadium. You can get your tickets now at Ticket Express -- where no Husker home game is ever sold out.

First day of practice is Monday

The long, cold, dark and dreary offseason ends in just two days for Husker football fans.

The first day of fall practice is scheduled for Monday as the Huskers prepare for their 2008 season opener on Saturday, Aug. 30 against Western Michigan. The Huskers will practice from 3:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the first day, and coach Bo Pelini and some of the players will talk with the media after that first day's practice.

The team will work out twice a day on six days between now and the season opener. Two-a-day practice sessions will be at 9 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. and will be held between Aug. 9 and Aug. 22.

The Lincoln Journal-Star reported that the Huskers will practice six days a week during the month of August, taking Sundays off.