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Should the college football playoff be expanded?
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Should the college football playoff be expanded?
Are you excited about the hiring of Troy Dannen as the new Athletic Director?
1402 23
Are you excited about the hiring of Troy Dannen as the new Athletic Director?
Were you surprised by Trev Alberts taking a position with Texas A&M?
923 13
Were you surprised by Trev Alberts taking a position with Texas A&M?
Is Caitlin Clark making the right move going to the WNBA?
524 14
Is Caitlin Clark making the right move going to the WNBA?
Due to player injuries while fans are storming the court, should schools increase security?
382 2
Due to player injuries while fans are storming the court, should schools increase security?
EA Sports College Football 25 Release - would you allow EA to use your NIL for $600 & the game?
396 0
EA Sports College Football 25 Release - would you allow EA to use your NIL for $600 & the game?
Did you think that Matt Rhule's performance was good enough in year one?
1283 25
Did you think that Matt Rhule's performance was good enough in year one?
Who do you think will win the Super Bowl?
183 5
Who do you think will win the Super Bowl?
Should tax money be used to help pay for the renovations & upgrades to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium?
1349 30
Should tax money be used to help pay for the renovations & upgrades to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium?
Will Nebraska get three more wins and become bowl-eligible this season?
1284 22
Will Nebraska get three more wins and become bowl-eligible this season?
Who's the better choice at QB for Nebraska against Louisiana Tech, Heinrich Haarberg or Jeff Sims?
1247 26
Who's the better choice at QB for Nebraska against Louisiana Tech, Heinrich Haarberg or Jeff Sims?
What's your prediction for Nebraska at Colorado? (Enter your score prediction in the comments.)
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What's your prediction for Nebraska at Colorado? (Enter your score prediction in the comments.)
What is your opinion of the Huskers' alternate uniforms commemorating Memorial Stadium's centennial?
1409 35
What is your opinion of the Huskers' alternate uniforms commemorating Memorial Stadium's centennial?
Will the Huskers qualify for a bowl this season?
1392 29
Will the Huskers qualify for a bowl this season?
After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?
1254 15
After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
1/18/2015

Should the college football playoff be expanded?

68%
Yes WINNER

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32%
No

6

68%
Yes

22 Comments
Jay Johnsen
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Jay Johnsen

I hate to say it, because FCS schools make some good coin from playing FBS schools which boosts their universities, but I'd rather cut out those games, shorten the out of conference schedules, and have an eight team playoff. Teams such as Mich St, Baylor, TCU, and a Pac 12 or SEC school would've made an extremely intriguing playoff scenario. It's my personal suggestion, but it certainly doesn't make it right by any means.

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Bart Burroughs
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Bart Burroughs

I think 8 teams would be just about right. more than that and the season is too long. 8 adds a maximum of 3 extra games and would be more comprehensive. #9 will complain but no system is perfect anyway.

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Stephen Johnson
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Stephen Johnson

Let's expand it to 121 teams and call it the regular season. Then set up bowl games like they did in 1990.

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Dan Lofquist
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Dan Lofquist

I think it should be 6 teams. The teams that are ranked 1 and 2 should get a first round bye 3 plays 6 4 plays 5. The lower winning team plays 1 just like the NFL.

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Nathan Turner
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Nathan Turner

The arguments against include those whining outside the top 8 will be the same as those whining about being outside the top 4: that's false...nobody in #9 and above will cry for a long long time. Second argument is playing another game dampens the student-athlete mantra and the crowd support at different games, making the bowls completely useless...false, this is has been a great bowl season and much excitement...and come on, using the student athlete as an excuse? they'll be fine.

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Gearld Wolff
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Gearld Wolff

Six teams- Power 5 champion and highest ranked non-Power 5 CHAMPION. #1 and #2 get byes. #3 plays #6, #4 plays #5 the week before Christmas. Winners play #1 and #2 New Years Day. Winners play as currently set. Forces Big 12 to title game.

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Rizeabuv Yorzelf
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Rizeabuv Yorzelf

8 teams should do the trick. I think the Baylor's & TCUs of the world had a legitimate shot.

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Eric Farris
0
Eric Farris

no more excuses with 8.

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Kevin Sasse
0
Kevin Sasse

4 is nice, 6 is better, and 8 is the sweet spot. Collapse FBS down to 8 conferences that designate 1 champion who represents the conference. No polls, no computers, just Ws and Ls!

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Todd Meedel
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Todd Meedel

Because it is fair, plus based on the football playoffs this year awesome football, and champs will be decided on the field, not in a meeting room.

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Brad Bredenkamp
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Brad Bredenkamp

Should go to 6 or 8, but not until the Big XII gets a conf championship game to get on the same footing as the other 4 power conferences.

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Sean Fluharty
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Sean Fluharty

I think 8 teams would be the perfect number.

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Michael Mahoney
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Michael Mahoney

Less controversy with eight team field.

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Landy Schwiesow
0
Landy Schwiesow

16 teams. Whoever has the moxie to pull off 4 games deserves to be the champion.

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Dan Cubrich
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Dan Cubrich

A couple more teams added to the playoff would make college football more exciting.

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Shane Clayton
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Shane Clayton

Should be top 8. If ever other division in college football can have a real playoff system, why not Division 1?

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Tony Gage
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Tony Gage

Because it's the only fair way to run a National Title Tournament. 5 auto bids from power conferences and 3 at large picks.

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Christian Bengel
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Christian Bengel

It will boost competition levels and would further legitimize the eventual champion. Everyone knew Florida State would fold under stiff competition, but by virtue of their record, they made the cut. What if Oregon had played a more consistent team? I guess an argument could be made either way. A championship team performs under pressure regardless of opponent and record.

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32%
No

6 Comments
Andrew Grimes
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Andrew Grimes

Too many games. Since all games count towards records, most achievements by good players will be overshadowed by those who played more games. For example: OJ Simpson rushed for 2003 yards in 14 games, but Eric Dickerson rushed for 2,105 yards in 16 games and is considered the all-time single season record holder.

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Matthew J. Meyer
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Matthew J. Meyer

If you're not 4the you can't possibly argue you're first. More teams tells you who's the best playoff team, not the best Team.

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John Nielsen
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John Nielsen

These young men are amateurs. Most of them will never sign a professional contract. A playoff exposes them to too much risk and it makes the regular season meaningless.

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 Jim Jones
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Jim Jones

while I was wavering, for me it came down to the "too many games already"...four seems right and has just the right amount of hype!

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Patrick Pickett
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Patrick Pickett

I never want to see a 2-loss team play for a National Championship!

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HardcoreHusker
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HardcoreHusker

last 2 teams will have to play 16 games, too much chance of injury, finals, getting healthy for seniors going to combines

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Nathan Turner
Nathan Turner

Not if they all give up playing the FCS schools.

Are you excited about the hiring of Troy Dannen as the new Athletic Director?

Are you excited about the hiring of Troy Dannen as the new Athletic Director?

Yes

17

No

6

Yes

17 Comments
Jeremy Starr
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Jeremy Starr

Because He is excited to be here, He Knows the Challenges and expectations but doesn't shy away from it, He Kicked ass at Tulane,,,, if you can kick ass there, Nebraska should be even better with all the resources and support. I anticipate he will do great things.,

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Nick Hornig
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Nick Hornig

Because I watched his interview with Jessical Coody, and he seems pretty motivated about future changes in college sports

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Steve “S85” T
0
Steve “S85” T

He knows and understands Nebraska. He talked to Dr.Tom Osborne, absolutely loves Rhule and his staff. He truly believes in the Huskers.

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Sam Thierstein
0
Sam Thierstein

Because he wants to come home. Trev left home.

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Steve Blad
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Steve Blad

If Rhule likes him, I'm in.

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Loren Zimmerman
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Loren Zimmerman

I think he equal to Trev Alberts. Unlike previous ADs, like Alberts, he's a 'local' guy.

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Visitor
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Visitor

Hard to really know for sure at this point in time. Let's see how things are going a year or two from now.

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Bud Chapin
0
Bud Chapin

Very Experienced and people leader!

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Gary Schneider
0
Gary Schneider

He did an awesome job bringing Tulane back to winning ways by hiring Coach Fritz!! He will fit in at Nebraska very nicely!!

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

If he is committed yes, but these 'elites' are a problem for decent society. They sell us down the river every time it seems. Trev owed us more explanation than we got. May A&M lose every game.

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Jeremy Starr
0
Jeremy Starr

Because He is excited to be here, He Knows the Challenges and expectations but doesn't shy away from it, He Kicked ass at Tulane,,,, if you can kick ass there, Nebraska should be even better with all the resources and support. I anticipate he will do great things.,

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Keith Maloney
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Keith Maloney

Maybe he can pull the knife out of our backs that Trev stuck in? He has forever ruined his Nebraska legacy by bailing on us! He was looking to move up probably before he took the AD job. So yes I'm excited.

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Jeff Barker
Jeff Barker

He hasn't ruined his legacy.

Russell Lloyd
0
Russell Lloyd

All you have to do is read his background and you can't help but be excited. Strong and football Etc. Home run higher!!

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Patrick O'Brien
0
Patrick O'Brien

He seems like a perfect fit and he's really excited to be here.

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Kent Haynes
0
Kent Haynes

Midwest guy, seems to know Rhule and maybe others. Alberts didn't have our back!

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No

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Mike Parker
1
Mike Parker

Don't know enough about him to be excited.

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Rod Combs (RoddyBoy)
0
Rod Combs (RoddyBoy)

Until I see an AD that sticks around and leads by actions and commitment over words *coughs*....we shall see.

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Rick Fern
0
Rick Fern

Really thought Trev was the right fit. Heart breaking

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Ron Graf
0
Ron Graf

I'm still mad about TA

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Don Schendt
0
Don Schendt

Very quick hire and do not know much about him.

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Roy Katskee
0
Roy Katskee

His track record doesn't show stability.

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Were you surprised by Trev Alberts taking a position with Texas A&M?

Were you surprised by Trev Alberts taking a position with Texas A&M?

Yes

13

No

0

Yes

13 Comments
Rick Fern
0
Rick Fern

Total shock and really caught the Husker Nation off guard. Still don't get it. We'll see how the new AD pans out.

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scottlm23@hotmail.com
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scottlm23@hotmail.com

This was a true WTF moment.

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Jay Carter
0
Jay Carter

we had everything in front of us New #5 star quarterback! Come ON Man!!!

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Chris Erickson
0
Chris Erickson

It is nothing short of university level treason.

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Bob Healey
0
Bob Healey

Totally. There is a rumor about A&M joining the B1G. NO. I think the SEC would be good for TA! :)

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Joe Nigro
0
Joe Nigro

I was flabbergasted. He said it was his dream job. Guess you can't trust anybody.

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Brent Allen
0
Brent Allen

We tend to take a man at his word, at least until he proves you can't. Trev did just that.

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Roy Katskee
0
Roy Katskee

The people of Nebraska had great confidence in Trev Alberts. It is a huge step backwards when both Ted carter and Trev decided it wasn't worth it to stay and work within the system. Obviously the Board of Regents lack of leadership was the problem.

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William Osler
0
William Osler

I did not expect this scenario at all.

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Dan Larsen
0
Dan Larsen

Nebraska Athletics needed major stability after years of Riley/Frost. Everyone treated Trev as the Prodigal Son, even those not from Nebraska. Husker Nation NEEDS what he has....no reason to leave other than $$$$.

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Christopher Humphries
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Christopher Humphries

But he is level headed guy, theres to many politics above him, drove him away to early.

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Bob Healey
Bob Healey

When the going gets tough, some can't take it...........

Dick Plock
0
Dick Plock

Thought he was happy & loved it here & liked challenging events! Boy was I wrong!!!

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No

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