Getting To Know You: Q&A with Nebraska Blog Corn Nation - Part 2

did I make a correlation of Nebraska “killing” Collins because of what they may have done to a Wyoming QB. I simply made reference to a classic train wreck collision on the Wyoming Qb as an example of what may have happened. Now, for you to think that Collins would not be pressured, would not find himself knocked on his backside had Nebraska and PSU played in 94 is a little irrational.

Colorado brought a very good, very talented group of offensive lineman to Linocln i 94. Two guards that became long time NFL starters,others that were All conference. Gee, sounds a lot like the PSU o line of Rivera, Hartings and CO. You know what Colorado’s biggest problem was that day in Lincoln in 94? Being dominated upfront on both sides of the ball. The Nebraska D line played on the other side of the line of scrimmage all day.

There are some real similarities among players between the Colorado and PSU offenses of 94.

Lets compare 94 Colorado and 94 PSU offense just in terms of talent.

1) Both had talented collegiate RB’s (Salaam and Carter), but both flopped in the NFL. I’d call that a push
2) Both had very good TE, both had long NFL careers. (Fauria and Brady) Another push
3) Both offensive lines had All conference and multiple NFL lineman – Another push
4) Wide receiver groups, I initially thought PSU might have had an edge here at this position, but I think the Colorado trio of Westbrook, Carruth, Anderson trumps the PSU wr’s barely. Don’t tell me about Engram. I know all about him and his NFL career as nothing more than a slot or possession Wr. PSU had no real serious number 1 type wr’s. Unless you call Engram that, which he really wasn’t.

5) and lastly the QB spot. COuld again be a toss up since both Stewart and Collins were good college qb’s. Both played in NFl, both had some nice success. But, I will give a slight edge to PSU on this one, on the legs of Collins lasting longer in the NFL, although nothing more than a journeyman. But, keep in mind.. The mid 90’s ate no moblity, slow footed, stand in the pocket qb’s for dinner . I.E. Mr. Collins.

But somehow, PSU fans would have everyone believe that the 94 Nebraska defense didn’t play anything close to the 94 PSU offense. Wrong! Even though the above breakdown clearly shows and can’t be refuted that 94 Colorado was the equal at least in terms of talent, at nearly every offensive position grouping as 94 PSU!! Memo: Colorado 7 points. Wrong!

Colorado got bit by a bunch of wild rabid dawgs. The same bunch that would have bit COllins and Co had they played.

HOnestly, the biggest problem for 94 PSU if this matchup had taken place, isn’t the Blackshirt defense. It’s the Husker offensive line, and offense matched up against that soft, weak PSU kitty kat defense that would have been kept on the field for nearly 40 minutes, if not more.