Huskers get panties in a wad

Amazing to me that any team would need quotes from opponents to motivate itself to play well and win a game.

Amazing.

Yet, read the Omaha World-Herald and writer Rich Kaipust's article and that's what you hear Nebraska coach Bill Callahan and wide receiver Maurice Purify stand up and say about CU assistant coach Darian Hagan's comments that the Buffs are going to play hard and hit hard against the Huskers. Then, their feelings were hurt over a video showing coach Dan Hawkins trying to be school proud and lift his program when he proclaimed the down days of this season were still better than the best days at the program in Lincoln.

"Hmmm" Callahan smirks.

"We laughed and felt kind of mad" Purify followed.

Really, like Nebraska thought CU was going to show up playing flag football this week? They're shocked by the Buffs wanting to play physical? That no one East of the Colorado border knows what Hawkins' intent was when he spoke those words?

And that's what they need to huff, puff and get focused to lay an ass kickin' on the black and gold?

Come on, now. The Huskers have a lot to play for, both fan expectations and a shot at a better bowl matchup. Do you really believe that Hagan's and Hawkins' quotes are going to stir up superhuman efforts out of many Big Red players?

If it were me in a helmet with the "N" for "nowledge" I'd have to fake being upset over what was said. I'd likely respond by saying, "so? I'm trying to get ready for a football game, quit wasting my time with that high-school nonsense."

Big deal.

But if it gets the Huskers, Callahan and their fans all foamed at the mouth to hear such a declaration from CU, hey, take it and run.

The Buffs would be wise to ignore it all and just strap it up and execute consistently.