Some thoughts on the weekend…

The Huskers lost. Big deal. I got over thinking the world’s continued existence was based on Husker games when I was in college.

I used to not watch Sportscenter for days after a Husker lost because I got so wrapped up in their games. Now, I really don’t care that much.

I still root for the team and love it when they win, but when they lose, I just go on about my day. I guess that these days I have become more a person that watches the games to see what is being done and not emotionally investing myself in them. And I feel much better for it.

With that in mind, let us take a look at a few of my thoughts from the game…

I hope that Roy Helu Jr. keeps playing at this level for the rest of the season. The man ran like a rampaging beast. And then I hope that he does what is best for himself once the season is over. If that means jumping into the draft, then so be it. The kid should learn from others and strike when the iron is hot. If it means that he comes back for a senior season, then that would be great too.

I’m also a little curious if all of the people hyping Zac Lee just a week ago are the same people that are probably barraging sports writers in the state with emails that Cody Green should be starting. Fans are generally a fickle bunch and more than willing to crucify a player for one bad game and spout folksy wisdom that the back-up is the far superior athlete.

Ndamukong Suh is making himself millions of dollars every time he steps on the field, so long as he stays healthy and continues to improve like this.

The defense in general was very stout and I know that people are screaming about nobody getting to Tyrod Taylor on some pass plays but what we don’t know is what goes on in the team meetings. The Huskers entire defensive play could have had a few addendums in it that purely stated ‘just keep the kid in the pocket and don’t lose your rushing lanes.’ After Taylor gashed the Huskers a year ago on the ground, the plan could have very logically been to just contain him and make him beat you with his arm. And since for the most part either Taylor missed open receivers or those receivers just dropped it, it seemed like a good plan.

This is exactly why I told multiple people during the off-season that this team may be very improved from where they were a year ago but they may not have a better record. This is also why I told people that I am not drinking the Kool-Aid people are trying to serve about this team. Until the penalties, mental breakdowns and ability to convert in the red zone begin to be rectified, this team will continue to be just another college football team.

And also take a look around the country at the other teams feeling much more sad than we are. USC. BYU. Oklahoma. All sorts of teams out there that are sitting around, with their National Title hopes currently dashed, waiting to see if other teams will fall in front of them.

Anyway, that is all I feel like talking on that. I’m over it. In fact, it was about 13 seconds after the game was over. Apparently others were not. I heard stories of people punching out walls or just going flat out bonkers when the game ended. Priorities people, priorities.

I also had just a little bit more evidence that I am the worst golfer on the planet. It isn’t even a contest any more. I should hold some sort of cleansing ceremony in my front yard while I light all of my clubs and golf balls on fire and dance around them and chant while they burn.

I had the chance to realize, just a little more, than I need to get back to the theaters and start watching movies when they first come out. I had the opportunity to talk with a friend of mine that recommended very highly that I go watch ‘District 9’ because it is one of the best films he has seen in years. And I trust his opinion. Sadly, I’ll probably have to wait until it comes out on DVD now. I guess I should introduce that movie to my Christmas list.

On another note, I am completely intrigued by what this weather means for us. Does this very mild summer and early fall mean that we will have a very mild winter? Or does it mean that by late October/early November that we will be up to our elbows in snow? Or does it mean nothing. Perhaps I should consult the Farmer’s Almanac and witness what the folksy aphorisms dictate for these kinds of weather patterns.

I will also apologize at this moment that there will not be a post tomorrow, at least very early tomorrow. I will be headed to V-Town for the evening and probably won’t get a chance to write anything else today or tomorrow. So you’ll have to search the archives for anything that you haven’t read before.

Finally, just a random thought…in a golf tournament that is advertised as a ‘Couples Tournament’ does that mean that same sex relationships can play? Because all it says is ‘Couples.’ It makes no mention of the pairing needing to be a man and a woman. I’m just curious. Could two dudes or two chicks play in the tournament together if they wanted to? I’m wondering. Because if so, I’m thinking about asking out Tiger Woods for the next ‘Couples Tournament’ just so that we can dominate.

Anyway, that is all I’ve got today. Enjoy the start of a new week.

This is Pete…

Over and out.