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Johnny Mitchell, the most flam boyant tight end in Husker* history, held a sort of composed cockiness after Nebraska’s 63-6 victory over Missouri on Saturday. “We’re just calm and focused,” Mitchell said. “We’re trying not to be over-intense this year.” Not revenge, not bitterness, not hatred toward the Buffaloes, just “calm and focused.” I-back Derek Brown held a similar disposition after Saturday’s blowout. Brown didn’t have a comment when asked if Colorado is comparable to Washington. No comment, no brash words, no predictions. A far, pleasant cry from last year, when, in the words of Mitchell, Ne braska was “overintensified” going into the Colorado match-up. Mitchell guaranteed that Nebraska’s attitude won’t match the altitude this year in Boulder, Colo., then fall off like a boulder should the Huskers lose like last year. Nebraska already proved that ear lier in the year, when the Huskers responded to Washington’s 27-point, come-from-behind rampage with a win against Arizona State. No, last year was different. As outside linebacker Trev Al berts said, “It seemed like last year we just blew everybody out. And you saw the result” Yet, are Husker fans supposed to be reassured Saturday because Ne braska clawed by Kansas State and Arizona State? A close game with Washington certainly will help Sat urday. But by how much? “That helps a lot,” Brown said. “We’re going to let it all hang out in the fourth quarter this time.” Receivers coach Ron Brown al luded to that very problem after last year’s loss. He noted that Nebraska was too tentative and maybe loo happy after going up by 12 points late in the third quarter of last year’s 27-12 loss in Lincoln. Nebraska was penalized for celebrating after their last, 46 yard touchdown by Mitchell. More importantly, Brown said they lacked that “quiet confidence.” Not this year. Mitchell, the man who was so exuberant last year, said he’ll be “calm and focused.” Forget about the just another game attitude Husker Coach Tom Osborne mentions this week. This game, this attitude, is different. Players have admitted this game is big, but this time their approach isn’t. Defensive coordinator Charlie McBride said the mood of his defense was hard to read before Saturday’s game with Missouri. “They were really quiet... really focused — like they were all busi ness.” And that’s the way the whole team seems this week. After Osborne’s press conference Tuesday, several players from Brown to quarterback Keithen McCant to split end Tyrone Hughes said last year hasn’t beien brought up this week in practice. Nary a word. In fact, the only words they men tion arc Mitchell’s unusually modest ones: “calm and focused.” Of course, what “calm and fo cused” gets them Saturday is “tense and cloudy” right now. But the attitude is admirable for a game that has so many implications: national respect, probably the Big Eight title and respect at home which, amazingly, is the hardest to earn. As Colorado quarterback Darian Hagan said last week, “Nebraska fans are just getting spoiled. You can’t win everything, every time.” When Nebraska fans realize that (as the players have), maybe those fans can then be “calm and focused.” Or, better yet, numb. Cooper is a sophomore news-editorial major and the Daily Nebraskan senior sports reporter. Jayhawks Continued from Page 6 she was impressed with Nebraska’s hitting ability. “We were having trouble with all their hitters tonight,” she said. “It seemed like the block wasn’t there. 1 1 don’t even know if they had to go I around us. It seemed like there were a j lot of holes in the block.” Nebraska improved its record to 17-3, 9-0 in the conference, while Kansas fell to 21 -5 and 4-4. The Huskers will travel to Texas this weekend, taking on Houston Fri day and No. 8 Texas Saturday. Predictions Continued from Page 6 Oliver said he, like Stull, was dis appointed with the way he and his teammates played against Colorado and Nebraska. “Today wasn’t Missouri football,” he said after the loss to Nebraska. “When you get beat that bad, it hurts. We know we’re a good team. That’s why this loss hurts so much.” Missouri defensive end Stacy Elli ott had a more direct approach to predicting the outcome of the Ne braska-Colorado game. “Colorado, all the way,” he said. “Playing out there, in front of their fans, and with that defense ... Colo rado should definitely win the game. “I’m not taking anything away from Nebraska,” he added. “I just think Colorado is the better team at this point.” Tiger fullback Michael Washing ton, who was Missouri’s leading rusher against Nebraska with 11 carries for 48 yards, said he thought both teams’ defenses were equivalent. “They both are fast, and they both hit hard,” he said. “Nebraska showed a lot of learn speed out there (last Saturday), and Colorado showed just as much last week.” Any predictions? “No way,” Washington said, laugh ing. “I’ll tell you next Sunday.” Stull also declined to offer a pre diction on the game. “I’m not worried about those guys,” he said. “I’m worried about our own score.” < | pi 111 ■ ■■ 1 I Vi 11 mi j| j |^-| [i| 11 ■ lip I ■'■II | j I I ■ 1V 1IJ I nii^UiliiinkKlIIi li*lfii^lilJL4iflliMr1r;lhSVIoif;iklLIklJ J.LKallmilllii Kn ^■il4uUli\l]»1 S:lRl7;uln3i«ffl J illlMWMlBMBMr/ilHIfW?;ifMlInnili flfff|4jXj.V.f ■■lTli^V>lifillifilnWBrIFlif1 ff I ll fVlMTfJrMlrCTnnin■nritli¥ IdiifJkBImIXIMBgMjuiJHfMfTOtHBWi) JaHlliilUlkM JXllMiljiklMlJJ.lf.uul 1JJIJ1 Jj MkiiBM Ilf J ii ua B o Sffto H lliSftwn 11XIII irii'It 11'IjljWj|PIBP 'WMp| r Vance Continued from Page 6 quarterbacks, but the similarities end there, Vance said, “We re very different players on the field,” Vance said. ‘‘I consider him as being more of a runner but I think I can pass a little belter than he can.” Vance’s abilities have not been limited to the football field. The so phomore from Marrero, La., was named to Colorado’s “Academic Starters” for having the best grade point average of all of the Buffalo quarterbacks. Vance spent lime as Colorado’s first-string quarterback during spring practices when Hagan was rehabili tating from knee surgery. Vance said getting that playing time was valu able as he prepares to take over the Buffalo offense after Hagan completes his eligibility after this season. “I had a lot of pressure on me last spring when Hagan was hurt, so I had to improve a lot and gain some needed experience,” Vance said, “Hopefully, now I’ll be ready to take over for Hagan after this year.” Bustin' to be Fr3J Bogey? ||39 Dying to be Adventure ^^^P HP fPp P H Second Ulind Vintage Clothing and Collectables J J 720 "<)" Street jP^jw^P^P (Under the Viaduct) EsE-^For all your Halloween dreams
