Husker Extra live updates: Music City Bowl

The Huskers look to get to 10 wins when they face Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. The Husker Extra team will be live at noon for a pregame chat, then stick around for updates all game long.

3rd & 7 37yd

@DaninNashville: I don't know on that. I didn't notice a heavy amount of high school coaches at NU's bowl practices, which you sometimes see. But that doesn't mean there weren't a few there. Just might not have seen them.

by Brian Christopherson 12/30/2016 6:48:16 PM
Thoughts on special teams advantage today?

by John B 12/30/2016 6:48:18 PM
@JohnB: Well, I take Drew Brown and put him against any kicker and say it's at least a fair fight. But all the other areas slant Tennessee's way statistically. They are 106 spots higher than NU in net punting. They are top 20 in kick returning and punt returning. The interesting dynamic there, of course, is that Riley has taken a heavier role with special teams this month with Bruce Read gone.

by Brian Christopherson 12/30/2016 6:52:03 PM
"I Hate Tennessee" clip from Alabama student. An oldie but still hilarious.
www.youtube.com

by John B 12/30/2016 6:52:05 PM
Wondering why Armstrong didn't heal enough to be able to play. Do hamstrings really take awhile to heal?

by Sam 12/30/2016 6:52:09 PM
@Sam: They are a really tricky injury. Honestly, he was playing at a really low percentage against Iowa, then he tore it further from what I've heard. I know there are some rumors out there that this isn't about the injury, but I've seen the guy up close. He's not full strength. Had Fyfe not hurt his wrist against Maryland, Fyfe probably plays that Iowa game and maybe Armstrong is good for this bowl game, but the football gods said otherwise.

by Brian Christopherson 12/30/2016 6:53:24 PM
Tennessee lost to Vanderbilt 45-34 in Nashville on the last game of the season. They can't feel too at home in Nashville!

by Dan in Nashville 12/30/2016 6:53:28 PM
Have you seen anything of former Husker DE Barry Turner who lives in Nashville?

by Dan in Nashville 12/30/2016 6:53:33 PM
@DaninNashville: Haven't seen Barry since he left the school. I wondered the other day what he's up to. Believe he came out of Antioch if memory serves right? He hasn't been one of those guys who comes back to games a lot, which I understand if he moved back home.

by Brian Christopherson 12/30/2016 6:54:51 PM
John B, I expect to see a complete change on special teams for the better!

by Dan in Nashville 12/30/2016 6:54:53 PM
Vegas odds on Jordy Nelson taking a KO to the house? He is quite shifty!

by Dan in Nashville 12/30/2016 6:59:56 PM
Turner was in the NFL with the Bears briefly and then came back to Nashville. His Momma lives a few miles from me and he was seen working out at a Golds Gym by one of my Husker coworkers. PR wise it would only make sense to get him to the practices with some local high school coaches. Generate some recruiting buzz!

by Dan in Nashville 12/30/2016 7:00:08 PM
@DaninNashville: I liked Barry. Cool dude. I don't know if he was big on the media, but I don't know if I'd be big on the media either if I was a player so I never hold grudges about that.

by Brian Christopherson 12/30/2016 7:00:45 PM
OK, guys, I got to do a little writing. Enjoy the game. (I suppose for most, enjoyment depends on how the Huskers show up.) But enjoy the New Year even if you don't like the game.

by Brian Christopherson 12/30/2016 7:02:16 PM
We're still here, hanging out until kickoff

by Clint Robus 12/30/2016 7:12:33 PM
Can the defense contain Dobbs today?
Great
Mobile QB gives us fits

by Buckeye 12/30/2016 7:22:07 PM
That's probably the $1 million question, @Buckeye

by Clint Robus 12/30/2016 7:22:33 PM
And if the Blackshirts sell out to contain Dobbs, does that allow the Vols backs to get loose?

by Clint Robus 12/30/2016 7:22:58 PM
49-10 vols
Defense won't be able to stop them
And with a backup @ QB we won't move
The ball even against that defense

Mediocrity

by Blowout 12/30/2016 7:48:54 PM
That is a hot take of a prediction there, @Blowout.

by Clint Robus 12/30/2016 7:49:18 PM
Is it also in haiku form? If it is, extra points for that.

by Clint Robus 12/30/2016 7:49:44 PM
Who are all pictured in the QB pic BC posted??

by S n D Horseradish 12/30/2016 7:52:14 PM
Tommy, Darlington and Fyfe. And I think the rest are coaches?

by Clint Robus 12/30/2016 7:52:35 PM
Hold on. POB is the gray sweatsuit (looking like a mafioso, ha)

by Clint Robus 12/30/2016 7:53:05 PM
And Riley is to Tommy's left, then Langsdorf.

by Clint Robus 12/30/2016 7:53:32 PM
Far right, no idea. Kinda looks like Parrella, but that doesn't make a lot of sense.

by Clint Robus 12/30/2016 7:54:10 PM
POB is one big dude!!!

by S n D Horseradish 12/30/2016 7:54:12 PM
He ain't no pixie, ha. Actually had a caller earlier today ask about Tanner Lee and if he's the real deal. And then the size on both he and POB. I said POB is a good 6-4 (he's listed at 6-4, 230) and I said he's a stocky dude.

by Clint Robus 12/30/2016 7:55:26 PM
Lee is a rangy 6-3.

by Clint Robus 12/30/2016 7:55:35 PM
Check that, Lee is 6-4, 205

by Clint Robus 12/30/2016 7:55:53 PM
Sipple might have to raise more chickens to help feed him!!! Lol

by S n D Horseradish 12/30/2016 7:55:55 PM
Ha!

by Clint Robus 12/30/2016 7:56:01 PM
We'll let him know.

by Clint Robus 12/30/2016 7:59:36 PM

Husker Extra live updates: Music City Bowl

The Huskers look to get to 10 wins when they face Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. The Husker Extra team will be live at noon for a pregame chat, then stick around for updates all game long.

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