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Posted: 12:29 PM Nov 3, 2007
Last Updated: 12:56 PM Nov 4, 2007
Reporter: Dan Hedman

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Kansas came in 8-0 for the first time in 99 years, while Nebraska was in the midst of a 4-game losing streak, but the Huskers looked good early.

After forcing a 3-and-out, the Huskers blocked a KU punt and gave Joe Ganz good field position for his first drive as a starter. Ten plays and 46-yards later, Ganz ran in a 3-yard touchdown to give Nebraska a 7-nothing lead.

Kansas immediately answered though, when Todd Reesing found Kerry Meier for a 13-yard touchdown. The second-ranked scoring defense of the Jayhawks was exposed just minutes later though - when Marlon Lucky caught a short pass from Ganz and ran it 62 yards for the score. It was Lucky's 56th career reception breaking the Nebraska record for running backs and giving the Huskers a 14-7 lead.

Kansas tied it up just over a minute later when Brandon McAnderson capped a 6-play 50-yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown run. Then, after the Huskers offense stalled, the Jayhawks took their first lead of the game with one minute left in the first quarter. Reesing went over the top to Jake Sharp for a 26-yard score and 21-14 lead.

It was more Jayhawks in the second quarter as McAnderson took advantage of the worst run defense in the country -- scoring four minutes in - on a 9-yard carry.

Nebraska tried to stay close when Ganz hit Maurice Purify twice in three plays, for a total of 69 yards, the second a Husker score. But Kansas answered again. First - Reesing found Marcus Henry for a 35-21 lead. Then, McAnderson scored his third rushing touchdown of the first half and gave KU a 21 point lead. It got worse when a Ganz pass was deflected and picked off on the NU 19 yard line. Kansas quickly took advantage when Reesing hit Desmond Brisco and the Jayhawks made it 7 touchdowns on 7 straight possessions.

Nebraska tacked on a late Alex Henerey field goal but trailed 48-24 at the end of the first half.

Nebraska needed a spark to start the second half and got it when Ganz engineered another scoring drive, throwing a touchdown to Purify for the second time on the day. But Kansas scored the next four touchdowns as Reesing broke a KU record with his sixth passing score and McAnderson notched his fourth rushing score.

The 76 Kansas points are the most all-time against Nebraska in their 118 year history. Ganz hit Purify with just under 5 minutes to play for their third scoring connection of the day, and Ganz's fourth passing touchdown (5th overall)... He also threw 4 interceptions.

Kansas won by a final score of 76-39, remaining undefeated at 9-and-0. As for Nebraska - they are now 4-and-6, with just one Big 12 win.

Next week the Huskers host Kansas State.

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Posted by: Get A Clue MACKADO Location: Lincoln on Nov 6, 2007 at 05:01 PM
I am the one that has been visiting bars? You can't even type. It's hard to get a point across when we don't even get what you are talking about. It's TYPO, short for typographical error. NOT TYPE O. Go back to 5th grade and/or lay off the sauce. Also, you were right about one thing, GLANZ as you call him did have a very good game.

Posted by: MACKADO Location: Lincoln on Nov 5, 2007 at 10:17 PM
Sorry for the type o, "Get A Clue Husker Fans"!! I can see by your opinion, that you've been visiting the Bar Bathrooms alot!!

Posted by: Dave Location: Lincoln on Nov 5, 2007 at 03:10 PM
Good Job Ganz!! I'm behind you and all the players 112%! Cosgrove, ITS TIME YOU LEFT THE GREAT STATE OF NEBRASKA!!! NEVER EVER COME BACK AS YOU NOT WELCOME HERE!!!!!

Posted by: huskerlady Location: O'Neill on Nov 5, 2007 at 01:39 PM
Me Again!.......AMEN to Stephanie from South Carolina and Ben from York...let's support OUR team and quit being such fair weather/poor sports...changes will probably be made and there will be another year! Oh, and by the way, if you don't want your ticket for Saturday's game, I'll take it:)

Posted by: JR Location: Kansas on Nov 5, 2007 at 01:09 PM
In response to Lucille, I noticed he wasnt very friendly to the Kansas Coach Mark Mangino, when they shook hands at the end of the game, not Mangino's fault Callahan cant coach, GO BACK TO THE WEST COAST AND PLAY YOUR OFFENSE OUT THERE MR. CALLAHAN!!!

Posted by: Polly Location: North Platte Ne. on Nov 5, 2007 at 12:54 PM
The fear, hate and Ignorance of it all!!! If your a fan or not, if you bash or not.. It's to bad for the kids and the coaches.. It' a "Program" that has hit the wall..It will bounce back..The 76 points or 0 points it doesn't matter..The broken pieces of this year will need picked up and fixed.. This is a top Grade school, the athletics it provides is among the best in college sports..ALL teams have some ups and downs and it's finally happened to Nebraska..We as fans would hope it never would or could but it sure has..It's okay we will survive this year and maybe some in the future, so we will get over it..None of us like this year or the season that has given us..It's something out of all the years of success this program has had, the failures and my view from these past years make me a better fan today than years ago..Things happen for a reason..Lets have a reason to still cheer this "Program" and these kids for what they bring us all.."Husker Fans"

Posted by: me Location: here on Nov 5, 2007 at 12:34 PM
hahaha I love reading these. Keep writing people. I'll keep reading and laughing!

Posted by: Alan Location: York on Nov 5, 2007 at 10:32 AM
Keep the coaches, but make them the new towel boys and spoters in the wieght room. If we kick them down on the food chain they WILL quit and save us all a bunch of money.

Posted by: Lucille Location: Lincoln on Nov 5, 2007 at 08:34 AM
I thought the pathetic excuse of coaching was bad but when I saw Callahan walk by T.O. like Ton was not even there after the game I was very upset. It is not T.O.s fault that Callahan will not admit the West Coast offense will not fly. He has no reason to snub Osborne on the field EXCEPT to try to embarras Tom. When Pederson came in here and fired Solich without even giving him a chance, I did not think much of him. So much for class out of Callahan by being childish and ignoring T.O. on the field. How long is it going to take Callahan to realize that the West Coast will not win many games.I am not worried about T.O. holding his own, but he does not deserve that treatment. I am 78 and would like to see Ne. have one winning season before I die.

Posted by: Tim V Location: Lincoln on Nov 5, 2007 at 04:53 AM
Like I said two weeks ago.It time to start playing second and third stringers.Good job Mr.Ganz,by the way Mr.Warren Buffet help UNL buyout Bill Callahans contract.

Posted by: Get A Clue Husker Fans Location: Lincoln on Nov 4, 2007 at 06:56 PM
First of all to MACKADO, his name is Joe GANZ not GLANZ. Also, it's hard to even try to make sense of your opinion when you say our defense "can't cover guys in pass protection." Pass protection is something the offense does. You meant they can't cover anyone on passing plays. It ruins your credibility as a knowledgable fan. Secondly, Calvin in Lincoln, where have you been for the last four weeks?? Hiding under a rock?? Callahan is going to be gone at the end of the year if not sooner. It is already decided. The boosters have already ante'd in his buyout. Ask ANYONE you see tomorrow to fill you in. Lastly, it's easy to be negative when your team is pulling off the biggest choke job in the history of sports. They are setting all kinds of records but none that we want to talk about. I'm still rooting for the players but this coaching staff should already be fired. We no longer live in a puppy dog, rainbow, and AP Top 25 WORLD. GET USED TO THE NEGATIVITY!!!!

Posted by: MACKADO Location: Lincoln on Nov 4, 2007 at 06:14 PM
Saturday's game against Kansas, can be looked at, as a teaching aid, in future classrooms of Nebraska Football players!! First of all, Glanz should have been the starting Quarterback starting from spring practice!! There is NO way, that I see SAm Keller being better than Joe Glanz!! I think Callahan promised Keller the starting job if he came to Nebraska to finish out his eligibilty. Joe Glanz, Callahan has screwed you from the beginning!! You're a good Quarterback, and we're lucky to have!! Keep up the good work!! The Defense is very bad!!! And I don't hang everything on Cosgrove!! I thing that the Defensive Players aren't that good at their postions!! The Players can't get off blocks, they arm tackle, and push oppontents out of bounds!! They can't cover oppontents in pass protection!! The Pass Rush is terrible!! I haven't seen a good hit yet this season!! Defense, YOU GUYS SUCK!! And I don't care how much it might hurt yout feelings!! BECOME NEBR. FOOTBALL PLAYERS!!

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 4, 2007 at 03:20 PM
we could of won that game

Posted by: Steve Location: Valentine on Nov 4, 2007 at 02:15 PM
To all you "so called" fans, you really need to get a life. If your whole identity is based on Nebraska football you have real problems!So sad. The players don't owe you anything! Maybe you should get off the bar stool and do something positive,maybe spend some time with your family? A true fan sticks with their team through the good and the bad! If you can't handle it,do something else.Get a life maybe??.In the big scheme of things, NU football means nothing,we have soldiers dying in a war for gods sake!! it's not a status symbol or a social class. Stop living in the past,college football is different now.I am so ashamed that we have people in this state that are such poor losers! So simple minded.So sad!

Posted by: Jiminy Cricket Location: So CAl on Nov 4, 2007 at 01:56 PM
To all of the players, especially on "D" I feel sorry that you have no leadership or coaching from this group. There are lessons to be learned for the future thru this mess. Keep your heads up NO MATTER the adversity. 1 other note. I hope that if anyone gets on the kids of these coaches that there are many coming to their support. This is still only a game. Someone wins & someone loses. Players, be a man of character in either outcome. So far I believe that has been the case.

Posted by: Ben Location: York on Nov 4, 2007 at 01:22 PM
I to agree the fans are at fault here as well. What chance do we have of talented upcoming players coming to our team when D____ed if they do and D___ed if they don't speaches are out there. Would you want to play for a school that the fans do nothing but find faults and belittle. It is so easy to set on your behinds and judge or give (negitive) advice. Put your beer cans down get off the couch or bar stool and suit up. We will see just how long you last out there. NU fans, I have never seen such a fickle bunch of people in my life. It makes me ashamed of our state to hear some of you guys. Do you have any idea just what is involved with playing just one game. Grow up fans, this to shall pass. Show the support these players need and want. It seems they play better when they play away games now. Why is that? Fans maybe some of you should take a personal inventory. Go Huskers..I am still behind our team, win lose or draw.

Posted by: Stephanie Location: South Carolina on Nov 4, 2007 at 12:10 PM
I hate to read all of this "hate" mail. Yes, the HUSKERS have not been the same HUSKERS we all grew up with but we still have to support them or it will only get worse! Ganz did a great job yesterday as did the offense as a whole. The entire team seems to lack the heart that past teams have had. But can ya blame them...they hear all of the negative talk about no one believing that they can do it. Yes, I do agree that there needs to be some coaching changes but support those guys out there. I think we forget that they are only kids! Keep your heads up guys!!

Posted by: Julie Location: Hastings on Nov 4, 2007 at 09:19 AM
What some of you say is correct-he need to quit complaining but at the same time it is time for Callahan and company to go. These boys deserve better-the offense played well but they were just out coached. As for the cost of the contract-if they don't get rid of the coached then there won't be any fans left in the stands to pay the tickets to pay that huge salary that they don't deserve.

Posted by: JASON5686 Location: YORK on Nov 4, 2007 at 08:42 AM
Hey Nebraska fans, do you actually think Tom will get rid of Callahan right now? I sure don't think so. Now if I was the A.D. Callahan and Co. would have been gone at halftime of the Kansas game. I can't understand how you take a dynasty like Nebraska and turn them to rubble in 4 years. It makes me sick to my stomach. TOM, GIT-R-DONE!

Posted by: huskerlady Location: O'Neill on Nov 4, 2007 at 06:21 AM
Congrats to Joe Ganz and the Offense!.....you "done well"..put another game behind you and look forward to next week...keep up the good work!....it WILL get better......

Posted by: Lois Location: Lincoln on Nov 4, 2007 at 03:31 AM
What is wrong with the NU fans?? We need to support our team no matter what!! The huskers may have lost, but it was to a really good team. They played the game the "coaches" gave them to play...So get over it people!!

Posted by: Paul Location: Lincoln on Nov 4, 2007 at 01:53 AM
Nebraska Fans, Although you really do not deserve to be called that. I think you need to also take some of the responsiblity for these games out comes. You have BROKE THE SPIRT of these young players. You sound like a bunch of 3 year olds that are throwing fits because you can not have your way. If you remember you started name calling after just one loss and now it is just out of control. These guys are trying There is no one that wants to win more than they do. But look what they face every week now, nothing but a linch mob. What do you think THIS does to our furture recruiting chances. You go to the games and hold up hate signs. Come on, that is a really great message your sending to all. If your a fan that take the bad with the good. We can come threw this but it will take SUPPORT. I would like to see a few of you out there on the field, and see what kind of job you can do. Do you people do a great job when some one is picking apart every move you make. I think not!

Posted by: calvin Location: lincoln on Nov 4, 2007 at 01:04 AM
O.K NEBRASKE fans, just calm down a bit! Callahan still have 4 years left on his contract with no buyout clause! If we fired him now we would have to pay him close to 8 millions! REMEMBER folks, he's a good recruiter and his offense is actually pretty good, YES I said it the offense is not that bad! The defense SUCKS and I'm sure next season he will hire a new defensive coordinator and defensive coaching staffs. There are lots of talents on this team and it might be too late this season, but they will step up next year. WE'RE SO USE TO WINNING THAT WE ARE BECOMING SPOIL BRATS! There's a saying "what goes up must come down" we use to be up at the top, now we need to be brought down. It will be O.K people, It will be O.K, It will be O.K

Posted by: JR Location: orginal Nebraska now Kansas on Nov 4, 2007 at 01:01 AM
Well, another loss down the tubes, what do we do? I wonder what will happen Monday? Actually thought we were gonna win it when the game first started, but oh well, hopefully Callahan and Company will get the boot soon....god bless our players and fans!!

Posted by: Lori Location: Dorchester on Nov 4, 2007 at 12:19 AM
I wouldn't spend $5.00 for this game. What is the point to spend money for stadium seat for a loser team. The past several years has been a real disgrace!!!! Maybe they should let the best high school team play instead of the college football from Nebraska. Tom, I have always respected and watch the times when NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS were Great, this time something needs to be done.

Posted by: Andrew Location: Pensacola on Nov 3, 2007 at 11:44 PM
ESPN's Mark May announced that Callahan and his minions need to go immediately. I couldn't agree more. Not making a decision is hurting the recruiting process. The decision may have already been made behind the scenes, but that doesn't mean anything to the young football atkletes that might have had Nebraska on their short list. If you don't want the players that were recruited, then let them know so they can carry on with their lives. Start looking for a new coach and they can start getting this mess cleaned up earlier. The longer the wait, the more opportunities will be missed. The coaches can be notified their they will not return after this season is over. If they want to leave before hand, then that just says a little bit more about the lack of character they already have. A class act would have already mentioned their resignation. Dragging this fine program through the mud is just a disgrace.

Posted by: John Wells on Nov 3, 2007 at 10:52 PM
The change needs to begin this Sunday. Get rid of the staff!!!!!!

Posted by: Bo Location: Lincoln on Nov 3, 2007 at 10:03 PM
Cosgrove should be arrested for impersonating a coach and for stealing nearly a quarter of a million dollars a year from the University. Because Callahan still supports Cosgrove, he must go too. How can we support Callahan to coach at Nebraska when he lets inept people try to coach. And if the coaches are working as hard as Callahan claims they are working, is this the best they can do. Clean the out the whole lot.

Posted by: MA Location: bearice on Nov 3, 2007 at 09:34 PM
Well- Cos cannot or will not change defensive strategies during a game, Callahan pretty much stays 1 dimensional. Ganz throws for over 400 on one the best D's in college. What more can we say? mOst points scored on us in history. Callahan sure is making history. But this history will NOT be up in the halls or anything like that. Remember-Callahan said "that streaks are made to be broken." I hear that burger King and Wal-mart are hiring. Maybe Cos and Bill should get their applications in now!!! I feel that we played well against a great Kansas team. The D will run what is called by the "coach"( I use this term loosely). Hopefully we can win the last 2 and get a bowl invite. If not, this is another one we can chalk up to Bill and Co. There is NO other team, that I know of, that has had a 40 year reign like we have had.I guess we will appreciate it more next year. Let us keep supporting our players and be thankful when we get rid of the dead weight. GO HUSKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Scott Location: Lincoln on Nov 3, 2007 at 08:47 PM
Hey people....NU lost....get over it. Congrats to KU on this game and a great season so far. Why don't you "fans" blame Osborne for setting the bar so high? You're the same people that wanted TO out of there before he won his championships. Shame on you and we don't need or want you representing this state. You make Colorado fans look better every day.

Posted by: Juan Location: Grand Island on Nov 3, 2007 at 08:18 PM
PATHETIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Mo Location: Atkinson on Nov 3, 2007 at 07:15 PM
John in Seward. You just had to bring that up didn't you. Talk to your regent representative and find out the actual number of hours UNL professors teach. Is it more or less than 8.5 hours teaching load per week which could calculate into around how many hours?) Compare that salary to the salaries of our coaches via division of their salary by the total number of hours they put in year round working hard. (win or lose, college level coaches bust their tails)Can't put a price tag on the scrutiny and pressure they & their families/children endure. Anyway, I wonder what your salary comparison looks like at that point? Hang in there with T.O.! Young men still need to be taught how hard to work and not take plays off.Steve hired them. What were they supposed to do, turn down the job? It will happen. Kansas State is in trouble!!

Posted by: Adam Location: Lincoln on Nov 3, 2007 at 07:01 PM
WE NEED A NEW COACH SO WE CAN BRING BACK REAL NEBRASKA FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Rick Location: K on Nov 3, 2007 at 06:36 PM
The game today was an absolute low for the Cornhuskers. We are an embarrassment to college football and the big 12. Cosgove should resign today and run with his tail between his legs. Let him ruin some other team. It is ok to show some emotion on defense, I truly think it helps to get our players pumped up. Something has to change or fans are going to give up on the pathetic cornhuskers (if they already haven't) I know I have.

Posted by: Ray Location: Grand Island on Nov 3, 2007 at 06:29 PM
Ganz did a good job today. We just lack a defense. The talent is there but the coaching is absent. Callahan should resign immediately and take Cosgrove with him. This is pathetic, sad, disgraceful, shameful and all the other adjectives you can dream up. It's time to end this mess!!

Posted by: Harry Location: Columbus on Nov 3, 2007 at 05:45 PM
It is time for Callahan and Cosgrove to be gone. Let the asistents fininish the season. Then let T.O. make his evaluations on them at the end of season. I don't know how much humiliation we can take.

Posted by: JimmyB Location: From Lincoln, now in Connecticut on Nov 3, 2007 at 05:44 PM
Just keep remembering that time heals all pain, and the pain from this embarrassing loss will go away. We all know there will be a new coaching staff at the helm next season, perhaps Callahan will be gone this week. Things will get better! The sun will come up in Nebraska tomorrow as it always does. Hats off to Ganz and the Husker offense. Despite the turnovers (if you pass every time, you're going to get picked off) I thought the NU offense did just fine against the No. 5 defense in the country. I say if the NU defense can improve even slightly, we'll beat Kansas State. Even so, I am so ready for basketball season. Let's go Husker Hoops!

Posted by: Lee Location: Liberty on Nov 3, 2007 at 05:27 PM
They say quitters never win and winners never quit. Callahan you're not a winner, so Quit. You hired your coaching staff, take them with you. You (Callahan) are responsible for the worst ever coaching staff in the history of College Football. You are responsible for the worst upset in the Nebraska sports program.The players,the Fans and everthing that is good about our great state has not experienced this all time low since the great depression. On the positive side of things, The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Kansas Jayhawks are still great teams as well as Universities. For years they have always strived for excellence. Both teams played their best. Both teams have great players.

Posted by: Tommy Location: Aurora on Nov 3, 2007 at 05:23 PM
I think every Nebraska fan should send e-mail to Tom Osborne office tomorrow that something need to be done now!! Why wait until the end of season. Need to win two more game to go to a bowl game. Maybe Tom should coach those last two games!! Tell Tom that we want BO P. as the head coach starting next year and Turner Gill as Assistant.Tom should of fired Callahan and Company as soon he got the interm AD.It going to be hard to recuit good players if we keep getting demoralized by the other team. Its time AD take action!!!!!

Posted by: r. john Location: seward on Nov 3, 2007 at 05:00 PM
remind me again..on how much we spend for coaches salaries..vs. the teachers and profs at "our uninversity"...humm and "they cut some of the best courses for this??!!...no brainer!!..

Posted by: Jeff Location: dawson county on Nov 3, 2007 at 04:43 PM
Please Dr. Tom Osborne, use that Doctorate degree and realize it is time to terminate Bill Callahan and Kevin Cosgrove's contract. They have no clue how to coach college football. Let the future recruits know that we will not accept anymore humiliation and expect more than this sub-par coaching staff. This season has been unexcusable. Time for a major change. Don't let this current coaching staff take us to any further disgrace.

Posted by: FMRHusker Location: New York City on Nov 3, 2007 at 04:32 PM
"worst run defense in the country", "The 76 Kansas points are the most all-time against Nebraska in their 118 year history", There are definitely some good records being set this year! This team is horrible! Embarassing for anyone from Nebraska. As for the coaching staff... Callhan, Busch, Cosgrove... you're all garbage and I would be surprised if anyone hired you after this! You have demoralized an entire state and now I am embarassed to say I am from Nebraska! Thank goodness I live out of state. This is pathetic. Callahan and his staff is the most worthless coaching staff I've ever seen in the game!

Posted by: ronda Location: lincoln on Nov 3, 2007 at 04:10 PM
I don't think our defense can handle a midget football team right now. I give kudos to Kansas a fundamentally good team. It is payback time for all the times we scored that high on teams. Our offense can't even protect our quarterback, Ganz did the best he could with no help from the line. With our highly regarded recruits we look like hell-o Looks like Kansas did better recruiting. Cosgrove needs to go even before the end of the season, sure as hell won't hurt anything here.

Posted by: matt Location: osceola ne on Nov 3, 2007 at 04:09 PM
This game was very very ugly but what's new. how much do nebraska fans have to take. everyone needs to stay home next saturday for the last home game.

Posted by: ash Location: lincoln on Nov 3, 2007 at 03:51 PM
Even though NU lost, Ganz did a lot better job then Keller ever did, if Keller was still playing,the team would be at 7 points at the most.

Posted by: Norma Location: Hampton on Nov 3, 2007 at 03:32 PM
Maybe Ganz should have had the nod earlier. As for the defense; their woes will too be cured when Husker Nation can say, "Cos who?"