Tipping Points May Be Tipping NU’s Way

This week may not go down as the most eventful in Nebraska history, but two seemingly minor things have happened that may help Nebraska in the long run. Bo Pelini had a tough task in returning to Nebraska. He took over a team with a losing record playing horrible defense and he had to satisfy a spoiled fan base. The Husker Nation wasn't going to wait long for their team to climb back into the national rankings. They'd been raised to believe that nine win seasons were an entitlement. With the release of the final AP poll, NU finishes ranked in the top 25 for the third consecutive season coming in at number 24. The ranking may not be something to brag about to fans of Alabama or LSU, but does indicate that NU is doing something right. Going nine and four doesn't guarantee a ...