Husker Nerds Unite....

and let the gayness begin. Is it almost safe to say that it's less embarrassing to be a Nebraska football fan when the Cornhuskers suck? PYB presents these three pieces of evidence to support the theory, as the overhype grows to epic proportions and the weekend game against Texas nears.

1. Gay T-Magic Song

2. Gay T-Magic Shirt. (Gayer is the nickname. And some fag at the bar was wearing this last week.)

3. The Bo Pelini gladiator photo. Not to mention this movie sucked, though every nerd thinks it was one of the best ever and was apparently impressed by Russell Crowe chasing computerized tigers while Joaquin Phoenix/Zach Johnson recited Shakespearean lines for two hours.

As far as game analysis, PYB is not going to offer much. Nebraska is the better team. Texas has a pedestrian offense, with little explosiveness. Still, covering assignments will be key. Blowing a couple and going down 14-0 is a recipe for disaster. Just ask Niles Paul.

Their defense will likely be the best NU has played so far, so will provide more resistance than any other opponent has. So please, Husker dorks, don't freak out when your heroes don't have five touchdowns of 50 yards or more in the first quarter.

The Longhorns won't quake in their boots and roll over dead when the tunnel walk starts. Alan Parsons' Sirius is like 40 years old. It is not intimidating. As Crybaby Bo said in his press conference this week, the game will be won on the field, so to speak. Texas, albeit perennially soft, is not a good team this year. However, keep in mind that the roster is laden with supposed five-star recruits. They have the talent to play at a higher level, despite not having the heart, guts or will to do it consistently or often.

Nebraska will have to play its best game, and if it does, will have the opportunity to make this a laugher. Pelini will have the defense ready and can dial up pressure on Garrett Gilbert when needed. So far this season, he's supposedly only had to blitz 16 percent of the time. As long as Shawn Twatson and Barney Cotton don't get in the way, and NU remembers it has two great running backs, the Cornhuskers should find a way to win. But let's remember, NU is 1-7 against the Longhorns since 1996 and have invented ways to blow games in six of those contests. An effective passing game will be key, as will ball security. Nebraska's blowout wins have made us forget that fumbles have been a big problem. Putting it on the carpet against Texas won't work.

Which will it be Saturday? Washington or South Dakota State? At the top of its game, NU can beat any team in the nation. These are the kinds of games that separate the Tommie Fraziers from the Eric Crouches. Men or mice. We'll know soon.