Nebraska No. 22 in Mark Schlabach's Early 2009 Top 25

Huskers Make Preseason Top 25

ESPN’s Mark Schlabach gives the Nebraska Cornhuskers some props in his "way too early but I’ll look anyway" 2009 Top 25:

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22. Nebraska Cornhuskers

The Cornhuskers made big strides under first-year coach Bo Pelini. So much so that they might be ready to challenge Kansas for the Big 12 North title in 2009. To take the next step, though, Nebraska will have to replace most of its skill players. Quarterback Joe Ganz, I-back Marlon Lucky and receivers Nate Swift and Todd Peterson are all departing. Seven starters will be back on defense if nose tackle Ndamukong Suh returns for his senior season.

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Other notables: 1. Florida 3. Oklahoma 7. Virginia Tech 10. OK State  23. Kansas 25. Texas Tech 

Suh gets post-Gator Bowl Props

Ndamukong Suh made the College Football News All-Bowl Team and was ranked 30th on the list of most top performers during the bowl season:

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30. Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh made eight tackles, two sacks, four tackles for loss, and came up with a blocked kick in the Gator Bowl win over Clemson.

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Gator Bowl Attendance

Gator Bowl almost sold out:

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Despite these difficult economic times and a slow down in attendance at other sporting events, attendance for the 2009 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl is healthier than ever. Due to the combination of the Gator Bowl Classic’s prominence among college bowl games and the great match-up between Nebraska and Clemson, Jacksonville Municipal Stadium will be filled with college football fans excited to watch one of the more compelling matchups this bowl season. 

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