September 27, 2006 MOMENTUM & MEMORIES Huskers flying high into Big 12 opener with Kansas; last season's game surely a factor By Jim D. Berryman MissingNebraska.com jimmyb@missignebraska.com I remember it well. I was raking leaves in the back yard on a sunny, warm autumn day in New England, when I had to put my rake aside and sit down, to make sure I was hearing what I was hearing. It was coming out of the speaker I had propped up in the upstairs window. Can't get the Huskers on the radio without a computer in these parts. Kansas was blowing out Nebraska? Yes, that's what I was hearing. A real shock to the system. The leaves didn't all get raked that day. I remember looking forward to the game the following year (this Saturday, 09-30-06). I wanted to erase the memory of what I had just heard. Nebraska hosts longtime rival Kansas in Lincoln this Saturday night. Both teams come into the game at 3-1. Nebraska is ranked Number 21 in both major polls. (See game time / TV / Audio details below) Kansas is a tough one to figure out right now. A loss at Toledo is nothing to brag about. Even so, some had KU as high as 2nd in Big 12 North pre-season standings. Nebraska had a balanced, "Lucky" attack last Saturday vs. Troy. The Huskers dominated the Trojans. On the highlight reel, last week's game vs. Troy looked like the Nebraska of old, meaning the Huskers seemed to make big plays with ease. Still, it was Troy, even though the Trojans had close games with Florida State and Georgia Tech leading up to Nebraska. If the Cornhuskers present a balanced attack similar to all games this season except USC, Kansas will face a major challenge to even stay close to the Huskers. I see a Husker blowout over the Jayhawks. I don't think it's going to be pretty at all for those wearing blue. Last year's shocker in Lawrence will all but be erased after Saturday night. But this is Big 12 Season!  Anything can happen.  Usually does. Here's hoping that what usually does happen when the Jayhawks line up against the Huskers, happens this Saturday in Lincoln. In case you have a really short memory, that means a win. The game kicks off at about 6:10 p.m. central. It will be televised in most areas of the country by Fox Sports Net. (Check local listings). The Pinnacle Sports Radio Network will have live coverage on a number of Nebraska radio stations and a few in other parts of the country. Click here for Pinnacle Sports Network Radio Stations nationwide Sirius Satellite Radio will also have live audio on Channel 147. Click here for the Sirius Nebraska Page. Huskers. com will also have live audio, including pre-game coverage plus live stats. You can also find live stats of the game on a number of other sports-related web sites. GO BIG RED! NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS vs. KANSAS JAYHAWKS                                 PREVIEW STORIES & LINKS   09-30-06: Awash in a sea of red Story from Lawrence, KS Journal-World 09-30-06: Huskers ready and rested Story & Video from KOLN-KGIN TV 09-30-06: Kansas vs. Nebraska Preview story from Yahoo! Sports 09-30-06: Football Fridays (Husker fans celebrate at Misty's) Story & Video from KOLN-KGIN TV 09-30-06: Here comes the conference More from WOWT-TV Omaha 09-30-06: Oddsmakers not favorable for KU Video from 6 Sports (Kansas) 09-30-06: Henry goes from going nowhere to the go-to guy More from Kansas City Star 09-30-06: Kansas storylines More from Lincoln Journal-Star Continuous: Huskers.com Big Red Game Day NU-KU Previews, Stats & More 09-29-06: Coming Kansas game digs up painful memories More from Daily Nebraskan 09-29-06: They're not Kansas anymore More from Omaha World-Herald 09-29-06: Last year's loss to KU got Huskers' attention More from Kansas City Star 09-29-06: Recruits expected for NU-KU game More from Lincoln Journal-Star 09-29-06: Blackshirts shooting for another big day More from Grand Island Independent ** 09-29-06: 'Hawks ready for Husker atmosphere Video & Story from 6Sports / Lawrence Journal-World 09-29-06: Trip to Lincoln hasn't been joyride for Kansas More from Kansas City Star 09-28-06: Mangino praises Huskers Story & Video from KOLN-KGIN TV 09-28-06: Huskers not worried about earning revenge More from Lawrence, KS Journal-World 09-27-06: NU driven by Kansas drubbing More from Omaha World-Herald 09-27-06: Huskers focus on avoiding letdown More from Lincoln Journal-Star 09-26-06: Coaches at KU & NU downplay significance of last year's blowout More from Omaha World-Herald 09-27-06: NU on post-KU roll Story & Video from WOWT-6 Omaha 09-27-06: KETV-Omaha Big Red Zone: Nebraska vs. Kansas NU-KU Stories & Video Previews, Stats & More **Registration Required Nebraska Football '06 Schedule / Results Huskers on ESPN.com Husker Hot Pics Photos from AP Husker Game Watch Locations Nationwide