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December 29, 2006
BREAKFAST WITH TIGERS
Nebraska and Auburn tangle in early-start Cotton Bowl
By Jim D. Berryman
MissingNebraska.com
jimmyb@missingnebraska.com
We all may complain a bit about the start time of this season's AT&T
Cotton Bowl, but Husker fans are thankful for one thing as we head
into a new year.
At least Nebraska is playing on New Year's Day.
It used to be a given that NU would be in a New Year's Day bowl
game. The Huskers have made numerous appearances back when New
Year's Day was the final word in college football for the season.
Now we have bowl games on what seems like the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 8th
of January.
It will be an early kickoff for Husker fans around the country. In
the east, 11:30 is a bad enough start time, let alone in Huskerland
at 10:30, in snowy Denver at 9:30, and in sunny L.A., at only
8:30 in the morning.
The early start will allow Nebraska to be on all the channels'
highlights all day long. Let's hope they're highlights.
And at least the game doesn't kick off after 9 p.m. eastern like
some last-of-the-day bowl games. Most people have to work on January
2nd, so this will allow plenty of time to either savor or forget
about what transpires in Dallas.
So after one last rub of the sleepy eyes, Husker fans will get down to the business of seeing whether
Nebraska is ready to step up and make a statement against a
higher-ranked team.
A win over Auburn would be a giant
step in setting the course to becoming a top-10 preseason team next season.
Somehow I think there will be a run on Bloody Mary mix at the
grocery stores. They say Bloody Marys are great for those "early"
tailgate parties. They also say a Bloody Mary is a great hangover remedy.
Fitting for the day after New Year's Eve.
Let's hope the Huskers don't have an Auburn Tiger hangover on
January 2nd.
Cotton Bowl TV-AUDIO Team Details
No. 22 Nebraska (9-4) vs. No. 10 Auburn (10-2)
Cotton Bowl in Dallas on New Year's Day
The game kicks off at about 10:40 a.m. central.
It will be televised nationally on Fox.
You can hear live audio on Nebraska radio stations carrying the
Pinnacle Sports Network. There are a few affiliates outside the
Cornhusker State as well.
Click here for radio stations broadcasting Husker football
nationwide
Live audio and stats can be found at
Huskers.com.
Sirius Satellite Radio will carry the game live on a
yet-to-be-determined channel.
Click here for the Sirius Radio Nebraska Page
Cotton Bowl weather looks to be sunny to party sunny and cool, but
not cold. Kickoff temp in the 40s, rising to the 50s by the end of
the game.
Go Big Red!
COTTON BOWL
NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS
vs.
AUBURN TIGERS
PREVIEW STORIES & LINKS
AT&T Cotton Bowl Official Site
Husker Game Day: Nebraska vs. Auburn from Huskers.com
Auburn Tigers Official Site
KETV Channel 7 - Big Red Zone
Road To The Cotton Bowl from Omaha World-Herald
Cotton Bowl Preview & Stats from FoxSports.com
12-31-06: NU resolves to have big 2007, starting Monday
Story from Omaha World-Herald
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12-31-06: NU offense full-throttle for Cotton Bowl
Story & Video from WOWT-TV 6
12-31-06: Huskers' DE in no rush to sympathize with QBs
Story from Dallas Morning News
12-31-06: Breaking down the Auburn Tigers
Story from Lincoln Journal-Star
12-31-06: Bowl Breakdown: Cotton
Preview from SportsIllustrated.com
12-31-06: Jackson, playing with broken hand, says he'll play
Story from AP-ESPN.com
12-31-06: Cotton Bowl News and Notes
Story & Video from KOLN-KGIN TV 10/11
12-31-06: It is twilight for Taylor?
Story from Omaha World-Herald
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12-31-06: AU running backs remember Lester
Story from Press-Register
12-31-06: Tuberville's approach places AU among elite
Story from Huntsville Times
12-31-06: Finally healthy
Story from Lincoln Journal-Star
12-30-06: For Alabama schools, the Tide has truly turned
Story from Omaha World-Herald
12-30-06: Callahan's offense is West Coast, but he's Chicago
South Side
Story from Dallas Morning News
12-30-06: Wintry blast make keep some from Cotton Bowl
Story from Omaha World-Herald
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12-30-06: Tigers, Huskers born to run
Story from Press-Register
12-30-06: Beating Auburn would make NU 'big time' team
Story from KLKN-TV 8
12-30-06: Tiger smack rolls Big Red eyes
More from WOWT-TV 6
12-30-06: Auburn needs a quick tuneup
More from Huntsville Press
12-30-06: (10) Auburn vs. (22) Nebraska
Preview from AP-Yahoo!Sports
12-29-06: Huskers work out in damp conditions
Story & Video from KOLN-KGIN TV 10/11
12-29-06: NU fans dwindle; is Cotton worn out?
Story from Omaha World-Herald
12-29-06: Nebraska running back can take hits
Story from Dallas Morning News
12-29-06: Tigers' Groves aims to frighten foes
Story from Lincoln Journal-Star
12-29-06: AU set for Zac attack
Story from Huntsville Times
12-29-06: Huskers happy with Callahan's transition
Story from Birmingham Times
12-29-06: 'Irons Age' coming to an end for AU at Cotton Bowl
Story from Opelika - Auburn News
12-29-06: New Year's diversions for Husker fans in Dallas
Story from Omaha World-Herald
12-07-06: Auburn coordinator sees similarities in offenses
Story from Lincoln Journal-Star
12-06-06: Cotton Bowl is cut from sturdy cloth
Column from T. Shatel - Omaha World-Herald
12-05-06: Nebraska to face Auburn in AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic
Story & Stats from Huskers.com
12-05-06: Cotton soft on matchup
Story from Omaha World-Herald
12-05-06: Callahan apologizes for coaching job against Oklahoma
Story from AP-Yahoo!Sports
Huskers.com
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Nebraska Football '06 Schedule / Results
Huskers on ESPN.com
Husker Hot Pics Photos from AP
Husker Game Watch Locations Nationwide
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