Miami power, speed obvious from the start

As soon as Miami converted a Nebraska fumble into a touchdown, Big Red fans knew it was going to be a long night.

Yes, the Huskers were able to score twice in the second half, but even Nebraska's radio announcers had all but conceded the national championship before their team went to the halftime locker rooms down 34-0.

"Speed kills," was the two-word game summary by Gazette Sports Editor John Mesh, and it was an apparent truth as the game wore on.

Nebraska Coach Frank Solich has never overcome a 10-point deficit to win -- but except for the last two games, he's never had to.

And, before we call for wholesale changes in the Nebraska program, let's remember that the Cornhuskers haven't lost two games in a row since 1990.

Nebraska's offense works, and works well most of the time. But it's not a come-from-behind offense, and this Miami team isn't one that would allow that to happen, anyway.

After all the controversy over Nebraska's selection for the Rose Bowl, the Hurricanes are now the undisputed national champions, and that's good for college football in general. The Bowl Championship Series selection process is probably destined for change, however, and that may be good as well.