Pelini Preparing for Tough Tech Offense

Lincoln - Coach Bo Pelini met the media on Tuesday at Memorial Stadium and discussed the effectiveness of Texas Tech's offense and the challenge facing the Huskers in stopping the Red Raiders this weekend.

The No. 15 Huskers (4-1, 1-0 Big 12) will square off with Texas Tech (4-2, 1-1 Big 12) at Memorial Stadium in an ABC telecast on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

"They execute their offense very well. They’re not trying to trick you or anything else," Pelini said. "They’re going to see where you are and try and execute their offense really well. Their quarterbacks are well-schooled, and they get the ball in and out. It’s just a system he (Texas Tech Coach Mike Leach) believes in and runs very well.”

Pelini also said the Red Raiders have benefitted from an improving running game throughout the season.

“They run the ball well, better than what people think. It’s a big part of their game," Pelini said. "Their running back is a very quality football player, football players I should say. They have some good backs. You can spend so much time defending the pass and they can really hurt you with the running game. You have to have balance and they understand that. We have to have balance defensively. We have to defend what they do.”

For more from Pelini's press conference, including comments on Ndamukong Suh's performance against Missouri and a recent injury to I-back Rex Burkhead, click on the links below for complete press conference transcripts.

• Nebraska Coach Bo Pelini
• Defensive Tackle Ndamukong Suh
• Quarterback Zac Lee
• Linebacker Phillip Dillard