World-Herald staff writer Rich Kaipust points out five things we learned and five things still left unanswered coming off of Nebraska's 20-3 win against Kansas.
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THINGS WE LEARNED
1
Nebraska has brought itself back to the nine-win standard — now three straight under Bo Pelini — that became less than a given between 2002 and ’07.
2
Taylor Martinez with a bad ankle isn’t the same Taylor Martinez opponents came to fear before the injury.
3
Nebraska cornerback Alfonzo Dennard was ready to go right back to making plays Saturday after missing the last seven quarters with a concussion.
4
November continues to be good to the Huskers, with their winning streak now at nine in the month.
5
Turner Gill has a lot of work to do to get Kansas back to anywhere near where it was in 2007.
THINGS WE STILL DON’T KNOW
1
Can Nebraska hang on to the football? With two more fumbles Saturday night, the Huskers have 33 on the season.
2
What might have happened Saturday night if Nebraska had gone against a team with a dangerous offense?
3
How good is linebacker Lavonte David going to be next year, after he goes through an offseason in the Husker program?
4
Can Nebraska find people next season to be as effective and dependable as Alex Henery both kicking and punting the football?
5
Any chance Nebraska will be starting a Big Ten series next season that will continue for 105 consecutive seasons?
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