**** What we learned - Illinois edition ****

1. Despite giving up only 14 points this defense still makes me uneasy. Can't put my finger on why, but just can't buy in to the D yet

2. Short passing game looked better in second half but still needs to improve if we are going to put up points against a well coached defense with talent to back it up

3. This years team has a mental toughness I haven't seen in Bo's teams. Yes, there was a lull in the second half, but overall these kids seem to be able to shrug off bad plays and make adjustments unlike previous years. This more then anything leaves me cautiously optimistic that the blowout losses are over.

 
I'm certainly no Taylor Martinez hater but this offense is in much better hands than the previous four years. Tommy sure has room to improve in the decision making department but he can manage a game and provides leadership. His throwing ability is light years ahead of TM's. I'm sure I'll get flamed for this but the QB difference is the main reason our O is so much more prolific and effective. TM was a special talent and gave a lot for this program but TA is much better for making everything click.

 
JJHusker1 said:
I'm certainly no Taylor Martinez hater but this offense is in much better hands than the previous four years. Tommy sure has room to improve in the decision making department but he can manage a game and provides leadership. His throwing ability is light years ahead of TM's. I'm sure I'll get flamed for this but the QB difference is the main reason our O is so much more prolific and effective. TM was a special talent and gave a lot for this program but TA is much better for making everything click.
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i will not flame you. it is the simple difference between being a great athlete and a good qb.

 
One thing I haven't seen mentioned is how bo and staff tried to adjust to the linebackers getting killed one on one, they started with ZA in the middle in nickel and dime and then went to the package with no backers and all dB, both seemed to work pretty well. Great job by the staff

 
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Ameer should be considered the Heisman front runner at this point in time.

We are deep at RB and there is little drop off from AA- think about that.

Beck has done much better these last two games, let's hope that continues against some much tougher defenses.

Liked the shoes, the rest of the red rising uniform was just bad. Hope they burn them and switch to Nike.

We've got a challenge coming up with MSU. Should be a great game.
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Beck has done well all year minus the mcneese state game.

 
JJHusker1 said:
I'm certainly no Taylor Martinez hater but this offense is in much better hands than the previous four years. Tommy sure has room to improve in the decision making department but he can manage a game and provides leadership. His throwing ability is light years ahead of TM's. I'm sure I'll get flamed for this but the QB difference is the main reason our O is so much more prolific and effective. TM was a special talent and gave a lot for this program but TA is much better for making everything click.
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He is much more accurate on the deep ball than TM was. His passing motion is much more natural. He still has some misreads, he still stares down his intended target, But I like his poise, I like his ability and tenacity to stick in the pocket and throw the ball. I think he is beginning to trust in his ability to run instead of forcing the pass. He showed some signs of that tonight, but other times he tried forcing throws that were not there.

 
  1. The defense can force turnovers when they pressure the QB.

The DBs could get many more interceptions if they would look for the ball. Mitchel gave up a TD on a play that should have been a pick. Later NU got a PI on a play that was an easy pick.
TA is a great runner. He reminds me of Lord; fast, shifty and very strong.
TA has a tough time reading defenses. A pick, and a very lucky dropped pick on plays where he never saw the defender.
Brown makes life on the kickoff return team easy.
Life is fun when the Huskers have multiple backs over 100 yards.
 
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