Holy $#@& Phil Steele

Hans Gruber said:
They were below average last year. I agree that they should be better this fall, but improving from below average to just average won't make a lot of difference.
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Given last years scoring numbers, the scoring defense improvement of 5 pts/game to get Nebraska to average, would result in +3 wins. That’s considering how poorly yards were turned into points a year ago. I’d expect scoring and production improve in Year 2.

Such a defensive improvement combined with a scoring improvement of 4 points per game results in +4 wins or the 8-4 record many are predicting.

To get to those 10 win totals, Nebraska has to either pull a Northwestern and win every close game, pull an Oklahoma and win every shoot-out, or the defense has to be quite a bit better than middle of the road.

 
Moiraine said:
The defense was bad last year, not below average.

And I think improving to below average will make a big difference, given that a lot of our games were close and we have an easier schedule this year.

If the defense had been merely below average last year we might’ve gone 7-5 or 8-4. 

The offense will almost assuredly still carry the load this season but I hope Chinander will become a better DC as he gets more experience and we’ll have average or even good defenses in the near future. 
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Think this is the biggest key. It's been talked about how, when this offense is clicking, the defense is going to be out there a lot so their numbers are going to be skewed. I don't think Chins had the bodies he needed last year and it was obvious. Also, the leftover "talent" from Riley which didn't help. I think in 2-3 years we will see a good defense. This year needs to be average and an 8-9 win season becomes a reality after two 4-8 seasons. Lots to be excited about, but this will take some adjusting from fans who expect to see a 2009/2010 type of defense come fall camp. 

 
I can't think of the guys name, but on XM this morning, Andy Staples partner predicted Nebraska in the NC game.  Sure are a lot of high expectations for us.

I am not drinking the Kool Aid, but do expect to see a good amount of improvement.  I think we are couple of years away from that level.  I need to see improvement before I believe in miracles.  

 
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skersfan said:
I can't think of the guys name, but on XM this morning, Andy Staples partner predicted Nebraska in the NC game.  Sure are a lot of high expectations for us.

I am not drinking the Kool Aid, but do expect to see a good amount of improvement.  I think we are couple of years away from that level.  I need to see improvement before I believe in miracles.  
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Imagine the ride if that actually happened though  :koolaid2: :nanalama

 
skersfan said:
I can't think of the guys name, but on XM this morning, Andy Staples partner predicted Nebraska in the NC game.  Sure are a lot of high expectations for us.

I am not drinking the Kool Aid, but do expect to see a good amount of improvement.  I think we are couple of years away from that level.  I need to see improvement before I believe in miracles.  
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I don’t know who this is, but here’s another


 


I think it's an easier bet that none of those teams will make it

1. I'll be over the moon if we win just the West

2. Georgia and Alabama too good to let LSU do it

3. Will never be let in

4. Favorite on the list if they didn't have such a rough schedule and always choke against OSU

5. Were lucky to win as many as they did last year

6. Would probably have to beat Clemson twice

7. There's no way Dan Mullen is actually a playoff caliber coach

8. God Forbid

9. They would have to win out and they won't

10. Incapable of not dropping a couple dumb loses

 
Scarlet Overkill said:
I don’t know who this is, but here’s another
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Obviously 2,4,7,8 all have a shot to make a playoff in any given year due to current talent. Nebraska isn't a terrible pick, but they would be further down the list for me, definitely below Michigan right now. As for the rest, A&M can stay on the list but I would replace the other 4 with Oregon, USC, Penn State and Auburn.

 
Nebfanatic said:
Obviously 2,4,7,8 all have a shot to make a playoff in any given year due to current talent. Nebraska isn't a terrible pick, but they would be further down the list for me, definitely below Michigan right now. As for the rest, A&M can stay on the list but I would replace the other 4 with Oregon, USC, Penn State and Auburn.
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Oregon’s made the playoff before. 

Wisconsin could be added too. Don’t think they’ll make it but they’ve come close recently. 

 
Moiraine said:
Oregon’s made the playoff before. 

Wisconsin could be added too. Don’t think they’ll make it but they’ve come close recently. 
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Duh! How could I forget about the very first one. Wisconsin could definitely be mentioned. I'd probably go with Miami in place of the Ducks just because they play a weak schedule and have pretty strong talent.

 
According to ESPN FPI the list would be:

1. Michigan

2. UCF

3. Boise St

4. LSU

5. Penn St

6. Missouri

7. Utah

8. Florida

9. Minnesota

10. Virginia Tech

11. Miami (FL)

12. Baylor

13. Nebraska

My list:

Michigan (@Penn ST, tOSU), LSU (@Texas, @Bama), Missouri (@Georgia) Miami (Florida, @Florida St), Utah (@USC, @Washington)

 
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