Time to get to real

[PasstheDamnBallGuy]

No doubt we left some W’s on the table this year. We aren’t the only fanbase complaining. So what do we do about it? What are the coaches and players we need?

I’m ready to grab Willy Korn (great name for NU) and his QB Salter from Liberty. I also add Paul Chryst.  Satterfield and Raiola are out. Transform this offense now.

And protect Coach White. If he gets poached then we may again have a defensive mess on our hands. Teams will be coming for him so be smart and let’s continue to rebuild the Blackshirts as that side of the ball has played well.

I want to comment on this because I see a lot of people at least allude to this sentiment. Rhule has set up a good defense everywhere he has been. Every single time he has had underrated players come in and contribute early. White is an amazing coach,  but there is a reason Rhule always had a good DC and why Tony White chose Nebraska.  

 

[Wistrom Disciple]

"Haarberg with a better arm and worse mobility" doesn't seem like that bad of a tradeoff, IMO. Admittedly I haven't been to any of his high school games, but unless he's some kind of complete headcase, that seems like a guy you could live with at QB.

I guess so, but his high school performance isn't inspiring or hints at consistent winning. He had more skill around him than +90% of the teams they faced and they still fell short of expectations year after year. A whole lot of hype over substance up to this point in time.

 

[Stumpy1]

I said ")$$#@OHlf(#$@# YOU, Benhart!!!!!" in the Purdue game when the kid just steam rolled him for a sack. I mean he got blown up. 

Those 2 DE/OLBs for Purdue are DUDES.  They have wrecked guys all year. 

 

[huskerfan333157]

Really? You don’t understand the hate for Satterfield after watching some of his playcalling?

I may have been on the Fire Satt bandwagon in the heat of the moment following the Maryland game, but I won’t really be onboard until he screws us with a capable QB. But he sure doesn’t seem to customize his play calls to the abilities of the personnel he has. First and goal from well inside the 10 and one of his plays is a pass from the 3rd string QB, who is seeing his first game action this season? Run. The. Damn. Ball. Worst case you walk away with a FG up by 3 and put it in the hands of our more than capable defense.

There have been many more square peg round hole moments for him this season but that is the freshest and likely most damaging. I’ll relax and give him the chance to show what he can do with some half way capable players (hopefully) next year but the hate is not hard to understand.

Every south Carolina fan said the same thing. In fact, they were REALLY happy we took him.  There's a reason for that. 

 

[huskerfan333157]

Every fan base says that about every coach if they're not winning enough.

Why didn't Syracuse say that about white? They were disappointed about him leaving and had nothing but great things to say about him.

He also had rattler last year and his offenses weren't the greatest. All the problems he had at South Carolina he's having here. When most of your fanbase is wanting you to leave then that's saying something.

 

[Lorewarn]

Why didn't Syracuse say that about white? They were disappointed about him leaving and had nothing but great things to say about him.

He also had rattler last year and his offenses weren't the greatest. All the problems he had at South Carolina he's having here. When most of your fanbase is wanting you to leave then that's saying something.

It is saying something, but more often than not what it's saying is that the fans don't know what they're talking about.

Who's a high profile offensive coordinator that a fanbase thinks is great?

 

[Mavric]

Why didn't Syracuse say that about white? They were disappointed about him leaving and had nothing but great things to say about him.

That's why it's "enough".  That can be different for different fans and fan bases.  

Perhaps a winning record with losses mostly against Top 25 teams and a Top 25 defenses was enough for most Syracuse fans.  Especially being just two years removed from going 1-10.

 

[ColoradoHusk]

It is saying something, but more often than not what it's saying is that the fans don't know what they're talking about.

Who's a high profile offensive coordinator that a fanbase thinks is great?

NU had the same offensive coordinator for all 5 National Championships, and I remember a lot of years where fans complained about his play calling.

The OC (not the awesome show from 20 years ago) role might be criticized more than the head coach in a lot of fan bases. 

 

[GSG]

NU had the same offensive coordinator for all 5 National Championships, and I remember a lot of years where fans complained about his play calling.

The OC (not the awesome show from 20 years ago) role might be criticized more than the head coach in a lot of fan bases. 

 

[KCBuc]

I want the message from the head coach to be what the team is trying to accomplish. Don’t tell me you want a strong run game in the 4th quarter, but then try the happy, slappy cotton candy pass BS from the 5. Pick an identity. Be aware of the clock and the score. Use some imagination and at least try to set up the opponent during the game instead of running the same play all game. I’m still ticked they lost against Maryland. 
 

 

[lo country]

I don't want Willy Korn at Nebraska. I don't want to prioritize the speed option & option variants. I want to bring in an actual QB who is good at actual QB things. You know, like reading a defense and throwing the ball? And honestly that player is probably Kaelin.

Let's start there. Willy Korn just gets you another Jeff Sims in here because you're prioritizing a track star QB who likely can't hit the broadside of Lancaster county in the passing game. Definitely tired of that stuff.

Husker football needs to let go of the option, IMO.

I’ve liked Chadwells O for quite some time.  He might have “system” QB’s, but all they do is win.  Salter right now has 26 TD’s to 4 INT’s and a RTG of 181.  He is also a dynamic runner, but hits around 60% completion rate.  Yes it’s against “lesser” competition, but all he does is win….  Chad well is the true architect, but Korn has been with him for years.  I’d take him and his offense.  I think it’d give us a leg up in recruiting and success.  His O is pretty innovative and more complex than folks think.  
 

Rhule just needs to recruit the right qb for what he wants.  I’d be perfectly happy with a drop back static QB so long as we move the chains and win….And if it fits Rhules vision. Too many years of square peg into round hole.  

 

[lo country]

No doubt we left some W’s on the table this year. We aren’t the only fanbase complaining. So what do we do about it? What are the coaches and players we need?

I’m ready to grab Willy Korn (great name for NU) and his QB Salter from Liberty. I also add Paul Chryst.  Satterfield and Raiola are out. Transform this offense now.

And protect Coach White. If he gets poached then we may again have a defensive mess on our hands. Teams will be coming for him so be smart and let’s continue to rebuild the Blackshirts as that side of the ball has played well.

I’m a fan of what Chadwells doing.  Unsure all the laughs. Dude simply wins……Pay White whatever it takes. Add asst coach.  Just keep him.  

 

[lo country]

Why didn't Syracuse say that about white? They were disappointed about him leaving and had nothing but great things to say about him.

He also had rattler last year and his offenses weren't the greatest. All the problems he had at South Carolina he's having here. When most of your fanbase is wanting you to leave then that's saying something.

Rattlers stats are better in year 1 with the new OC.  Coincidence or causation?

 

[Toe]

Been a while since I was swearing at Corcoran, too. The injury might have something to do with that, but you know.

 

[ColoradoHusk]

Rattlers stats are better in year 1 with the new OC.  Coincidence or causation?

I would expect Spencer Rattler’s stats to peak as a senior QB in his 4th year as a starter.  The big improvement for Rattler has been a reductionin INT’s, so it’s reasonable that the new OC was able to see what Rattler did last year and improve on it.  Again, is that being driven by the OC, or Rattler becoming a better decision-maker, overall. I don’t think any of us are close enough to the South Carolina program to know.