** 2020 Opponent Previews : Northwestern (Game 3) **
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Husker in WI
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I've heard the "it has to get better, it can't get any worse" too many times to believe it. Props to Fitz for moving on from his OC (about 10 years too late), but I don't think it was just scheme. They have so little offensive talent it's not even funny - Ramsey will help, but they need some skill guys.
At a glance, Bajakian doesn't look super impressive. Decent offenses at Cincy, not great at Tennessee, and then QB coach in Tampa where Winston's development was less than stellar. Last year BC was really good running the ball, but not great at scoring some of which does come down to shorter games with the clock always running. But he doesn't have a pair of freakish 240 lb RBs and 4 all-conference (one 1st team, two 2nd, one third) offensive lineman. Long term a pound it down your throat offense is a much better fit with their defense than whatever the hell McCall was trying to do, but I just don't see it this year. Of course I didn't see it 2 years ago when they somehow won the West, so who knows.
At a glance, Bajakian doesn't look super impressive. Decent offenses at Cincy, not great at Tennessee, and then QB coach in Tampa where Winston's development was less than stellar. Last year BC was really good running the ball, but not great at scoring some of which does come down to shorter games with the clock always running. But he doesn't have a pair of freakish 240 lb RBs and 4 all-conference (one 1st team, two 2nd, one third) offensive lineman. Long term a pound it down your throat offense is a much better fit with their defense than whatever the hell McCall was trying to do, but I just don't see it this year. Of course I didn't see it 2 years ago when they somehow won the West, so who knows.
Mavric
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"they should be better because their offense was terrible last year."
Did they not bother to look and see that their offense is terrible (almost) *every* year?
Total Offense Rank:
2019 - 123
2018 - 108
2017 - 55
2016 - 73
2015 - 116
2014 - 107
LumberJackSker
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54.5 seems like a lot
Norhusker
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I'm excited for this game! Watched the Iowa game and they really out played them soundly after the first quarter. This will be a good gauge on the progress of our team. OSU was really tough, but considering how good they are I definitely saw some improvement in terms of toughness, tenacity and athleticism overall. Northwestern will be a better benchmark overall on if we are really improving this season. Wisconsin cancellation sucks, but I see us playing this game with a chip on our shoulders as a huge plus. I think we will squeak a win next week! GBR!
lo country
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I am hoping to see a much more physical secondary Saturday. What I thought would be the strength (injuries) was not. The suspensions (one complete BS) will hurt. I think as @Norhuskermentioned, we play this game with a chip in our shoulder. I think we come out head hunting. Let the B1G powers that be and talking heads know what we think of them. The whole "I don't care if they respect me so long as they fear me" mentality. Put out the notice that we have turned the corner.
Hoping with almost 2 weeks to prepare, we get some pass packages for Brown, Betts, Manning (healthy?), Nance etc.....The whole no block no rock mantra is great. Until it isn't. Allowing any team (NW good LB's) to have 11 dudes in the box with no fear of a deep ball isn't a recipe for success against any team. Anything to pull them out of the box. IMHO, gotta get Mills 12-15 touches minimum and RT involved earlier. Pound the rock. Maybe some I with Mills and RT....Just run the damn ball....
I think we win. And not in the last few ticks of the clock......
Note- Frost and Co have got to be on their collective clock management game......