TGHusker
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During the election season we always see polls discussing whether we feel good about the direction of the country. I thought I'd start a Pre- Season poll discussing our feelings about the direction of our football program. We can then revisit it after the season is over.
The poll reflects this basic question: Is the football program going in the right direction since Coach Riley took over? Yes or No. This poll isn't meant to be an anti-Bo thread nor is to be a Bo vs Mike thread or comparing their teams.. It is just a snap shot in time on how you feel. For example, I felt pretty bad after starting 2-4, then felt good after MSU win, bad after Iowa and good after UCLA. Last season was a rollercoaster wide. But we've had time to reflect since then. A recruiting class, Spring game, and a start of the 2017 recruiting class.
So at this snap shot in time, Do you feel good about the direction the football team is heading?
My thoughts:
I think there are 4 things that give me hope and confidence going forward:
1. The 2016 class was a solid class - not Alabama great - but solid. A good build on the future - esp wt O'Brien.
2. The hiring of John Parrella as DL coach. This may seem like a small matter but to me it is a big deal and speaks of MR's desire to drive aggression back into the D. I think this will eventually prove to be a dramatic hire - a difference maker.
3. The discussion by Langs to possibly redshirt O'Brien. This tells me they aren't after quick results but want to build for quality. I think it also means that this next year may be average at best. I'm willing to have a 9-4 or 8-5 year if it means we can stockpile redshirts for later years.
4. The 2017 recruiting class. For Nebraska, you could not have asked for a better March and April in recruiting. The word is getting you that something special is in the works. It may take time but something is being built behind the curtain.
4 Things that give me concern:
1. A lack luster spring game
2. Armstrong as QB - no solid backup either - short term 1 season issue
3. Depleted DL - perhaps a short term issue - see # 2 above.
4. Past performance. MR and crew need to show that the fluky loses last year are a one year thing. So they still need to prove it on the field.
The poll reflects this basic question: Is the football program going in the right direction since Coach Riley took over? Yes or No. This poll isn't meant to be an anti-Bo thread nor is to be a Bo vs Mike thread or comparing their teams.. It is just a snap shot in time on how you feel. For example, I felt pretty bad after starting 2-4, then felt good after MSU win, bad after Iowa and good after UCLA. Last season was a rollercoaster wide. But we've had time to reflect since then. A recruiting class, Spring game, and a start of the 2017 recruiting class.
So at this snap shot in time, Do you feel good about the direction the football team is heading?
My thoughts:
I think there are 4 things that give me hope and confidence going forward:
1. The 2016 class was a solid class - not Alabama great - but solid. A good build on the future - esp wt O'Brien.
2. The hiring of John Parrella as DL coach. This may seem like a small matter but to me it is a big deal and speaks of MR's desire to drive aggression back into the D. I think this will eventually prove to be a dramatic hire - a difference maker.
3. The discussion by Langs to possibly redshirt O'Brien. This tells me they aren't after quick results but want to build for quality. I think it also means that this next year may be average at best. I'm willing to have a 9-4 or 8-5 year if it means we can stockpile redshirts for later years.
4. The 2017 recruiting class. For Nebraska, you could not have asked for a better March and April in recruiting. The word is getting you that something special is in the works. It may take time but something is being built behind the curtain.
4 Things that give me concern:
1. A lack luster spring game
2. Armstrong as QB - no solid backup either - short term 1 season issue
3. Depleted DL - perhaps a short term issue - see # 2 above.
4. Past performance. MR and crew need to show that the fluky loses last year are a one year thing. So they still need to prove it on the field.
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