Fire Cavanaugh

huskerfan333157 said:
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I saw most of the game. I'm not a football coach or an expert in analyzing every play. I played football on the HS level only. What I did see was the O-line getting over manned on several plays especially on blitz packages . NIU has a good defense and a bad offense. Farniok got beat on more than one play. That caught my eye. I haven't looked at the game a second time because I did not DVR it. Started drinking too much out of stress.  Can someone explain why they think the O-line played ok.... Several drops by the receiving corp also contributed to the loss. It was a very bad offensive half to say the least. Lee is far from perfect, but he did get two rushing TD's due to pressure in the pocket. I feel bad for the guy. Lang's play calling is very suspect as well. EDIT: I saw several people earlier in this thread mention the O-line played ok. 

 
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knapplc said:
The O Line is the base of the pyramid.  You want to know why Wisconsin gets great running backs? Because they have a reputation for building amazing O Lines. The best Husker teams had great O Lines. 

Case in point:



When your running backs have to dodge defenders behind the line of scrimmage on 2/3 of their carries, you're going to suffer. 

But here's the weird thing.  We've had this problem for years and years.  Before Riley.  Before Pelini.  Rex Burkhead was slicker than a greased pig - and he had to be, because anyone who watched those games watched him make the first man miss as soon as he got the handoff time and time again.  Abdullah did the same thing.  So did Pork Chop.

In presidential politics there's a saying about what's the most important thing in getting reelected:  "It's the economy, stupid."

In football, "It's the Line, stupid." 

Bring me a coach who will commit to building a great offensive line and I'll show you a coach who'll last here a long time.  Doesn't matter if he's running the Option, Pro Style, Wishbone or Fun & Gun. 
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There's a guy like that in Arkansas right now who imo would be perfect here.

 
I suggested hiring Big Bert before he left for Arkansas.  I was ridiculed even though his offensive style would dovetail nicely with what a lot of folks are clamoring for.  His teams play with edge and he has a dickish quality to him that I think you need to succeed at the highest level.  Plus, his wife is a total smokeshow.  To stay remotely on topic, if/when Cav is let go, Nebraska needs to kick the tires on San Diego State's OL coach.  SDSU has been cranking out rushing yards like nobody's business since this dude took over.  They played a slobberknocker against Stanford (and won) on Saturday that was a ton of fun to watch.  

http://www.goaztecs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mike_schmidt_185321.html

For morale...

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This was one of the worst games for a Nebraska O line I have seen in a very long time. 

The unit is clearly a very week link and there is very little happening in recruiting. 

 
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