Game-by-Game W-L Predictions
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drfish
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Perhaps, because last year, there was a new offensive coordinator, a new defensive coordinator, with a new offense and a significantly different defense and there were no non-competative games (with the possible exception of Purdue, which I think was more of an emotional/energy related loss) and they actually improved during the year.
Fresno -Win
Wyoming - Win, but closer than expected
Oregon - Loss, close. A lot depends on their new QB
@NW - Win
Illinois - Win
@IU - T
Purdue - Win, big
@Wisconsin - Win. Wisconsin will have a new QB and I think their defense takes a step back. Nebraska learns how to defend the outside running game
@Ohio State - Loss
Minnesota - Win. I don't see them maintaining without Kill. I think they will still be too one dementional on offense.
Maryland - Win
@Iowa - Payback
Plus probably lose one of the above they shouldn't. Now, if Tommie improves his ball security more than everybody seems to think, they could s
ADS
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So you have no faith in the LB's or the young lineman at all? The style of defense that they run is meant to stop the run.
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Any chance you could just not read any of my posts?
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commando
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OK - If we're judging this year's expectations on last year's results, looks like I'll change my prediction to 5-7 with losses against Purdue and Illinois.
As others above have stated, I think we see a fairly large dropoff in our rush defense compared to last year with the loss of 5 defensive lineman, 2 of which were good enough that they were drafted in the third round. A scheme is only as good as the guys you have playing it. Not that I think the guys we will have playing are bad - just that they are very very inexperienced. Notice how I didn't say anyone will run all over us the last four games? That's because I do believe Parrella will coach them up and they will improve as the year goes on.
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husker98
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Fresno W - close win, i think we come out a little slow as the boys shake out the off season rust
Wyoming W - Bohl will play us tough in the first half but our depth shows in the 2nd.
Oregon T - toss up for me, depends on who is Oregons QB and how settled he is. We could win big if their QB is not up to par.
@ Northwestern W - very close game, as per usual
Illinois W - They will still be figuring out smith's scheme by this time.
@ Indiana W - close win, they will score points on us, but so will we, i think the D gets enough stops for us to pull this out.
Purdue W - I think the boys will have revenge on their minds for this game.
@ Wisconsin W/T - Very close game, i think we could lose this depending on how their new DC and QB progresses during the season. Will know more as season goes on.
@ tOSU L/T - I wager we lose this unless Beck is calling the plays
Minnesota W - I think Riley has this teams number, we will see this year if my theory is correct but last year surprised me at how we dismantled them in their house.
Maryland W - Could be close or a blow out, Maryland is talented but on and off like Clemson during the Bowden years.
@ Iowa W - Close game, but i think we inch this out.
Overall 10-2
In reality i bet we probably go 8-4 or 9-3. So i imagine we drop a game or two we can or should win. But i like what i see from this team and a 10-2 record i think is in reach if the youngsters grow up quick. And considering how well the staff did with their first freshmen last year i have a glass half full look at this situation right now.
Wyoming W - Bohl will play us tough in the first half but our depth shows in the 2nd.
Oregon T - toss up for me, depends on who is Oregons QB and how settled he is. We could win big if their QB is not up to par.
@ Northwestern W - very close game, as per usual
Illinois W - They will still be figuring out smith's scheme by this time.
@ Indiana W - close win, they will score points on us, but so will we, i think the D gets enough stops for us to pull this out.
Purdue W - I think the boys will have revenge on their minds for this game.
@ Wisconsin W/T - Very close game, i think we could lose this depending on how their new DC and QB progresses during the season. Will know more as season goes on.
@ tOSU L/T - I wager we lose this unless Beck is calling the plays
Minnesota W - I think Riley has this teams number, we will see this year if my theory is correct but last year surprised me at how we dismantled them in their house.
Maryland W - Could be close or a blow out, Maryland is talented but on and off like Clemson during the Bowden years.
@ Iowa W - Close game, but i think we inch this out.
Overall 10-2
In reality i bet we probably go 8-4 or 9-3. So i imagine we drop a game or two we can or should win. But i like what i see from this team and a 10-2 record i think is in reach if the youngsters grow up quick. And considering how well the staff did with their first freshmen last year i have a glass half full look at this situation right now.
84HuskerLaw
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It is far too early to make these kinds of predictions unless one is allowed to qualify them.
Assuming we have no major injuries to the members of the two deep chart, then I will say: we win all regular season games except we fall short by 2 TDs to the Buckeyes. We will then finish at 10-1 and head to the CCG vs either OSU or Michigan. We will fall the second time to OSU and give Michigan a heck of a game but also come up about 3 short. At 10--2 we will play in a very nice bowl game against a quality top ten opponent. Barring injuries, we will win that game and finish 11-2 and be ranked #10 in the final polls.
If we lose critical players such as QB, couple OL, another DT or cornerback or safety, we will drop about as many games as we have injured key players. That is the direct result of having so little quality depth (our talent deficiency will show up in the big games) and we will need some Husker Magic and plain ol' fashioned luck too). But we are due for a season with few or no injuries and lots of Husker Magic along the way.
Assuming we have no major injuries to the members of the two deep chart, then I will say: we win all regular season games except we fall short by 2 TDs to the Buckeyes. We will then finish at 10-1 and head to the CCG vs either OSU or Michigan. We will fall the second time to OSU and give Michigan a heck of a game but also come up about 3 short. At 10--2 we will play in a very nice bowl game against a quality top ten opponent. Barring injuries, we will win that game and finish 11-2 and be ranked #10 in the final polls.
If we lose critical players such as QB, couple OL, another DT or cornerback or safety, we will drop about as many games as we have injured key players. That is the direct result of having so little quality depth (our talent deficiency will show up in the big games) and we will need some Husker Magic and plain ol' fashioned luck too). But we are due for a season with few or no injuries and lots of Husker Magic along the way.