Media Bias? or 'fair and balanced?'

Article wasn't brutal or anything. There is a legit chance that this could be a bumpy first year. I think on defense, it comes down to how well the linebackers and lineman play together to stop the run. That needs to be fixed. And on offense, it will depend on the QB. If it's Armstrong, he will need to improve. I feel good enough about the secondary, receivers, TEs, special teams & coaching staff. The running backs and lineman will have to work together to get the ground game going. That's just experience and trust. If TA doesn't improve, it will be a long, long, long season. And I don't know if any of the QB backups have the confidence to match their ability.

And even Bo had a few borderline 8 win seasons needing some luck to get them 9.

 
Well I think there would be several people happy to see Husker nation not have at least 9 wins next year, would remove us from an elite list.

 
zoogs said:
I really don't think it's that unfair of an article.

* Yes, they're good coaches (we hope), but it's also year 1. It takes time for coaches to put their stamp on a program.

* They're installing new schemes on offense and defense.

* DT may be a strength, but LB and DE are extremely shaky positions.

* The OL has not been exceptionally strong or well coached in recent years. Three starters graduated.

* By most accounts, Ameer saved our butts last year and was the entire offense. He's gone. We have guys, but will they be of Ameer's caliber?

* With all due respect to the rest of our receivers, I'll believe we can replace Kenny Bell's productivity and deep threat in this offense when I see it.

* Our QB is a tough dude, but he was pretty shaky last year. The article is right, his development is key.

* There's some talent in the secondary, but stopping pass offenses was Bo's forte. I don't think it's unreasonable to assume they will take a step back in this area, although of course I'd trade that for not getting gashed on the jet sweep.

The main thing in Nebraska's advantage is the schedule. But as we've learned recently, you don't show up and win games just because you're Nebraska. Those teams coached by Jerry Kill and Pat Fitzgerald and even Kirk Ferentz aren't exactly pushovers. So if all things go smoothly, then I'm sure 9 games will be no trouble and they could even do better. "All things going smoothly" however, is never a guarantee, especially in year 1.
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From talking to some of my bleeding gold friends, sounds like this may be Ferentz last year.

Why? Ticket sales are not going well.

Will be interesting to see who they get to replace him if that does happen.

 
If Riley wins 9 games his first year with out players he recruited to play in his system would be impressive to me. I love the experience of this coaching staff but it will take a year or two to get a talent upgrade and depth at a few positions. None of the upper classmen on the offensive line have ever proven they can block anyone once conference schedule starts and linebacker could be a problem along with depth on the defensive line. People always make the 11 win predictions and I would love to see it but I feel that there is to many question marks.

 
LumberJackSker said:
If Riley wins 9 games his first year with out players he recruited to play in his system would be impressive to me. I love the experience of this coaching staff but it will take a year or two to get a talent upgrade and depth at a few positions. None of the upper classmen on the offensive line have ever proven they can block anyone once conference schedule starts and linebacker could be a problem along with depth on the defensive line. People always make the 11 win predictions and I would love to see it but I feel that there is to many question marks.
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That could certainly change with a new system and new coaches.

 
The d will impress, especially early on. The center of the OL and QB play will hurt us. It's not that the interior OL or QB play will be all bad, but there will be areas were they are weak, and once opponents recognize this, the offense will be challenged.

 
KazLong said:
zoogs said:
I really don't think it's that unfair of an article.

* Yes, they're good coaches (we hope), but it's also year 1. It takes time for coaches to put their stamp on a program.

* They're installing new schemes on offense and defense.

* DT may be a strength, but LB and DE are extremely shaky positions.

* The OL has not been exceptionally strong or well coached in recent years. Three starters graduated.

* By most accounts, Ameer saved our butts last year and was the entire offense. He's gone. We have guys, but will they be of Ameer's caliber?

* With all due respect to the rest of our receivers, I'll believe we can replace Kenny Bell's productivity and deep threat in this offense when I see it.

* Our QB is a tough dude, but he was pretty shaky last year. The article is right, his development is key.

* There's some talent in the secondary, but stopping pass offenses was Bo's forte. I don't think it's unreasonable to assume they will take a step back in this area, although of course I'd trade that for not getting gashed on the jet sweep.

The main thing in Nebraska's advantage is the schedule. But as we've learned recently, you don't show up and win games just because you're Nebraska. Those teams coached by Jerry Kill and Pat Fitzgerald and even Kirk Ferentz aren't exactly pushovers. So if all things go smoothly, then I'm sure 9 games will be no trouble and they could even do better. "All things going smoothly" however, is never a guarantee, especially in year 1.
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From talking to some of my bleeding gold friends, sounds like this may be Ferentz last year.

Why? Ticket sales are not going well.

Will be interesting to see who they get to replace him if that does happen.
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Bret Bielema.
 
The Dude said:
KazLong said:
zoogs said:
I really don't think it's that unfair of an article.

* Yes, they're good coaches (we hope), but it's also year 1. It takes time for coaches to put their stamp on a program.

* They're installing new schemes on offense and defense.

* DT may be a strength, but LB and DE are extremely shaky positions.

* The OL has not been exceptionally strong or well coached in recent years. Three starters graduated.

* By most accounts, Ameer saved our butts last year and was the entire offense. He's gone. We have guys, but will they be of Ameer's caliber?

* With all due respect to the rest of our receivers, I'll believe we can replace Kenny Bell's productivity and deep threat in this offense when I see it.

* Our QB is a tough dude, but he was pretty shaky last year. The article is right, his development is key.

* There's some talent in the secondary, but stopping pass offenses was Bo's forte. I don't think it's unreasonable to assume they will take a step back in this area, although of course I'd trade that for not getting gashed on the jet sweep.

The main thing in Nebraska's advantage is the schedule. But as we've learned recently, you don't show up and win games just because you're Nebraska. Those teams coached by Jerry Kill and Pat Fitzgerald and even Kirk Ferentz aren't exactly pushovers. So if all things go smoothly, then I'm sure 9 games will be no trouble and they could even do better. "All things going smoothly" however, is never a guarantee, especially in year 1.
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From talking to some of my bleeding gold friends, sounds like this may be Ferentz last year.

Why? Ticket sales are not going well.

Will be interesting to see who they get to replace him if that does happen.
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Bret Bielema.
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Wouldn't surprise me at all actually

 
Savage Husker said:
If this team doesn't win 10 games, It'll be below my expectations. SE fired a 9 win coach to get us over the hump, not to rebuild.

Our OL hasn't been anything to write home about, whatever we have in the works now and upgrade in coaching shouldnt be a drop off.

Tommy and QBs have a real coach now, should be improvement.

Ameer saved our bacon, but running backs ARE a dime a dozen, who's gonna step up?

Our defense survived without Gregory last year in multiple games, having the right system and coaching to the players' strengths is more important than one player.

Our schedule is still weak enough to get 9 wins.

No reason our expectations should be lowered just because it's a new staff, new system. They came here to win and win now.
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Couldn't agree more........

 
As far as the staff goes, I agree. They have more experience, a much better attitude. They want to be here.

But the kids are the key to this. Are they on board, do they trust the new staff? Can they learn the new system quick enough, will the coaches be smart enough to not force a round peg in a square hole. These to me are the real questions. I know Nebraska fan can not understand those things. As a group we expect to win or play for MNC every single year, but the last 17 years should convince you that those things are not possible.

And again, Bo was not fired for not getting over the hump. He was fired for being Bo.

I see he is already off to showing just how much he loves the Youngstown State fans. Great picture Bo, you just for got the number one finger.

 
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skersfan said:
As far as the staff goes, I agree. They have more experience, a much better attitude. They want to be here.

But the kids are the key to this. Are they on board, do they trust the new staff? Can they learn the new system quick enough, will the coaches be smart enough to not force a round peg in a square hole. These to me are the real questions. I know Nebraska fan can not understand those things. As a group we expect to win or play for MNC every single year, but the last 17 years should convince you that those things are not possible.

And again, Bo was not fired for not getting over the hump. He was fired for being Bo.

I see he is already off to showing just how much he loves the Youngstown State fans. Great picture Bo, you just for got the number one finger.
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Yup, Bo loves showing his a$$.........LOL.

 
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