What did we learn Illinois edition
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Packerhuskerfan
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He was probably supposed to be like the fourth read on the play, maybe just a guy meant to clear people out, but DR saw him open and took the chance. It pretty much has to be the perfect ball for the 4th string, bulky TE to catch that. He was probably shocked to be open and even more shocked to see the ball coming to him.
Crusader Husker
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A great QB couldn't make up for a bad OC and a bad OL in this game.
D struggled with scheme and run fit.
D hasn't seemed to play with energy since the CU game.
B1G lines on both sides of the ball are going to give us fits all year.
D struggled with scheme and run fit.
D hasn't seemed to play with energy since the CU game.
B1G lines on both sides of the ball are going to give us fits all year.
lo country
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The 5th oldest OL in FBS and it showed the same tired results. Not very good and a huge reason why not one starter has had a winning season at NU. Unsure if we will this season either.
in year 2 w/film Whites D is not as dangerous. DB’s were and will continue to be a liability. People had concerns about a 3-3-5 in the B1G. We need to send pressure and disrupt the timing routes. PA is a killer to this D. Still can’t stop a basic passing game. Wonder how Butler’s “system” meshes with Whites?
I like Dowdell, but he jumps into contact. Keep low, move your feet and push the pile. He’s not quick enough to turn the corner on a toss sweep. Get up field.
Our receivers while “improved” don’t play with the physicality needed to bang in the B1G. Maybe let Ron Brown take over there. He can develop that mean nasty streak.
The pass to the HB/TE on 3rd and 3 was a thing of beauty. Until it wasn’t. That’s my issue with Satt. It was cute. It left time on the clock and since it didn’t work, we bring on the FG kicker who couldn’t beat out the worst FG kicker at NU in recent memory. 2 tries to go jumbo set and get 2 yards.
Unsure what or who Mazz did, but our OL appears better with his nastiness in it.
The “play it safe” with a lead but us in the a$$. Going for the FG was play it safe and but us in the a$$. Too much of that play not to lose mentality. Play like your butts on fire and your hair is catching.
There were some bright spots. Just over shadowed by a should’ve could’ve would’ve loss that’s all to familiar. We will always be chasing 3 when we do not have the ability to get 3.
in year 2 w/film Whites D is not as dangerous. DB’s were and will continue to be a liability. People had concerns about a 3-3-5 in the B1G. We need to send pressure and disrupt the timing routes. PA is a killer to this D. Still can’t stop a basic passing game. Wonder how Butler’s “system” meshes with Whites?
I like Dowdell, but he jumps into contact. Keep low, move your feet and push the pile. He’s not quick enough to turn the corner on a toss sweep. Get up field.
Our receivers while “improved” don’t play with the physicality needed to bang in the B1G. Maybe let Ron Brown take over there. He can develop that mean nasty streak.
The pass to the HB/TE on 3rd and 3 was a thing of beauty. Until it wasn’t. That’s my issue with Satt. It was cute. It left time on the clock and since it didn’t work, we bring on the FG kicker who couldn’t beat out the worst FG kicker at NU in recent memory. 2 tries to go jumbo set and get 2 yards.
Unsure what or who Mazz did, but our OL appears better with his nastiness in it.
The “play it safe” with a lead but us in the a$$. Going for the FG was play it safe and but us in the a$$. Too much of that play not to lose mentality. Play like your butts on fire and your hair is catching.
There were some bright spots. Just over shadowed by a should’ve could’ve would’ve loss that’s all to familiar. We will always be chasing 3 when we do not have the ability to get 3.
HuskersNC949597
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Someone else already posted that the play design was to go to the flat but Raiola went through his progressions and saw a wide open TD opportunity. Rhule said it after the game.
Unrelated: people are blaming Hohl when, once again, the snap/hold wasn't clean enough. Buschini didn't get the ball turned all the way out. Minor details like that not being automatic is baffling.
Hammerhead
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I learned that the "We suck again" avatar is going to have to stay.
Last night reminded me of Pelini-era football. We looked solid against teams with drastically inferior talent at the start of the season, then folded like a cheap lawn chair against a team with a pulse.
I'm still not convinced that we slowed the game down in the second half against Colorado and Northern Iowa because we wanted to. Last night was an indication that we still don't have the gas to play at a high level for 60 minutes.
Our kicking game is straight dookie, and not addressing that is a huge mistake. We don't need a kicker with a big leg, we need one who's consistent inside 40 yards.
Raiola is already light years ahead of any Husker QB for about as far back as I can remember, but he still has a ways to go. He can't keep misreading when we have a receiver wide open for a sure TD.
Last night reminded me of Pelini-era football. We looked solid against teams with drastically inferior talent at the start of the season, then folded like a cheap lawn chair against a team with a pulse.
I'm still not convinced that we slowed the game down in the second half against Colorado and Northern Iowa because we wanted to. Last night was an indication that we still don't have the gas to play at a high level for 60 minutes.
Our kicking game is straight dookie, and not addressing that is a huge mistake. We don't need a kicker with a big leg, we need one who's consistent inside 40 yards.
Raiola is already light years ahead of any Husker QB for about as far back as I can remember, but he still has a ways to go. He can't keep misreading when we have a receiver wide open for a sure TD.
Crusader Husker
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At least they could run the damn ball!