What did we learn? (The NW edition, sponsored by the MASH 4077)

[Nebfanatic]

Yes, the stats are what they are, but did u even watch the game?  Their first drive in the 3rd quarter was something we could not do all day.  Take away our big plays and then what?  

We drove down the field a few times too. One successful drive doesn't mean you played well, usually it means the opposite.

 

[WhatDoIKnow]

I learned that this was pretty much an even matchup between two mediocre  B1G opponents.  Nothing more, nothing less.

I do agree with the posters that said we probably lose this game previous years which is a positive.    

 

[olddominionhusker]

Not just because, but because of what they show in practice in comparison to the other players at their position. Do you watch all of our practices? It didn't look much better at center when Farniok played against S Alabama. He snaps more consistently but is worse at blocking.

I have no idea what the answer at center is. Oline play is not my strong suit. But man I just gotta think we can do something about the high snaps. It just seems insane that they can get him to fix it. 

 

[Mierin]

Which is sad.  He is not the next Dave Rimington as Frost proclaimed

Ya, probably not. But Rimington was able to back up someone else during his first year because there was a better guy in front of him. Jurgens is almost assuredly the best option we have at Center. He didn't have the luxury of learning as a backup and then looking seasoned when he starts the next year. I'm not totally opposed to the idea of taking him out for awhile but I think it's silly to say now that Jurgens can't end up being a great player.

 

[WyoHusker56]

Yes, the stats are what they are, but did u even watch the game?  Their first drive in the 3rd quarter was something we could not do all day.  Take away our big plays and then what?  

They went 6 plays for 58 yards. 

We had drives of 8 plays 70 yards, 10 plays 61 yards, and 9 plays of 65 yards. 

 

[Mierin]

Take away our big plays and then what?  

Why do people do this?

 

[10_point_buck]

Why do people continue to choke down KoolAid?  Imagine how the game would have been different with even adequate play on offense?  We are damn lucky to have #1 Or we have a big fat L today

 

[Jack Burton]

Learned that we have enough mental toughness to win a close game. This was a huge win for us in terms of momentum. We could win 9 games this year. 

 

[Ziebol]

Learned that we have enough mental toughness to win a close game. This was a huge win for us in terms of momentum. We could win 9 games this year. 

No chance but I like the idea.

 

[ebohnart]

I learned that no matter what, Northwestern games are always nail biters. 

 

[Ziebol]

Why do people continue to choke down KoolAid?  Imagine how the game would have been different with even adequate play on offense?  We are damn lucky to have #1 Or we have a big fat L today

Yeah but we do have him so we have a big fat W today and it’s perfect because it means the team has 4 wins and you are angrily thinking of hypothetical scenarios to try and make sure you keep a constant level of misery.

 

[Jack Burton]

No chance 

Never tell me the odds

 

[teachercd]

Husker Fans:  We need playmakers from other states!!!

Also Husker Fans:  We need 3.5 yards per play, 15 play drives!

 

[ebohnart]

No chance 

Well you’re just a ball of optimism, aren’t you? 

 

[HuskerJax]

Learned that we have enough mental toughness to win a close game. This was a huge win for us in terms of momentum. We could win 9 games this year. 

Lol, no way in hell. 6 or 7 is the max unless this team completely wakes up. We should win Purdue, the rest are a toss up at best. We just aren’t that good