after today's game, as a lifelong NU fan, I feel good. You should too being a member of this board. There are plenty of positive points to take out of this game.
First, look at who we lost to on these first few games. A BYU team that is clearly a solid, if not great team. Now a Miami team that should ( if Golden doesn't lose for them) contend for some big things.
This team is learning on the fly, as well as the coaches for that fact. One can't change over a short offseason in collage football. Patience will be needed. All the camps, practices, and coaching takes time to sink in. We are already in a better place by adjustments being made on both sides of the ball. Clearly both players and coaches are adjusting to each other. When they get on the same page, with lesser talent mind you, I see how high the ceiling can be.
Offensively, the line is relitively new to each other. I expect this to mesh in the next few games. If not, changes will be made I'm sure. Newby didn't look all that bad today in my opinion. A little hesitant yet for sure, I really think he is gonna find his groove here in the next game or two. Receivers, a question mark coming into the season, has really been a surprise. DPE is quite possibly the missing link to a position that has been solid but let TA down a bit today. TE is definitely lacking! Carter does some good things as an athlete , but is exactly that, an athlete.
Defense is easy. Just need more speed. This game reminded me of the early 90's games against the Florida teams. NU just lacks the speed to erase mistakes made on defense. The guys are in good position to make the plays, but just lack that extra gear to make the play when an elite skill guy turns on the jets. S&C could improve this, I'm not sure, hard to tell after 1 offseason.
NU is really missing its studs from last year, you don't know what you got till its gone. Hopefully this staff can replenish the cabinet and help coach the deficiencies this team has. All hope is not gone considering the heart and persistence this team has shown. Throw in the fact that I'm not even sure Ohio state has the speed Miami does, much less the big10, and I'm optimistic to see how this all plays out.
First, look at who we lost to on these first few games. A BYU team that is clearly a solid, if not great team. Now a Miami team that should ( if Golden doesn't lose for them) contend for some big things.
This team is learning on the fly, as well as the coaches for that fact. One can't change over a short offseason in collage football. Patience will be needed. All the camps, practices, and coaching takes time to sink in. We are already in a better place by adjustments being made on both sides of the ball. Clearly both players and coaches are adjusting to each other. When they get on the same page, with lesser talent mind you, I see how high the ceiling can be.
Offensively, the line is relitively new to each other. I expect this to mesh in the next few games. If not, changes will be made I'm sure. Newby didn't look all that bad today in my opinion. A little hesitant yet for sure, I really think he is gonna find his groove here in the next game or two. Receivers, a question mark coming into the season, has really been a surprise. DPE is quite possibly the missing link to a position that has been solid but let TA down a bit today. TE is definitely lacking! Carter does some good things as an athlete , but is exactly that, an athlete.
Defense is easy. Just need more speed. This game reminded me of the early 90's games against the Florida teams. NU just lacks the speed to erase mistakes made on defense. The guys are in good position to make the plays, but just lack that extra gear to make the play when an elite skill guy turns on the jets. S&C could improve this, I'm not sure, hard to tell after 1 offseason.
NU is really missing its studs from last year, you don't know what you got till its gone. Hopefully this staff can replenish the cabinet and help coach the deficiencies this team has. All hope is not gone considering the heart and persistence this team has shown. Throw in the fact that I'm not even sure Ohio state has the speed Miami does, much less the big10, and I'm optimistic to see how this all plays out.
