Until NU gets this fixed, we aren't going anywhere fast

[TheSker]

Lol he had Cethan Carter wide open. Nobody was covering him and Tommy had plenty of time in the pocket to complete it to him if he had simply checked down.

From everything I've read/heard, the pre-snap coverage dictated he had 1 on 1 coverage for Reilly, and he was supposed to go to that matchup. Was it smart? No. But that's the way they teach this offense.

That's the first time I have heard that. I will call BS on it also. Watch Moore and Westy on the other and see what they do to free up Carter. Armstrong already had his mind made up before he took the snap.

Instead of being concerned about who was doing what, who was open, what the read was........simply have Armstrong hand the rock to Jano for a yard (or probably more).

Do you not think Iowa wouldn't be ready for it. They had 9 guys within 3 yards of the LOS. It was a good play call, just poorly executed by our QB. I would have rather kicked the FG to be honest.

FG would have been great. I think the fade was defended quite well. They must have been ready for it.

The concept of running the ball is not that difficult to grasp. Unless it's Mike Riley we're talking about.

 

[Saunders]

Lol he had Cethan Carter wide open. Nobody was covering him and Tommy had plenty of time in the pocket to complete it to him if he had simply checked down.

From everything I've read/heard, the pre-snap coverage dictated he had 1 on 1 coverage for Reilly, and he was supposed to go to that matchup. Was it smart? No. But that's the way they teach this offense.

That's the first time I have heard that. I will call BS on it also. Watch Moore and Westy on the other and see what they do to free up Carter. Armstrong already had his mind made up before he took the snap.

By saying Armstrong made he mind up, you're agreeing with me. He was to read pre-snap, and he had a 1on 1 with Riley. It hey takes about it a bit on the HOL podcast and I know I read it somewhere else too.

 

[admo]

The QB chose to go for a heroic play. His mind was made up without thinking it through. Cethan was open and yet #4 went for it all.

At some point, situational football should click in. He's a veteran QB with 30 starts or so. And I'm pretty sure most other QBs in that situation, needing to convert a 4th and 1, especially with that much experience, would not have put all hopes on chucking it down the sideline.

 

[admo]

As for the OP, I thought it was an interesting read. 1.5 turnovers per game is average across the board. I didn't know that.

I was disappointed we didn't create more turnovers defensively (or get to the QB much at all). We're going to have to create turnovers if the Huskers are to continue giving it away too often.

 

[Elf]

Lol he had Cethan Carter wide open. Nobody was covering him and Tommy had plenty of time in the pocket to complete it to him if he had simply checked down.

From everything I've read/heard, the pre-snap coverage dictated he had 1 on 1 coverage for Reilly, and he was supposed to go to that matchup. Was it smart? No. But that's the way they teach this offense.

That's the first time I have heard that. I will call BS on it also. Watch Moore and Westy on the other and see what they do to free up Carter. Armstrong already had his mind made up before he took the snap.

Instead of being concerned about who was doing what, who was open, what the read was........simply have Armstrong hand the rock to Jano for a yard (or probably more).

Do you not think Iowa wouldn't be ready for it. They had 9 guys within 3 yards of the LOS. It was a good play call, just poorly executed by our QB. I would have rather kicked the FG to be honest.

FG would have been great. I think the fade was defended quite well. They must have been ready for it.

The concept of running the ball is not that difficult to grasp. Unless it's Mike Riley we're talking about.

Lol he had Cethan Carter wide open. Nobody was covering him and Tommy had plenty of time in the pocket to complete it to him if he had simply checked down.

From everything I've read/heard, the pre-snap coverage dictated he had 1 on 1 coverage for Reilly, and he was supposed to go to that matchup. Was it smart? No. But that's the way they teach this offense.

That's the first time I have heard that. I will call BS on it also. Watch Moore and Westy on the other and see what they do to free up Carter. Armstrong already had his mind made up before he took the snap.

Instead of being concerned about who was doing what, who was open, what the read was........simply have Armstrong hand the rock to Jano for a yard (or probably more).

Do you not think Iowa wouldn't be ready for it. They had 9 guys within 3 yards of the LOS. It was a good play call, just poorly executed by our QB. I would have rather kicked the FG to be honest.

FG would have been great. I think the fade was defended quite well. They must have been ready for it.

The concept of running the ball is not that difficult to grasp. Unless it's Mike Riley we're talking about.

A balanced offense isn't a hard concept to grasp either. Unless its....

 

[lo country]

The QB chose to go for a heroic play. His mind was made up without thinking it through. Cethan was open and yet #4 went for it all.

At some point, situational football should click in. He's a veteran QB with 30 starts or so. And I'm pretty sure most other QBs in that situation, needing to convert a 4th and 1, especially with that much experience, would not have put all hopes on chucking it down the sideline.

I truly think after watching him for 3 years that he decides pre snap where he will go wth the ball. IMO, this is evidenced by inability to progress through reads, missing open receivers ( those not being thrown to), inability to look off a receiver and not using his check down. Most games there are examples of receivers uncovered that TA doesn't even acknowledge.

He also appears to miss guys jumping the routes or sitting underneath who pick him off. He predetermined or simply gets tunnel vision in the passing game.

 

[Joe_5700]

On offense, two of our recent quarterbacks....Armstrong and Martinez....each turned the ball over too much.

I'm not a fan of Riley's offense. 40+ pass attempts per game is going to lend itself to interceptions.....not to mention the frustrations of incompletions on 3rd and short.

On defense, the Riley pass defense is not going to get many interceptions, so better hope it can cause a fumble or two. Pelini pass defenses could usually be counted on for some interceptions.

I think Pelini had the right idea with Martinez at quarterback.....it's just a shame he was so turnover prone.

Is that really any worse than a run getting stuffed at the line of scrimmage on 3rd and short?

Yes

BS.

There are screams coming from virtually every direction.....fans and media......for Riley's offense to establish the running game, especially on short distance 3rd downs.

Why would you want to do the smart thing and run on 3rd or 4th and 1 when you can hurl a 30-40 yd fade route down the field instead?

I just watched Alabama convert a 4th and 2 with a roll out play action pass to the flats. Play calling wasn't the issue vs. Iowa. Tommy had Cethan Carter (TE) wide open on the play. Tommy's lack of vision and ability to check down prevented us from converting on that 4th down. He just made a terrible decision and everyone knows it.

A good offensive coordinator knows how to put an offense in position to succeed. I wonder if ANY play we needed a yard or two if Cross or Jano would have been a more viable option than ANY pass play?

Not with the offensive line we had.

That's because the coaches prefer pass protection. Jerald Foster is our best run blocking O-lineman, and he didn't sniff the field.

No, they prefer well rounded players that can do it all,not just run block. Foster will see the field next fall though.

They prefer guys who are better at pass blocking over run blocking. They also don't rotate because that's their philosophy from their NFL days, not because of any supposed lack of talent.

Uncle Milt didn't rotate either.

He subbed

not anymore than Cav. More players played because we won by bigger margins and the second, third and sometimes the forth string played.

What you are claiming is just flat out wrong. Go and watch some of the old big bowl games where the game was not yet decided. You will definitely see more rotation on the O-line than you do today.

 

[RADAR]

Uncle Milt didn't rotate either.

He subbed

not anymore than Cav. More players played because we won by bigger margins and the second, third and sometimes the forth string played.

What you are claiming is just flat out wrong. Go and watch some of the old big bowl games where the game was not yet decided. You will definitely see more rotation on the O-line than you do today.

I have and was at most of them. The starters played until the game was under control which was very early most of the time.

 

[74Hunter]

Uncle Milt didn't rotate either.

He subbed

not anymore than Cav. More players played because we won by bigger margins and the second, third and sometimes the forth string played.

What you are claiming is just flat out wrong. Go and watch some of the old big bowl games where the game was not yet decided. You will definitely see more rotation on the O-line than you do today.

I have and was at most of them. The starters played until the game was under control which was very early most of the time.

Obviously not. All Husker fans know that Milt always had a rotation, usually 7 to 8 guys.

 

[RADAR]

only when the game was in hand.

 

[74Hunter]

only when the game was in hand.

Again, incorrect.

I'd name names, but people would have to be familiar with those teams and players.

 

[RADAR]

only when the game was in hand.

Again, incorrect.

I'd name names, but people would have to be familiar with those teams and players.

LOL

 

[BigRedBuster]

On offense, two of our recent quarterbacks....Armstrong and Martinez....each turned the ball over too much.

I'm not a fan of Riley's offense. 40+ pass attempts per game is going to lend itself to interceptions.....not to mention the frustrations of incompletions on 3rd and short.

On defense, the Riley pass defense is not going to get many interceptions, so better hope it can cause a fumble or two. Pelini pass defenses could usually be counted on for some interceptions.

I think Pelini had the right idea with Martinez at quarterback.....it's just a shame he was so turnover prone.

Is that really any worse than a run getting stuffed at the line of scrimmage on 3rd and short?

Yes

BS.

There are screams coming from virtually every direction.....fans and media......for Riley's offense to establish the running game, especially on short distance 3rd downs.

Why would you want to do the smart thing and run on 3rd or 4th and 1 when you can hurl a 30-40 yd fade route down the field instead?

I just watched Alabama convert a 4th and 2 with a roll out play action pass to the flats. Play calling wasn't the issue vs. Iowa. Tommy had Cethan Carter (TE) wide open on the play. Tommy's lack of vision and ability to check down prevented us from converting on that 4th down. He just made a terrible decision and everyone knows it.

A good offensive coordinator knows how to put an offense in position to succeed. I wonder if ANY play we needed a yard or two if Cross or Jano would have been a more viable option than ANY pass play?

Not with the offensive line we had.

That's because the coaches prefer pass protection. Jerald Foster is our best run blocking O-lineman, and he didn't sniff the field.

No, they prefer well rounded players that can do it all,not just run block. Foster will see the field next fall though.

They prefer guys who are better at pass blocking over run blocking. They also don't rotate because that's their philosophy from their NFL days, not because of any supposed lack of talent.

30 years in the business and two were in the NFL......ooooooooooK.

 

[BigRedBuster]

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[Enhance]

On offense, two of our recent quarterbacks....Armstrong and Martinez....each turned the ball over too much.

I'm not a fan of Riley's offense. 40+ pass attempts per game is going to lend itself to interceptions.....not to mention the frustrations of incompletions on 3rd and short.

On defense, the Riley pass defense is not going to get many interceptions, so better hope it can cause a fumble or two. Pelini pass defenses could usually be counted on for some interceptions.

I think Pelini had the right idea with Martinez at quarterback.....it's just a shame he was so turnover prone.

Is that really any worse than a run getting stuffed at the line of scrimmage on 3rd and short?

Yes

BS.

There are screams coming from virtually every direction.....fans and media......for Riley's offense to establish the running game, especially on short distance 3rd downs.

Why would you want to do the smart thing and run on 3rd or 4th and 1 when you can hurl a 30-40 yd fade route down the field instead?

I just watched Alabama convert a 4th and 2 with a roll out play action pass to the flats. Play calling wasn't the issue vs. Iowa. Tommy had Cethan Carter (TE) wide open on the play. Tommy's lack of vision and ability to check down prevented us from converting on that 4th down. He just made a terrible decision and everyone knows it.

A good offensive coordinator knows how to put an offense in position to succeed. I wonder if ANY play we needed a yard or two if Cross or Jano would have been a more viable option than ANY pass play?

Not with the offensive line we had.

That's because the coaches prefer pass protection. Jerald Foster is our best run blocking O-lineman, and he didn't sniff the field.

No, they prefer well rounded players that can do it all,not just run block. Foster will see the field next fall though.

They prefer guys who are better at pass blocking over run blocking. They also don't rotate because that's their philosophy from their NFL days, not because of any supposed lack of talent.

30 years in the business and two were in the NFL......ooooooooooK.

For accuracy's sake, Langsdorf, Riley and Cavanaugh have a combined 6-7 years NFL experience. And I believe one of the coaches was quoted as saying they aren't rotating linemen because it doesn't happen very often in the NFL.

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