*** Official Northern Illinois Game Thread ***

[Stone Cold]

 

[Branno]

I’d really like to see Vedral come in next series if we get a stop. 

 

[3rd and long]

A couple of observations.

Frost has no counter to an aggressive front

If Mills is in, it's run off tackle

But tonight he’s not just lowering the shoulder and running into the defender(s). He’s actually making some cuts. 

 

[lo country]

That's more like it Adrian! 

Good things happen when he runs.  I'd like 7-10 designed runs a game.  Keep the D's honest.  Force the to see him as a run threat every snap.  Like last year 

 

[HuskerInLostWages]

I’m actually starting to really like him. He has the look (to me) of a potential feature back. He can run both inside and outside. 

I dont know if I agree.  He likes contact, unfortunately getting away from contact is what would help him most.  He enjoys running right into the pile normally, not a fan.

 

[krc1995]

Love the defense effort and aggressiveness. But still  I think we’re in trouble come conference time 

 

[bleedNUred]

They gave up like 24 points in the 4th quarter last week. It ain't over yet

That was to a better team at their house, with capable players to make a comeback. As bad as we’ve played tonight in certain areas we’ve never been threatened to lose the lead. Idk just my opinion. I feel like we could get Luke in there now and not cause a controversy 

 

[Branno]

Mills is averaging 12 yards a run?

 

[HuskerInLostWages]

I’d really like to see Vedral come in next series if we get a stop. 

NO, we want McCaf come in, it may be his only chance.

 

[lo country]

But tonight he’s not just lowering the shoulder and running into the defender(s). He’s actually making some cuts. 

His best game to date by far.  If we could get  better OL play, it'd help him tremendously.  And the offense...

 

[krc1995]

I take it you can see the game now? 

 

[bleedNUred]

I really wish one of the local beat writers had the balls to ask why no other OLineman got a chance after seeing play after play of the starters getting whipped

Agreed

 

[lo country]

Love the defense effort and aggressiveness. But still  I think we’re in trouble come conference time 

I just don't think we have the depth yet to really contend.  Missed coverages, missed tackles (although much better tonight).

 

[krc1995]

NO, we want McCaf come in, it may be his only chance.

NO

wait. Let Adrian gel in comfort 

 

[Stone Cold]

To be honest now that im looking at this.  All this seems to be extra training for the d so we will be better prepared for big 10 play.  We may not be able to score enough to win but we might be able to stop most people.