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I agree. IMHO, had he started, NU would have lost that game.....
ColoradoHusk
Heisman Trophy Winner
Levis might have done well against NU, but the next week he started against Iowa and was crappy. When Penn State went back to their original starting QB, they won a few games at the end of the season.
Husker in WI
All-Conference
Hard pass on Levis. Take away a busted coverage and he was 13-30 for 145 yards against us. He ran fairly tough, but it was still just 3.4 YPC - and we were daring them to try and run their way back into the game. Which they admittedly almost did, but that had more to do with our offense taking the second half off than Penn State's offense being great.
Huskers93-97
All-American
I agree. I do think though we have many key pieces on the roster. It is the staff's job to get them ready and on the field. Just a few names that have elite talent we just need to keep them healthy, get them mentally ready and on the field.
1. Omar Manning
2. Zavier Betts
3. Ronald Thompkins
4. New FCS All American transfer from Montana
5. Thomas Fidone
6. USC transfer RB
7. Many of our young OL players develop in the off season.
I really think the pieces are here. Can the staff mold this talent to give us a team to be proud of this year.
All Hail Herbie
Five-Star Recruit
I really like the optimism of this post and of our fanbase at-large, and had this been drafted 3 years ago following Coach Frost's time at UCF, I would have bought in.
Having said that, aside from the FCS All American, who else on this list is a proven commodity in major college football (i.e. someone that we could consistently rely upon)? I only raise this as the offensive personnel development with this staff is very shaky at best. There is no reason to believe that will change with this crop of players either.
Let's temper our enthusiasm so the letdown this Thanksgiving is not as great.
Huskers93-97
All-American
I view it not as being overly optimistic. Just pointing out that there are plenty of kids on this roster with the stars behind their names and the overall size and athletic ability to make a big impact on the field. BUT- it is on the staff to have them ready to play this fall. Being year 4, and knowing that kind of talent is available to be molded and coached up. If we have another 6 win or less season. I will be in serious doubt that Frost and staff are the right people for the job. Maybe Frost is and needs to do a mass overhaul of his assistants. But with the team mostly being his players, in year 4. It is time to start climbing up- not treading water at the bottom of the big ten. I think Moos made it clear he thinks it is time we take the next step and compete for the West.
Hilltop
All-Conference
I think many fans from both side of the positive/negative spectrum view this coming season as a year that we should take a significant step forward. If we miss a bowl game again, I think Moos/Frost will have no choice but to make some serious changes.
I don't think it comes to that though. I really believe we win 7+ games next year and gain some traction. I don't think we need any help from the portal as mentioned above but we might as well try to fill open spots if the right fit is available on the offensive side of the ball.
I don't think it comes to that though. I really believe we win 7+ games next year and gain some traction. I don't think we need any help from the portal as mentioned above but we might as well try to fill open spots if the right fit is available on the offensive side of the ball.
Wistrom Disciple
Starter
Forgot Austin Allen who was pretty solid for us when healthy this season. Vokolek showed some promise too.
Could be a formidable group next year...
Manning (6'4)
Betts (6'2)
Toure (6'3)
Allen (6'8)
Vokolek (6'6)
Mix in:
Fidone (6'5)
Hickman (6'6)
Martin (6'1)
Grimes (6'3)
Hardy (6'3)
Neville (6'4)
Speedy slot guys:
Nixon (5'11)
Houston (6'0)
Brown (5'11)
Nance (6'0)
Obviously a lot to prove but they should at least be bigger targets for Adrian and they should have more success blocking on the perimeter again based on size alone. Hopefully the effort to block will match.
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Huskers93-97
All-American
We do have a lot of size and plenty of speed on that list. It is time for them to step up and produce on the field. Hickman is an odd one to me. He seems too skinny to play TE. Maybe not fast enough for receiver?
Canadian Fan
Four-Star Recruit
I’d also be looking at an experienced Center in case Jurgens continues to struggle with snaps or gets injured....
The impact of his unreliability on our offence is hard to understate.
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Hilltop
All-Conference
Not a bad thought but not we aren't very attractive to any experienced centers looking to transfer. Nobody wants to transfer knowing they are going to, at best, be the number 2 guy.
Canadian Fan
Four-Star Recruit
Any rumours on current OL who are working at that position? I was curious if they’d try out Nouili as if he can snap, he’s certainly got a nice frame to deal with B1G DT’s and NT’s.