No, probably not Washington. They're squeaking by some not-very-good teams. But I flipped to the ND-Mich game... wow... it was like another league.
We will lose......
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UDub
Three-Star Recruit
Michigan is garbage, they play no one OOC, all their games are at home. Ohio State is decent, but not great. The only real team in the Big-10 is Wisconsin.
Decimated by injuries = started playing good teams (with exception of UDub in the bowl..... Which we didn't want to be there)
melscott62
All-Conference
do people actually think this will happen? I have more faith in our coaches. We have a new OC, a new offense, and a lot of youth. And not having dennard is huge.
I think our line in particular will get better
melscott62
All-Conference
What I really mean is that Fresno St. was so successful at keeping long drives going that our defense never had time to rest, which led to even worse play on the field. They somewhat fed each other. Fresno St. had maybe one quick drive, and that was in the fourth (I believe) after Cassidy gave up the deep ball. Otherwise, they spent the entire day converting on third downs like it was nobodies business to defend them.
And I completely agree with your last part there. I think the biggest weakness on this defense is how poorly we cover the middle of the field and how poorly we react in open space.
Then again, Pelini's defenses at Nebraska seemed to always have trouble against pro-style attacks like this with a lot of roll outs and sideline patterns, which is what FSU made bank on today.
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It'sNotAFakeID
All-American
I have yet to be wrong in my Husker predictions. We're going to keep growing and are going to hit our plateau at the right moment. I don't want to be peaking right now, but rather, by the Wisconsin game and through the rest of the season. Every team has a point in the season where it thinks all is for naught, but they adjust and end up having a great season. Nebraska is going to be one of those teams. Mark my words.
The Dude
Heisman Trophy Winner
Holy knee-jerk reaction Batman!
I was extremely frustrated for a lot of the game, but I felt alright towards the end. The offense made strides in the second half. Abdullah, Bell, Turner, Reed and Enunwa can be playmakers for us. I don't remember a time we've had talent at the skill positions like this... ever. Osborne certainly didn't have those kind of receivers running around. Not all at one time anyways. If they continue to improve, this offense is going to be scary good. I think they're very good right now, they just don't know it yet. If they don't improve, then obviously, more frustration awaits.
Beck is still learning how to be a playcaller, he needs to learn how to get the ball into the aforementioned players' hands. The talent is there, I assume they can only get better with experience, I assume Beck can only get better with experience. He called a decent game in the second half I thought.
The offensive line looked a hell of a lot better when they weren't asked to block 9 guys. That box was crowded most of the game. Once Beck opened things up with the long ball, our guys were blocking well enough to let Rex get some yards and close out the game.
I doubt Bo lets the defense slip down to '07 level. In fact, I'd go so far as to say I'd be surprised.
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sd'sker
Banned
My view has been that we will lose 3-4 games this year. What has surprised me is that the defense doesn't seem to be as strong as we thought it would be. On offense, we don't seem to open up any holes, the receivers don't catch enough balls and we still don't seem to protect the ball that well. Finally, the posts keep coming in to deflect us losing 5-6 that these other teams look bad as well ... the OSU's, the Michigan's, Iowa's ... well that's the point ... it seems we will lose 3-4 games this year ... and the B1G looks very weak ... which adds to the negative feelings about this team ... atleast from what I've seen these first two games.
Agree with The Dude however, the young playmakers are certainly a bright spot on this team. Just surprised in the lack of blocking on the O and the lack or pass rush on the D line. Thought we would do better against these teams with less talent and our coaching would be better then theirs.
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I see potential losses to Michigan, Ohio St., Iowa, Penn State, Michigan State, and Wisconsin unless things get better fast. Dennard Robinson will have another Heisman-like day if our defense plays the way it has.
I think Washington will give us problems next week, as well. They are going to have the same gameplan as Fresno State had. They have a solid QB and a good RB. Nebraska is definitely on upset alert.
I think Washington will give us problems next week, as well. They are going to have the same gameplan as Fresno State had. They have a solid QB and a good RB. Nebraska is definitely on upset alert.
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I'm also usually right on the money. I predict that you will be wrong for the first time. Not sure what you consider a "great" season, but with the goals and expectations that this team had, anything less than a conference championship and a BCS bowl game would not be considered "great."
T_O_Bull
All-American
I will cover any amount you want to bet on this "prediction." Are you a real Husker fan or just another bandwagon hanger on?
T_O_B
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roundegotrip
Five-Star Recruit
I wouldn't get too hung up on one bad game from the defense. If it starts to become a trend, that's one thing, but by now I have a lot of confidence that a Pelini coached team is not going to be giving up 400 yards with any sort of regularity.
The offense is still hit and miss, but boy when it hits, it hits hard. There is so much exciting young talent on that side of the ball, I can't wait to see what those guys can accomplish as the season goes along and they all gain experience and learn how to work together.
Fresno State came in and punched us in the mouth, and our guys responded in the end and punched them right back. Games like this are great for a young team like ours.
The offense is still hit and miss, but boy when it hits, it hits hard. There is so much exciting young talent on that side of the ball, I can't wait to see what those guys can accomplish as the season goes along and they all gain experience and learn how to work together.
Fresno State came in and punched us in the mouth, and our guys responded in the end and punched them right back. Games like this are great for a young team like ours.