How will Nebraska fare next year.
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Excel
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This entire thread is a massive misunderstanding. The OP clearly means for us to discuss the Nebraska State fair held in Grand Island in September. Had he wanted us to talk about NU football the title would've read "How will Nebraska fare next year", anyhow, I can't say I've ever been to your fair state's fair though I'm sure it'll be quite nice. Carry on.
True2tRA
Banned
I'm on the same boat with you guys. Taylor is not the quarterback that will lead this team to a National Championship. Not even close. We need a real quarterback. Like I said, we need a mobile qb, not a throwing rb.
I did look at the last couple recruiting classes though and I have to say, this year should be the year that we really see Bo's best classes shine through. This coming year will say everything about Bo and his staff. We have signed some very good players the last 2 years and this year's class is looking like it could be another impressive finish. Time to coach them up and get the talent on the field Bo. The excuses have nearly all worn thin.
As with many of you, I predicted a 4-loss season for the Huskers this year with us being on the bubble of perhaps being ranked at seasons end and perhaps not --- predicting then that NU would not really compete for the BiG championship or the division either. Now... looking to next year, it is way too early to make any real prediction... we would need to see what the competition brings back and what injuries are like for us and if we have any people leaving or if either of the two Jucos we think will sign, do sign and if they produce in practice... in other words many, many things need be assessed upon having played out before a concrete prediction is made.
As to a pre-prediction --- so to speak --- I see no real reason why the Huskers will be better next year relative to this years squad. And, it would seem that Michigan and OSU are perched to improve a great deal. The other two teams ahead of NU this year, MSU and Wisconsin, both might drop some... but Wisconsin will still likely land ahead of the Huskers by a good margin. So... w/o committing to this this early, I'd think that NU will be pretty much (relative to the conference) where they were this year --- about 5th (or perhaps 4th) in the conference. I'd think a 4 loss season is about right, w/o competing for the B1G conference championship and as well falling well below Michigan in the Legends division... and once again finishing in the 22-30 range nationally at seasons end. Significantly better, or significantly worse than this is pretty unlikely.
As to a pre-prediction --- so to speak --- I see no real reason why the Huskers will be better next year relative to this years squad. And, it would seem that Michigan and OSU are perched to improve a great deal. The other two teams ahead of NU this year, MSU and Wisconsin, both might drop some... but Wisconsin will still likely land ahead of the Huskers by a good margin. So... w/o committing to this this early, I'd think that NU will be pretty much (relative to the conference) where they were this year --- about 5th (or perhaps 4th) in the conference. I'd think a 4 loss season is about right, w/o competing for the B1G conference championship and as well falling well below Michigan in the Legends division... and once again finishing in the 22-30 range nationally at seasons end. Significantly better, or significantly worse than this is pretty unlikely.
Stumpy1
All-American
Why do these teams improve but we don't? This has been a theme for some people on huskerboard for awhile now and it is somewhat rediculous. You guys are looking at it one way and that is it. If you are going to saty that we are losing this player and that player and are going to suck, you need to look at who these other teams are losing as well.
sd'sker
Banned
you are only looking at a few elite teams though. how many programs are stagnant, or show promise but fail to produce?
Redtillimdead
Five-Star Recruit
4-7!!!! Armageddon commence!!!
Stumpy:
My thoughts on why Michigan will improve some is that I am extrapolating the line from where they were till now --- that is, Michigan improved under their new coaching staff dramatically; they got better with time all season long; and they have some of their best recruiting classes coming up to be juniors and seniors. To expect that with the momentum that they have and the success that they have begun to have, they will continue to get better. That is, the best predictor of the future is the immediate past --- they have been and are on an upswing and to assert that that will continue is reasonable. As to OSU, they have, arguably, the best talent in the conference --- their QB is emerging and has great upside --- the new staff is certifiably excellent and with that talent, that coaching, and with most of the distractions behind them, seeing OSU improve a great deal is also reasonable. Just how much is uncertain --- catching Michigan at this point this early even with the talent that OSU is propably not likely --- but passing NU is probable. As to NU not improving --- well again, extrapolate the line --- NU has not improved with time from the middle of the season before this none until now. They plat flat often, they play unfocused often. Our defense is losing some stars and is only serviceable as is --- offensively, our QB is about I'd think as far as his skill set will take him and unless the coaches unloose and use some of our weapons (Turner, Abdullah, Green, Heard) the offense will be as it has been (plus, perhaps , a little)... there is really no basis for predicting that NU will improve.
I see the gap between NU and the conference leaders as widening, largely because NU will be much the same (or modestly less, or, I suppose, modestly better) and the top of the conference (which was already well beyond NU's level) is getting better by a pretty good margin.
I think our position numerically in the conference will not likely change (still 4th or so) but the top will be pulling away more.
Joe_5700
Starter
I think all of your concerns are legit. Our corner play early in the season honestly could not have been any worse. I actually see our corners being solid throughout 2012, but nobody will be as dominant as Dennard. David will be missed, but I see Stafford as being our big play guy at safety. I have said it before and I'll say it again that Crick was hurt before the first snap in 2011 and played anyway. I think Steinkuhler is going to step up and be the leader for the D-line. No, he is not going to be like Suh was the second half of his senior year (the playing time that everyone seems to only remember...)... Next year is put up or shut up for our offensive line. Blocking and penalties need to improve. I am tired of seeing our O-line getting manhandled by even mediocre D-lines. It's no wonder why Rex is our only back with any success. He has to make unbelievable moves in the backfield or LOS to make any positive yards.
The good:
-returning QB with experience-(I had to defend Frost in 96 and Martinez is going to prove the naysayers wrong as well)
-Burkhead
-solid kicking
-emergence of Compton on D
-new offense had respectable season in first year
The bad:
-starting center graduated (I sense there will be some exchange problems in 2012)
-will JT be a part of our offense in 2012?
-Dennard and David graduating
The ugly:
-meltdowns could continue
-without David, Robinson would have broke about 10 more huge runs against us...
I predict 10 wins in 2012.
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Count 'Bility
Banned
I still say that 9-10 win scenario, and will beat a team we shouldnt and lose to one we shouldnt. It's just a rut we're gonna be in for a few years, I just hope we can live with it without hitting the reset button before gettting out. As far as division champion/ccj, I'll just toss a coin. I see a lot of good things, but i see some scary things, just like any other season.
