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  1. I follow Allyne Hane (The Lawn Care Nut) on YouTube and Twitter for lawn tips and this is after my first mow of the season after throwing down some Milorganite and lawn starter. I did throw down some tall turf fescue within the yard and in some bare spots. After a week I haven’t seen any grass growing but that’s normal should see some/ little results by week 2. I used the toro lawn striper today and made some double wide stripes
    3 points
  2. The "Nebraska Way" of doing things was an easy motto to talk about when NU was dominating college football in the 90s. Even then, Osborne brought in a lot of "not so nice" players to help push NU over the top and get to those national championships. After NU stopped being the dominating team, some fans want hang on to the "Nebraska Way" as some type of mythological/legendary way of "doing things right".
    3 points
  3. I can respect that. But here is how I view it. I don't put a lot of value on strength of opposition because I'm mostly looking at technique and decision making independent of the opposition. (Verduzco's analysis did the same) Let's take Gebbia, for example. Very accurate in throwing the ball on his completions, but had a few that were very far off. Do I question his ability to throw in a tight window? No. Why? The Mike Williams TD is a good example. Just a little flat route that Gebbia throws outside and in front of Williams. On that particular play the design and a really well run route helped eliminate the defender, so he was wide open, but the throw was on target to give his guy a chance to make the play while shielding a would be trailing defender. It doesn't matter that the defender was beat, that was the correct location for that ball and it was well placed with proper timing. Take Martinez's throw to McQuitty as another example. Really good job going through his progressions, proper decision, but the throw is erratic. It doesn't matter that the defender is nowhere to be seen or that the result is a TD, that's an erratic throw. Martinez had a tendency, regardless of coverage or pass rush, to throw high. That's a mechanics issue and correctable, but I don't need to see him play against 1st teamers to recognize that. Most of my questions regarding any of the QBs against a top unit are related to the offensive line, moreso than any separation between the QBs. I'm also, to be fair, projecting a bit based on the excellent work ethic shown and our gifted QB coach.
    3 points
  4. Nah, I think that matters minimally. It’s already been reported Oregon wasn’t really interested in him as a QB, even though Dad is there.
    2 points
  5. Hmm. Things are developing here a bit. Turns out... he has a sibling that attends Nebraska and is an athlete as well. Visit in May or June and wanting to decide by July.
    2 points
  6. Luke McCaffrey probably deserves an add to that list.
    2 points
  7. "Rue the day?" Who talks like that?
    2 points
  8. Yeah I don't think he liked to workout. Best of luck to him
    1 point
  9. Would it matter to him that the ducks have a qb commit already or no ?
    1 point
  10. Wind or no wind. That’s fast. Regardless i am jacked for out 1st 4 star commit. Ready for more
    1 point
  11. Best of luck to the young man. GBR!!!
    1 point
  12. Some discussion here about him not making the 105 man roster last year
    1 point
  13. I'm feeling very good about things but there are plenty of reasons to doubt our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd string QB can all play at a high level against opposing teams. We have only seen the QBs face a defense that was horrible last season and they weren't even facing all of the best defensive players from that horrible defense. They all looked capable but how good were the players they were playing against? I think we'll be improved on both offense and defense because I believe in this staff's ability to coach players and games, but I don't think we know much about the QBs yet. Especially not enough to say all 3 of them would do well.
    1 point
  14. Most important, yes, but not more important than the rest of the team combined. Yet, every time any team in football has a potential QB battle no other position even matters. The defensive tackle may not be the quarterback, but try playing without one. Too many key position battles to focus so much on just one. Who is the field goal kicker, we look shaky as hell there. The snaps and holds are a little shaky, too. This stuff wins football games. They deserve to be scrutinized by no lifers on the internet just like the glamour positions. I believe if named starter, any of the three eligible QBs could run this offense at a high level. Do you have reason to think otherwise?
    1 point
  15. Guise, I just had the best root canal I've ever had in my life. So good.
    1 point
  16. Really starting to think you're POB's mom or dad.
    1 point
  17. I dont care who we play. I have always liked that Black Friday time slot..
    1 point
  18. He ran an electronic 4.54 in the 40 at The Opening regionals last year. This year he ran a 4.62 but quit after that because of a bum wheel.
    1 point
  19. To add to this discussion on numbers: Guys that played RB in high school often play somewhere else in college. I don't know what Frost's plans are for having guys change position, but getting more athletes in is really vital. Fwiw, I don't think 3 is too many to take this year if they're the right guys. The biggest concern is balancing roster numbers if you take that many, not so much distributing carries in this offense.
    1 point
  20. IMHO, starters get Blackshirts. That’s how it started. The barometer to measure a Blackshirt level is too vague.....How does one determine when they are earned? If they are earned can they be lost? We hold Wisky to less than 200on the ground. BLACKSHIRTS! Then Ohio St hangs 56 on us...... Earning goes against the “don’t be afraid to make mistakes” mantra IMHO. I understand developing the mentality, re-establishing the culture etc, but don’t know how it can truly be measured that it’s returned or when the benchmark is permanently met.....
    1 point
  21. There was more to being a Blackshirt merely because the defenses were good. It was given to the defensive starters, and they happened to play well as a team - that's why there was more to it. If it was given based on anything more than that, there would've been many occasions where a starter didn't get one or back ups did, or they were held for awhile into the season. The way Pelini did it makes sense but it's not the traditional way, nor is it if Frost does it the same way. I love Frost but imo this is coach speak wanting the defense to play like they did in his playing days, which is a good plan.
    1 point
  22. I'm fine with it but I don't recall ever caring much how it was done. But people are having selective memories on what the tradition was now that Chinander and Frost want to do it a non-traditional way.
    1 point
  23. You said it has nothing to do with being a starter. The entire tradition is literally based on being a starter. There wouldn’t be any Blackshirts if it weren’t for coaches wanting to differentiate the starters. So, yeah, it has a helluva lot to do with being a starter. Unless you mean the Italian fascists. They definitely gave max effort and had a kick your a** attitude.
    1 point
  24. It had to do with being a starter until Pelini. It just so happened that Nebraska had good defenses, so the Blackshirts made a name for themselves. Which top backups got them before Pelini? Which worst starter on the team didn't get one?
    1 point
  25. Semi-annual reminder about reported 40 times and why I quit putting them in profiles unless they are verified electronic times.
    1 point
  26. I agree. But the economy is front and center of literally every presidential election.
    1 point
  27. Good stuff. Not only for Christians, but for those of us who value truth and goodness. This isn't just a lesson for religious folks.
    1 point
  28. That's what I ended up getting with the sear box on the side (supposed to get up to 900º). Trying to decide what to make first is all now!
    1 point
  29. But seriously, look at that Camp Chef one linked above if you're interested in all at smoking/BBQ. I don't have one, but it looks pretty slick. Pellet = Easy mode for low and slow, show to heat up, cant get very hot to sear steaks. Gas = Quick & Easy, not as hot, can't do low and slow very well. Charcoal Kettle = Can do low and slow with help, can get very hot, lots of work to maintain a cook. Kamado (Big Green Egg) = Expensive, can get very hot (over 900º), can do low and slow with relative ease. But they're smaller, heavier, and more expensive.
    1 point
  30. 1 point
  31. You don't have to be so Ruud, plus I Betts it was just a typo.
    1 point
  32. 1 point
  33. Sam is right: this is probably the best overall class in Nebraska in years. Gotta close on Henrich and Hickman now.
    1 point
  34. He’s visiting Iowa this weekend. He wants to keep his word and go, but he’ll be N by next week imo
    1 point
  35. I think the less time the coaches had with the players, the better.
    1 point
  36. I kind of wondered about that, too -- i thought i had heard him saying he didnt like Friday games, but at the time I thought he was referring to the Illinois game. As for game planning ... um, yeah, 7 days vs. 6 days ... did it really matter?
    1 point
  37. I can see it now.. Oregon State will be struggling defensively and new coach Jonathan Smith will be scratching his head and saying, “Gee, Mike, I sure don’t know what we can do about this defense. We’re teaching them, but look at them, it’s like they’re just straining out there. Do you see the strain? What do we do ?” and Mike says, “well I know a guy...”
    1 point
  38. I admit I was a big CalFan. RileyFan too. However, the last season was a member of anti-cal and anti-riley clubs ...... just after N.Illinois loss. I know, flip-flop guy Exceeded OU ('90s) ........ Switzer ==> Gibbs-fail*** ==> Howard-fail ==> Blake-fail ==> Stoops-success Osborne ==> Solich-fail*** ==>Callahan-fail ==> Pelini-fail*** ==> Riley-fail ==> Frost- ??? *** questionable .
    1 point
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