MichiganDad3

4 losses ... the Solich Curse lives on

The losses include all post season games

17 hours ago, knapplc said:

 

Yes.

 

From Dirk:

 

 

The whole article is grim reading.  It's the 2009 Iowa State game of reading.

 

The whole thing can be summed up with: We have, by far, been our own worst enemy when it comes to losing. And the turnover margin is a huge symptom of that.

The good news is it is easily correctable. We have athletes, coaching, facilities, supporting administration, and a supporting fan base.

3 minutes ago, Husker in WI said:

I hope all the backups get some reps in the first game - If the starters are still in late in the 3rd, we're not as far along as I thought. South Alabama is pretty bad.

It would be nice to play everyone that is dressed. I miss those days.

I bet Farniok gets some reps in the first game. With Jurgens injury history, we need a backup with some game experience. We cannot afford bad snaps against quality opponents. Even if we don't lose the ball, the timing on the play is disrupted.

25 minutes ago, TGHusker said:

I was thinking of that Scott Frost block vs A&M posted above and of course the Kenny Bell, bell ringer vs Wisc.

 

Yep, and how are we supposed to make teams "feel" the physicality of playing against Nebraska if we can't hit? The OL hitting 2nd level players, the WRs not giving up on blocks, and even the QB laying someone out, these are what made past Husker opponents give up.

14 minutes ago, Moiraine said:

 

 

Yes. I suppose they could have a rule where the player doesn’t get laid out like that (which I thought was the defenseless player rule). But this is taking it to an idiotic level.

Then we have soccer, and coaches teaching players how to flop 

2 hours ago, Enhance said:

I'm interested (nervous?) to see how this is actually enforced because it seems like there could be a lot of nuance.

 

For example, if I'm a blocker pursuing a defender, and that defender's shoulders are squared up to me, but their head is turned and I'm technically outside their current "field of vision," will I be penalized for hitting them? I can understanding wanted to do away with the hits that happen on the side/shoulder pad area where a tackler clearly couldn't see it coming, but the language seems a bit vague.

 

That said, I don't rightly know or recall how many hits Nebraska blockers had last year that would qualify as a penalty now. I can't think of any off the top of my head but I'm sure there were some.

I cringe when I think of refs judging a players field of vision

9 minutes ago, 4skers89 said:

I only heard of Green getting gassed after 2 or 3 plays.  Tuioti said he needs to get in better shape.

It was also said about Daniels last season. I am hoping with better conditioning, along with Green and the Okie State transfer, our D line can dominate.

Cut the turnovers in half and win the BIG

No More Blindside Blocks

Arguably the biggest change of the offseason is the elimination of the blind-side block. Any block deemed to be of the blind-side variety will be a 15-yard-penalty. Expect to see plenty of controversy about this rule as referees prioritize this change early in the season.

The NCAA defines a blindside block as: “An open-field block against an opponent that is initiated from outside the opponent’s field of vision, or otherwise in such a manner the opponent cannot reasonably defend himself.”

Here is the text from https://247sports.com/Article/College-football-rule-changes-2019-explaining-targeting-blindside-blocks-134676086/

We better not have a mirror season: start 6-0 and finish 2-4

In an effort to move CFB closer to flag football, there is a new rule against blind blocks this year. You cannot hit anyone with force if they are not looking at the defender. I guess no block in the back was not good enough. Can you imagine how many bad flags this creates? I want less decision making by the refs, not more.

16 minutes ago, RedSavage said:

Some good stuff today:

-Jurgens back to 100%

-Frost had a say in the alternates and wants a home and away version

 

https://www.omaha.com/huskers/blogs/husker-practice-report-aug-cam-jurgens-at-no-center-no/article_7cd976aa-bb8b-521e-b68b-83bfddf4d6af.html

 

 

 

This is very good news. On the other side of the ball, there has been quite a bit of talk about our NT getting gassed after 2 or 3 plays. Could this be why we were so bad on 3rd down last year?

1 hour ago, HIHusker said:

 

Lol, yep.  I just had an epiphany today...undefeated.  I'll eat my crow as well.  In any case I know this season will be far better than the last.

... far better than the last four.

2 hours ago, Decoy73 said:

We go 3-1 against Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Northwestern. With all the hype, this may not seem too bold, but it is. 

I think this results in a West title

I really like the bones patch on the sleeve this year, but there needs to be some more red.

10 hours ago, Salsa Red said:

That was satisfying to watch and it looks like the players were having a blast! Mo is looking really good, I think he'll have an awesome year (as long as he's cleared to play)

Washington looks bigger in the lower body this year. One of the coaches mentioned that he is faster. He could have a break out year. I am having a terrible time resisting all the jokes that could be related to "break out"

Nine wins is success this year. We have to get back to Bo's standard. A great season would be 3 or fewer losses. We haven't done that since Frankie, when a stupid AD refused to let the Huskers slide into mediocrity. He was right, he shoved the Huskers into mediocrity.

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On 7/24/2019 at 2:58 PM, Moiraine said:

 

 

Well I don’t recall ever seeing a parking lot yelling headline about a player so I think you are exaggerating!

Weed makes you mellow, so players are less likely to yell at others in the parking lot. Perhaps SE should have required Bo to smoke a little weed before games?

8 hours ago, Hooked on Huskers said:

Need to relax Nebraska law, the toughest in the nation. Just follow Oklahoma path. On paper, "medical" MJ law but honestly, recreational purpose. Marijuana licenses (users) are a little bit easier to obtain ... very little barriers for "patients" (no doctor required). Right now, +150,000 Okie people approved license to buy legal marijuana. Also approved +3,000 licenses for growers, +1,500 licenses for dispensaries and 1000 licenses for processors.

Four blocks away from my house (Norman OK). You noticed drive-thru window? .
"Cheeseburger w/tomato, french fries, malt and weed"

https://kfor.com/2019/06/26/one-year-in-oklahoma-medical-marijuana-user-numbers-top-states/

https://weedmaps.com/dispensaries/the-honeypot-shop

The Colorado coaching staff is probably paying someone to send weed legal in Colorado across the boarder. If they keep it up, half the team will be under the man's thumb before the Colorado game.

5 hours ago, MyBloodIsRed16 said:

I think coach Frost should sit them all down and maked them smoke all their weeds in one sitting..... that'll teach em 

"Don't smoke weed when you are high. You don't get any higher, just lower on weed." Gallagher

I have a few questions.

• How rich is the Lincoln weed dealer?
• Why are the players letting authorities search their rooms, are there any privacy rights in the dorms?
• Is the person ratting out the players a Wisconsin spy, an Iowa spy, a MR holdover, or a SE plant?

In 2003 Tampa killed Oakland in the super bowl. The Tampa players said they knew what plays and what routes would be fun, and couldn't believe Callahan didn't change any plays. I am sure Gruden knew the raider's playbook better than Thomas knows the Huskers, but he will provide something.

14 hours ago, Landlord said:

 

 

 

Nobody reads your posts because they are too long.

Ignore them Law, Thank you for taking the time to write posts that make us think.