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On 4/6/2024 at 7:06 AM, teachercd said:

I would imagine this offense will be very conservative with a lot of window dressing.

 

They will have to start the season that way just to get the new QB's comfortable.  One of the reasons why I hope they treat the spring game as close to a real game as possible.  

I seem to remember a comment from TO about his offense.  Limited number of plays from a multitude of formations and looks (window dressing).

27 minutes ago, Mavric said:

 

He is pretty good.

 

They lost so many games because their defense was basically the worst defense in D1.

And their OL was horrible as well.  Giving up over 50 sacks.  Revamped OL again. They picked up a transfer from Indiana, but looks like the other guys are from G5.  New DC, a lot of new faces again and looks like something we should win. But I felt that about a whole lot of games the past 10-11 years.....Hoping that an actual QB, solid (improved DL/D) and catching them in week 2 should help.  

I'll say what I said last year.  With the contrast in coaching styles, some wanted Prime as HC here (I'll own up to that) and a new mercenary vs old school build, this is a must win game for me.  Means nothing in regards to winning the B1G, but they have found ways to beat us the last 3 years. We can't as @knapplc said get us 4 in a row.  I'm pessimistically optimistic we will be better next year.  But gotta get this one.

2 hours ago, runningblind said:

Why did you have to go and speak that into existence?   That would totally be a Nebraska thing. Go 6-6 when the new criteria is 7-5.

 

Jokes aside, they won't do that. Greed rules this sport now.

Haha.  I didn't even thing about speaking it into existence.  It would be completely a Nebraska thing for that to happen.

I hope this isn't the year (or next) when they significantly cut the number of bowls.  Hoping, worse case scenario, we go 6-6 and can still slide into some craptatstic bowl.  Hate to be the year we are finally bowl eligible there is not enough bowls....

Here is the article.

https://www.dawgnation.com/football/dylan-raiola-kirk-herbstreit-nebraska-georgia-football/DDMN67SAGJAO3BEWBITF32XGUQ/?fbclid=IwAR3OmJBVj-XB-gdZnYJmYvQnRb_k8gKoqEHooQsfky7psDi1Gb9pb6fMW4E

Good stuff.  A lot of functional training.  I am guessing we see an even more physically "improved" team in year 2.  Appreciate you posting this.

2 hours ago, caveman99 said:

Jeebus, I am super excited to see Dylan this Fall, but this is a bit much. No matter how talented he is, he will have several bumps in the road this coming season as a true freshman.

Husker fans need to repeat this mantra daily.  

Thought this was funny. Related to all of our Solich curse posts. I’m not superstitious, but I am a little “stucious”

Both Jeff Daniels and Peyton Manning were in attendance to watch the Detroit Lions' thrilling 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, their second playoff win this season after winning just one the previous 66 years. 

If you recall, during a Season 3 episode of "Peyton's Places" that aired in October 2022, Daniels and Manning attempted a ritual on the Ford Field turf to end the "Curse of Bobby Layne," which is often blamed for the Lions' decades of futility.

 Maybe ... they ... actually did it?! 
 

The Lions are 22-8 since “lifting the curse”. 

Here was an interesting stat.  We are not alone.  And yes, we are still a Blue Blood.

11 minutes ago, TGHusker said:

So how does that work practically?  Take turns being the guy to call plays and do strategy?  I know that isn’t the way it works but seems pretty awkward if both guys are not on the same page in every way on how to move forward on O. 
Maybe this is temporary until Sat finds a new gig. Seems like a big demotion to me. 

I think I'd feel the same tbh. Not like Rhule started with Co-OC's.  I'd be miffed if I was the OC and then another guys gets hired to also do "my job".  Maybe one will be passing coordinator and one will be run game coordinator.  Try to "divide and conquer" working on the skill positions.  Too lazy to look, but has Rhule ever used Co-OC's?

35 minutes ago, DefenderAO said:

You may have missed my posts.  I think Satt should be removed altogether as many on this board wants him "developed," but this obvious sign of non-trust to remove Satt from influencing the most important position on the team, and still keep him as an OC, is mind boggling.

Got to agree.  Unsure the reason for Co-OC.  And the B1G or FBS in general isn't where you need to "develop" an OC.  So far Rhule is making the right moves.  I trust there is a method to his madness.

On 1/8/2024 at 12:14 PM, Guy Chamberlin said:

I know the world of analytics has exploded, but how do you numerically grade position coaches? 

The best way I know to explain it is if the rating paints NU in a good light, it is as accurate as a Swiss watch.  If painting NU in a bad light, they are complete BS and half a$$ed at best.

4 hours ago, TGHusker said:

What's Mike Riley doing now-a-days

 

 

Passing out Werther's Caramels at the park...

From Dave Portny on FB:

"Nil should work exactly like the NFL except you can't cut players. Salary cap for each team. Sign whoever you want to 1 through 4 year deals. That would solve for portal. It prob makes way too much sense to ever happen"

I also like the idea of the Portal opens after bowl games. Not at the end of the season.  Kirby was correct in that you now recruit HS players, work the NIL deals, recruit the portal and continually recruit to keep the kids you have on the roster.  My thoughts it turns into a year long constant endeavor.  Probably need to end the "dead period" completely.   Pretty confident that teams use "cut outs" to contact guys during dead periods anyway.  Just make it a business.  Quit pretending it's about student athletes.  Regulate and protect both the school, the athletes and the investors.  

i'm guessing some of the higher profile coaches will look at having their contracts re-evaluated to keep them.  Be a cascade effect I'm sure.  Can't imagine Bama going for an unknown guy.  Least amount of "ripple effect" would be hire someone from the NFL.  

Anyone had Saban retires in 2024 on their bingo card....

Watching the game now, looks like Washington is finding out that the B1G is built different.  Gotta bang in the trenches to win and not get beaten.  The PAC is BB on grass.  The B1G is not.  Oregon would be the one team coming over, that imho, will have the best chance of success early.  But it's early.....Maybe they adjust.

Welp, Washington has adjusted for sure.  Another good game so far.

Another edit.   UM getting it done.

2 minutes ago, runningblind said:

I sort of get what you're on about, but Raiola is 100% here bealcause of his love for NU/family. He would have been paid just fine at either school.  We almost didn't get him because we are much worse than those schools, and we're lucky he came anyway. Don't kid yourself here that we flipped the kid in spite of his big red roots.

I'm just too jaded/snake bit to truly believe that.  I want to.  No doubt, but am just pessimistically optimistic.  

15 minutes ago, runningblind said:

So you are using the flip of a 5 star as an argument to why recruiting doesn't matter? Makes sense.

Yes.  Because it doesn't.  It's not the "only" way now.  It's part of it, but not as big as NIL and the portal now.  Raiola, by all accounts got several million to flip...He didn't come out of his love for all things red and NU.  had that been the case OSU and UGA would have never factored in.  And until we can develop the kids we recruit, the recruiting has yet to make a difference in the W-L record.  Or getting us bowling.  And truly hasn't improved our performance for years.  Clemson is another example.  Dabo's desire to not use the portal (possibly NIL) has now got people talking about he has "lost" it and that Clemson's grip on the ACC is over.  Despite top rated classes.

Washington is playing for the NC on Monday....Yes we can get back.  Not even a question.  Can't believe that people are counting us out.  Recruiting doesn't matter.  Football has changed.  NIL, Transfer portal, the B1G is now coast to coast. We just got a 5* #1 QB to flip from 2 time NC Georgia to NU who hasn't been bowling in 7 years....Have some faith and hope.

8 hours ago, MyBloodIsRed16 said:

I don't know for sure but I think Nebraska has lost more National Championship games than any other program.  Definitely a blue blood  

Add that to our wins and we have possibly played for more than any other team….

What we did through 3 decades has yet to be matched.  50 plus AA's, 3 Heisman, 5 NC's etc....TO's final 5 season 60-3. Blue Bloods

1 hour ago, Mavric said:

 

Team guy.  He gets it.

1 minute ago, Mavric said:

 

Raiola is #3 in the On3 Industry rankings (composite).  He is the #1 QB on 247, Rivals and ESPN but he's the #4 QB according to On3.  That makes him the #3 QB in the On3 Industry Ranking and #2 in the 247 Composite.

 

But it doesn't have anything to do with him choosing Nebraska.  He was there before new broke that he was looking to flip.

Just now, PasstheDamnBallGuy said:

The different services seem to be split on where he is ranked for a while now. I have to imagine they are knocking him for mobility and maybe not enough short timing throws. Because otherwise I don't see how any QBs look better than him. 

Appreciate it!

Just saw some list about the top QB's and where they are going and Raiola is now #3.  Seems to be dropping....From choosing NU?