Mavric

So we should probably reevaluate our impressions of Beck as well, right?

Eh, you're kind of lumping everyone together to try to make a point. Some people want to see some things, others other things. That doesn't make them inconsistent. And I don't think a screen counts as a "signature" run. Yes, it'd be handy to have an effective screen game. But that's going to be 2-3 plays per game compared to the regular running game which might be 30 plays per game. So just because we run some screens doesn't mean that we've being that creative with our running game.

I don't have an issue wanting to run screens. They can be pretty effective. And getting the ball out quickly - to whoever - is always a good plan. But our screen game has baffled me since Riley got here. We are literally the worst team at trying to run screens that I've ever seen. I'm sure a bit of it is TA was terrible at throwing touch passes. But even the timing was almost always screwed up. RB releasing before the OL. OL not picking up blocks. It's been a total train wreck. I'd like to think that improves but there just seems to be something fundamentally wrong with how we're trying to do it.

I don't think I'd fault the author for that. Riley has said that on more than one occasion. Now as to whether he's always followed through on that.....

Defensive Special Teamer (Gunner): Insane - Have you ever seen these idiots play football? They run as fast as they possibly can down the field in order to run into an oncoming wedge/defender head on! But, busting up a wedge to allow another player to make the tackle on the returner is very important. This poster probably has some weird and wild ideas, but still get the job done. Eric Martin is just the most recent example of this position, but Brandon Rigoni may be the best. Speedy - Once the ball is in the air, the defensive special teamers need to get to the ball as fast as possible to either make the tackle or down a punt close to the opposing goal-line. There's nothing that frustrates a coach more than giving the other team 20 free yards! We need someone who is a speed poster and has the body control and ability to down the ball inside the 10! Young - Coaches love to use true freshmen on special teams. Normally they don't want their skill players getting hurt on a kick/punt coverage or returning. I think this position should be filled by a "rookie" of HuskerBoard - maybe someone who has only been here for 3 months or less...longer if we can't think of anyone. VOTING CLOSES 3/5

Long Snapper: Versatile - You don't realize how much he is actually on the field. He's on the field when your team is doing well - scoring touchdowns or attempting field goals - and when they aren't doing as well - punting. Some of his snaps are long and some are short but always accurate. Has to be someone that contributes in a lot of ways. Unsung Hero - When he's doing a great job, you sometimes don't even realize he's there. A guy who contributes effectively and often but might not always get the recognition he deserves. Upwardly mobile - Might not get a lot of pub now but that doesn't mean he doesn't have a future. Every NFL team need a long snapper. Might cash in on a nice career by finding a niche and excelling at the next level. VOTING CLOSES 3/5

Punt Returner: Fair Catch ability - If the PR knows he's going to get drilled if he tries a runback, he needs to wave the arm, concentrate on the ball, and make the fair catch. This poster should always think about the best way to approach a question and to give the best answer as to not bring on extra attack from others (and a spear tackle from a gunner)! Makes the first guy miss - The most important move for the PR is making that quick sidestep to the left or right to get the first man in to commit to a poor tackle (like Niles Paul's return against Colorado this year). Once this is accomplished, the PR can follow his blocks and use his cutting ability to score the TD. To me, this guy is really a sneaky member! He'll give you enough of a comment to reel you into arguing with him, and then, BAM! You've just missed the point completely, and the poster looks like a fantasy genius with his reply to your opposing viewpoint! Shifty - Can change directions on a dime, makes people miss. Look no further than Johnny Rodgers' electrifying return in the Game of the Century for the ideal of this trait. Rodgers dipped, dived and dashed his way through the heart of the Sooner coverage team en route to maybe the most important TD in Nebraska history. Lightning-quick speed and reaction time, young, smart, able to make an opening for himself where one doesn't exist. VOTING CLOSES 3/5

Kick Returner: RB wanna-be - When no opening is created, a Kick Returner normally tries to plow through the opposing special team members head on to try to gain some extra yards. Therefore, the ideal HuskerBoard KR has Running Back capabilities. You might want to consult the description of RB (not afraid to take hits, consistent, competitive, reliable) in order to best make a nomination/vote. High top speed – Josh Davis was the prototypical KR. He could run straight from his own goal line and reach a very high speed by the time he got to the 20. By this time, the defense has hit the wedge and he could either find the seam to take it to the house or blast through the best hole he could find to get some yardage. A poster who really gets on a roll with their posts and can find that bit of extra info that someone opened up for him would be a great KR. Dangerous - He may not be on the field a lot, but when he is, look out! A threat to take it all the way VOTING CLOSES 3/5

Currently: Lee - 62.2%, POB - 26.2%

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RE: PA Passes It also seems to me that we are lacking in this area. I always meant to go back and watch the Tennessee game again to see how their pass rush varied throughout the game. Watching it live, it definitely seemed to me that when we'd run some sort of play-action, we had plenty of time to pass. Fyfe was usually under center to start and the defense had to hold up a count to see what would happen, giving the OL time to get set up in their pass blocking. But most of the time we were doing a straight drop-back and often out of the shotgun. Tennessee knew they could just come flying around the edge and head for the QB which did our tackles no favors.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't property taxes still a major source of complaint here three years later? I don't really have a dog in this fight, other than hoping my tuition doesn't get jacked up. But if so it would appear the legislature hasn't had tremendous success in that area. Property taxes are definitely the biggest complaint. People want all their taxes to be less but comparatively there is basically no push to change income or sales tax (thought I think Ricketts has proposed lowering the top income tax bracket). But the state doesn't collect property taxes. So that doesn't affect state revenues. They've tried to provide some property tax relief through the Property Tax Credit but it's not a big number (relatively speaking). There was definitely a push to try to do something to address property taxes this time around but once the shortfall in projected revenues came out, it basically eliminated any chance of substantial changes on that front. Basically the thing the state would have to do to provide property tax relief would be to put more money in the pot for K-12 education state aid which would/should let school districts decrease their property tax asking. But I don't think that has any hope of increasing significantly at this time. Edit: I guess they are looking at sales tax - not increasing the tax rate but getting rid of some of the exemptions from sales tax. Basically broadening the base. I would think those proposals would be getting a long look to try to increase revenue.

Athlon B1G West:

Player: C.J. Moore Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma School: Union Position: Wide Receiver Height: 6-4 Weight: 175 40 time: Offers: Alabama, Auburn, Baylor, Cincinnati, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisville, Miami, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Oregon, TCU, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Tulsa Visits: Twitter 247 Composite: #92 Overall; #17 WR; .9555; Rivals: #72 Overall; #10 WR; 247: #148 Overall; #18 WR; Scout: #153 Overall; #26 WR; ESPN: #75 Overall; #10 WR; Hudl