huskerpipeline54

I usually just come here to read and not post. Thought I would add to this thread today. If he isn't considered for other HC jobs I think Justin Fuente would be an interesting possibility for OC. He was OC/QB coach at TCU when they had the run with Andy Dalton and then took over a Memphis program that at the time was one of the worse jobs in America. Innovative offense and great development (in college) with Paxton Lynch as well. Hasn't been great at Virgina Tech, but won ACC coach of the year and has a winning record. I think he would be a really good OC/QB coach here at Nebraska. Worth a call from Coach Frost.

The challenge has been made and the offensive line is the group that needs to respond. Keep Taylor upright, put people on the ground, and where these guys down in the 4th quarter. I am really looking forward to this game and hope the offensive line dominates like they should.

Yeah.........that!

Yeah I agree, but better low than high. still gave the offense a chance and didn't seem to slow the plays down too much. If you watch across all levels of football the snaps are not always "perfect." I do agree, but personally just glad they were low and not over the head.

Fall of '06 to fall of '09

The 54 is a nod to Aaron Graham and Dominic Raiola. Since I have been a center most of my life that is why i chose that number. Most kids dream of being a running back, I dream o line

Couldn't agree more. I thought that was the most dominate our O-line has looked since 2000. I've got a question for you since you played the O-line. On the plays where Jackson pulls and leads the outside run he was actually behind the RB a couple times. I noticed that when he pulled he would sag a couple yards behind the LOS, where as when the guards pulled they would go right down the LOS. Is this by design or was that an error on his part. Also did he not get out in front of the play fast enough, or did the running back not wait for his blocking? BTW this is not a criticism. Jackson played outstanding. In my opinion I don't think that would be by design. Playing center myself, I found it pretty difficult to get out that wide and beat the back but, I wasn't the quickest guy out there. You could tell that when he got out late he was looking to find somebody to hit and stick his nose in there. Although i don't believe it was by design, he was still finding someone in a different color jersey and making a hit. It was not a perfect, technically sound game by anyone up front, but the effort and intensity was there. There is definitely something to be said about guys giving great effort it and getting after it up front. High effort and intensity will deflate a defense and I think the Huskers can win a lot of ball games in the 4th quarter due to that. Huskerpipeline54: You need to stick around and give real analysis of the line play. a lot of us watch on tv and get to watching the skill positions. Me I am very guilty of that and wonder why sometimes as to what really happened. It all starts up front and maybe you can back up some theories or put people in check as to what is really happening. Please stick around. I am guessing you played at UNO. Wayne State College You got me, I did play at Wayne State. I had some fun times there and a couple of really good seasons. I just love the game, have played since age 8 from Tennessee and then in Nebraska. I have been a big Husker fan my entire life and was meant to be a lineman. GBR

Couldn't agree more. I thought that was the most dominate our O-line has looked since 2000. I've got a question for you since you played the O-line. On the plays where Jackson pulls and leads the outside run he was actually behind the RB a couple times. I noticed that when he pulled he would sag a couple yards behind the LOS, where as when the guards pulled they would go right down the LOS. Is this by design or was that an error on his part. Also did he not get out in front of the play fast enough, or did the running back not wait for his blocking? BTW this is not a criticism. Jackson played outstanding. In my opinion I don't think that would be by design. Playing center myself, I found it pretty difficult to get out that wide and beat the back but, I wasn't the quickest guy out there. You could tell that when he got out late he was looking to find somebody to hit and stick his nose in there. Although i don't believe it was by design, he was still finding someone in a different color jersey and making a hit. It was not a perfect, technically sound game by anyone up front, but the effort and intensity was there. There is definitely something to be said about guys giving great effort it and getting after it up front. High effort and intensity will deflate a defense and I think the Huskers can win a lot of ball games in the 4th quarter due to that.

I have been a longtime follower of this board, but decided to start posting. I am a former offensive lineman that played football for 14 years, culminating with a career at a division II school. After years of looking up to players like Rimington, Aaron Graham, and Dominic Raiola, I was extremely impressed with Justin Jackson in his first start on Saturday. They used him out in space often and he was quick, physical, and always finishes plays in a dominant position. I noticed him early, and couldn't stop watching his great effort and intensity throughout the game. I know center was a concern coming into the year, but i thought Jackson played great as well as the rest of the group up front. I apologize for the long post, just wanted to put in my 2 cents and give some love for the big guys up front. Thanks for listening.