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Interesting that the "lead expert" (Blair Angulo) on Wright's Crystal Ball Predictions made a thread entitled "Javin Wright closing in on decision" on Oct 23rd. The thread is locked for members only, but Angulo has a CB for N.

I'm not a member, so I can't tell you what was posted, but...1 + 1...

3 hours ago, StPaulHusker said:

So if Darien Chase visited us right before announcing his commitment date and we feel good about his decision, what does everyone think about Wright’s visit to UCLA right before announcing his commitment date?

(/Checks the 90% of predictions that are for Nebraska)......pick 'em

Surprised that the staff found this prospect as he has been to Many high school.

B1G West > B1G East 

6 minutes ago, StPaulHusker said:

I hope Ozigbo gets the number.  He deserves it.  

 

An interesting stat for him, in my opinion, was that he has 115 yards receiving.  In 7 games.  His season high is 123 in 10 games last year.

Another fun stat is that Devine has 600 yds rushing in 7 games this season. Last season, he had 493 yds in 10 games.

Heck, as a team, Nebraska had 1290 yds rushing last year. This year, they are already at 1539 yds.

You have to go back to the 2014 Season with Ameer Abdullah (1611 yds) before you find Nebraska's last 1,000 yd single-season rusher and to 2012 and a different Martinez before you got a season when Nebraska had two 1,000 yd rushers, Ameer (1137 yds) and Taylor Martinez (1019 yds).

As of right now,  Devine is at 600 yds and Adrian is at 415. Over the next 5 games, Devine needs to average 80 yds per game and Adrian 117 yds.

Now, Nebraska has an uphill climb if they are going to be rushing against  Michigan St and Iowa (both tied with the second best rushing defenses)

Rushing Defenses

Michigan St - T-2nd

Iowa - T-2nd

Ohio St 57th

Illinois 117th

Bethune-Cookman 75th in FCS

3 minutes ago, StPaulHusker said:

Dan Hoppen should stick to arguing with people on Twitter about what the best pizza or burger or BBQ is in Lincoln and Omaha

Funny. That was going to be my response to his tweet in the OP.

Devine has 105 yards on 3 carries. Wow!

That was a great coverage sack by Cam Taylor. You could see the QB was starting down #6, but Taylor played press and did not let the WR slant in.

Seems like Arizona is an emphasis for this staff.

Yes. Anyone that says otherwise...well...I guess is entitled to their opinion.

The OP is hilarious. How is "option D" equal to "Door #3"? Wouldn't that be "Door #4" as you had three options that preceded it? In reality, these questions need no answers as @Cdog923 provided the best and really only reaction possible...

17 hours ago, Redux said:

It's pretty f#&%ing sad how jealous they are of us when we are 0-6

Exactly. When they are in the middle of their average, mediocre seasons, Iowa does not enter my mind until game week. Now that they are 5-1 and ranked and Nebraska is winless, why do you as an Iowan fan care to even make fun? It's like the little brother that finally won a game and will never let you forget.

10 hours ago, Moiraine said:

If you think you talk funny, I suspect you're correct.

3 hours ago, Bigred_inSD said:

Rumor is Frost won't share his dip and the refs significant others believe Frost is handsome which is also causing the bias. If you believe that I suspect you helped a Nigeria Prince at some point

Keep your posts focused on the topic, not the poster.

Imo, there are five issues that have lead to lots of yards with less points than expected:

1. Offensive penalties: This is a no brainer that penalties kill drives.

2. Weak 3rd and short conversion: I don't know the exact number of 3rd & 1 or 3rd & 2 that Nebraska has failed to convert, but it's a lot.

3-5. Net punting resulting from ST penalities, poor punting average, and poor punt coverage. These combined lead to long fields for Nebraska (I think the average is starting somewhere around the 20-25 yard line) which means always having to run the length of the field to score. Constant long drives is not realistic.

Watching Nebraska's offense makes me want to call it a 'boom-or-bust' offense. Partially because you see them get a big run or pass, and if it's not a house call, the drive sputters. This results in yardage without points. However, I think a lot of the other factors I listed have such a big impact, I hesitate to call it a true 'boom-or-bust' offense.

2 hours ago, TonyStalloni said:

It depends on the kid but I'm about burned out on sons of former well known players.  We want team players who are emotionally sound and mature.  They rarely fit what we want here.

Careful, Nebraska's #3 WR fits that billing.

All I know is Eckrich Smoked Sausage is a crowd pleaser.

What is going on here? 21 is really struggling to play defense.

2 minutes ago, Mavric said:

 

That would be an illegal contact foul in the NFL but I believe in college you only get pass interference once the ball is in the air.

 

Plus I think there are relaxed rules once the QB scrambles out of the pocket which is probably why #43 goes and hits him once Martinez scrambles.

I was looking at when Martinez motions to move out of the pocket and when #43 started to break toward Ozigbo. It seems almost at the same time. #43 then hits Ozigbo while Martinez is still in the pocket (definitely still between the hashes) and motioning to throw to Spielman. I am surprised its not PI or some sort of illegal contact.

To me, Frost was saying that they need better players but are going to go with guys that are dependable and do the right things. He uses Weinmaster as an example of a guy they think they can depend on but may not be an elite talent. Full context:

How is this not PI on #43 Wisconsin?

46 minutes ago, StPaulHusker said:

It used to be your most athletic OL played tackle.  Coaches must feel pretty confident in who we have or are getting to make Jurgens a center

He is 6’3”, so maybe undersized for a tackle. Center requires a particular amount of flexibility and football acumen. I wonder how cerebral he is about the game (true question not an accusation)?

13 hours ago, StPaulHusker said:

I never said that Bell’s departure was the fault of the staff.  My comment was about people in here ONLY blaming the player for leaving and asking if the coach has ANY responsibility for any of the players leaving

So, you don’t really have a criticism of the staff in this case but rather are playing devil’s advocate, or more aptly asking others to play devil’s advocate, for a “fair and balanced” approach? I would argue that not every issue needs to have two sides. It seems there is a clear consensus in this case. You will probably need to provide an actual counterpoint argument, rather than asking for others to do so.

59 minutes ago, StPaulHusker said:

There used to be a time on this board when calling players, current or former, names and attacking them would get a poster warned, suspended, or banned.  

 

 

Tell us more stories about the old days, Grandpa StPaul. 

Really though. Fair point. Criticism of players needs to be devoid of character assassination. It can be challenging when you are criticizing team culture.

2 hours ago, MountainMan said:

Ultimately that choice is going to go to the player but I’d think Frost or Held would try to at least show Bell the damage he’s doing to himself by leaving now. 

 

Especially if we are going withthe “Frost is trying to be honest with the kids” line that cropped up with Gebbia

Why would you assume they didn’t?