Making Chimichangas

5 minutes ago, alwayshusking said:

Drunk Rambling: Positive reinforcement is good but doesn't take hold as quickly as negative reinforcement. Scott is very positive, his mantra is no fear of failure. Chip Kelly taught him this. Chip and Scott are a combined 0-11 with their teams at present. 

 

Bo was a negative reinforcement guy. He turned things around immediately but never progressed from there. I think the future is bright with Scott,  but we need to eat the -hit sandwich this season. 

Couldn't agree more.  Yeah this season is a dumpster fire no doubt about it.  The weird thing is, I am seeing positive steps and the team as a whole is getting better--just don't have any wins right now to show for it.

I learned that for all the talk from fans about the players "quitting" it is these fans who have quit on the team.

Yeah, we're 0-6.  Yeah, it sucks.  But, this was the first time this season (pretty sure any way) we had a lead going into the 4th Q.  Results aren't showing by wins, but this is actually getting better.

Right now Frost and these coaches are trying to win with one phase of the game--offense.  They are east of the rock and west of the hard place.  They have to play the hand they were dealt.  We have no depth to speak of on both interior lines and aside from Stoltenberg and the Davis twins, no one really else who is capable on defense.  The punt return game is non-existent, we can't block anyone seemingly on kickoffs, and on defense we just can't stop anyone.

To all you arm chair experts calling for Chinader to be fired, give me a f'ing break.  He is doing the best he can with what he has.  Now, if this is the type of product we're seeing in year 3 on defense...then we can talk about maybe bringing in a new DC.

Plus, you guys have to keep in mind how many DCs and DB coaches we've had in the last 6-7 years.  That is tough for players--a lot tougher than you would ever imagine.

I know it doesn't look like it, but this team did vet a little better today.  Yeah the loss sucks, but I am seeing some really good and positive steps in the right direction.

10 minutes ago, gorp512 said:

If you would have to explain this defense to someone, what would you say?

1. Makes great plays on 1st and 2nd down, then gives up 15 yards allowing opposing offenses to get a 1st down.  Rinse and repeat ad nauseum.

2. Defensive backs who, inexplicably, cannot look back for the ball and invariably draw pass interference penalties.

3. Idiotic roughing/hits on the QB giving the opposing team a free first down.

4. Incredibly thin depth across the entire defense.

5. Our best player on defense, Mick Stoltenberg, is out.

6. No real capable edge rusher from either OLB or DE.

55 minutes ago, huskerfan74 said:

Liberty is up on Troy...LIBERTY...can you imagine how pathetic this team is! I am sorry but the fans of Nebraska deserve better than this pathetic display on the field and from the coaching staff. We are the laughing stock of everyone on TV.

Some of you guys are in absolute ludicrous meltdown mode right now.  Get a freaking grip.

Just now, dspanther05 said:

Still a lot of time but damn does it feel good to have a 2 possession lead in the 4th

No kidding!  

Got the 2 pt conversion, still don't like the call.  Glad they got though. 

I don't like the decision to go for 2 here.

Oz has made tremendous strides as player under Coach Frost.  Just imagine how great he would be if he was just a freshman or sophomore and had a few more years left.

It seems like we throw to the sideline or deep, with almost nothing in-between.  It's like Tim Beck is our OC again.

Just now, BoNeyard said:

Did those Northwestern students just pass a joint?

They clearly passed something.  

Antonio Reed just had one of the best INTs I have seen from a NU defender in a VERY long time!!!

3 minutes ago, teachercd said:

Everything Riley has ever touched or recruited...bad

Not entirely true.  Ozigbo has been a good, borderline great player, as is JD Spielman, and some others.

1 minute ago, TheSker said:

Yes, its always that simple at every position....

I totally get the sarcasm you're providing, but FG/EP kickers literally have 1 job.  Extra points should be automatic.

I don't get it.  How can Nebraska look so damn good on their opening drive and look like garbage the rest of the 1st half?  (Final 2:53 notwithstanding.)

Edit: I say that then Neb takes the ball right down the field and scores a TD.

We are the slowest blitzing team I have ever seen.  

Gawd Marc Jones, the ABC play by play announcer is just awful. 

Just now, huskerfan92 said:

Why we continue to play 67, 5 and 21 is beyond me

As others have speculated, no depth and have no one behind them.  Not saying that is true, but it seems reasonable.

1 minute ago, mwj98 said:

Huh? Isnt stoll a tight end?

Yeah one catch.  Needs more especially on 3rd and 6 type downs and distances.  Just saying.

In my opinion, we don't throw nearly enough over the middle in the 8-15 yard range.

Has Frost forgotten he can throw to the TEs?

3 minutes ago, Branno said:

How is that not targeting?!?!

The NW player hit Martinez with his shoulder.  It still should have been a penalty though.  If that was a NU defender I guarantee you the refs would have thrown a flag.

Just now, lo country said:

Now ST and the D need to answer big time.

Yep.

Amazing start!!!!  

Can't even get the first play off without a penalty.  

I don't know why, I can't explain it, and have nothing to base it on, but I think today Nebraska gets their first win.