ThroughTheseGates

6 minutes ago, Husker in WI said:

 

 

There will be an issue where the less of a problem b) is, the more of a problem a) will be. 

Not sure I agree. People who are that concerned about COVID likely aren’t going to a game whether mask mandates are in place or not.

2 hours ago, BigRedBuster said:

I see this having just as big of impact in ending the sell out streak as fan apathy.  There will be a lot of people who a) don't go because they don't feel safe and b) are so sick and tired of masks that they just want to stay home and watch.

As long as people are aware of the actual policy, b) shouldn’t be a factor. The only place masks are required are the elevators. They're only recommended everywhere else.

1 minute ago, lo country said:

I agree with the bolded.  Unfortunately, 3 coaches into the B1G we are still not as successful as Wisky or Iowa or North Western.  We have a winning record against Illinois, losing record to Purdue (under Frost) and Minnie (under Frost)...........There is nothing, but hope, optimism and potential (this the biggest) to think we will improve this year.  We are currently as threatening to the B1G as Rutgers, Purdue and Maryland......That's gotta change.  I'm hoping it starts this year.

This is a Bo Pelini thread where I responded to a poster who claimed it was the wrong decision to fire him.

Why are you arguing with me about Frost? I never said we’re currently reaching our potential under him. We obviously aren’t, but we should give him a few more years to try.

Just now, lo country said:

Out of curiosity, what about a 12-20 3 year run that makes you think the ceiling is higher? (I might have misunderstood yourcontext)  I am hoping for Frost to turn things around, but I am high in hope.  Not on what I have seen.  Blow out losses, coaching mistakes, same penalty prone and Turn Over team that has been our identity for too long.  Bo still got the 9-10 wins despite blow out losses and mistakes....

 

There’s no reason our program can’t at least be as good as Wisconsin’s. They have no built-in advantages over us.

We became stagnant under Bo. We were consistently letting ranked teams (and not just the Ohio States of the world) run wild on us for seemingly 8 YPC. It wasn’t fun anymore. There was no upward trajectory toward our potential. This state clamors for a team that does more than just taking care of business against Minnesota, Purdue, and Illinois.

Yes, it’s gotten worse since he left. That doesn’t mean it was the wrong decision.

14 hours ago, teachercd said:

Firing him was a mistake.

 

We all know it.

 

 

 

Nah. I love Bo but we were at the point where you wouldn’t even have to watch a big night game against a ranked opponent because you knew we’d get embarrassed by four touchdowns.

The nine wins mantra gets repeated by those who forget that part, and they forget that we rarely ended the season ranked (for good reason). We were not a top 25 program under Bo after Callahan’s players were out of the program. Our ceiling is higher than that, even though we’ve obviously taken a step back since he left.

On 12/4/2017 at 2:18 PM, Red Five said:

 

Only seniors to be are allowed to transfer w/o sitting out from Ole Miss.  Patterson will only be a Jr this coming fall.

Looks like Patterson is eligible to transfer w/o sitting out. He's going to Michigan.

1 minute ago, ladyhawke said:

I have to admit I’m surprised he’s comitback. I figured he was already preparing to leave. I’m sure you are correct. I feel kinda sorry for the guy.  However, he did improve this year but like you’ve said, this system isn’t the one for him.  

Yeah, it's unfortunate for him. Hopefully he doesn't feel sorry for himself and he keeps chugging along with his goals. But he can still leave NU. He's just saying all the right things right now to keep his options open. I'd bet money he won't be on the roster for spring ball.

9 minutes ago, ladyhawke said:

I agree with all of your points. I’m a little but sentimental. I just think as he is on the team and has been starting qb he at least deserves a chance. As Scott is a fair man, I believe he will give Tanner a look see then give him sound counsel if he doesn’t fit. If Tanner is smart he will do exactly what Scott says. 

Oh yeah, he deserves a chance for sure. I just don't think he'll win the job. I think he's best suited to go to the NFL and give that a shot. A lot of NFL QBs didn't have much success in college. He'd get a chance by someone.

26 minutes ago, Hooked on Huskers said:

 

According to recruit gurus ......... (Rival, Scout, 247, etc)

 

McKenzie Milton: dual-threat QB

Tristan Gebbia: pro-style QB

 

Much different.

Watch the Spring Game highlights. Gebbia had a designed outside run for a TD. He's capable of running it.

On 12/4/2017 at 3:38 PM, Huskers44 said:

I’d be shocked if Gebbia weighed 185. I’ve seen him around campus and he looks pretty dang small. I still think he’s gonna be a stellar QB for us. 

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35 minutes ago, ColoradoHusk said:

I understand people want to throw out height and weight, stats but according to my eyes, Milton looks a little thicker in the legs and is pretty shifty.  Gebbia is a string bean.

Touche. I agree with that.

3 minutes ago, Horace said:

Same, but he better spend the next 9 months in the weight room.

I agree he needs to get bigger, but I don't think it's as huge a deal as many make it out to be.

McKenzie Milton: 5'11"  170 lbs

Tristan Gebbia: 6'3"  185 lbs

Granted, Gebbia will be taking harder hits in the B1G.

5 minutes ago, Red Five said:

 

Only seniors to be are allowed to transfer w/o sitting out from Ole Miss.  Patterson will only be a Jr this coming fall.

Ah... nix that then.

4 minutes ago, ColoradoHusk said:

I am in the "absolutely no idea" camp, as well.  Good thing Frost and his coaches won't be asking my opinion.

We're all in that camp! This is just a fun message board exercise.

Well, I wish I could change my vote... that was fast!

Apparently Terry Wilson has canceled his official visit to Indiana and Frost is visiting him next week. I'm now feeling neck and neck between TG and TW.

7 minutes ago, TGHusker said:

Of the existing QBs, I think it would lean towards Gebbia over O'Brien.   However, to make a quick splash, I could see Frost going the JUCO route, or a 5th year senior (if one exists that would fit - like Wisc did a few years ago- which had no small impact on their season).  So I lean towards a JUCO overall - someone who has proven himself with playing time.  Gebbia hasn't proven himself yet. 

It'll be interesting to see if we hear some names come out in the coming weeks. The transfers that I listed could all be fits IMO:

- Patterson is a dual threat and is allowed to transfer from Ole Miss without sitting out a year. He was the #3 recruit in the nation a few years ago.

- Burrow was close to picking NU out of high school. He's been a backup his entire career at tOSU and could consider doing a grad transfer to NU (his dad played here also). I'm not sure how the grad transfer rule works... but I think NU has to have a program that tOSU does not offer, and Burrow would have to enroll in that program as a graduate student. He also needs to be graduated from tOSU to do this.

- Wilson also was close to picking NU out of high school. I think he even attended Oregon after Frost recruited him, but quickly left for the JUCO route. I've heard bad things about his passing down there, though.

3 minutes ago, ladyhawke said:

I say Tanner Lee gets a chance.  We have a staff that could actually challenge/develop Tanner.  I also read that Tanner is really psyched about Scott and has watched some of the UCF games.  So, I say he at least gets a chance. 

I like Lee in some ways, but I don't think he gets it for three reasons. Maybe I'll be wrong:

1. After reading about and watching Frost's offense, I think the QB needs to be a threat to run. Lee just seems too slow to me.

2. QB is a position where confidence is huge. The best QBs just have that "it" factor. Russell Wilson is a great example. He overcomes his size and weak arm because he's just always in the moment. Go watch an interview with him. He's 100% engaged. When I see Lee being interviewed, he seems nervous, self-conscious, not engaged. That's how most people are, which is why the Russell Wilsons of the world stand out. Scott Frost had the "it" factor, and he identified it in McKenzie Milton down at UCF. He knows what to look for, and it sounds like Gebbia might have "it".

3. Lee is a combine / QB camp stud. He'll get drafted simply because he'll impress some scouts.

First off, I apologize if this has been asked already. I tried searching for a poll and couldn't find one.

Secondly... I know, I know... it's early and nobody has nearly enough information to come up with a confident answer to this question. But just for fun, let's see what everyone's thinking. Who do you think will start at QB in 2018?

I'm going with Gebbia for now. The two options that I don't find very likely are Tanner Lee and a True Freshman. Anything else wouldn't surprise me.

39 minutes ago, Edison's Enemy said:

Breakfast is obviously Frosted Flakes. Frosted Mini-Wheats is for the under 18 crowd.

Really? I was deciding between Flakes and Mini Wheats and chose the latter because I deemed them to be more adult.

Starting a new diet today, boys.

Breakfast: Frosted Mini Wheats

Lunch: ???

Dinner: ???

Dessert: Scottcharoos dipped in a Wendy’s Frosty

Help me out.

1 minute ago, Dilly Dilly said:

No breaks a

Ooo creative. Probably won’t catch on though.

2 minutes ago, Edison's Enemy said:

When I saw the thread title, I thought it was trying to coin a new term for a fascist Nazi group from Nebraska.

Haha - yeah I don’t think this is going to work too well.

NebraskaFast?

NeBlastka?

NeBriska?

NebrasQuick?

NebrAgile?

NeSwiftska?

NeDashka?

I'll say we win two of the four games not against Penn State. Don't know which two. They all seem to be about as likely as the next, with the two easier teams being on the road and the two more difficult teams at home. ESPN's FPI just about agrees with me, giving us about a 40% chance of winning each of the Purdue, NW, and Minnesota games, and a 33% chance of beating Iowa.

As much as this pains me to say, I'm hoping we don't make a bowl game. I just want to guarantee Riley's departure, and my god if we don't hire Scott Frost as our next HC I will cry.

2 hours ago, 10_point_buck said:

Why would we even care if we went to a bowl at this point?  Playing in early December in a "nothing" bowl is not going to WOW anyone.  There is enough off season work to do and playing in a crap bowl game does not contribute

This. Making a bowl game only makes firing Riley more controversial. Missing a bowl is better for the long term health of the program than going 6-6. Of course, I'd prefer we go 9-3 but that isn't happening. I'm happy to go 5-7 if that's the #CostForFrost.