Dogs In A Pile

I believe they already released the schedule or at least the media knew about it. Callahan mentioned on their podcast that everything was moved up by 2 days that first week so they could have the entire Easter weekend off.

Jacory Barney's first day with the Huskers - Welcome to the great white north. Probably wondering why he ever decided to leave Miami

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2NwnjYv9v6/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

From 24/7 @ the Polynesian Bowl first day practice.

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DYLAN RAIOLA, QB, (NEBRASKA)

Raiola looks the part and had a very good day throwing the football. He has arguably the strongest arm in the country and won the long ball competition with a 72-yard throw. Saying that, he’s so much more than just a big arm. He has an effortless release and the ball jumps out of his hand with little windup or effort. He throws with touch and timing and was accurate down the field. Frame wise, he has such a strong lower body and physically looks ready to step in and compete at the college level right now. He’s a smart, heady player with an advanced feel for the position.

https://247sports.com/article/polynesian-bowl-top-performers-from-day-1-of-practice-225487523/

On 12/21/2023 at 3:02 AM, HS_Coach_C said:

He's a grad transfer now so he won't have to sit. 

Neither will anybody else, for this year at least. I can see this becoming SOP as we go forward so kids can transfer every year with no penalty. It will truly be the wild west with no rules. At least most schools probably won't allow enrollment once the semester has started so they'll be forced to stay with a team for at least the whole season. No free agent transfers in Oct or Nov.

1 hour ago, Toe said:

 

Update: just heard another claim that CT's return is not dead yet!

According Callahan CT returning is not happening.

Not in the least bit surprising. I'd also expect Chubba Purdy to enter the portal if/when McCord/Raiola commit.

Our likely QB room next year will be KM -> DR -> HH. Not taking a HS QB last year was maybe not the best choice.

1 hour ago, Stumpy1 said:

 Sounds like we could have a new QB coach also.   

I was wondering if something along those lines could be in the works. A trifecta with a two 5* QB's & new QB incoming potentially.

I predicted 5-7 before the season started so I guess they matched my expectations just exactly perfectly.

But when they were 5-3 with all four of the remaining games very winnable and three of those teams were on extended losing streaks when we played them I expected them to be able to win at least one more. But per usual, they found ways to lose every one of them. Guess I should have expected that though.

For that reason my final overall grade is a D.

4 hours ago, Mavric said:

 

Not a bad senior season for such a slow poke. /s

2 hours ago, Red Five said:

Iowa's best player leaving early for the NFL after the season

 

 

Can't say as I blame him. He's picked to the be the 1st or 2nd punter taken in the 2024 draft and will probably make north of $1M. Big loss for Iowa since in the games I've watched he had the most impact of any player on their team. We don't want to get into a punting dual with him on black Friday but in looking at both offenses and defenses it seems inevitable (unless we continue our turnover festival which greatly reduces the need for punts).

14 minutes ago, BigRedBuster said:

Here’s another thing that sucks about this.  I’m in Breckenridge for the weekend. Someone suggested that we grind a sports bar to watch at least the first half.  Nope, there isn’t going to be any bars that are going to subscribe to peacock just to show the husker game. 

Consider it a blessing. Honestly, there are a lot of better things to be doing in Breckenridge than sitting in bar watching a football game.

In the event anyone can't afford the 7 day free trail offer from Peacock and misses the game it is scheduled to be on B1G Footbal in 60, Sunday Nov. 12 @ 1:00pm.

Not expecting it but it sure would be nice if we could get up big on MSU early so they don't feel the need to press the walking wounded back into action. I'm sure we'll be needing them in the last 3 games. 

Peacock 7 Day Free Trial

If it were just for this game I'd probably pass but I've been thinking about signing up for Peacock anyway to watch the FIS alpine skiing which I enjoy. So I'll watch the game then there the full slate of FIS events the rest of Nov and early Dec. I can watch to see if I want to continue.

The Iowa-NU O/U number probably won't be far off this. Two inept offenses agains two very good defenses.

37 minutes ago, RedDenver said:

By all accounts, Sims is a good teammate and has been really supportive of Haarberg. Always going to root for a guy like that. It's a shame he just can't seem to get out of his own way on the field. He might make a good coach - here's hoping he finds something he enjoys and excels at.

Agreed. I just posted something similar in another thread before seeing this. Don't like what he's done of the field but can't complain about his character during what must be a very difficult time for him. I'm sure he hates what has transpired on the field more than anybody.

1 hour ago, Enhance said:

I think he has at least one more year of eligibility left (possible that it might require a graduate year? I don't remember exactly).

Either way, I wager he will not be on the roster next year and that the coaches will encourage him to look elsewhere. I think HH is the only person on the current roster with a realistic chance of being the 2024 starter.

From what I've heard from the people that cover Husker FB he is currently the highest paid NIL player in Lincoln. So yeah, I see no he is here next year. And as much as I like the way HH has come in and lead the team I really hope we can get an upgrade at QB for next season. If the ball bounces just a little differently on few plays HH wouldn't be all that far behind Sims in turnovers.

As bad as it has been for Sims I do have to give the kid credit for remaining bought-in and supporting the HH and team. It would have easy for him to withdraw and sit on the bench sulking but everything I've heard says he has been encouraging and helpful.

41 minutes ago, Guy Chamberlin said:

We were usually able to get a 12-pack inside Memorial Stadium by hiding them at the bottom of big Korn Popper bags and carrying them like they were really light. 

New bag policy implemented a couple of weeks ago probably puts an end to that unless they just ignore these rules.

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Each ticketed attendee will be allowed to enter with one (1) clear plastic bag. Fans will be able to carry the following styles and bag sizes into Nebraska's athletic facilities:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
• Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the venue with one of the clear plastic bags. The bag cannot be larger than 4.5" x 6.5".
• Exceptions will be made for approved medical needs items after proper inspection.

https://huskers.com/clearbag

I wonder if it has something to do with accommodating the new B1G schedule? I'd guess it will be the ULM game on Oct. 18th that will be going away.

5 hours ago, Kayvan said:

The o-line couldn’t get much worse, so I like that we are now beingg forced to play young guys. Building for next year. That’s what it’s about.

Well, you get my vote for most deplorable post of the year. How much more pathetic could you be celebrating our players season/career ending injuries.

3 hours ago, lo country said:

I can't remember the last time I felt any game was a gimme.

Northwestern last year in Ireland. 

39 minutes ago, runningblind said:

Unfortunately we have a whopping 19 yards on 5 returns this year, good for 109th in the country.

Their punter, Tory Taylor, is a true weapon we'll probably see playing on Sunday. Not a kicker you want to get into a field position battle with trading punts after 3 and outs. He's averaging 48.6 yd/punt with 18 downed inside the 20 and only 1 touchback all season. If they had even an average offense to go with their D and ST they'd be a very scary team.