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The defensive staff is legit.  They are rotating a fair amount of players through without notice and elevating guys who play well week to week.  

Hutmacher has become a force. 

Maybe I missed it, but Buschini could not have been 100% in the CU game.  He was better kicking into the wind today than kicking in altitude.  

Harberg threw the ball with confidence and made a handful of legit throws.  

14 hours ago, Undone said:

Part of what's hard is that it's only been two games and I can't be the only person asking how good our two opponents really were. It seems like Minnesota still has a very good defense this year, at least.

 

What I've seen so far makes me think that either we just aren't executing very well out of the heavy sets or we need to back off of them quite a bit. Maybe you have your TE or fullback in the pistol but then you've got 3 receivers split out. We're just not getting out into space when these big guys go out for passes out of the heavy sets from what I've seen, but maybe I'm way off.

 

Back to the Ravens though: The stuff they did with Mark Andrews was so good over the period that Greg Roman was there.

Great points:  Heavy sets can definitely be counter intuitive if you can't put multiple defenders in conflict.  Perhaps I'm misremembering, but I thought Rhule teams were known for RPO's, and I can't recall many plays that would fall in that category.  

1 hour ago, Undone said:

I've watched the Ravens a lot during his span there (although not specifically a fan of the team). He probably used more three receiver sets?

Fair enough.  I was trying to reference the pistol, inverted veer, and heavy sets in a relatable manner.  

Starting Point:  I need to see the QB's throwing the ball like they aren't scared to throw it.  Velocity, tight spirals, follow through. You are playing big time CF, you have to be past the point of aiming and short arming passes on intermediate routes.  If nothing else, this makes the coaches look incompetent.  

Second: I don't care what else they can do or how raw they are, I need to find out which of these freshman have the speed to at least threaten an opponent deep.  

Third: I'm looking at Greg Roman's offense, identifying where there is overlap, building off that, and trying to mimic it to the extent possible for the remainder of the season.  

Lastly:  I'm probably putting up some hard guard rails on how many pass plays Sat can call per game and which down and distances I'm willing to let him call a drop back pass.  Like 3rd & 4+

I didn't see this mentioned and I'd ranted enough, but the timeout with 44 seconds in the 2nd quarter was very costly.  Poor 2 minute management.  NU just picked up a 1st down, let 34 seconds run, and then used their 2nd TO.  The time or the TO, you can't give up both.  

The new rule not having the clock stop on a first down cost NU big time there twice and for some reason I thought they were going to revert back to having the clock stop on first downs inside 2 minutes, so I learned that.  

I was pleasantly surprised how many players NU rolled through on defense without a drop off.  Wallin looked like he got steamrolled when he got in, but beyond that it was virtually undetectable.  

2 hours ago, SECHusker said:

-Satterfield... So many questions. What happened to TEs? Why did you throw on the first drive in the fourth? And why did you put an RB with fumble issues in on a key drive.

-Why didn't Ervin carry more?

2 hours ago, Hammerhead said:

The offensive line reminds me of a turnstile.  Obviously, I also don't mean that as a compliment.

 

I would have liked to see Ervin with 20 carries in that game and while I'm puzzled why he didn't, having a player in the game demoted for fumbling issues in preseason instead during the 4 minute drill is puzzling beyond comprehension.  The worst part, we've all probably seen the ball security drills this team does and how they want the skilled players carrying the ball in traffic.  Grant wasn't, at any point in the game, and obviously not when it mattered most.  That's frustrating because it's just not consistent with what's been preached and while Grant fumbled, that's on 100% coaching.  You can't preach process and ignore it when he doesn't fumble and say shoot when he does.  

My primary criticism of Frost as OC was that his run and pass game were rarely connected.  Sims is a play action QB you want to minimize drop back looks for & our WR's can't gain separation.  When you run for 6 yards on first down, why are you throwing a drop back flare screen on 2nd down?  You call a play action drag route from the 10 and get 6 yards, why are you getting cute on 2nd & goal from the 4?  I thought the theme was body blows?  

I didn't have an issue with the play action deep post because it was tied to the running game & game situation.  It was there.  But, having a CB run it who can't come back for an underthrown ball was pretty weak and telling.  Hill played a great game, but I would lose it if a WR motioned the ball needed to be further out in front of him and made no effort to track it back.  A good % of the time, that's a PI.  

The INT in the end zone was brutal.  Everybody in football runs that corner concept, but not like that.  The slot defender had his back turned, the read was to stick it on 87 for the TD.  But, the throw to the corner gets picked because you run trips into the boundary on a short field with the #1 receiver running a hitch, and the CB came off him.  Typically, that #1 receiver ends up where 87 was, 87 or #2 runs the corner, and the #3 receiver runs an arrow to the flat.  Obviously Sims predetermined the corner route and way to easy to come off on a short field.  

***Edit  I just watched a replay of the pick, I was incorrect.  The switched 1 & 2 and 3 did indeed run to the flat.  But the outside defender dropped off 87.  I guess I learned I should watch film before I criticize play design.

On 7/20/2023 at 11:49 PM, Mavric said:

 

Will be interesting to see how much of this is legit & gamesmanship.  The 3-3-5 playbook I've seen moves positions around vs players to different positions.  For example, if the "jack" is your natural edge player/rusher role, the "jack" may line up where you would expect to find the "Mike", but he's blitzing, and still your 4th defender coming.  The "Mike" may line up where you would expect to find the "jack", but the call is designed to spill the ball to him ect...

3 hours ago, NsideScoop said:

Raiola is really impressing me recruiting-wise right now.

 

Baker might OV. Composite 5-star

Slight favorite for Brix. Consensus high 4-star

Got Taumua to lock in a commitment. Consensus 4-star, Top 10 IOL

Pyle is climbing the rankings. High 3-star on the edge of 4-star status

Going to trust the staff on Davidson and Peters.
Got Echols, Pyfrom, Saina, Easley, and Massey on campus multiple times.

 

Rebuild the Pipeline 

I'm going to piggyback off this by adding Tony White doesn't appear to be killing it in recruiting, but he's gotten some elite prospects to take a serious look at NU, and it will be interesting to see how he does if they start winning.  

This is the team in a nutshell.  Nobody would blink if Fidone and Gilbert were all Big caliber players and day 2 draft picks next year or have 15 combined receptions or less.  

Nouredin Nouili is a 5th year senior, but I'm curious if anybody knows why he's not a 5th year junior with the covid season.  I'm guessing he was not redshirted last season because of suspension, but can anybody confirm, or was a reason ever provided why he wouldn't have been redshirted?  

DB made reference to Caleb not being a "priority" for NU and speculating the #'s indicate the new staff may "filter" guys out more frequently.   Guess we'll see if they've gotten the answers, they were looking for soon.  

2 hours ago, TGHusker said:

My take for what it is worth is that we need to see the rushing game improve (actually on both sides of the ball) but specifically on the offensive side. 

If we can get our running game going with RBs and not just by the QB, then Sims will have opportunities to throw but also opportunities to surprise teams with his running as well.    A developed rushing game will also allow our defense to rest as well and limit the time the other team has the ball.  

 

+1 I would add I think Sims is very dependent on play action.  Keep him on schedule and he's potentially special.  Ask him to drop back and read coverage 40x a game, not so much.  I don't think that's Satterfield's comfort zone as an OC/play caller either.  Furthermore, Rhule has spelled out his recipe for winning, and it's running the ball in the 4th quarter.  And after last season, how can they not be improved?

First order of business, teach this kid a kick step.  I would have said temper expectations for a few years before, but the last recruit I saw that from was Teddy Prochazka.

9 hours ago, brophog said:

What’s the two axis? Not sure what their definition of ‘unique’ is and why that means there is so much difference between Syracuse and teams like KSU/ISU.

I'm trying to grasp how Pitt is an outlier.  They are str8 4-3 quarters coverage.  Iowa is very str8 forward as well.  Where as OU sits as the center of the axis and Venables is pretty fluid.  Given that my theory would be defenses do too much and the less you do the more unique you are.  

I recall McGuire saying they would never turn away speed.  Then again 10 WR recruits in 2 classes would be extreme.  We'll see if Smith and Clark stay there.

17 hours ago, Decked said:

https://247sports.com/college/nebraska/article/nebraska-huskers-receive-commitment-from-miami-wide-receiver-jac-212334374/
 

 

for your entertainment. I’m interested in this commitment but given our track record with south FL guys lately color me concerned. Willis McGahee is wavering as well. They are a flaky bunch. I just don’t think the culture down there meshes well up here. But the talent is immense. 

It's a unique environment from youth ball up, but Evan Cooper seems to have legitimate relationships down there.  

40 minutes ago, Huskerfollower4life said:

The whole reason why I asked about Carter Nelson and him playing wr for us and not tight end is bc Georgia clearly is doing something right by being in the national spot light for years.  Yes they are one of the top teams in recruiting but without their coaches they wouldn't be anything.  So my whole point behind me asking is if Georgia see's that Carter Nelson has the speed to play on the outside and be a wide receiver as his primary position why wouldn't Nebraska even not think about it.  Yes I know HC Matt Rhule loves versatility in every position but maybe we could get more out of him if he just stuck with that position.  Look at what happened to Wandale Robinson.  Yes he left bc of covid but I feel the over usage of him switching from running back to slot wr played apart in him leaving too.  He couldn't grow into one position bc the coaches loved his versatility too much.  Im hoping that it doesn't happen to Carter Nelson as well.

Kirby is a used car salesman who will tell recruits whatever they want to hear to get them onboard.  If he were being honest he would tell Nelson he floods every position with talent and cycles those that lose out.  If Nelson goes to Georgia & thrives, he surely will take snaps removed from the LOS, he may line up wide occasionally for various reasons, he will never be a WR.  That's utter nonsense provided to address the concerns of a recruit entering a crowded room.  

Wandale came to NU claiming he wanted to play the D'Anthony Thomas role.  Maybe he never watched the guy play at Oregon, because when he left he complained about being used out of the backfield & as a returner.  

On 6/18/2023 at 5:13 PM, The_Fan_Man said:

His running 4.45 and 4.5 at 6’1” 175 lbs and being named MVP at the ESPN camp at CB gives me a little more hope.

NU had a celebrated 4 star DB recruit a few years ago who was slow as dirt.  He promptly got run off the field in HSAA practices & washed out of a directional school after his transfer from NU was excused on Covid.  I don't care where or how the staff finds them or who else wants them, recruit speed.  

I'm impressed with this kids film.  If you're going to play a base 3-3-5, S's have to make up ground and be legit tacklers.  He takes on blocks and is as disciplined with his run fits as any S i've seen.  Not beyond the realm of possibility he evolves into a LB.  

After watching Barta & Benning's highlights, Barta looks like a better athlete to me.  

I just don't see it with Shedeur Sanders.  Beyond talent, daddy ball in college is problematic enough, but this is beyond youth football nonsense if he can't back up his mouth.  I think the most likely scenario for CU this season is awful start, "injury", coach Prime pulls son into redshirt season to preserve dignity, and hope with built in excuses.  I'll gain respect for both of them if they actually grind through the entire schedule.  

In terms of X's & 0's, it's unfortunate CU will face another 3-3-5 team to start season, and Minny ended it's season vs Syracuse in bowl game, but we gonna find out if White can game plan next level, and this game comes down to NU running the ball.  

15 hours ago, Mavric said:

 

15 hours ago, Farms said:

Sounds like possibly Bleekrode, Ortiz, and Fleeks not on "scholarship" + at least two guys taking the "retirement package"  Guessing those guys would be from the LB/DB rooms.

Any chance a few of the incoming WR's are track scholarships initially?  Any chance Betts & ICG aren't on scholarship yet?  

19 hours ago, Dogs In A Pile said:

I missed this when if was posted in March. After watching this video clip of Allen getting booted from a RB drill I have to think this isn't exactly the kind of effort HCMRh is looking for in his players. His entering the portal today seems to make more sense.

 

 

You could analyze this to death, but this is definitely not the kind of attitude coaches want to see.  EJ looked like a cop about to snap over noncompliance.  

6 hours ago, Savage Husker said:

How much did Mathis lose by transferring and taking NIL at NU, rather than stick it out at TCU on a legit team?

I don't feel Mathis set himself up to succeed by missing spring ball.  That said, I think he's a lot better prospect than several players drafted ahead of him, and a much better all around player than most of the designated "pass rushers".  

5 hours ago, brophog said:

 

I don't disagree with any of that, but if he (Palmer) was 3-4 inches taller NFL teams will take that gamble. Most of his issues are coachable.

Scouts see Palmer as the quintessential straight line speed guy.  His agility testing and vertical were bizarrely low for a guy with that much juice.  Link below, check graph at end of page.  That doesn't lend itself to gaining separation as a route runner.  Novice scouting reports suggest he doesn't run a polished route tree ect...but elite receivers who have average top end speed and don't have elite size, typically test very well in agility drills.  

I heard a Buc scout compare him to DeSean Jackson and that seems right if you think DeSean later in his career.  Capable of big plays down the field here and there.

Trey Palmer Wide Receiver Nebraska | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report (nfldraftbuzz.com)