Jack Burton

Just now, Frott Scost said:

I learned that i need to stop caring about nebraska football. 

Good luck. You never leave this hellscape.

50 minutes ago, Dr. Strangelove said:

Nebraska fans need to accept that we're Virginia Tech, Iowa St. or Mississippi St. 

 

The sport is regional.

 

We can't spend our way out of the issues we have; the players can't lift their way into being as talented as other teams. Unless we find 10-12 4* players a year, this is it.

 

This is just what Nebraska is now, unfortunately.  And really has been for nearly 20 years.

I don't fully agree with the post  bc I think Nebraska has a high ceiling if they can get it rolling but being honest about the talent assessment is real. Dabo and Saban make dumb calls but it doesn't matter most weeks. They've got multiple 1st round picks to cover them up. I think Scott is smart but he needs a margin for error.

12 minutes ago, krc1995 said:

What about this OT loss has the year ruined?

Nothing but losing to Colorado always stings

Just now, Mavric said:

 

ESPN had incorrect rushing stats when I originally looked.  I thought they seemed high but I didn't realize they were wrong until after I posted that.

 

I still think the rushing offense was OK.  Not great but not terrible.  Taking out sacks, we had 40 carries for 217 yards - 5.4 ypc.

 

Dedrick Mills seems to be not helpful.  8 carries for 24 yards.  Washington and Martinez (less sacks) had 28 carries for 176 yards - 6.2 ypc.  That's a pretty solid day.

Mills lacks vision. Need to look at other options.

That's been Frost's philosophy since day 1. I'm sure he'd like a more consistent running game but big plays on both sides are what he's betting on. Ideally our defense would force TOs and our explosive offense would put up huge points. Waiting for Scott's plan to deliver.

1 minute ago, FTW said:

 

I'd just like to see a Nebraska team that outworks their opponent again. I could care less about stars and ratings. Just work harder than the opponent. 

Agree with the overall sentiment but we need better horses. Not enough difference makers on either side of the ball. Stars and ratings matter. Need to get back to having half our starters on each side getting drafted.

5 minutes ago, FTW said:

 

I'm willing to give him more time to get this going. That's the whole point here. Still think he is THE guy. Whole lotta football left to be played.

I agree. I think we all hoped it would be a smoother road. Reality is a bitch.

8 minutes ago, knapplc said:

These guys need to stop believing they're Nebraska, and just play humble, hard-working football. I get the impression they're told from recruiting on up that "We are Nebraska," meaning they're going to be that team we remember from 20 years ago. They have to stop thinking that. We are light-years from those teams.

I think every coach since TO has struggled with this. He built a culture to withstand the praise and inevitable scrutiny. Frost understood it as a player but it's a different animal being the leader of the entire program. 

Welcome to the internet buddy

This is a long/medium term rebuild. I think a lot of fans including myself were whistling past the graveyard when it came to talent. No player was drafted after last season. Frost isn't off the hook but this thing isn't going to happen as fast as I'd hoped. Until it starts to click there's going to be a lot of grin and bearing it. 

Still a big believer in Frost but it's about improvement and getting to a bowl game this year imo.