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  1. You sound beat down and dejected. I'd like to present an analogy. Suppose that there is an inscription on a stone. Or, even blemishes on a quality piece of lumber. Those impressions aren't easily removed. They're embedded distortions representing limited potential. It's going to require some diligence clear those away. Similarly, the structure of soil can be enhanced over time, over seasons. Would it be absurd to suggest that that's comparable to our situation? The challenge is that there's a variety of contributing factors that have been limiting our success, causes. We are charged with remedying each of them. Suppose that I am talking to one of your loved ones. You don't want me feeding them anything that isn't in their interest and, if you do your're going to be mighty upset with me. You have every right to come after me as you should if I were to. They're backs are up against the wall and their days are filled with challenges. You don't need some s#!thead coming along bringing any more pain to their doorstep. It occurred to me once while sharpening a blade that how I leaned into the stone determined how well it was honed. The optimum angle and pressure. If you've done sharpening yourself you completely understand what I'm getting at. Would you object to me telling someone dear to you to lean into what they're confronted? It could even be criticism that they're facing. I'd ask them to be patient with themselves. To tune out anyone that doesn't have anything that doesn't have anything to contribute to them succeeding, to seek reliable answers and, make the most rational choices possible. As for your team, why do we have to endure rinsing and rinsing only to get the same type of results! It isn't particularly convincing or reassuring when we see some of the very same things again and again. It's exhausting. Playing a weaker or dormant team and winning would certainly give our confidence a boost though would it make improve our abilities and competitiveness as a team? That's a false sense of hope. There's limited opportunity for growth. It takes both skillful sharpening and exceptional metal and, diligence. An ironsmith can only work with the metals he's got therefore a cutler must acquire it, apply his workmanship to deliver true craftsmanship. All the metal and prior work left a legacy. The product is fashioned over time. It's important, critical really that the messages that we are telling ourselves do not work in opposition to what our aims are. What are essentially lies. When you or I flub up, does it do us any good to beat up on ourselves and each other? That just etches another dastardly misrepresentation of what we want to achieve. And, we lie to ourselves saying that nothing can be done. There is no hope. Just give in to it all. Feelings are real though oftentimes not true and they can be villainous thieves. It's frustrating. It's like offering a sword to someone to obliterate their enemies only have them strike at rock blunting it, even snapping the thing into two and then more misery ensuing. Many others feel likewise! You're not alone. Let's lean in to that adversity though, let acceptance be our ally. With heavy lifting, the results we are desirous will come. Really we have to bust stone apart, grind away and combine it with organic matter. Are there any inscriptions left? Essentially were there any to begin with! Eventually it yields the wins we want as a consequence. You/re a winner friend whether you know it yet or not. That is what we're up against. There's always a choice. To inhibit or facilitate growth and, how well we negotiate through the blind spots in our field of vision will determine the outcomes we want.
  2. An elite team? Minnesota's team isn't the caliber of years past IMO.
  3. That's an accurate and fair enough assessment. I did excuse the one to an extent as the defender was at his feet influencing his mechanics. The other two were simply altogether inexcusable. He had options that he didn't take advantage of. Jeff completed some good throws to open receivers. To me, his releases are pretty quick. It's his awareness and vision of the field that needs improving along with making his progressions.
  4. Huskers 28 Buffaloes 25 Rushing: 239 Passing: 134
  5. Agree with this. If Washington plays the whole game, would that have been enough of a difference maker? Or, was it the right call in the end to achieving long term objectives. I'll side with Rhule enforcing a consequence for not living up to team standards despite what the outcome (might) have been. As an aside, that was a pretty good secondary performance from Minnesota was it not? Combine that with our receivers challenged with making separation, that didn't help our cause. If Sims were to not throw the second and third interceptions, it's likely a win. He needs to improve upon that performance and incorporating in other options that play to his strengths would help too. If we can can bump up our QB play and minimize mental errors complemented with sound defensive play beating the Buffaloes is a real possibility. Then we could build on that. We will indeed need to run often and effectively!
  6. Thanks for doing that @Mavric That makes @RedDenver the winner correct?
  7. It’s not game 30! Likely we’re much, much, much improved by then.
  8. Laugh reaction for Saban comment. That's funny. Rhule shouldn't be handing out ice creams. No doubt about it we gifted Minnesota. Those turn overs and costly mental errors yucked up the whole thing despite positives. I'm sure that coach wasn't pleased with Kemp goofing allowing that ball to roll on the kickoff. There are ways of holding people accountable if there's incongruence with standards without insulting that are effective. If you want candy (playing time) and are told no candy for not adhering to them (said standards), there's no candy. Stick to your guns. Don't relent. Things of this nature. Will say this, the younger/new generation learned some of this from parents. Don't get their way and throw fits when told no, etc. all hell breaks loose (GIGO). The other day I pointed out to a driver that the parking areas at pumps are intended for fueling not for going in to grab a couple energy drinks while others wait to fill up. That rubbed him the wrong way as you might imagine as he deemed himself entitled to do as he desired to. Community standards! Despite his ways, I do believe that coach Pelini genuinely cared about his players and did what he thought would motivate them to win and achieving their best. It's my understanding that included off the field things in relation to academics. Big task ahead! Let's go for the WIN.
  9. Two back sets, lean on rushing and implementing use of the TE's and fullback. Make them run. Throw the Wildcat at them!
  10. Have you ever done everything in your power to achieve a favorable outcome or achieve an objective to only be criticized by someone who deems themselves the ultimate authority on all matters disregarding what your efforts in fact have been? It's an agenda that is intended to make the critic feel better about themselves however false the narrative. Somehow realities are threatening. Maybe they even snicker in an effort to bolster their denials. Beneath it all is cowardliness. Lots of people experience that. It sounds like you're a passionate fan who cares about the success of your team. I don't recall you ever sharing anything egregious. I don't disagree that there's been some very bad choices. There's a lot of influences there at play. It's just unfortunate. It seems though that we are on a better trajectory with respect to that. The post was directed to a minority here. Not those with differing perspective or opinions but those who's statements are emotionally-driven and irrational not about the interest of the team with respect to what it's objectives are but about themselves. I'm sure that quite a few are butt hurt that "their guy" wasn't hired and now right away when things get a little tough out of the gate, it's a convenient time to make their arguments. Point being, it doesn't serve us to dwell on the past. Be it on the field or whatever executive type decisions were made. There's really only one choice to make if we want increase our chances of succeeding and that's focusing on addressing what's necessary to doing it and improving. Matt Rhule's process is front loaded with disruption. There's a saying, a lie is sweet in the beginning and bitter in the end whereas, the truth is bitter in the beginning and sweet in the end. Sometimes I think that we get caught up in the hype forgetting that it'd be wise to tone down the amount of sugar in our glasses of Kool Aid. A baker can only bake with the flour he's got! Appreciate your thoughtful response.
  11. We have played 1 game against a decent opponent on the road and lost by 3. YES, there were some awful moments offensively. Criticisms are fair. More than the performance though, I think that we're just SICK of losing and while having been patient, it's wearing thin. We want RESULTS. As for Colorado, kudos to them. While TCU probably isn't near the same team, it was a solid win on the road for the Buffaloes no less. We talk a lot about culture and how integral that is to success. For many of us we simply can't comprehend the piling on of the team in relation to their performance Thursday night. The disparaging commentaries toward players and all the rest of it that wouldn't be a part of a winning locker room. Yet, many do it quite loosely and pridefully no shame in it whatsoever. Don't think for a moment that it'll cease. It will only worsen. Those things always get exposed during hard times. This is a quitters mentality. They have quit on the team after one game, given up truly powerless to exhibit any degree of poise. A minimum of self regulation. A minimum of reflection or self awareness. Agreed, their opinions are't mine and perhaps not yours either. My friends, we have weaknesses. Various issues that aren't going to be resolved instantaneously. We should be *EXCITED* to play a worthy opponent in Colorado or any other. The more challenging, the better we'll be as a consequence. It's best we focus on our strengths and do what we can to win and, in the process go about the business of addressing our weaknesses, improving as much as we can. Break everything down. Channel the attention toward improving each individual segment. Make what *seems* impossible toward being probable. We've played one game and our road to greatness will require courage. Finally a word on Jeff Sims. Maybe he's not your son or nephew or brother or friend or student or teammate. Perhaps your fine dragging him through the mud and projecting hate through his errors. All of the anger must be exacted on him for all of our hardship and failures over the course of the last many years and, perhaps even some of your own inadequacies. You don't want him to improve upon his vision, focus or making better decisions! You want to be right. You're willing to do anything in your power to not see him or anyone else that struggles succeed but fail. He's a young man that wants to do is best and to help deliver results that translate into wins. He's owned up to what he did wrong. Condemn him? No, you get to work on improving and encouraging each other as a TEAM with a winner's mindset does. Keep your chin up son. Put your trust in the process not the critics. Lean on each other and your coaches. Bit by bit discover your best and demonstrate it. To those that object, whatever...There's nothing that can be done to change your outlook. I'm absolutely cool with that.
  12. Perhaps losing teams or those with unimpressive records are more often viewed as flawed and therefore are judged more critically? Their errors are anticipated. If I tell a person that I'm not particularly good at something they're more likely to pay attention to what I'm doing. It might not be terribly different though affected no less. I could even be accused of something that I wasn't guilty of committing and that accusation be more believable even though it was hearsay. Maybe the ref's self-interest is at play. He'd better pay attention to the team that is seemingly more likely to commit errors, teams with losing records and histories as that might seemingly reflect upon his competence. Might not seem rational however, we do care about our reputations and how we are perceived and, reputations of teams could theoretically affect our judgement. Another possibility is the relationship the referee might have with that team. Has he experienced a particularly bad experience with players or coaches previous? Even while he might intend to fulfill his obligations accurately, is there something going on on a subconscious level? Possibly. All said, I do think that the vast majority of referees aim to be fair, accurate and impartial. There likely isn't an associated agenda or conspiracy (though not entirely out of the question). Some of it could have to do with the training of referees and the quality of referees available as well. You work with what you have.
  13. Jeff isn't one-dimensional. Just needs to make better decisions and improve his throws. Maximizing his effectiveness will likely require some adjustments too. I think that's true with respect to what you said about that type of quarterback. With Sims they buy some time and we don't have the weapons now that play more toward Thompson's strengths. I did however admire Casey's leadership. That's an area Sims will need to improve upon as well. With the likes of Palmer the picture is much different. We'll have some speedy receivers eventually and they don't have the experience. The reality is that our offensive line proves limiting to what we can do. The QB with more athleticism has advantages as you say. Thompson completes the deep ball although what are the disadvantages to his being less mobile, not having players that complement his abilities and having a line that struggles with protection.
  14. Initially I thought that maybe they were saving Irvin for later stages of the game as a closer which might've made sense once we'd soften them up some. He looked real good running. Around the midpoint of the fourth quarter we potentially could of slammed the door then didn't utilize him. It's mystifying along with a few other things in relation to the game plan and play calling. Turnovers and mental errors were the main cause for our demise though the staff needs to shoulder their participation in it as well. Kemp on the initial kickoff was a bit strange to me in addition to the TE's not seeing action.
  15. You sound disappointed and incredibly frustrated. Understandable. In the future don't refer to our players as garbage when interacting with me though please otherwise your commentaries will go ignored.
  16. Our issues run deep and it's going to be a process turning the ship around. Questionable decisions were made for sure though there are multitude of contributing factors that culminated in the result turnovers and mental errors being the main culprits. I'm mystified as to why Irvin wasn't run more. Sims has to make better decisions, the scheme needs some adjusting and his receivers have to help him out, too. Upgrades to the lines, especially on the offensive side of the ball are evident as well.
  17. Can't disagree with any of that. Sims has challenges and our current receiving core doesn't have enough legitimate threats to help him out. Along with Irvin, the TE's have to be utilized as well.
  18. It’ll be interesting to see how Jeff Sims responds. Judging by his post game demeanor it doesn’t appear promising. It’s obvious that he didn’t want to be there answering questions. His team is counting on his leadership though. Time to pick yourself up son and get to work on improving your game.
  19. Fans could certainly use psychologists in relation to what these teams put us through! When there's four turnovers, that's terribly difficult to overcome. Mostly that's on Sims. He has to learn to make better decisions. Add in mental errors, an unusual game plan and play calling perhaps among a few other limiting factors, that results in the outcome. Mainly though, it's the turnovers here. It's a little bit like drops of liquid from droppers all combined together. Each drop either elevates or diminishes the quality of the whole. We're simply not a good enough team yet with enough complementary constituents which makes us vulnerable.
  20. Seems this was an unusual game plan offensively in my opinion. Wasn't impressed with the play calling. Needed to see more of our "lead" running back. Mystery to me as to the tight ends not seeing more action. Maybe we outsmarted ourselves attempting to do the unexpected. Sims doesn't need to be an elite passer but he must learn to make better decisions. Not having enough legitimate WR threats will likely be an issue. The offensive line played aggressive although not particularly smart. Add in some mental mistakes and, a few clock management issues specifically in the first half. Some of this is to be expected. The defense played well for their first game. We've seen this scene before. Another game we "could've won" and didn't. We had them on the ropes on the road then squandered the opportunity to win. At the moment the impression I'm getting is that scoring enough points will be a challenge for this offense. I'm not sure how good Minnesota will be this year. Let's see how they respond and improve.
  21. Such a disappointment… I’m thinking back to the previous series I suppose when we could’ve burned clock and instead went to the pass… Odd use of the running backs in my opinion. Was anticipating more Irvin. It just sucks
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