3rd and long

19 minutes ago, BlitzFirst said:

 

Honestly Knapp I think Frost is playing the long game here...he's thinking in terms of 7 years and not immediate results.  We'll be thankful in the next 2-3 years he did this though I think.

I hate to be blunt and rude, but that is just plain ridiculous. You don’t sacrifice the now for the future. You build for future while still doing everything possible to to take care of right now. You know, one game at a time. If you don’t tend to immediate results, before you know it there isn’t a future to build for. 

His coaching (including the entire staff) have cost us at least three games this year. You can be looking towards the future while effectively coaching in the present. 

On 11/25/2019 at 8:23 AM, ColoradoHusk said:

The # of "should have" interceptions for QB's could always be pretty high.  Rarely do defenses capitalize on every opportunity to make an interception or recover a fumble.  The "should have turnovers" argument always drives me crazy.

In fairness to both sides though, in defending a QB’s play people are always very quick to point out drops by receivers, the “should have been caught”.  The argument is he threw a good pass that should have been caught. So if the QB is going to get credit for throwing a good pass that gets dropped, it should be the same when he throws a bad one that the defender drops. 

As much as I like McCaffrey, I don’t think now is the time to start him. We still haven’t seen him in the passing game enough, and Iowa won’t  let him run that option with the impunity he had today. 

But i also believe quoting AM’s stats today as an argument is very misleading. Let’s face it, if the Maryland defenders could catch they would have had two or three picks. He still makes an awful lot of bad throws. 

But at this point, I think he still has to be our main guy. But I still think a series here and there for McCaffrey adds another dimension to our offense. And is just something else for Iowa to have to adjust to. 

I don’t recall seeing Nelson in the game today. 

Must have been awfully sick for him not to get out there. 

Just now, VectorVictor said:

Bunch sighting

Really no reason, at least I don’t think. Every rep is beneficial for McCaffrey. 

3 minutes ago, 3rd and long said:

I really don’t mind them scoring quickly. Another series for McCaffrey......if they were going score. 

Well,, so much for that. 

I really don’t mind them scoring quickly. Another series for McCaffrey......if they were going score. 

1 minute ago, VectorVictor said:

I know that a**hats like Sipple are gonna crap all over this, but it’s a night and day difference with McCaffery (and before Vedral) as QB.

 

I just don’t see how or why Martinez should be our starter. 

I know it’s a blowout but if really like to see him throw a little bit. Just to get some practice in on that part

Love seeing how all our QBs support each other. 

Man, those two young LB’ers with textbook fundamental tackling. Refreshing. 

Just now, Hayseed said:

Reading these comments, it’s obvious Martinez should be benched. So what game are you guys watching? 

Last two throws have looked completely different than the earlier ones. 

1 minute ago, Cdog923 said:

 

It's a pretty simple concept, but I understand if you're having a difficult time grasping it. I can try and break it down further for you if you need it. 

Just go away. 

Give AM props there. That was a good throw.  Like seeing him moving outside the pocket with fewer reads. 

Just now, Terrabus said:

 

Brett Favre used to break bones because he threw so hard just to be a jerk.  A QB can't just drill a ball into somebody at warp speed.  It doesn't matter where he hits them.  If it's too hard and fast, it can't be caught.  

No, he says “”catch the ball if it hits you in the hands”. That’s such a load. 

Guy who played at Nebraska Wesleyan and then in the USFL said the same thing about Jim Kelly.  When he really cut it loose it was pretty much uncatchable.   

That 3rd stringer throws a nice ball. Big arm. 

Just now, Cdog923 said:

 

tHeRe'S a ReAsOn ThEy'Re TaLkInG aBoUt ToUcH. 

 

If it hits you in the hands, catch the damn ball. 

Yeah, you go ahead and believe that stale old s!!t. When your QB throws a bullet from five yards, it’s behind you, and you’re expecting the softer catchable ball, you just go ahead and catch the damn thing. 

And real cute cute with your mixed letters. 

Just now, Cdog923 said:

 

Is it hitting the receiver in the hands? Yes? Then catch the damn ball. 

There’s a reason they’re talking about touch. 

Just now, lo country said:

I would agree.  This season, dude is not a gamer....I watch other dual threat guys and they are dynamic players.  Martinez last year was that guy....

That sums it up pretty well. 

Just now, knapplc said:

 

He's fifth all-time in all-purpose yards and he hasn't completed his Sophomore year.

 

Is that because he's super, or the offense is super?

That’s exactly what I meant. But I know you know that too. 

Stats can be so misleading. As in this situation. 

1 minute ago, BigRedBuster said:

 

seriously. 
 

You can not just run in those situations. I know husker fans don’t want to hear that. But it’s fact. 
 

 

That’s true. That’s such an easy throw. You just have to complete it. You have to. 

Just now, huskerfan74 said:

Martinez has just about as many touchdowns as interceptions. That is SAD.

Someone will post up his yardage stats pretty soon. Using them as evidence of how good he has been. 

Just now, huskerfan74 said:

I am sorry but Frost unwillingness to sit Martinez and give Vedral a chance is simply absurd and just wrong. If we lose this game, it is on Frost and Martinez.

What so many have been saying much of the season. 

Sorry for his defenders, but he’s still just poor. 

WTF has the blitz package been all year?

we beat Indiana and Purdue if we had been doing it. 

It was a great choice, there were only four defenders on Spielman.