Vince R.

1 minute ago, BoNeyard said:

In the last 2 years I have been hesitant to drink the kool-aid and buy into the hype by the local sports writers, just because it seems annually there is a let down and once the curtain rises on the gridiron we are seen the true product, which isn't very good. But this year, seeing the videos of the players, they actually look like Big Ten football players. They look bigger and stronger, they look like athletes. Which is something much different then the past 10 years of Nebraska football. For the entire decade we've looked slower and smaller than just about any of our conference opponents.

And those teams won many more games. 

4 hours ago, Hedley Lamarr said:

it is all I have left to run on when it comes down to it. I do think we will be better this year, I really do. But I also thought last year wouldnt be as bad as it was. 

I have to admit that if I am being honest, with the kind of 22-35 players Nebraska has at the top, I would be disappointed at 7 wins. Say what you want about where we have been, but there is just too much talent now to not achieve 9-10 wins. This is if coaching or development is not the issue. So with that, if they don't, I can't see it ever working. Nebraska has bonafide dudes on both sides of the ball. .500 is sort of a joke but then I completely understand why it's taken so seriously. This is the most astonishing program in this regard. We have to play up to our potential. 

Someone said earlier that hiring Ed is the gateway to get Nebraska back in the Big 12. Probably not true, but that would be insane. 

Frost fired Moos. 

1 minute ago, In the Deed the Glory said:

Lol.  That’s not how it will work.  If Scott doesn’t win, it doesn’t matter who the AD is. The fans will fire him. If there isn’t significant improvement this year, Frost is absolutely on the hot seat in 2022. If they don’t have a winning season this year, his grace period has ended. You don’t get to come to Nebraska and put up 4 straight losing seasons without having to atone for that record. It’s just the truth, and I was the biggest fan of this hire and want nothing more than Frost to succeed. 

I agree with you, but there is too much smoke to ignore the power play stuff. I have been saying for two years that he will not get 7 years or even 5 if he can't have a decent season or two amidst it. But I have to imagine that with the timing, the not getting along, the OU debacle, etc, that there is something going on. It's too abrupt, and no sign points to a NCAA investigation or anything like that, which is typically the go to reason for guys leaving like that. Idk. 

7 minutes ago, HANC said:

You may be on to something. Knowing that SF wasn’t truly “his” hire. He was brought here to hire him.

And I don't forget about Moos throwing down the 8-9 win statement. Did he set an expectation that he knew Scott would struggle to reach? Man, there are a lot of questions. 

1 minute ago, HANC said:

Maybe? I don’t think Moos was going to fire SF. Typically at major football schools, the AD’s legacy is tied directly to the football coach, especially the ones they hire.  If their major hire doesn’t pan out, they are out the door with the coach. Which, in turn may make your SF thought more accurate.

I didn't think so either, but I don't think he viewed his legacy being in question because of Scott, and if its true that they didn't get along for years, then I can see him firing him, and hiring the next "can't miss coach" and then sealing his legacy that way. He had a lot of time left. 

I am going to assume the notion that this was a power move by Scott. If the relationship was sour, then Moos might have fired Scott next year if they didn't make a bowl or win enough, which I think was way more possible than many believe. I think Scott, Matt, and other higher ups are ensuring Scott's time here, and have already been contacting an AD to come and take this role. He will get paid a lot of money, and be loyal to Scott. It's genius. 

1 minute ago, BartonHusker said:

No it sounds like it has only been the last couple of years things have kind of turned sour between the two. I don’t think either completely dislike one another but it was not a rosey situation. The OU game was probably indeed the breaking point. Frost wanted no part of that game as he knew our schedule was brutal enough. 

Okay but then what happened? Moos hired the guy. Frost wasn't expected to win a natty the first two years. So I doubt Moos is going crazy or rubbing Scott the wrong way, especially if Moos is as hands off as they say. 

4 hours ago, roadrat said:

Sometimes changes take place earlier then planned for several reasons. Namely the successor may be available now. With fall sports around the corner they probably feel it's a good time to get someone in the position now or maybe Moos reconsidered his decision about staying through his contract. It's not like he has to go find a job on Thursday.  

I think there might be some truth to them not wanting to miss out on the replacement, and it just working out the way it did with the tension. Because the abruptness of it tells me they have their guy. 

7 hours ago, RedSavage said:

And that he went above Moos' head to do it.  That could be part of the issue here.  Tough and probably extremely frustrating to do your job when the football coach has more power than you as AD.  It's pretty well known that Frost and Moos do not like each other.

For many, myself included, I don't think it was that well known. And I am assuming it wasn't like that in the first few years, so then it begs the question of what happened before the OU fiasco?

He is truthfully the prototype LB that Wisconsin seems to churn out every year to the pros. Great length and really good speed. I love it when Nebraska gets good players from Lincoln. 

On 6/19/2021 at 2:51 PM, BigRedN said:

Hey Vince, that's encouraging to hear.  I know you have more of the background for this stuff.  I had him below those other prospects myself.  Definitely not a OL Tackle ... at least for me.

Fair enough, we will see how this shakes out. Luckily none of these players will be needed right away. 

5 hours ago, BigRedN said:

I just don't see anything special or worthy of even a 3* label here.  He's got a bigness with little strength.  He has slow footwork and stands up before he moves into his block.  He doesn't explode into any block on his hudl film.  Most everything in his film is him blocking a guy 50 pounds lighter.  I can see most DE guys and their quickness skirting this guy in a pass rush.  He is a run blocker of because of his size.  I don't project him as a starter ever, he's just filling up a roster spot.  I'd hate to have this guy on pass protection.  

Keep him at guard, and he will be fine. He's probaly 6ft 4 1/2 in and not 6ft 6in. He has the tools, and just needs two years in S&C to bring them out. Also, I would say his best attribute is his feet. He's an absolute take for me, and a much better prospect than Frietzche, Yaeger (who is gone), Anderson, Lynn, etc. 

7 hours ago, Hedley Lamarr said:

He seems to have solid vision and balance. Haven't been able to say that for awhile. It is really getting to the point of put up or shut up at the RB position. Held is supposed to be this ace recruiter etc. and our most productive RB has been a Riley recruit in Ozigbo. 

I think about this a lot. I think Ryan Held has one big problem in terms of being a coach. I think he needs to find a balance between developing the guys he has in his room, and not always looking to replace or recruit the next big star. He has a personality that tells me he is quick to move on to the next thing. The Divine situation resembling that to some extent. I am afraid that Marvin Scott is being overlooked, and he will end up proving to everyone that he's more than capable and durable. And if this doesn't happen, then the ace recruiter label needs to be reevaluated.  

1 minute ago, Decked said:

Want both he & Samson but it is what it is 

Same.

1 hour ago, Ziebol said:

Man this is going to be an extremely underwhelming class

I am an eternal optimist in recruiting so I naturally disagree, but the good thing is this class has no bearing on what this program becomes or does this year, or the next. What I do like about this class so far is that all these players have high ceilings, underdeveloped bodies, and chips on their shoulders. Hear me out but the best part about this class is that they get one important luxury that no class under Scott has gotten so far, and thats the ability to develop at their own rate. We can redshirt most, if not all of them, and allow each one to get bigger, stronger, and faster before they have to play a down. And if that happens, these kids are plenty good to make some noise when their time is ready. 

Avery has a rangy body for being 5ft 11in, and his arms are of good length as well. With limited tape, the thing that stands out to me is his willingness to hit. He moves quick and strikes. If he gets to the 205-210 range he could be a hit stick. If he were to commit, I would argue for him being the best of the bunch so far. 

welp, what do I know?

I expect Page to commit by tomorrow. 

Grant is a very impressive looking athlete, and has a lot of room for physical development. 

Just now, Hedley Lamarr said:

this is really a crap or get off the pot for a lot of guys type of year in regards to what our coaches think of a ton of younger guys on our roster. 

Which is a good thing. The players get too comfortable here, and processing needs to ramp up. 

16 minutes ago, Mavric said:

Frost says he expects Stepp to be cleared for Fall Camp.

Arguably the biggest piece of info this offseason.

5 hours ago, Huskadeez said:

I’d rather have Williams, but I don’t think we get him. This pickup is interesting because I think he has a different skill set than what we currently have on the roster, he’s more of an APB and looks to catch the ball really well. 

I would rather have him too, but that seems like a ridiculous time frame. Sounds to me that he's stalling for big offers. 

3 hours ago, Decked said:

Even as a boundary OLB I just don’t see it. 

Yeah, I give up. Whatever is going to happen, happens. I hope he proves me wrong.