Vince R.

I understand the belief part. With me, if people are going to prop up USC with a new QB, defensive system and coaches entering a new league, or Iowa who didn't do anything to improve itself over the offseason, or Wisconsin who is sort of the same since last year, etc, then I believe it's important to be objective about Nebraska. They arguably made the biggest jump out of anyone in the country (many are saying the same), and a lot of the highlights of last year are back and a year older.

To the bolded, sometimes you have to tip your cap to the team who got the number one player/QB in the country and say, "yeah that's a major upgrade". Ohio St was going to start him. Let's not forget. HH and Purdy were the best we had last year and neither were P4 QBs. HH wasn't a D1 ready Qb. I agree about the LT but I don't want to make that bigger than it is. Dylan can process quickly and will get the ball out. I disagree on the defense. The line is loaded and will never be tired and that's so much of what makes a great defense. It will lead to more turnovers which is huge in this discussion. Tony and our staff also have tape on these teams as well; it goes both ways. Nebraska is starting 7-0. My only worry is Colorado and not because of the opponent but the lights. We are a nervous program historically but I expect to win.

Look at that schedule. 6 wins would most likely come from winning the first 6 and losing the rest. You cannot lose to Ucla AND USC. You cannot lose to Wisconsin again and at home. We finally have a QB worth a damn, and his + vs - by the end of the season should be the difference. If Iowa is still garbage on offense, our older and improved defense with a steady pulse on O should win by a few TDs. It was just two years ago where the interim coach had a 21 point lead on these guys and won. I think our fanbase is really scared to stick its neck out as if this team is still being run by Scott. Nebraska went up levels in the offseason. You can't let the past dictate what THIS team can actually do. They're going to overwhelm some teams by their ability to score and defend. I am calling it now.

Good coaching and adequate talent will beat s#!t coaching and good talent 9/10 times at this level. Miami is a bad example. Nebraska having equal talent to the Illinois/Purdues/Minnesota's is a stretch. Nebraska has significantly more talent. They have more talent than Wisconsin and Iowa, and right now have as much if not more productive talent than Penn St. Our rosters were never close to maxing out or being developed and finally we have a staff who can do that.

I have high expectations for this program no matter what. I watched Riley win 9 games with an underdeveloped C+ roster. Rhule is a better coach, has significantly more talent, and a favorable schedule. I expect this team to go toe to toe against OSU, and I expect them to beat Wisconsin and Iowa this year. 6-6 would warm his seat and he knows that.

6 wins would be a complete failure. You can live with a freshman mistake or two when he can throw 4 touchdowns.

9 wins or I will be disappointed. This schedule sets up for 7-0 if you are serious about making the year 2 jump. There is no in-between for Nebraska, its talent, and that schedule. 6 wins is a step back and a cause for concern.

Essentially that he's not solid to OU and that it was more about getting a safe spot. If Nebraska wins, he is a candidate to flip.

Right here!

A little birdie told me a month ago that this one isn't over yet by a long shot.

It's likely the staff encouraged him to go visit Minnesota. My guess is that he doesn't have a committable offer at the moment.

He's a total stud. Would be high up in my super 6.

Things have developed quite well for the good guys here. Multiple predictions have changed to him becoming N.

What are we potentially apologizing for?!

I just think the timing is really bad, and outweighs what fans should or should not do. In an isolated situation, I would say there's no reason to get all worked up. Context matters.

Sometimes I don't think coaches realize how much of them is under the microscope, especially at Nebraska. In this case, coach Knighton has to be smarter than that. The timing is really bad and the washing out of a bio on X, along with changing the Nebraska based avatar are moves that are associated with decommitting recruits and players leaving for the portal. It's such a college football thing to do. I don't blame fans one bit for freaking out. It comes with the territory.

I am sure there will be some clarity on this today or tomorrow morning.

Really?

Yeah there were some hints for sure, but I never knew exactly what it was.

Back in March I was told something very cryptic and it essentially read: "Someone needs to reel in that DB coach" in reference to Nebraska. I thought it was because of his arrogance and "crowning" by Rhule.

Delete.

Haha!

They'll test his movement after a camp and then situate him accordingly. I would put him on offense first if I had to pick.

You're entertaining as hell.

He's a baller. Now it's about finding the right spot so he can grow.