Enhance Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Fru said: I’m confident there are several RBs on the roster that could have filled in during garbage time. A 25 point swing in 6 minutes? C’mon. FWIW, I don't think you're wrong. I think it's just a crappy situation. While I think we can make a cogent argument for why Grant/Ervin shouldn't be in the game up 24 with 6 min. left, I also think it's a freak injury and there's a possibility that the coaches were using it as a way to get more reps and continue to build confidence for the team. It looks bad in hindsight because a player is now out for the season, but I also don't recall sitting on my couch at that point in the gaming thinking "man, they really shouldn't have Ervin in there." It felt appropriate/normal. And they were probably on the verge of that being among his last carries for the game. I guess my point is that if Ervin hadn't been injured, I don't think many of us would be sitting here on a Monday wondering why Ervin got a carry with 6:30 left in the game. We're hyperaware of it now because of something bad that happened. So, I try to judge the decision based on the moment and the situation as opposed to the result, and in the moment, it didn't necessarily feel wrong or inappropriate to have him in there. Just my two cents though. 4 minutes ago, Crusader Husker said: In my Roy Kent voice: fffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu....................... Love that show. 2 Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Enhance said: FWIW, I don't think you're wrong. I think it's just a crappy situation. While I think we can make a cogent argument for why Grant/Ervin shouldn't be in the game up 24 with 6 min. left, I also think it's a freak injury and there's a possibility that the coaches were using it as a way to get more reps and continue to build confidence for the team. It looks bad in hindsight because a player is now out for the season, but I also don't recall sitting on my couch at that point in the gaming thinking "man, they really shouldn't have Ervin in there." It felt appropriate/normal. And they were probably on the verge of that being among his last carries for the game. I guess my point is that if Ervin hadn't been injured, I don't think many of us would be sitting here on a Monday wondering why Ervin got a carry with 6:30 left in the game. We're hyperaware of it now because of something bad that happened. So, I try to judge the decision based on the moment and the situation as opposed to the result, and in the moment, it didn't necessarily feel wrong or inappropriate to have him in there. Just my two cents though. Exactly. The only reason why people are upset about it is because of the injury, which was a freak injury that typically would not have happened. The situation sucks. But, I fail to see a need to blame the coaches. 1 Quote Link to comment
BIG ERN Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 These injuries suck big time but at least Grant is a veteran player who I like when he is in the game personally. Has some shiftiness and also isn't afraid to lower his shoulder. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
TonyStalloni Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, BIG ERN said: These injuries suck big time but at least Grant is a veteran player who I like when he is in the game personally. Has some shiftiness and also isn't afraid to lower his shoulder. There will be no more lowering the shoulders or we could be playing two freshmen! Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 1 minute ago, TonyStalloni said: There will be no more lowering the shoulders or we could be playing two freshmen! RBs now are required to do the QB slide if they are going to be hit. 1 Quote Link to comment
TGHusker Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 58 minutes ago, Toe said: Yep. And soon we'll probably be playing a converted WR again. Time for Grant to really man up - hold on to the ball and be the guy. Also, Emmett was Mr Minnesota - maybe he can find that magic and make the most of his opportunities. I'm with the 'Kind of kidding' group - Keep Haarberg in there to manage the game and put Sims in there as a slot receiver who can get the ball in space or move into a TB position. Three headed running monster: Haarberg, Grant, Sims, wt a FB thrown in there for good measure. Triple option here we come. Quote Link to comment
thexyz Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Just awful…Feel badly for both of them. Going to be a challenge for an already struggling offense. Next men up! Quote Link to comment
ZRod Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 On national cheeseburger day no less... 4 1 Quote Link to comment
ZRod Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 28 minutes ago, BigRedBuster said: Exactly. The only reason why people are upset about it is because of the injury, which was a freak injury that typically would not have happened. The situation sucks. But, I fail to see a need to blame the coaches. When's the last time you heard of a running back dislocating their hip??? On the plus side, for the rest of the season we can say we have 2 guys averaging over 5 yards per carry. 1 Quote Link to comment
gobiggergoredder Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 58 minutes ago, Loebarth said: We were up by 24 with 4 mins left.. pretty sure every coach in college would have made the same personnel call as Rhule did. I bet if you asked anyone on the team if they wanted to be out there you’d get one answer. 1 Quote Link to comment
Red Five Posted September 18, 2023 Author Share Posted September 18, 2023 8 minutes ago, ZRod said: When's the last time you heard of a running back dislocating their hip??? Isn't that what Tua did his last year at Alabama? And what happened with Bo Jaskson back in the day? Quote Link to comment
MyBloodIsRed16 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Fru said: Thanks for finding that. I understand anything can happen at any time with football, but man this it is wildly frustrating. Given that Rahmir was already injured at this point in the game, is it asking too much for the coaches to have a little wherewithal to pull some starters with the game in hand? have you watched any Nebraska football in the last 5 years? What would make you think any game is "in hand" with 6 min left in the game? jk kinda. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 22 minutes ago, Red Five said: Isn't that what Tua did his last year at Alabama? And what happened with Bo Jaskson back in the day? I was going to say Bo. But I think he actually might have broken the part of the femur where it connects in the hip. Can't remember for sure. Quote Link to comment
Decoy73 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 We finally win a game and still get kicked in the nuts. I hate football. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
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