Eric the Red Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Troy passed all over everyone. Defensive line gets into act BY TOMMY DAHLK / Lincoln Journal Star Sunday, Sep 24, 2006 - 12:46:28 am CDT After leading the nation in sacks last year, the Blackshirts have had a little trouble getting pressure on the quarterback in their first three games this season. However, the Huskers didn’t have any trouble getting to Troy’s Omar Haugabook on Saturday, as the Blackshirts harassed the Trojan quarterback all game long in a 56-0 thrashing of the Trojans. Senior defensive end Jay Moore said the defense needed to apply some pressure. “We just did it like every other game and tried to get after them as much as we can,” Moore said. “Today we had a lot of success. You know, it seemed like everybody was getting them when they pretty much wanted to. So, it was a pretty successful day for the defensive line.” Moore was the first Blackshirt to meet Haugabook when the NU defensive end recorded a sack on Troy’s third offensive play. Nebraska’s defensive line combine for four sacks. Sophomore defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh led the way with 1½ sacks and three tackles for loss. In the first three games combined, Nebraska had only three sacks. Two of those came early in its first game, against Louisiana Tech. So after having little success with getting to the quarterback the last two games, the Blackshirts started to resemble last year’s team, which recorded 50 sacks. Defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove said the Huskers were happy to finally get a chance to get the opposing quarterback on the ground. “It’s really the first opportunity that we’ve had a chance to get after a drop-back passer,” Cosgrove said. Moore agrees and said it was frustrating that the Blackshirts hadn’t recorded more sacks, but there was really nothing that they could do about it. “You can’t really get too many sacks against a team like Nicholls State,” Moore said. “USC then threw a lot of quick, bubble screens. So, we didn’t have too many opportunities.” The constant pressure applied by the defensive line also forced Haugabook into a pass that NU safety Andrew Shanle intercepted late in the first half. Shanle’s pick was just the second by Nebraska this season. Additionally, the defensive line had 10 of the Huskers’ 11 tackles for loss and caused Haugabook to go only 12-of-21 for a mere 88 yards. Senior defensive end Adam Carriker had a tackle for loss, two quarterback hurries, and caused Troy to be called for numerous holding penalties. Cosgrove said Carriker had a great game and set the tone for the defensive line. “You noticed him tonight,” Cosgrove said. “I think that was obvious. It sure helps when you’ve got a guy like that.” Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 Adam Carriker, NU defensive end Troy's tackles had a long night trying to control the 6-foot-5, 295-pound senior defensive end. Carriker made a tackle for a loss, hurried two passes, batted one down and drew two holding calls. Just what you'd expect from a potential first-round NFL Draft choice. The offensive line fro Troy was young and overmatched. A good learning experience Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Our guys were just physically bigger and that helps a lot......Great game by the Blackshirts and I can't wait to see what they do against KU! Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Great to see Suh stepping up his game already! Carriker is a monster and was one step away from at least three sacks. Kansas should be very afraid!! Quote Link to comment
Hawkeyehusker Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 We shut out Troy the last time we played them as well. We keep doing that they may stop coming here. Quote Link to comment
gamecocks Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I thought that Ty Steinkuehler played a very good game. He seemed to read plays very fast and reacted just as fast as well. Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Our guys were bigger than Troy and pushed them around, like they should have. Troy does run a Leach like offense, but they are no where near as potent. I thought solid tackling and front 4 pressure is what brought Troy down last night. Quote Link to comment
rocketlb Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 How about the play of one Barry Turner? He had a great game hurrying the QB also. That one hit that he put on their QB was just plain disgusting. I was, seriously, left with my jaw wide open. He hit him right in front of the student section, and you could hear it plain as day. That might have been the hit of the game, IMHO. Quote Link to comment
bennychico11 Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Carriker was a hoss yesterday. Everytime I looked he was in frame doing something kick ass! Bring on Kansas! Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 The fundamentals were definately back for this game!!!! Quote Link to comment
nepolo7 Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 That game was a highlight real Carriker will be showing nfl scouts Quote Link to comment
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