iowahuskers Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Since I live in Iowa all I keep hearing is how Iowa manhandled Nebraska and it wasn't even a close game at all. The final score was 38-17 which is a blow out but from watching the game it was a lot closer than the final score IMO. They scored the last TD on a short field after going for it on 4th down. We had 288 total yards and they had 282. Yes, they had a short field most of the game and had 7 of their 14 possessions in our territory. Their longest TD drive was 41 yards which came after the Abdullah fumble. Their longest scoring drive was 70 yards, which 30 of them came on 2 penalties from a PI and Bo's personal foul. I give them credit for taking advantage of our mistakes and their defense forced all the turnovers, the two Kellogg INTs were just plain bad reads and shouldn't have been thrown but their defense took advantage. We couldn't move the ball when we were pinned inside our 10 yard line which is understandable but when we were out of the shadow of our own goalpost we were able to move the ball quite easily. After 3 turnovers and a terrible fake punt we still had a chance to win this game. The fake punt was an awful decision especially since Iowa called a timeout to get their first team defense out there and we finally had some momentum on our side. It's obvious we have some real talent on our team being so beat up and having a lot of turnovers and still having a chance to win, just like the MSU game. I personally think we need to start new with a new coach but since we are keeping Bo I would be ok with keeping him as long as he makes some changes and gets new coordinators. We need an actual defensive coordinator that can really focus fixing our issues instead of having a guy with no experience. Of course Bo won't get a new DC because he doesn't want any help. Our defense should be pretty good next year. We need a new OC and actually get an identity on offense. Personally, I think we should go to smash mouth football that grinds other teams down, but I would be okay with having a spread team and commit to having the spread. I just think we need an identity on offense so we can recruit system players which will help us recruit more efficiently. We need to hire a recruiting staff that can bring in SEC type players. GBR Quote Link to comment
tmfr15 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 It could have been worse. I think NU had a few bad moments early. Iowa got the lead. Then it's back and forth until late when that final Iowa score ended the competitive phase of the contest. Up until then, I was still thinking NU had a chance to win or at least force OT. Quote Link to comment
EbylHusker Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 No, they didn't destroy or manhandle us. They did get a solid win, though. Just laugh in their faces, because if they really believe that, they didn't watch the game or don't know sh#t about football. Quote Link to comment
JTrain Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Here's a discussion I never wanted to have. Quote Link to comment
Apathy Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Iowa fans are douchebags and will say anything negative about Nebraska to make themselves feel better about their obsession over Nebraska's football program. Quote Link to comment
Vizsla1 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Yes- they were the superior team (this year). Quote Link to comment
iowahuskers Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 No, they didn't destroy or manhandle us. They did get a solid win, though. Just laugh in their faces, because if they really believe that, they didn't watch the game or don't know sh#t about football. This is how I felt about it. Ill give it to them, they won but no way did they dominate us. Nothing annoys me more when people who don't know much about football comment and act like they know everything there is to know about football. Quote Link to comment
huskerfan92 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Their defense manhandled us. Couldn't convert a 3rd down to save our lives, Abdullah was met in the backfield too many times, and Kellogg was facing constant pressure. Then their offense took advantage of the short field, I believe they didn't have a touchdown drive longer than 40 yards Quote Link to comment
WhatDoIKnow Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I agree they didn't manhandle/dominate us, but if you look back in a year or two, all that matters is the final score. Quote Link to comment
huskerenner Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I say let Iowa fans think whatever they like.They haven't had much to hang their hat on in a long time.We will be fine.A walk-on third string q.b.,makeshift offensive line,and very young inexperienced defense makes for a rough road playing anyone.Play calling was suspect,and special teams have been anything but this year.Still a good group of young kids,with a lot of potential for the future. Quote Link to comment
NoLongerN Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Oh yeah! It was a blowout loss full of the Huskers best effort. The kids played hard. The coach gave his all and did it with passion. We knew what was at stake both for the season and recruiting. We just came up short. A few problems and mistakes that we will get ironed out. We will get those cleaned up ... ... ... ... ... bla, bla, blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 1 Quote Link to comment
huskerenner Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Waaah,waah,waah! You don't have to watch. Quote Link to comment
irieboy8 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 we lost... i guess thats all that matters Quote Link to comment
huKSer Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Ask them if they are ashamed of the sideline behavior of Ferentz. Quote Link to comment
Foppa Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Ask them how they celebrated their last National Championship. 2 Quote Link to comment
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