ColoradoHusk Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Barry makes 3rd team by the media. Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 7 hours ago, Saunders said: You're right, I missed the word "total." That said, "total defense" is a bad way to judge defensive efficiency. It doesn't take into account opponents played, YPP, snap counts, number of games, defensive splits, havoc rate, etc... Have to pick the stats that fit your narrative Quote Link to comment
Guy Chamberlin Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 On 11/26/2018 at 3:55 PM, TheSker said: The team works on tackling a lot. Part of the reason our defense isn't perfect at tackling is because they've been taught different things. Remember when Eichorst got involved? And, if after the initial tackler got there and no other players tried to strip the ball, we'd hear griping about that...... I don't remember when Shawn Eichorst got involved in teaching tackling. Refresh me. Seriously, you're going to have to let people voice their concerns about our 4-8 team. Scott Frost doesn't need you to defend this. Quote Link to comment
TheSker Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, Guy Chamberlin said: I don't remember when Shawn Eichorst got involved in teaching tackling. Refresh me. Seriously, you're going to have to let people voice their concerns about our 4-8 team. Scott Frost doesn't need you to defend this. Anyone can voice their opinions on here, including me.....so no need to single me out. Seriously. Refresh yourself on the athletic department contracting Avatus. Quote Link to comment
swmohusker Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 On 11/27/2018 at 9:01 PM, Guy Chamberlin said: I don't remember when Shawn Eichorst got involved in teaching tackling. Refresh me. Seriously, you're going to have to let people voice their concerns about our 4-8 team. Scott Frost doesn't need you to defend this. Didn't eichorst suggest that they bring in an outside source to reach the team the rugby tackle. I remember frost made a joke about it when he was hired that they would not be bringing someone in yo teach them how to tackle. Quote Link to comment
4skers89 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 9 minutes ago, swmohusker said: Didn't eichorst suggest that they bring in an outside source to reach the team the rugby tackle. I remember frost made a joke about it when he was hired that they would not be bringing someone in yo teach them how to tackle. I think they did bring in some rugby players. The punchline was that as coaches they should be able to teach how to tackle. Here it is: https://www.omaha.com/huskers/blogs/scott-frost-passionate-about-teaching-tackling-doesn-t-need-a/article_0930b4a0-0d4f-50d3-b601-da4f4b25aac8.html Quote Link to comment
Danimal Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 On 11/27/2018 at 12:49 PM, Undone said: This is also quite possibly partially a product of the three down linemen system. On every single down, your three down linemen match up against their five base linemen, not to mention the fact that the tight end is totally "a thing" in B1G play. This is where Chinander enters the stage, because our linebackers have to be in proper position against the "power" teams like Wisconsin and Iowa. You absolutely have to have linebackers that aren't just strong but are also fast, and are coached for proper run fit assignment. There were some flashes where I saw Tyrin Ferguson look like he was going to make a big impact here, but overall, we just didn't have the athletes (by and large) at linebacker to overcome the inherent problems that a three down linemen front creates against these power teams. Hopefully Fair signs and is the roadblock NT we desperately need, could use JUCO help at LB and safety too. We could have put a better 4-3 out there this season, we do lack the personnel for a good 3-4. Not physical enough up front with three and didn't have four legit starters at LB. More time under Duval and Ellis should help considerably along with more time recruiting to the scheme. 1 Quote Link to comment
swmohusker Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 10 hours ago, 4skers89 said: I think they did bring in some rugby players. The punchline was that as coaches they should be able to teach how to tackle. Here it is: https://www.omaha.com/huskers/blogs/scott-frost-passionate-about-teaching-tackling-doesn-t-need-a/article_0930b4a0-0d4f-50d3-b601-da4f4b25aac8.html That is what i thought. Thanks for finding that. Hilarious that our other staff had to pay someone to teach their guys how to play football. It reminds me of the movie Elf when the two writers idea i for the new book is to hire another writer to write a childrens book. 1 Quote Link to comment
Guy Chamberlin Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 1 hour ago, swmohusker said: That is what i thought. Thanks for finding that. Hilarious that our other staff had to pay someone to teach their guys how to play football. It reminds me of the movie Elf when the two writers idea i for the new book is to hire another writer to write a childrens book. 12 hours ago, 4skers89 said: I think they did bring in some rugby players. The punchline was that as coaches they should be able to teach how to tackle. Here it is: https://www.omaha.com/huskers/blogs/scott-frost-passionate-about-teaching-tackling-doesn-t-need-a/article_0930b4a0-0d4f-50d3-b601-da4f4b25aac8.html Pete Carroll and other NFL coaches also brought in rugby players to teach tackling to their professional football team. Defensive players were getting penalized and ejected for the new targeting and helmet to helmet rules, and because rugby players don't wear helmets, the sport has perfected the technique of violent body tackling. It was always a good technique, but more valuable given the new rules. 1 Quote Link to comment
DrunkOffPunch Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Memphis with 38 points and 402 yards including 336 yards rushing in the first half. Quote Link to comment
brophog Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 There's no magic to defensive schemes. Michigan can get there rushing 4. Alabama can get there rushing 3. Nebraska can get there rushing 6. That's the major difference. 2 Quote Link to comment
lo country Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 5 hours ago, DrunkOffPunch said: Memphis with 38 points and 402 yards including 336 yards rushing in the first half. And UCF with the firepower to win.....That's insane to give up that much and still win......UCF D adjusted for sure. And scored and scored and scored.... Quote Link to comment
Huskers93-97 Posted December 20, 2018 Author Share Posted December 20, 2018 10 hours ago, Mavric said: Good to hear that Frost defined what he views as a good defense. I completely agree with that assessment- with how good our offense will be I think 21 wins you every game on your schedule. Because if or when we get to a national title type game- we will be playing another elite defense and we wont score 45 against them. We may only score 24. Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Interesting note via HOL: In 2018 there were 22 B1G defensive linemen that played more than 424 snaps. Four of them were Huskers. Obviously Stolt's injury played a role but we could use some quality depth there. Hello Mr. Robinson, Mr. Daniels and Mr. Daniels. Quote Link to comment
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