*** Official Northern Illinois Game Thread ***

[HuskerInLostWages]

Just now, Branno said:

Question. If we get another TD drive do we put in backups?

We can't afford to put in backups, our starters continue to piss down their leg.

[VectorVictor]

Just now, HuskerInLostWages said:

Think of last week, had we all bailed at halftime we wouldn't have watched that sh!tshow.

 

Ignorance is never bliss (unless you're posting on the Politics and Religion board). 

[HuskerInLostWages]

Just now, VectorVictor said:

 

Ignorance is never bliss (unless you're posting on the Politics and Religion board). 

I dont venture there, that is truly a sh!tshow.  I made that mistake 3 times now, regretted it every time.  Thats worse than Nebraska in the 2nd half this season.

[3rd and long]

Looks like NIU is going to try the edges in the second half. 

[lo country]

1 minute ago, The Duke said:

FIRST HALF OBSERVATIONS:

• Scott Frost is out-coaching himself (again)...and in doing so is holding this team back from it's true potential.
• Adrian Martinez is not the same runner he was a year ago. He's still hesistant and shuffles his feet, instead of commiting to the run when its there and being willing to truck a defender if he needs to.
• This offense badly needs a more diverse running scheme, and especially a package of Isolation plays.
• Berry & Domann are the two best Blackshirts on the field, and it's not even close.
• The defense as a whole have played good football tonight. The linebackers are filling their gaps with pace, and except for maybe two or three plays, the overall team defense pursuit has been solid.
• Two and half games into the season, and it's fair to say Coach Chinander's side of the ball is a better coached unit than Frost's offense.
• Maurice Washington is a talent. That is pure speed that you just can't coach.

 

Things I'd like to see in the 2nd half:

1. Dear Coach Frost...whatever you've learned from Chip Kelly about offensive playing...IGNORE IT. FORGET IT.   BE YOURSELF!                    Stop trying to be "the smartest offensive wiz in town" and just play Smart Football.
2. Use Wan'dale Robinson's and Maurice Washington's speed on the edge...but without the flare pass. Hand it off on outside zone, or dial up speed option.
3. Special Teams - The boat isn't sinking yet. All hands on deck, and everyone just keep bailing water to survive this game.

I can't disagree with a thing.  I think Frost is trying to "come out of his own shadow".  Just call solid plays.  Don't be cute.  A big or bust O isn't going to win a NC.  Gotta get a dependable ru game going.  No idea why Martinez is so tentative to tuck and run.  Maybe doesn't want to get injured and lose starting job?  Back ups that close?

[southernoregonhusker]

1 minute ago, HuskerInLostWages said:

We can't afford to put in backups, our starters continue to piss down their leg.

The line needs more time to gel.  I'd put in some bench guys with two more scores though.

[VectorVictor]

1 minute ago, 3rd and long said:

Guess I didn’t convey it very well. Supposed to be a tongue  in cheek comment in reference to our last two second halves. I wouldn’t ever not watch. 

 

It's okay. It's an emotionless message board and inconvenienced electrons trying to convey more than just words. 

[HuskerfaninOkieland]

Look like the game will show on FS1

[Stone Cold]

The good news is Iowa - Iowa St is over and there going to put the game back on fs1

[The Scarlet Pimpernel]

defense coming out flat

[krc1995]

Oh my God did NIU make adjustments? Please, not again 

[lo country]

Still gotta find a way to stop 3rd and short...

[HuskerInLostWages]

1 minute ago, southernoregonhusker said:

The line needs more time to gel.  I'd put in some bench guys with two more scores though.

We need as much experience as we can get though, we play like this in conference we may not win a game.

[VectorVictor]

1 minute ago, The Scarlet Pimpernel said:

defense coming out flat

 

Has second half started? Not seeing it...

[GamingGlen]

5 minutes ago, HuskerInLostWages said:

Just for you, i'm wearing my magic underwear tonight to assist you getting into heaven;)  Not like i'm getting any, the wife took the kids to the fair alone because the game was on and she's pissed at me.

 

So your plan to watch the game unencumbered worked.