Undone Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 I'm seeing that Adrian has much better poise when he rolls out because he doesn't have that fear of getting sacked. Throwing on the run is usually lower percentage, but we need to get him rolling out more. Frost's changeup with those quick hitter handoffs to Mills were awesome. Mills in general has shaken off his lack of vision and is running pretty well. I expect him to have another couple 100 yard games over this next stretch of four contests. We're struggling at the safety position, and as I had feared, Alex Davis doesn't really bring us much at all as a pass rusher. This is last season all over again in passing situations as it stands now. Could improve. We need an athlete like Ty Robinson to come in next year and be able to rush the passer. On offense...what can you even say? We've seen a lack of consistency at the QB position. When the consistency is there, this offensive scheme tallies up 500 yards like it's nothing. When it's not there, drives stall and we turn the ball over. Quote Link to comment
Jason Sitoke Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 29 minutes ago, Undone said: When the consistency is there, this offensive scheme tallies up 500 yards like it's nothing. When it's not there, drives stall and we turn the ball over. I saw both vs Illinois. Does that mean we were consistently inconsistent, or was our consistency inconsistent? Quote Link to comment
Xmas32 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I learned that I just watched maybe the best Ohio State team I've seen in 15 years. Their offensive line and defensive lines are even better than the 2015 group which was unholy. Frost was still able to scheme openings and potential big plays but 2AM wasn't able to execute. It appears that Vegas has Nebraska pegged perfectly with a preseason win total of 7.5. Next 4 games are completely winnable NW--absolute dumpster fire on offense Minnesota--fun matchup, should be high scoring. Minnesota can't run the ball...at all. Strange given their stable of backs and giant O-Line. Stud WRs tho Indiana has a couple nice pieces but their skill guys seem like poor man's versions of NUs with the exception of Stevie Scott who is a thumper. Purdue--Appear to be an absolute MASH unit--Sindelar/Moore are gonna be done for a while, they lost their best defender earlier this year and Washington, their guard appears to be hurt too. A 4-0 run puts NU at 7-2 with 2 weeks to prepare for Wisconsin who will be going through a tough run of 4 (well 3, Illinois stinks) with Michigan State, at Ohio State and then Iowa 1 Quote Link to comment
grandpasknee Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Not necessarily just this game, but I learned if I'm ever reincarnated at a football player, I want to be the second team QB and get all the love. 2 Quote Link to comment
grandpasknee Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Jason Sitoke said: I saw both vs Illinois. Does that mean we were consistently inconsistent, or was our consistency inconsistent? Doesn't matter, as long as we're not incontinent. Quote Link to comment
CapoValley Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, grandpasknee said: Doesn't matter, as long as we're not incontinent. Look if we’re bad I guess I can deal but if they start peeing themselves out there it’s a bad look. Quote Link to comment
VizionNE Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Anyone see Farniok explain that his weakness blocking is on the edge? He was going up against an all-American, but that is a starting tackle saying that is his weakness. Seems problematic. On facing Ohio State defensive end Chase Young “It was a hard challenge, he’s a really good player. He’s a guy that his strengths are my kind of weaknesses. He attacked my edges. I’m a better power blocker and a speed rusher. Quote Link to comment
4skers89 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 1 hour ago, VizionNE said: Anyone see Farniok explain that his weakness blocking is on the edge? He was going up against an all-American, but that is a starting tackle saying that is his weakness. Seems problematic. On facing Ohio State defensive end Chase Young “It was a hard challenge, he’s a really good player. He’s a guy that his strengths are my kind of weaknesses. He attacked my edges. I’m a better power blocker and a speed rusher. What does he mean "speed rusher"? Quote Link to comment
Blackshirt_Simonsen Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 29 minutes ago, 4skers89 said: What does he mean "speed rusher"? I think he means that he’s more built for the inside and run blocking against DTs rather than being on the outside in pass-pro against an athletic “speed rusher” like Chase Young. That’s how I took it but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment
4skers89 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, Blackshirt_Simonsen said: I think he means that he’s more built for the inside and run blocking against DTs rather than being on the outside in pass-pro against an athletic “speed rusher” like Chase Young. That’s how I took it but I could be wrong. Wouldn't he have said "I'm a better power blocker than a speed rusher (blocker)"? Since he said "and" maybe he is referring to Chase Young as not a speed rusher and more of a juke around you kind of rusher. IDK, is he any good as a speed rusher blocker? He seems kind of slow and un-athletic. Quote Link to comment
dvdcrr Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 5 hours ago, Xmas32 said: I learned that I just watched maybe the best Ohio State team I've seen in 15 years. Their offensive line and defensive lines are even better than the 2015 group which was unholy. Frost was still able to scheme openings and potential big plays but 2AM wasn't able to execute. It appears that Vegas has Nebraska pegged perfectly with a preseason win total of 7.5. Next 4 games are completely winnable NW--absolute dumpster fire on offense Minnesota--fun matchup, should be high scoring. Minnesota can't run the ball...at all. Strange given their stable of backs and giant O-Line. Stud WRs tho Indiana has a couple nice pieces but their skill guys seem like poor man's versions of NUs with the exception of Stevie Scott who is a thumper. Purdue--Appear to be an absolute MASH unit--Sindelar/Moore are gonna be done for a while, they lost their best defender earlier this year and Washington, their guard appears to be hurt too. A 4-0 run puts NU at 7-2 with 2 weeks to prepare for Wisconsin who will be going through a tough run of 4 (well 3, Illinois stinks) with Michigan State, at Ohio State and then Iowa 2 weeks to prepare for Wisconsin. Need more like 2 years if we are being honest. I would really like to take a money bet with you if you are taking Neb. straight up against Wisconsin this year. And it wouldn't matter if we wiped the schedule and just started working on them today. Quote Link to comment
Blackshirt_Simonsen Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, 4skers89 said: Wouldn't he have said "I'm a better power blocker than a speed rusher (blocker)"? Since he said "and" maybe he is referring to Chase Young as not a speed rusher and more of a juke around you kind of rusher. IDK, is he any good as a speed rusher blocker? He seems kind of slow and un-athletic. Idk, maybe he misspoke? That’s the only other explanation I can think of. Either way it doesn’t make sense as there’s no way to refer to an o-lineman as a speed rusher. Also I do agree that he seems slow and un-athletic. Correct me if I’m wrong but he was brought in as an OG right? That would sort of explain his struggles at OT. Quote Link to comment
Blackshirt_Simonsen Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Blackshirt_Simonsen said: Idk, maybe he misspoke? That’s the only other explanation I can think of. Either way it doesn’t make sense as there’s no way to refer to an o-lineman as a speed rusher. Also I do agree that he seems slow and un-athletic. Correct me if I’m wrong but he was brought in as an OG right? That would sort of explain his struggles at OT. Correction. I went and rewatched the interview and he did say “ I’m a better power blocker than I am a speed rusher” makes a little more sense than saying “and” 1 Quote Link to comment
CheeseHusker Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 We have to find better offensive and defensive linemen, full stop. And quickly. These matchups are so lopsided against us whenever we come up against a good opponent that it doesn't allow anything we want to do offensively to work. There is no plan B and plan C if you are completely unable to block anyone. Competence and physical dominance on the lines are the only way back. Quote Link to comment
4skers89 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, Blackshirt_Simonsen said: Correction. I went and rewatched the interview and he did say “ I’m a better power blocker than I am a speed rusher” makes a little more sense than saying “and” So he meant he's not so good at blocking speed rushers. Makes more sense. Thanks for looking into it. 1 Quote Link to comment
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