knapplc Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Drove through this tonight. Pretty cool storm. 1 2 Quote Link to comment
Dogs In A Pile Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 3 hours ago, suh_fan93 said: One of the more dominating performances by an NU defender in history. 22 combined tackles in the game. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Toe Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 ...Eric Crouch said that? 3 Quote Link to comment
RedDenver Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 52 minutes ago, suh_fan93 said: And how big was the fish he caught? 1 1 Quote Link to comment
suh_fan93 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 1 minute ago, RedDenver said: And how big was the fish he caught? Perhaps. I think they only did hand held back when he was playing? Could be wrong there. Regardless he could burn. Quote Link to comment
Guy Chamberlin Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 On 4/13/2023 at 7:42 PM, I am I said: I’ve followed the Cornhuskers for 40 yrs. Starting in early 80s. So I know all the lore and the heart break, then finally breaking through and being THE team in the 90s. so if we back it up a bit, despite the fandom and the fanatics and the legend, knowing how Devaney struck gold….all that… but it’s like What made Devaney a great coach? How did he get the greatness and turn a program around and win how he did, under him. was he x and o, great recruiter, better scheme, etc… he just did something that doesn’t possible nowadays. What was his gold? Devaney took over for Bill Jennings, whose offense was derisively called "three yards and a cloud of dust." Jennings was also known to punt on third down, just to be safe. Bob Devaney simply modernized Nebraska football. In the first play of Devaney's first game he called for Dennis Clairidge to throw a pass. It was incomplete, but Memorial Stadium gave him a standing ovation anyway. Devaney was a great motivator, and as someone else mentioned, a smart delegator, surrounding himself with good assistants and trusting them. When Devaney suffered two consecutive 6-4 seasons, and the fans grumbled darkly just as they do today, Bob was smart enough to hand the offense over to young Tom Osborne to further innovate. It was a winning culture, and although Bob could be a bastard if you screwed up, he was also damned funny and his players loved him. 2 Quote Link to comment
thexyz Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Guy Chamberlin said: Devaney took over for Bill Jennings, whose offense was derisively called "three yards and a cloud of dust." Jennings was also known to punt on third down, just to be safe. Bob Devaney simply modernized Nebraska football. In the first play of Devaney's first game he called for Dennis Clairidge to throw a pass. It was incomplete, but Memorial Stadium gave him a standing ovation anyway. Devaney was a great motivator, and as someone else mentioned, a smart delegator, surrounding himself with good assistants and trusting them. When Devaney suffered two consecutive 6-4 seasons, and the fans grumbled darkly just as they do today, Bob was smart enough to hand the offense over to young Tom Osborne to further innovate. It was a winning culture, and although Bob could be a bastard if you screwed up, he was also damned funny and his players loved him. Punt on third down “to be safe”. Why wait, might as well on first. Defense! Quote Link to comment
MyBloodIsRed16 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 25 minutes ago, M.A. said: Punt on third down “to be safe”. Why wait, might as well on first. Defense! I've been on teams that have punted on 3rd down. Very windy. Offense not going well. Wind at your back right before the end of a quarter. Punt while the wind is helping you. gain field position and let the other team play with wind in their face. Also line up to kick a field goal on 3rd. if there's a bad snap or what not you get a second chance. 1 Quote Link to comment
Vizsla1 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 I keep checking the Contest Crib for a prediction contest for Saturday. I have a great feeling about the Huskers. 2 Quote Link to comment
thexyz Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 58 minutes ago, MyBloodIsRed16 said: I've been on teams that have punted on 3rd down. Very windy. Offense not going well. Wind at your back right before the end of a quarter. Punt while the wind is helping you. gain field position and let the other team play with wind in their face. Also line up to kick a field goal on 3rd. if there's a bad snap or what not you get a second chance. Can see situations where punting like that would be advantageous. Makes sense. And why not first down! You’re nearing the end of the third quarter. Team is up 30 or more points. Iowa comes to mind. Maybe Colorado. Your defense just forced a three and out. Opponents offensive players have been mouthy all week leading up to the contest about how they’re going to run all over you. They’re down to their second or third string quarterback. Less experienced players on defense could use some in game experience. Go ahead and punt back once you’ve received the ball and continue to deliver the annihilation! Quote Link to comment
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