Hilltop Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Just now, Canadian Fan said: I’d also be looking at an experienced Center in case Jurgens continues to struggle with snaps or gets injured.... Not a bad thought but not we aren't very attractive to any experienced centers looking to transfer. Nobody wants to transfer knowing they are going to, at best, be the number 2 guy. Quote Link to comment
Canadian Fan Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Just now, Hilltop said: Not a bad thought but not we aren't very attractive to any experienced centers looking to transfer. Nobody wants to transfer knowing they are going to, at best, be the number 2 guy. Any rumours on current OL who are working at that position? I was curious if they’d try out Nouili as if he can snap, he’s certainly got a nice frame to deal with B1G DT’s and NT’s. Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, Canadian Fan said: Any rumours on current OL who are working at that position? I was curious if they’d try out Nouili as if he can snap, he’s certainly got a nice frame to deal with B1G DT’s and NT’s. Pretty sure Piper was working at center some but moved to guard because that's where he was needed more. But I would think could go back if needed. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
hunter49 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 31 minutes ago, Hilltop said: Not a bad thought but not we aren't very attractive to any experienced centers looking to transfer. Nobody wants to transfer knowing they are going to, at best, be the number 2 guy. Cam may never be reliable as a snapper, Frost should get over his obsession with him and make a change! Same with Martinez, he is too damn inconsistent. Bring someone in. 1 2 Quote Link to comment
J-MAGIC Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 57 minutes ago, Hilltop said: I think many fans from both side of the positive/negative spectrum view this coming season as a year that we should take a significant step forward. If we miss a bowl game again, I think Moos/Frost will have no choice but to make some serious changes. I don't think it comes to that though. I really believe we win 7+ games next year and gain some traction. I don't think we need any help from the portal as mentioned above but we might as well try to fill open spots if the right fit is available on the offensive side of the ball. With the transfer rules changing without the 25-a-class rule changing, I think it's going to become increasingly important to hit that 25-man quota or your roster is going to fall behind and you won't be able to fill all your schollies. I think we should definitely fill the open spots with people if we think they can even remotely contribute or provide depth. 1 Quote Link to comment
Hilltop Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Canadian Fan said: Any rumours on current OL who are working at that position? I was curious if they’d try out Nouili as if he can snap, he’s certainly got a nice frame to deal with B1G DT’s and NT’s. Not that I have heard but, as Mavric mentions, we have a couple guys capable of the position with a little work. 48 minutes ago, hunter49 said: Cam may never be reliable as a snapper, Frost should get over his obsession with him and make a change! Same with Martinez, he is too damn inconsistent. Bring someone in. Cam will play on Sundays at the center position. He has improved his snapping considerably and blocks as well as anyone at that position, regardless of class. Martinez was in the top few in the nation in completion percentage last year. He consistently hit the targets that he was presented with and played within the system that he was being coached to. Not sure if you noticed, but we moved the ball pretty dang good most games this year when we didn't make silly mistakes. Penalties, and other mistakes hurt us. Lack of downfield passing threats hurt us. Lack of a healthy running back hurt us. As I stated in another thread, Martinez would look pretty damn good if the pieces around him were solid. 7 1 2 Quote Link to comment
Wistrom Disciple Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 hour ago, hunter49 said: Cam may never be reliable as a snapper, Frost should get over his obsession with him and make a change! Same with Martinez, he is too damn inconsistent. Bring someone in. Without starting up another dialogue on snapping, they made some adjustments after the Iowa game and snapping didn't appear to be an issue the rest of the season. Given that the top two backups at center left this offseason, Jurgens will be the starter. Any groaning over that will fall on deaf ears until the season starts. 7 Quote Link to comment
lo country Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 21 hours ago, Wistrom Disciple said: Without starting up another dialogue on snapping, they made some adjustments after the Iowa game and snapping didn't appear to be an issue the rest of the season. Given that the top two backups at center left this offseason, Jurgens will be the starter. Any groaning over that will fall on deaf ears until the season starts. I seem to remember someone saying or posted they had change how he was setting up over the ball and it helped. Others have said the issues seem to arise when he is having to pull. TBH, that is the least of my offensive worries right now. not that it isn't a concern. As to all of the "Potential". We have a lot. But I think it was Lombardi who said it's potential because you haven't done anything yet...... 2 Quote Link to comment
HuskermanMike Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Need to take 25 this year for sure. A couple options we have left. IF Avante signs. 1 Go after a D-lineman in the portal OR 2 Get a plug and play O-lineman to help with depth/start. Numbers on the D-line are fine, but another young guy would help. IF Avante does not sign(looking more likely) 1 Go after a young D-lineman for numbers. 2 Get an O-lineman that can pug and play after we have lost some vets on the line. Had a few transfer as well, but numbers at this spot are still really good. 3 Get a younger CB in the portal that can develop and is the right fit. Secondary numbers were down for 2021, so a younger guy with some years left to play would be solid. 4 Can't miss offensive weapon at the WR spot. We are probably done here, but if there is the right guy we might as well add to our numbers. 5 Give a scholarship to either Ezra Miller, Oliver Martin, or Isaac Gifford* who were walk-ons that could get a scholarship. *Not sure if he is on scholarship yet or when that would take effect. Quote Link to comment
pubes Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 23 hours ago, hunter49 said: Cam may never be reliable as a snapper, Frost should get over his obsession with him and make a change! Same with Martinez, he is too damn inconsistent. Bring someone in. my ex wife had an unreliable snapper 1 Quote Link to comment
RichardHangslow Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 9 minutes ago, pubes said: my ex wife had an unreliable snapper Not for me! I still call her ol faithful, its understandable why you don't tho....... Quote Link to comment
Farms Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 21 minutes ago, HuskermanMike said: Need to take 25 this year for sure. A couple options we have left. IF Avante signs. 1 Go after a D-lineman in the portal OR 2 Get a plug and play O-lineman to help with depth/start. Numbers on the D-line are fine, but another young guy would help. IF Avante does not sign(looking more likely) 1 Go after a young D-lineman for numbers. 2 Get an O-lineman that can pug and play after we have lost some vets on the line. Had a few transfer as well, but numbers at this spot are still really good. 3 Get a younger CB in the portal that can develop and is the right fit. Secondary numbers were down for 2021, so a younger guy with some years left to play would be solid. 4 Can't miss offensive weapon at the WR spot. We are probably done here, but if there is the right guy we might as well add to our numbers. 5 Give a scholarship to either Ezra Miller, Oliver Martin, or Isaac Gifford* who were walk-ons that could get a scholarship. *Not sure if he is on scholarship yet or when that would take effect. I think Gifford already got his s holly. I think there are quite a few guys that will be ahead of Ezra Miller. Maybe Ty Hahn will get his as I believe they guaranteed him a scholarship within 2 years. Quote Link to comment
Decked Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 They are gonna go after two portal guys or potentially a JUCO. Makes no sense to grab a DL. Get a safety or two offensive guys. Hopefully a WR and maybe an OG. I don’t like the talent at that RG spot. It’s gonna be the same as last year as it sits. 1 Quote Link to comment
uberism Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 When you look at who transferred out the last couple of years and see what happened to them, one would think kids would start to realize the grass is not greener for the majority of those that transferred. K Dylan - no school listed Cox - no school listed Stalbird - South dakota state - has not seen the field Moses Bryant - no school listed Tony butler - kent state - only played in 4 games for 15 tackles vedral - rutgers, 1,253 yards passing chase - portland state - no season jaiden francois - didn't see the field after a season at UCF Forbes - Montana - no season legrone - no school listed bradly - no school listed washington - no school liste hunt - no school listed woodyard - marshall - 1catch miles jones - TN - never saw the field mcquitty - south dakota - no season jd - tcu - only played in 3 games for 5 catches - no post season invite to anywhere. He claimed to leave to do what is best for his career as a football player. That career appears to be over. henry gray - fiu - didn't see the field in 2020 paup - no school listed jefferson - no school listed So, the 2020 departures - 1 basically ruined his football career going to TCU - 15 didn't have a season in 2020 or didn't find a school (that is publicly found) - some might see the field at their current schools in the future, but impact at any of the schools if they were illegible. Cole - south dakota state - 1 field goal. caleb - oregon state - 26 punts after two seasons smith - no school listed cam - smu - 14 tackles after 2 seasons thomas - colorado - has not seen the field dixon- no school listed gebbia - was back up for most games but may start this year bell - had about500 yards rushing tyjon - only 29 catches after two seasons roberts - 152 tackles in his college career When you go through the 2019 departures, you can see that Gebbia will have become possible starter at Oregon state, roberts plays but nobody else that left would have made any difference in Nebraska winning games. The main take aways, would have been nice if Gebbia stayed for depth and spot play, if roberts would have put in the work he might have seen some playing time at Nebraska, but other than that we got to see JD ruin his career, and have to replace the freshman DB's that left. It's too early to do an analysis on the 2021 departures, but even some of them are not having schools call them - example is Warner where no school is showing interest yet. Haven't heard anything on McCafrey either yet. Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.