All Hail Herbie Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 22 hours ago, M.A. said: They ran over them sure but Wagner looks pretty underwhelming. Viewing the performance I'm feeling more confidence for us. Thanks for sharing. Relief for an anxious fanbase. With luck, we have one more week of distraction before reality returns in the form of OU. I never thought 2-10 would sound good, but with this schedule, it might... 1 Quote Link to comment
Dogs In A Pile Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 hour ago, BigRedBuster said: So, if #3 happens, does that change your outlook on the season? If Lance Leipold was still there along with the 16 players who transferred out after he left it would do a lot more to move the needle for me. But as it stands, we don't really know much about this team and their new coach so it will be hard to get too excited about a win. If it a thorough annihilation by the Husker that would be encouraging but won't really change how I look at the rest of the season. Quote Link to comment
BoNeyard Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 As we get closer to Saturday I am getting increasingly nervous about the outcome of this game, which is a good thing because it means I still have feelings for Nebraska football. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Undone Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 I'm first looking at whether Frost makes Stepp the starting back. He is in my opinion better than the rest of the pack. If we trample them in our base rushing game and play error-free, it will probably make me feel much more confident about making a bowl game. But have to just pause there and comment on how said it is in Frost's fourth year to have any sense of not feeling good about making a bowl game. Oy... 3 Quote Link to comment
hskrfan4life Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Win this game and gain even more confidence and belief that we can pull the upset next week. Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Just now, Undone said: I'm first looking at whether Frost makes Stepp the starting back. He is in my opinion better than the rest of the pack. If we trample them in our base rushing game and play error-free, it will probably make me feel much more confident about making a bowl game. But have to just pause there and comment on how said it is in Frost's fourth year to not feeling good about making bowl. Oy... Stepp has definitely been productive. However, he's also had much better opportunities than Ervin. Ervin has barely been able to get back to the LOS before running into defenders. So I'm not sure it's as clear-cut as the stats might look like. 1 Quote Link to comment
Undone Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, hskrfan4life said: Win this game and gain even more confidence and belief that we can pull the upset next week. 1 Quote Link to comment
Undone Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mavric said: Stepp has definitely been productive. However, he's also had much better opportunities than Ervin. Ervin has barely been able to get back to the LOS before running into defenders. So I'm not sure it's as clear-cut as the stats might look like. Or maybe Stepp is running downhill into the holes with speed & power. I hear your point - but I still think Stepp is the best option for a couple different reasons. One of them is that he's not a true freshman and has actually played football before at the Power 5 level. 2 Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 11 minutes ago, Undone said: Or maybe Stepp is running downhill into the holes with speed & power. I hear your point - but I still think Stepp is the best option for a couple different reasons. One of them is that he's not a true freshman and has actually played football before at the Power 5 level. Looking back, I question the decision to start Ervin in his very first game at this level against Illinois. It may have benefitted the team to have someone with at least a little experience start and work him in later. Quote Link to comment
KCBuc Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 I took NU and the points this week. I want to believe but… I’m taking OU and the points the following week. OUs speed on defense will eat Martinez alive once they abandon the run. Quote Link to comment
CAHusker Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Undone said: I'm first looking at whether Frost makes Stepp the starting back. He is in my opinion better than the rest of the pack. If we trample them in our base rushing game and play error-free, it will probably make me feel much more confident about making a bowl game. But have to just pause there and comment on how said it is in Frost's fourth year to have any sense of not feeling good about making a bowl game. Oy... I agree, Irvin physically looks the part but Stepp is performing better. Usually you can see running back talent right when he gets the ball, and I understand that the line has been spotty, but none of these backs are standing out to me. I hope someone proves me wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment
Dogs In A Pile Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 I'd like to see more Yant even if it is situational. In the little we've seen him he appears to the hardest runner and hardest to bring down. 1 Quote Link to comment
CAHusker Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, Dogs In A Pile said: I'd like to see more Yant even if it is situational. In the little we've seen him he appears to the hardest runner and hardest to bring down. He is, but his plays where very basic, and if he comes in and misses a block his a$$ will be back on the bench. With that said, he is a big boy. 1 Quote Link to comment
CAHusker Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, BigRedBuster said: Makes sense that they would feel that way and use that for motivation. I always found it interesting and depressing watching us play the likes of Northern Illinois and South Alabama and seeing that they have multiple players that look more athletic than our starters. Especially at Defensive End and Wide Receiver. Quote Link to comment
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