Packerhuskerfan Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Most people are rightfully talking about the stupid onside kick, but the two time outs before half time that led to another NW score were just as baffling. The defense had clearly shown they weren't very good by that point in the game, yet Nebraska decides to risk it for a chance to get the ball back? I was yelling at the TV after each TO. Quote Link to comment
Knothole Seats @ 50 Cents Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Exactly on point. And, unless I missed it, I don’t recall this being discussed by the television announcing team. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lunchbucket Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 So you give up trying to get the ball back with some time if they score or go out on downs? We got into FG range, and barely missed. They make that FG no one would question the time outs. Or NW score anyway and now we have no time people would be pissed. Two ways to look at it but those time outs didn't cost us the game 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Packerhuskerfan Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Lunchbucket said: So you give up trying to get the ball back with some time if they score or go out on downs? We got into FG range, and barely missed. They make that FG no one would question the time outs. Or NW score anyway and now we have no time people would be pissed. Two ways to look at it but those time outs didn't cost us the game I don't see Northwestern going for it on 4th down if Nebraska lets the time run down. Even if by some very small chance NW went for it, they likely don't score a TD. Quote Link to comment
Lunchbucket Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 You said: The defense had clearly shown they weren't very good by that point in the game Which IMO shows they will score wether FG or TD. Maybe SF thought they would stop and then we could March it down the field. Missed tackles all over, no pressure on QB, lack of running, missing wide open receivers, receivers dropping passes, blown coverage, NW lots of YAC, might be more things to look at than 2 timeouts used to try to score again Quote Link to comment
DefenderAO Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 I liked the timeouts. It shows and gives confidence to players on both sides of the ball. Take some measured chances. Then there's idiocy. The onside kick showed lack of confidence in your best friend's unit being able to get a stop. It showed lack of confidence in your new ST coach as he didn't even know the kick was called. The calling out of Whipple for not being creative showed a lack of leadership and class. The timeouts? No issues. Multiple moments after epitomized this last five years. 2 Quote Link to comment
NoLongerN Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 43 minutes ago, Packerhuskerfan said: Most people are rightfully talking about the stupid onside kick, but the two time outs before half time that led to another NW score were just as baffling. The defense had clearly shown they weren't very good by that point in the game, yet Nebraska decides to risk it for a chance to get the ball back? I was yelling at the TV after each TO. Scott was being "creative" in his own mind. :-) He likes to be creative. 1 Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 3 hours ago, DefenderAO said: The onside kick showed lack of confidence in your best friend's unit being able to get a stop. I thought it showed the opposite, and that trust was misplaced. Frost was gambling that if they didn't recover, his defense would get a stop. It was dumb considering we hadn't pressured NW much during the game. 1 Quote Link to comment
DefenderAO Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 8 minutes ago, knapplc said: I thought it showed the opposite, and that trust was misplaced. Frost was gambling that if they didn't recover, his defense would get a stop. It was dumb considering we hadn't pressured NW much during the game. Whatever the motivation, same conclusion. Stupid call. Quote Link to comment
84HuskerLaw Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 I think he hoped he could surprise NW (that’s not smart as NW is smartly coached, period). I get the idea of grabbing another quick TD to get separation. And I think Frost knew by then we couldn’t run the ball and the QB CT was going to face a lot more pressure the rest of the game. He needed quick short drive points because drives would be very hard. They were. From then on. He gambled, impulsively I think, and he lost. If it worked, NU likely wins game but maybe not. No way to predict the offense. The biggest issue that will keep this team from winning is the lack of a run attack. Quote Link to comment
hunter49 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, 84HuskerLaw said: I think he hoped he could surprise NW (that’s not smart as NW is smartly coached, period). I get the idea of grabbing another quick TD to get separation. And I think Frost knew by then we couldn’t run the ball and the QB CT was going to face a lot more pressure the rest of the game. He needed quick short drive points because drives would be very hard. They were. From then on. He gambled, impulsively I think, and he lost. If it worked, NU likely wins game but maybe not. No way to predict the offense. The biggest issue that will keep this team from winning is the lack of a run attack. yup, you can't win in the Big w/o a run game. Quote Link to comment
gobiggergoredder Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 6 hours ago, Packerhuskerfan said: Most people are rightfully talking about the stupid onside kick, but the two time outs before half time that led to another NW score were just as baffling. The defense had clearly shown they weren't very good by that point in the game, yet Nebraska decides to risk it for a chance to get the ball back? I was yelling at the TV after each TO. You’re just looking for stuff now. Stick with the onside kick. That was next level bonehead. Yell at the TV all you want. That was the right call. You don’t do that more people than you are yelling at their TVs. It shows you have no confidence in your team and you’re waiving white flag. Quote Link to comment
Packerhuskerfan Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 Stupid time outs before half this week as well gives ND a TD. 1 Quote Link to comment
84HuskerLaw Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Only reason I come up with for time outs before half is your defense is tired, again. ND is administering a whipping. My God, this is far worse than most could have bad dreamed. It’s sickening. There is a serious probability of a loss. That happens - 0-12 is a real risk. When is last time NU went winless? Omg. It seems unthinkable but ?? Quote Link to comment
JJ Husker Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Frost seemed to do less damage when he was preoccupied calling the offense. Now all we get is stupid timeouts and onside kick calls. Maybe Trev should let him spread his ineptitude around again. Quote Link to comment
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