84HuskerLaw
All-Conference
I think some people will be surprised by the improvement in talent (athleticism mostly) of this team from even last year. I am confident that Neb is much more athletic than most of our opponents on the schedule. Speed and agility will be noticeably better in the eye test.
But, football is more than just being more athletic. Scheme and execution using that athleticism is the way winning teams separate themselves and win games. The latter part takes time (coaching fundamentals and repetitions in practice) and game experience.
Minny has the definite edge in the latter at this point in time. I’d feel better if Rhule had about two more weeks (10 more full pads practices and 4 full scrimmages) with full roster participation to close the gap and let the athleticism advantage have more effect.
I do think it would make a difference if Husker fans and media pundits had some first hand observations instead of relying on old film and wild speculation therefrom. Sadly we don’t have that luxury. By game three the team will be rounding into something closer to what Rhule & Co have in mind.
The one thing I take from reports so far is the team is really focused and working very hard. I think based of reports and limited video is this team is much more physically fit and looks to be in good football shape. I bet body fat comp% is much better, for example. Team speed is better.
Mentally, the team gets a fresh start so, hopefully, past performance is NOT a good indicator of future success. There should be less ‘hangover’ effect from the past regime. New schemes, new coaching, new players at key positions (QB, center, for examples) and a whole new attitude and approach can make a big difference.
But new designs usually have flaws and bugs to work out. I expect those. Minny has some key players to replace too! They’ll be hungry but Nebraska is starving and hunger is a strong motivator.
I won’t be surprised if the Huskers get r done in game 1.
GBR!
But, football is more than just being more athletic. Scheme and execution using that athleticism is the way winning teams separate themselves and win games. The latter part takes time (coaching fundamentals and repetitions in practice) and game experience.
Minny has the definite edge in the latter at this point in time. I’d feel better if Rhule had about two more weeks (10 more full pads practices and 4 full scrimmages) with full roster participation to close the gap and let the athleticism advantage have more effect.
I do think it would make a difference if Husker fans and media pundits had some first hand observations instead of relying on old film and wild speculation therefrom. Sadly we don’t have that luxury. By game three the team will be rounding into something closer to what Rhule & Co have in mind.
The one thing I take from reports so far is the team is really focused and working very hard. I think based of reports and limited video is this team is much more physically fit and looks to be in good football shape. I bet body fat comp% is much better, for example. Team speed is better.
Mentally, the team gets a fresh start so, hopefully, past performance is NOT a good indicator of future success. There should be less ‘hangover’ effect from the past regime. New schemes, new coaching, new players at key positions (QB, center, for examples) and a whole new attitude and approach can make a big difference.
But new designs usually have flaws and bugs to work out. I expect those. Minny has some key players to replace too! They’ll be hungry but Nebraska is starving and hunger is a strong motivator.
I won’t be surprised if the Huskers get r done in game 1.
GBR!
