The biggest take aways? Robinson still got fired the next season, he doesn't have his guys nor think the ones we have are "right" for his D and his quarters coverage is nothing like Narduzzis......at all... Bottom line, if Banker and Riley are still here, we have a LONG way to go to be competitive. Its not going to be next year or even the next IMO. Per Bankers comments, we don't yet have all the horses to run his scheme......
Speaking on MSU's previous D:
Banker says theyve done with it with a big, physical front; tough linebackers who are rugged, strong and run down hill; and secondary players who can play the hell out of man. Theyve had guys who can absolutely erase the number one receivers.
Those are some pieces Nebraska is still missing for Bankers system thats been a bigger transition than some outsiders expected, especially for the secondary.
Banker likes the future of some current young players, notably (but not only) defensive end Freedom Akinmoladun, safety Aaron Williams and linebacker Dedrick Young.
The counter argument to not the right guys from MSU Dantonio in the same article. He think's we have the horses...
But given what he knows about Bankers system, and what hes seen on tape in scouting Nebraska, what does Dantonio see thats troubling the Blackshirts in their defensive transition?
I think the biggest thing is the game is played you know, its the inches. Any time youre tackling in space, playing the ball in the deep part of the field, its the inches, Dantonio told the Journal Star. Youve got to find those inches to make plays on things. I mean, thats the basic situation.
Theres not been too many opportunities where people are out of position or things of that nature. Theyve got good players. Weve played them and theyve always been great football games. And they have outstanding personnel.
