Boy of the Corn
Three-Star Recruit
With the end of 2016 coming upon us, It is fun to look at what 2017 may behold. With so many variables and too far ahead I have no guesses on how we will finish, but have what I see as our best and worse scenario.
Best Case Scenerio: The huskers land many of their top targets and get a couple surprises and end with a top 20 recruiting class. With the help of offensive linemen redshirted in 2016 and a healthy Foster and offensive line, the offense soars to new heights with an air raid. The Huskers win all the games they are supposed to and upset Oregon, and Wisconsin. The huskers Lose to Ohio State and another conference game but manage to win the Big 10 West. The huskers lose in the Big 10 Championship game but win their bowl game and end the year 11-3.
Worse case scenario: The huskers gaffe on most of the remaining class and and don't fill some positions of need. They end up ranked in the top 40 but don't reach the top 25 recruiting class. The huskers start the season out decent with a 4-1 record losing only to Oregon. But with a newer qb and no rushing attack,they proceed to lose to Wisconsin and Ohio State. They manage to beat Purdue or Minnesota but lose the rest of their games. Eichorst is let go because every men's sport has declined since he took over. The new AD immediately fires Riley. We finish the year with a 5-6 record.
For the record, I do not see either option happening. Most likely something in between will happen. However, I see no way we do better than the first option (hope I am wrong) and if we have a season like the second option see no way Riley maintains his job. I do not believe he gets a "free pass" until (insert date here). Thoughts?
Best Case Scenerio: The huskers land many of their top targets and get a couple surprises and end with a top 20 recruiting class. With the help of offensive linemen redshirted in 2016 and a healthy Foster and offensive line, the offense soars to new heights with an air raid. The Huskers win all the games they are supposed to and upset Oregon, and Wisconsin. The huskers Lose to Ohio State and another conference game but manage to win the Big 10 West. The huskers lose in the Big 10 Championship game but win their bowl game and end the year 11-3.
Worse case scenario: The huskers gaffe on most of the remaining class and and don't fill some positions of need. They end up ranked in the top 40 but don't reach the top 25 recruiting class. The huskers start the season out decent with a 4-1 record losing only to Oregon. But with a newer qb and no rushing attack,they proceed to lose to Wisconsin and Ohio State. They manage to beat Purdue or Minnesota but lose the rest of their games. Eichorst is let go because every men's sport has declined since he took over. The new AD immediately fires Riley. We finish the year with a 5-6 record.
For the record, I do not see either option happening. Most likely something in between will happen. However, I see no way we do better than the first option (hope I am wrong) and if we have a season like the second option see no way Riley maintains his job. I do not believe he gets a "free pass" until (insert date here). Thoughts?