Husker Chalk Talk - Recapping NIU
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Was just listening to the Aaron Seem segment on the Sharp and Benning podcast from yesterday. He basically called into question everything we're doing in the run game (like running into 5 defenders with 4 blockers continuously) and a "too cute" pass blocking scheme that's getting us killed. Also, he said the RPO play that gave up the 1st pick 6 was something that should never be run in the RZ because the upside is nil compared to something like a slant.
A really good read, as always IMO, from the guys at Husker Chalk Talk. Really lays out some painful issues....
Here is one about the OL:
If you’re scoring at home, that’s who I consider two of Nebraska’s better linemen, Nick Gates and Tanner Farmer, getting beat directly in the hole. Farmer can’t control his man at the point of attack, and Gates gets ridden all the way across the line on his reach block. One missed block and this play is salvageable, but two makes it DOA. Simply put, that’s not good enough from two upperclassmen who have started a combined 37 games heading into NIU.
But it also evidences something that Nebraska’s offensive line is struggling with badly: communication and the confidence that comes with it. Opposing defenses have picked up on Nebraska’s offensive line struggling to get calls correct when faced with any sort of defensive line movement or run blitz. With every starting linemen except Matt Farniok having two full years in this offense, that shouldn’t be happening much.
And a blurb on receivers:
And it’s not just Stan either. Coach Dubs’ other WRs have 4 drops to go with 30 receptions. Add it all up and you get 1 drop for every 6.3 catchable balls. You just can’t play offense that way, especially in a system that requires your wide receivers to make plays, and Coach Dubs has to find a way to create more consistency from his guys.
The rest here:
https://huskerchalktalk.com/2017/09/19/tuesday-recap-team-schizophrenia/
Here is one about the OL:
If you’re scoring at home, that’s who I consider two of Nebraska’s better linemen, Nick Gates and Tanner Farmer, getting beat directly in the hole. Farmer can’t control his man at the point of attack, and Gates gets ridden all the way across the line on his reach block. One missed block and this play is salvageable, but two makes it DOA. Simply put, that’s not good enough from two upperclassmen who have started a combined 37 games heading into NIU.
But it also evidences something that Nebraska’s offensive line is struggling with badly: communication and the confidence that comes with it. Opposing defenses have picked up on Nebraska’s offensive line struggling to get calls correct when faced with any sort of defensive line movement or run blitz. With every starting linemen except Matt Farniok having two full years in this offense, that shouldn’t be happening much.
And a blurb on receivers:
And it’s not just Stan either. Coach Dubs’ other WRs have 4 drops to go with 30 receptions. Add it all up and you get 1 drop for every 6.3 catchable balls. You just can’t play offense that way, especially in a system that requires your wide receivers to make plays, and Coach Dubs has to find a way to create more consistency from his guys.
The rest here:
https://huskerchalktalk.com/2017/09/19/tuesday-recap-team-schizophrenia/
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