Well, I understand this type of post very well. My guess is folks who saw this year as 7+ wins or more think that Nebraska can/should go up against Top 10 teams and win [at least at this stage]. I understand.
I was a 4-8, 5-7, 6-6 type guy [pretty negative to board standards]. 6-6 was my pipe dream as the schedule looked tough [except for adding Fordham]. I can see us winning three more games which would be a great season and actually improvement.
I have been absolutely mind blown to see us in these games with a chance to win. The kids are playing hard. Sure, we are making mistakes. I get that frustration. Yet, to fire Frost now seems like we would be so close and then start over.
In this one, we even came out in the third with some adjustments and better play. AM had the first down on the fumbled ball. Surprised he didn't just get down instead of trying to take on 3-4 defenders.
Overall, the pessimistic mindset I've had toward the program has now gone away and there is a flicker of not only hope but belief that we will win. I'm believing that we win at least three more games. I can say that might be four. If we went 4-5 and kept playing this hard I'd be tickled pink on this season and see 8-9 wins next season.
I'll be curious and interested in the rest of this season. We literally have a great stretch in the next 5 games to take the program to new places. I think we will rise up. If we don't, and go 1-4 or 2-3, then I will be frustrated with not just Scott but the team. I'm believing in the best for this coach and team.