PaulCrewe
Heisman Trophy Winner
I'm sorry but your slightly delusional if you think even Ameer gains that. many more yards running Langsdork's favorite Run it up Reeve's butt play with this bad oline
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Mike Reilly won't be fired
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Blackshirt_Revival
Four-Star Recruit
Yeah, I'm not sure Abdullah would have even seen the field much in Landgsdork's offense, since his pass blocking would probably be considered a 'liability'.
What an absolute sh!t show our complete lack of a running game and commitment to the run, coupled with our brainless 'rotation' at running back has been.
EngineeringHusker
Four-Star Recruit
Obviously we don't blow everyone out of the water with Ameer, but it looks much better. His extra 1 or 2 yards would add up. Heck, ole DL may be more willing to run with a top quality back like Ameer. Let's be honest- our backs this year are just okay. But ultimately I guess it doesn't much matter.
NebraskaShellback
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huskerfan74
All-American
When are we going to admit that this coaching staff is below average at best and they will NEVER get it right here at Nebraska. These coaches are meant for division II football (FCS or whatever) and not a power 5 conference. Expecting an old dog to learn new tricks is impossible so why are we surprised at the outcome. At this point, this experiment is a failed one and the sooner we end it, the better chances we have of reduced heartache risk by fans. Northwestern did absolutely NOTHING to win this game and we simply bent over (like usual) and giftwrapped it for them. We had so many chances to get a good lead and the coaches made the wrong decisions. This will not change. I will be surprised if we actually make it to a bowl game this season. I would not be surprised if we lose to Purdue next week. Their QB is 10 times better than the one we faced today.
Danimal
All-Conference
Thing is our backs could be handled better. We have Newby running up the middle too much when the guy just doesn't run tough. He is no more an every-down back than Cross but Cross hasn't gotten nearly the reps. Cross should get more than the occasional short-yardage connversion. Wilbon looked good in the first two games then he never gets another freaking chance. Ozigbo starts looking good then he disappears. We burn Stevenson's shirt to do be unimpressive on returns and never get carries. I did love what they were doing with Janovich, he's been a revelation this season, props for that. But even there where were his carries today?
Of course it sucks we don't have AA anymore, he was a great back, but it appears we could make better use of what we have.
The Duke
All-Conference
I appreciate the compliment, but to add a little fairness & levity to the discussion...believe me I'm no conscience. Trust me, I've had my share of "blunder posts" that I've regretted on this board. I think if we're honest, we've all had at least one of those on here. But I digress...
I think you made some good points of your own. The one that stood out to me was this:
- We have completely abandoned the concepts which made Husker football HUSKER FOOTBALL.
The administration and the athletic department that have sent this program spiraling down this never-ending rabbit hole traces back to one person....Steve Pederson.
I agree with you that the longer we let this go on, the longer we settle for the "just give him one more year" or "just give him time to get his recruits" arguments the closer and closer this program will get to becoming unrepairable.
I'm willing to give Riley and this staff till the end of the season. But if they can't win 6 games WITH THIS SCHEDULE, and make it to a bowl with a roster who won 9 games last year, then the University simply has no choice but to cut their losses, clean house, and bring in a coach who will return this program to power football.
**As a Side Note**
Pay special attention to what the boosters start saying as the rest of this season progresses. Wherever the smoke blows in these winds will generally tell you what direction Nebraska football will be heading.
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EngineeringHusker
Four-Star Recruit
Surely, (I hope) the pulling of Stevenson's shirt was totally his own decision, i.e., he'll transfer if he doesn't play or something of the sort. I haven't been a big fan of his decision making on returns. I think if we had one back who had just pulled away from the pack it would help. Newby has been good in protection, but is not a tough runner. I wouldn't mind seeing Cross get more carries, but I understand that he's not the every-down back as well. Not sure what the deal is with Wilbon (surely there's something going on that we don't know about). I like the way Ozigbo runs, and he was in for a few series today, but I don't know how well he knows the offense. On the last Illinois play he pretty much said he had no idea what was going on.
I will say I think our running back corps would be much better suited to a multi-back style of offense- get Cross and Newby in at the same time. I know one of DL's biggest things is he doesn't want to show his hand- likes to run Cross outside when you would expect it up the middle due to his size and so on. Having a couple of options in the backfield would open up the playcalling a bit I think.
In any case, I appreciate the good discussion- this can be hard to find on the board after a loss.
BoNeyard
All-Conference
Kliff Kingsbury - would he leave Tech where he played? Go to a bigger program? Maybe not, his loyalty might be too strong with his alma mater.
Fuente - Doubt he will be available
Herman - He may still be at Houston as schools will be waiting on him to develop.
Bob Stoops - Will he be wanted out in Norman? Might be time all parties part ways.
Scott Frost - Welcome home.
Narduzzi - Leave Pitt for a bigger program?
Kirby Smart - Grade A defensive coordinator. Suprised he hasnt been named HC somewhere already.
Fuente - Doubt he will be available
Herman - He may still be at Houston as schools will be waiting on him to develop.
Bob Stoops - Will he be wanted out in Norman? Might be time all parties part ways.
Scott Frost - Welcome home.
Narduzzi - Leave Pitt for a bigger program?
Kirby Smart - Grade A defensive coordinator. Suprised he hasnt been named HC somewhere already.
Street Novelist
All-American
seaofred92
All-American
Would love to see us go after Todd Orlando as DC or kick the tires with Oregeron to see if he is still interested