Seems spot on. Once again, Nu will end up ranked somewhere between #20-30, never really challenging seriously for anything... no MNC, no BCS, no B1G title or competing even for any of it... may compete, for a time, for a division birth in the B1G title game... but Michigan will get that. OSU is the CERTAIN champ of the B1G. Huskers, again, as they are more often than not... about 3rd or 4th in the conference.AFhusker said:
Predict the 2013 season
- Thread starter KJ.
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Those predicting a better defense for next year, i assume, are doing so predicated upon the fact that a defense could hardly get worse... right? We lose 5 of our top 6 tacklers. We have a system our players cannot execute and a coaching staff that will not modify the system. Confidence, on the defensive side of the ball has to be horrible.
I do not expect the defense to be better... that said... there is no place to go but up. The defense was almost as bad as could be imagined... so they have to get better... right?
Even if they are, generally, going to improve, it will not be by much. Expect any good offense to put no less than 42 points up on us -- no less. NU cannot outgun a good team... expect another season where every good team beats us. There are not that many good teams we play... 3 to 4 at best... then we get killed in a bowl again.
Just like in science, if you change nothing... expect the same results. The mediocrity once feared has been the norm for NU football for 8-9 years... expect it to continue.
I do not expect the defense to be better... that said... there is no place to go but up. The defense was almost as bad as could be imagined... so they have to get better... right?
Even if they are, generally, going to improve, it will not be by much. Expect any good offense to put no less than 42 points up on us -- no less. NU cannot outgun a good team... expect another season where every good team beats us. There are not that many good teams we play... 3 to 4 at best... then we get killed in a bowl again.
Just like in science, if you change nothing... expect the same results. The mediocrity once feared has been the norm for NU football for 8-9 years... expect it to continue.
Creighton Duke
Banned
You should take into consideration the cross-division schedules. Northwestern gets the OSU/Wisconsin and Michigan/MSU treatment in back-to-back weeks the same way we have the last two seasons. I'm not saying Nebraska will win the division, but I think the schedule keeps Northwestern out.
The Spirit of Bob Devaney
Walk-on
KJ,
I would argue that this really is not a difficult prediction to make as substantial precedent now exists.
First and foremost among this is the fact that you can pretty much bank on us losing any meaningful games; with that in mind, a quick look at our schedule reveals 7-5 with losses against:
- UCLA
- Northwestern
- Michigan
- Michigan State
- Penn State
If some twist of fate occurs and we end up in the Big 10 Championship game, then we will get slaughtered out by Ohio State and will be told by Pelini that we did not execute and by many on this board and others that Pelini "needs more time".
Rinse and Repeat for the next however many years Pelini is here.
Yes; I am jaded, 10+ years of being irrelevant coupled with blowout losses year in and year out can be rather toxic to a fan...
I would argue that this really is not a difficult prediction to make as substantial precedent now exists.
First and foremost among this is the fact that you can pretty much bank on us losing any meaningful games; with that in mind, a quick look at our schedule reveals 7-5 with losses against:
- UCLA
- Northwestern
- Michigan
- Michigan State
- Penn State
If some twist of fate occurs and we end up in the Big 10 Championship game, then we will get slaughtered out by Ohio State and will be told by Pelini that we did not execute and by many on this board and others that Pelini "needs more time".
Rinse and Repeat for the next however many years Pelini is here.
Yes; I am jaded, 10+ years of being irrelevant coupled with blowout losses year in and year out can be rather toxic to a fan...
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It'sNotAFakeID
All-American
Or just a piss poor attitude, either one.
Count 'Bility
Banned
BigRedPowerWagon
Banned
I honestly need some help from you guys on why we lose to michigan. After Denard went out they were ours, i expect the same this year reguardless where its played.
Count 'Bility
Banned
Because next year, Devin Gardner will be their qb. Personally, I feel like he should have been all along. He gives up a little in the running aspect, but in my mind, he's twice the passer Robinson ever was. Had Gardner been their backup all year, and been put in instead of that other thing they did against us this year, I dont know that we beat Michigan this year. I can see Michigan as a loss next year too. Them and UCLA are on my watch list as the possible losses.
Hooked on Huskers
All-Conference
Well of course. However, don't make a difference......... inexperience or experience Bo/Pap defense. You're right, Scheelhaase will have a career day and Braxton, Gardner, Hansen, Hundley, etc, etc too.The Dude said:
Husker NoNo
Five-Star Recruit
Is it possible that all of the doom & gloom that is being predicted here will happen....yes. Is equally possible that the kool-aid drinkers could be right....yes!
Notre Dame (2011) - 29th in total defense, averaging 20.9 points & 348.8 yds per game
Notre Dame (2012) - 1st in total defense, averaging 10.3 points & 288.1 yds per game
Nebraska (2012) - 56th in total defense, averaging 26.2 points & 343.1 yds per game.
Say Nebraska makes the same jump in points per game and yards per game Notre Dame did...
Mythical (2013) Nebraska - averaging 15.6 points & 282.4 yds per game would rate them in the top 10 in total defense.
Now is it possible that we get worse?
VT (2011) 8th in total defense, (2012) 40th...
Temple (2011) 3rd in total defense, (2012) 89th...YES!
I will grant and respect the opinions and beliefs of those who wish to be upset and angry after this season...but I prefer to act and think positively. I personally have faith in the coaches that they will turn this thing around, and if I am wrong I will be the first to eat crow.
TGHusker
Heisman Trophy Winner
I appreciate your positive out look and hope you are right
Is it possible that all of the doom & gloom that is being predicted here will happen....yes. Is equally possible that the kool-aid drinkers could be right....yes!
Notre Dame (2011) - 29th in total defense, averaging 20.9 points & 348.8 yds per game
Notre Dame (2012) - 1st in total defense, averaging 10.3 points & 288.1 yds per game
Nebraska (2012) - 56th in total defense, averaging 26.2 points & 343.1 yds per game.
Say Nebraska makes the same jump in points per game and yards per game Notre Dame did...
Mythical (2013) Nebraska - averaging 15.6 points & 282.4 yds per game would rate them in the top 10 in total defense.
Now is it possible that we get worse?
VT (2011) 8th in total defense, (2012) 40th...
Temple (2011) 3rd in total defense, (2012) 89th...YES!
I will grant and respect the opinions and beliefs of those who wish to be upset and angry after this season...but I prefer to act and think positively. I personally have faith in the coaches that they will turn this thing around, and if I am wrong I will be the first to eat crow.
BigRedBuster
International Man of Mystery
I'm predicting less than 2 losses all year. Actually, if I have to put my money in it we will have one loss. I would even go as far as saying that is in the CCG against OSU. Is OSU's QB leaving for the NFL? If so, I put that up as a win also.
Cy the Cyclone
Starter
If any of these opponents actually develop a passing game, it'll be a long season...
Sure...Nebraska #1 in the nation in pass defense but have you seen where last years' Big 10 opponents ranked in passing offense...since you haven't, here you are
Wisconsin - 111
Ohio State - 101
Northwestern - 89
Michigan - 95
Michigan State - 86
Penn State - 35
Minnesota - 105
Iowa - 99
That's just embarrasing...
Rushing offenses were better but Nebraska got gashed by the rush and ended up ranking 97th in rush defense.
So the big question is which is going to improve first? Nebraska's defense or the opponent's passing game? If I was a betting man, I would have to go with a 7-5 record with a loss to UCLA and then a long, painful losing streak to NWestern, Michigan, Michigan State and finally Penn State before a face saving slaughter of Iowa
And before you all start ragging on me, I also predict that Iowa State will probably not win a conference game in 2013 but will still slaughter Iowa...which almost makes up for it.
Sure...Nebraska #1 in the nation in pass defense but have you seen where last years' Big 10 opponents ranked in passing offense...since you haven't, here you are
Wisconsin - 111
Ohio State - 101
Northwestern - 89
Michigan - 95
Michigan State - 86
Penn State - 35
Minnesota - 105
Iowa - 99
That's just embarrasing...
Rushing offenses were better but Nebraska got gashed by the rush and ended up ranking 97th in rush defense.
So the big question is which is going to improve first? Nebraska's defense or the opponent's passing game? If I was a betting man, I would have to go with a 7-5 record with a loss to UCLA and then a long, painful losing streak to NWestern, Michigan, Michigan State and finally Penn State before a face saving slaughter of Iowa
And before you all start ragging on me, I also predict that Iowa State will probably not win a conference game in 2013 but will still slaughter Iowa...which almost makes up for it.
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