CodyGlenn34theRuskSensation
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Nice win by the Huskers on Saturday!
I haven't opined on the running back situation since I speculated just before the release of the depth chart that I thought Lucky would start and Glenn would be right behind him. Maybe that was just beginner's luck on my part?
Just wanted to give my thoughts on the RB performances from Saturday and then get down to the topic that makes some posters cringe at the thought of it.
Before I address that topic.............
Lucky - I think he played well and has improved his overall game. I like his quickness and little juke moves. Nice hands on the bubble screens and little dink passes in the flat. I like the strategy of giving Lucky the majority of the carries in the 1st half when the defense is fresher and his quickness and shifty moves prove effective. My only real concern about Lucky is that hopefully he will not be prone to injury. With his hamstring issue on one series to the shot he took (which was a big one and probably would have put me in the hospital for weeks) that took him out of the game. I don't want to make too big of an issue out of this, but I hope he will have the durability. Overall, I was impressed with Lucky.
Glenn - In the 1st half, I think the staff made sure to run Glenn a fair number of times between the tackles to soften up the D, and I also think the staff wanted to get film on the linemen and their schemes against live competition. I was pleased to see Glenn get the yards he was able to in the first half because the coaches had him in there on some real PREDICTABLE plays in short yardage and the goal line situation and he came through every time! On some of his carries, I think the ENTIRE stadium and half the state of Louisiana knew that he was going to tote the rock on the play. The staff didn't give him any tosses or sweeps to the outside or any opportunity to showcase that facet of his game in the 1st half. In the 2nd half, I was not at all surprised to see Glenn begin to dominate and reel off first down after first down. The defense was getting worn down and the staff loosened up the reins on Cody and gave him the freedom to show he can get the corner and he showed what he can do when given that opportunity. Would like to see him work more on his blitz pickup and also continue to hone his skills running up the middle.
Jackson - Great TD run and he showed a lot of heart on that play. It seems he got the raw end of the deal in this game on number of carries. Although the staff had him in the game on other plays, it was generally grunt work of having to pick up linebackers or not being thrown the little bubble screen passes. Maybe BJax will get a better opportunity this coming week.
Wilson - He started off in a blaze of glory. Awesome TD run that was called back. After the TD run was called back, I thought LaTech did a nice job on Kenny the rest of the game. I am concerned about the fumbling but I think that situation will improve over time. Here are the two things that concern me about Wilson. Right after his long run that was called back, I told a friend of mine I was watching the game with that LaTech should seal the perimeter when Wilson is in the game and force him inside (yes, I root for the Huskers but this was my observation). Another concern I had with Wilson is that on a number of his up the middle runs, he ran through the hole very upright and it seemed to make for a big target for the defenders. He also seemed to be waiting to get hit on his runs up the middle and LaTech seemed to be able to tackle him fairly easily as well which surprised me. I think the staff can work with Wilson on his up the middle runs and his approach to these runs.
Since Nebraska should roll over these first two opponents, I think it's a nice strategy by Callahan and staff to get all 4 backs in the game. Nich. State should be another opportunity for all 4 backs to get a good number of carries and experience. Even with a possible fumble here or there, the team is going to come out victorious. Why not give them all playing time?
Now for the real question, as we approach the USC game..................
IS IT TIME FOR A 2-HEADED (NOT 4-HEADED) MONSTER AT RUNNING BACK?
Although we would all like peace, unity, and happiness, there gets a point in the season that if you aren't playing the best player on a certain play at the ideal situation, then it could really end up costing the team. (Example - Not putting Glenn in the game on goal line situations).
I think we are nearing the point where it's time for the 2-HEADED MONSTER.
THE TIME IS NEAR.......PREPARE FOR THE DOMINATING 1-2 PUNCH.......
Lucky and Glenn!!
I haven't opined on the running back situation since I speculated just before the release of the depth chart that I thought Lucky would start and Glenn would be right behind him. Maybe that was just beginner's luck on my part?
Just wanted to give my thoughts on the RB performances from Saturday and then get down to the topic that makes some posters cringe at the thought of it.
Before I address that topic.............
Lucky - I think he played well and has improved his overall game. I like his quickness and little juke moves. Nice hands on the bubble screens and little dink passes in the flat. I like the strategy of giving Lucky the majority of the carries in the 1st half when the defense is fresher and his quickness and shifty moves prove effective. My only real concern about Lucky is that hopefully he will not be prone to injury. With his hamstring issue on one series to the shot he took (which was a big one and probably would have put me in the hospital for weeks) that took him out of the game. I don't want to make too big of an issue out of this, but I hope he will have the durability. Overall, I was impressed with Lucky.
Glenn - In the 1st half, I think the staff made sure to run Glenn a fair number of times between the tackles to soften up the D, and I also think the staff wanted to get film on the linemen and their schemes against live competition. I was pleased to see Glenn get the yards he was able to in the first half because the coaches had him in there on some real PREDICTABLE plays in short yardage and the goal line situation and he came through every time! On some of his carries, I think the ENTIRE stadium and half the state of Louisiana knew that he was going to tote the rock on the play. The staff didn't give him any tosses or sweeps to the outside or any opportunity to showcase that facet of his game in the 1st half. In the 2nd half, I was not at all surprised to see Glenn begin to dominate and reel off first down after first down. The defense was getting worn down and the staff loosened up the reins on Cody and gave him the freedom to show he can get the corner and he showed what he can do when given that opportunity. Would like to see him work more on his blitz pickup and also continue to hone his skills running up the middle.
Jackson - Great TD run and he showed a lot of heart on that play. It seems he got the raw end of the deal in this game on number of carries. Although the staff had him in the game on other plays, it was generally grunt work of having to pick up linebackers or not being thrown the little bubble screen passes. Maybe BJax will get a better opportunity this coming week.
Wilson - He started off in a blaze of glory. Awesome TD run that was called back. After the TD run was called back, I thought LaTech did a nice job on Kenny the rest of the game. I am concerned about the fumbling but I think that situation will improve over time. Here are the two things that concern me about Wilson. Right after his long run that was called back, I told a friend of mine I was watching the game with that LaTech should seal the perimeter when Wilson is in the game and force him inside (yes, I root for the Huskers but this was my observation). Another concern I had with Wilson is that on a number of his up the middle runs, he ran through the hole very upright and it seemed to make for a big target for the defenders. He also seemed to be waiting to get hit on his runs up the middle and LaTech seemed to be able to tackle him fairly easily as well which surprised me. I think the staff can work with Wilson on his up the middle runs and his approach to these runs.
Since Nebraska should roll over these first two opponents, I think it's a nice strategy by Callahan and staff to get all 4 backs in the game. Nich. State should be another opportunity for all 4 backs to get a good number of carries and experience. Even with a possible fumble here or there, the team is going to come out victorious. Why not give them all playing time?
Now for the real question, as we approach the USC game..................
IS IT TIME FOR A 2-HEADED (NOT 4-HEADED) MONSTER AT RUNNING BACK?
Although we would all like peace, unity, and happiness, there gets a point in the season that if you aren't playing the best player on a certain play at the ideal situation, then it could really end up costing the team. (Example - Not putting Glenn in the game on goal line situations).
I think we are nearing the point where it's time for the 2-HEADED MONSTER.
THE TIME IS NEAR.......PREPARE FOR THE DOMINATING 1-2 PUNCH.......
Lucky and Glenn!!
:woo 
