rdwoodpecker
Four-Star Recruit
I think that Tommy was supposed to give the ball to Ozigbo and he ran to wide for Tommy to complete the handoff. Then he tried to improvise the pass.
So Tommy Decided to Pass?
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NebraskaHarry
All-Conference
True that.
The recruiting from this current coaching staff is concerning so far. Where are the DL and DB we need.
Husker67
Special Teams Player
The new staff got here in December and January, signing day is in February. How much could they have done?
In the Deed the Glory
All-Conference
Psssst...don't tell anyone but recruiting commitments can happen before signing day. There are websites with this information.
Husker67
Special Teams Player
I get it, I guess I was just reading it as immediate help at those positions
ColoradoHusk
Heisman Trophy Winner
It's so ironic that Langsdorf and Riley didn't want to have Tommy run most of the game, even though Illinois has sucked all season stopping the QB run game, but on that 3rd down, Langsdorf called a QB run and they still couldn't execute that!!!!
BigWillie
All-Conference
I've seen Joe Ganz mention it, and it's true - coaches are paid millions to eat s... on a daily basis. It's part of the job description, and it's a way to protect and earn the respect of the players.
Today, as soon as the game was over, what did the coaches do? Riley and Langsdorf pointed the finger directly at Tommy.
IDK whether it was a run or pass. Does not matter. But if I'm a 40, 50 or 60 year old man, I'm taking the hit for a 20 year old kid. It's your job to protect these kids from situations like these and deflect blame. As a grown man, you've been there, done that, and know how to handle it better than a young kid.
Just a bad situation all the way around. And the coaches are making a bad situation even worse.
Today, as soon as the game was over, what did the coaches do? Riley and Langsdorf pointed the finger directly at Tommy.
IDK whether it was a run or pass. Does not matter. But if I'm a 40, 50 or 60 year old man, I'm taking the hit for a 20 year old kid. It's your job to protect these kids from situations like these and deflect blame. As a grown man, you've been there, done that, and know how to handle it better than a young kid.
Just a bad situation all the way around. And the coaches are making a bad situation even worse.
AFhusker
Banned
AFhusker
Banned
After today there is plenty to b!^@h about as it pertains to the coaching staff, but WTH are you talking about? They are doing well recruiting, the best since Callahan was here. You can't fix a black hole that the previous staff left in one class.
quesadilla
Four-Star Recruit
It was another in string of questionable terrible j@ck@ss play calls that ended up busted at the snap but I don't think anyone is lying about it not supposed to be a pass. This sort of thing is going to happens when you are trying to install a new system and are relying on different personnel every week. If the reports are right, Carter and Ozigbo both had the play wrong and Armstrong tried to improvise. That stupid plays take away spoiled positive games for both Carter and Ozigbo.
It was a rough day for Armstrong too but he has progressed enough as a passer this year that hecould should be an awesome dual-threat cornerstone of a solid running-based offensive scheme. The coaching staff clearly doesn't want that and so he's trying to fit their system. That's what he is supposed to do but I think it's hurting his game; a year ago I think he tucks it and runs on that play. I can't fault him for trying to make a play but he's clearly been overcoached not to run and for a player with his skills that's a huge mistake.
It was a rough day for Armstrong too but he has progressed enough as a passer this year that he
