\\ South Dakota State Game Discussion Thread //

[RedPhoenix]

So..... Is this the part where we give up 38 straight points?

Or is this the part where Beck adjusts to his famous "stall" or "play not to lose" scheme?

He doesn't have to. TM is on the bench.

 

[HuskerfaninOkieland]

I'm very curious to see how our defense comes out in the second half.

I'm curious how the offense comes out in the second half. last week both sides came out very, very flat

 

[sd'sker]

I'm very curious to see how our defense comes out in the second half.

probably jauntily jogging out of the tunnel walk.

 

[NUance]

Tommy's not nearly as fast or explosive as Taylor from what we've seen, but he executes the read option very well.

Well, Taylor without turf toe anyway. I don't think Martinez has been close to full speed four a couple of games now.

 

[Paul in WI]

Tommy's not nearly as fast or explosive as Taylor from what we've seen, but he executes the read option very well.

I think Tommy's so smooth that he doesn't look as fast or explosive as he really is.

 

[Decked]

So this is our offense with a low amount of turnovers? I like it!

 

[HuskerfaninOkieland]

Tommy's not nearly as fast or explosive as Taylor from what we've seen, but he executes the read option very well.

Well, Taylor without turf toe anyway. I don't think Martinez has been close to full speed four a couple of games now.

I would say a couple of years now.

 

[The Dude]

Can't help but think we take a knee to end the half if Martinez is in the game. It's nice not having to be so worried about that ill-timed INT or fumble right there.

 

[RedPhoenix]

Can't help but think we take a knee to end the half if Martinez is in the game. It's nice not having to be so worried about that ill-timed INT or fumble right there.

i just said the same thing.

 

[okaive]

Wait, Iowa is winning?

 

[HuskerfaninOkieland]

Can't help but think we take a knee to end the half if Martinez is in the game. It's nice not having to be so worried about that ill-timed INT or fumble right there.

It's nice not cringing every time the ball is thrown knowing there's a 50/50 chance it will be picked off

 

[irafreak]

Tommy's not nearly as fast or explosive as Taylor from what we've seen, but he executes the read option very well.

Tommy seems to have a little more wiggle than Taylor. I still say if we're not going to unleash Taylor's running, then why start him? Maybe if the coaches feel more comfortable about the backups, they'll let Taylor run.

 

[HuskerJax]

Tommy's not nearly as fast or explosive as Taylor from what we've seen, but he executes the read option very well.

Well, Taylor without turf toe anyway. I don't think Martinez has been close to full speed four a couple of games now.

Yet he seems to be more of a running threat and can avoid tackles, instead of curling up in a ball a getting crushed because he can't move laterally.

 

[Husker in CA]

Mixing runs with a passing attack. Keeps their defense on their heels. Seeing our skill players do more than dive for poorly thrown passes or perimeter blocking is refreshing. When you can stretch the offensive legs and get balls to the skill players, the offense is dangerous. When your QB is timid in the pocket and 3 and 5 seems utterly impossible, you'll have troubles all season long. Worst case scenario is we are getting a peek at what could have been for the season and hopefully what's coming next season. On offense at least.

 

[MichiganDad3]

Our second and third string qbs are both better passers than our starter.

I'd be inclined to agree, but then I remembered we're playing SDSU. Let's wait on this until we see TA and/or RKIII against B1G competition.

And the way this year is going, I believe we're gonna see them play significant minutes during the heart of our schedule.

We saw TA make a couple throws under heavy pressure. We also saw him make a couple quick and correct decisions on the option.