Cdog923
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I agree; I would rather have a feature back than a committee. However, I would rather see something like </= 25 carries for the #1, 12/13 for the #2 and 4-5 for a WR.
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Tre Bryant
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I agree; I would rather have a feature back than a committee. However, I would rather see something like </= 25 carries for the #1, 12/13 for the #2 and 4-5 for a WR.
Cdog923
All-American
If Bryant gets anywhere in the neighborhood of 25 carries and 175 yards, Nebraska will win.
StPaulHusker
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Cdog923
All-American
Wilbon and the WRs got a combined total of 5 carries; I would like to see that increased, whether it cuts into Bryant's carries or not.
StPaulHusker
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I believe it will. I'm just saying that for game 1, I wasn't concerned about the distribution
84HuskerLaw
All-Conference
If we dominate time of possession and have 200 plus rush yards, we win against most anybody about 85% of the time. However, I think it is wishful thinking if you believe we will be as successful offensively vs. Ducks and the Wolves. I think most would pick Oregon to defeat Ark State about 55 - 20. That suggests Oregon will get us by three TDs or so. Pretty likely considering the relative performances of the two teams in week 1. Most teams make their biggest improvements between game 1 and game 2, so say the wise old coaches. Well, that would be a good sign except that I suppose that will apply to both Ore and NU so it might be a wash and we're still coming up short. Add in the home field advantage which some say is about 10 pts in Oregon's "duck pond' or whatever they call their waddle.
Personally, I give us a slim chance but would have said closer to 50/50 two weeks ago. I saw my optimism take a hit about the defense showed so poorly. I thot we'd show marked improvement in all three phases of the game. I saw a little up tick in the offense, a nice gain in special teams (couple miscues that can easily be remedied) and a real drop defensively.
I have some hope that we can make some substantial changes before Sat such as adding back more 4-3 or even some 52 and finding a couple more speedy safety types to get in there in place of our slower LBs if they have to do so much pass coverage 15 yards behind the LOS. But wholesale change ups vs a top talent team is always a crap shoot but making no changes is almost conceding the game in my view. We have got to 'shoot the moon' on this one if we want to find a way to upset the ducks.
Personally, I give us a slim chance but would have said closer to 50/50 two weeks ago. I saw my optimism take a hit about the defense showed so poorly. I thot we'd show marked improvement in all three phases of the game. I saw a little up tick in the offense, a nice gain in special teams (couple miscues that can easily be remedied) and a real drop defensively.
I have some hope that we can make some substantial changes before Sat such as adding back more 4-3 or even some 52 and finding a couple more speedy safety types to get in there in place of our slower LBs if they have to do so much pass coverage 15 yards behind the LOS. But wholesale change ups vs a top talent team is always a crap shoot but making no changes is almost conceding the game in my view. We have got to 'shoot the moon' on this one if we want to find a way to upset the ducks.
In the Deed the Glory
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I would bet that Arkansas State has a better defensive line than Oregon. Significantly better would be my guess.
Guy Chamberlin
Heisman Trophy Winner
When Nebraska ran the ball frequently and effectively, and Tre Bryant got into a rhythm that lasted all four quarters, I thought "well that's one thing HuskerBoard won't be able to complain about."
Man, I was wrong.
Man, I was wrong.
In the Deed the Glory
All-Conference
31 carries is asking for trouble, fatigue at least. the kid had to feel beat up, the other guys could have played well too, but sat their scratching their asses, good job MR. There is a limit to even a good thing.
Guy Chamberlin
Heisman Trophy Winner
The Dude
Heisman Trophy Winner
I can't decide if I'm more angry about this or an assistant coach not doing a press conference.
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From what we can tell, Bryant is ready to go for week two after having a fantastic game. If they continue to throw him into the meat grinder every week, your argument might have more credence. There's no reason to be so pessimistic at this point.
Mierin
Assistant Coach
bhunt7
Four-Star Recruit
30+ carries in game one isn't a huge deal and shouldn't be too tough a task for most RBs. The issue is there's a long season ahead of us and RBs can take a beating over time. With Wilbon, Ozigbo, Rose, Mazour, and Bradley all able and ready, we shouldn't need to rely so heavily on Bryant.