huskerscott
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Because Oregon is running it. But from what I seen they have other ways of attacking opponents, like passing vertically downfield and alittle bit of screen passes. They're not content to running the zone read every play.
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zoogs
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Yeah, I have no idea why we made the switch midway through fall camp either.
Most disagreed with me at the time.
with their speed, they can run anything they want....passing vertically is a big part of what they do.
i will give Wats this much, he saw that TM could run it, except he was not a natural passer which he needed to be as defenses adjusted to us.
huskerscott
Starter
I believe that was part of the problem this year. Why in the heck do switch the style of offense mid way through fall camp.
zoogs
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huskerscott
Starter
Yes. It still doesnt mean you switch offense a few weeks before the season opener, maybe add a few wringles for Martinez since he was going to be the starter. Still dont agree that he was named full time starter from the first game out.
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huskerscott
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Considering Lee wasnt here when he was a freshman... Lee was a totally different QB than Martinez.
HuskersNC949597
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No, and Carnes doesn't have some of the immaturity issues that have popped up with Martinez. If reports are accurate it sounds like Carnes could step in and do just as much damage with less drama.
Lee's first year as a starter was one of Nebraska's worst offenses since... ever. No offense to Lee, he's a great guy, but that's what happened.
Martinez's first year as a starter had people thinking national championship and heisman before he was injured, and he still made freshman all-america teams.
zoogs
Assistant Coach
They are just different situations, Martinez/Lee this year and Carnes/Martinez now. Can't really draw that analogy, each is its own individual situation. Carnes has a real battle on his hands in a lot of ways if he wants to overtake Taylor (a largely successful incumbent), but his skillset is such that he does also have the advantage in parts of his game (parts I would consider important). So it should be an exciting fight to watch.
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HuskersNC949597
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True, it was not the best analogy. I'll just say that from what I've heard, which agrees with what you're saying, Carnes is not to be taken lightly.
As to drama being from message boards, true a lot of BS has been floated, but if the kid would put his cell phone down for a few minutes, none of it would be an issue.
irafreak
All-American
Missouri was disappointing as well. After our 24 point burst in the first quarter we had one more big run by helu in the second half and that was it. Maybe I'm insane to complain about 31 points but I thought the offense was rather poor after the 1st quarter...