**** What Did We Learn ****

[JTrain]

Why do people get so bothered when anyone makes even the slightest criticism of the coaches after a win ("He can't win with you people!" "You'll never be happy!")? At the end of the day

we all jumped up and down and hugged and high fived and enjoyed the win. If we go on a discussion forum later to discuss the fact that we weren't big on this or that call or this or that strategy, what is so awful about that? You'd think some posters were close personal friends or family members of some of the staff. Beck has big boy pants and makes a salary in the top 0.01% of the world to do a pretty cool job. I think he can handle a few losers like me handing out some mild criticism over the internet.

 

[BigRedBuster]

Why do people get so bothered when anyone makes even the slightest criticism of the coaches after a win ("He can't win with you people!" "You'll never be happy!")? At the end of the day

we all jumped up and down and hugged and high fived and enjoyed the win. If we go on a discussion forum later to discuss the fact that we weren't big on this or that call or this or that strategy, what is so awful? You'd think some posters were close personal friends or family members of some of the staff. Beck has big boy pants and makes a salary in the top 0.01% of the world to do a pretty cool job. I think he can handle a few losers like me handing out some mild criticism over the internet.

We win, and fans come on and complain about certain things. Sure, that is perfectly fine. That is what this forum is partly for..I guess.

However, don't get upset when other fans find fault in your complaints and point those faults out.

 

[JTrain]

Why do people get so bothered when anyone makes even the slightest criticism of the coaches after a win ("He can't win with you people!" "You'll never be happy!")? At the end of the day

we all jumped up and down and hugged and high fived and enjoyed the win. If we go on a discussion forum later to discuss the fact that we weren't big on this or that call or this or that strategy, what is so awful? You'd think some posters were close personal friends or family members of some of the staff. Beck has big boy pants and makes a salary in the top 0.01% of the world to do a pretty cool job. I think he can handle a few losers like me handing out some mild criticism over the internet.

We win, and fans come on and complain about certain things. Sure, that is perfectly fine. That is what this forum is partly for..I guess.

However, don't get upset when other fans find fault in your complaints and point those faults out.

My point had nothing to do with the logic of the arguments one way or the other.

 

[TGHusker]

the one thing I learned - never give up on the Huskers. I wasn't able to watch the game and was 'shocked' to learn that they had won. After the Iowa mess - I wasn't expecting much and expected that next year would be a "Dead Coach Walking" episode - walking towards the eventual firing of Bo. But, this gives me a bit more hope that next year won't be as bad as I expect it to be. Bo pulled off a good victory here over a quality team. Just maybe, this win can get us over the hump and get beyond the 9-4 records.

I'm looking forward to seeing how the QB battle forms in the spring game.

 

[MichiganDad3]

My issue is with the type of pass play that was called. Armstrong has accuracy issues trying to throw from the pocket to the sidelines 10-15 yards downfield. A straight dropback pass in four-wide with those routes is a long way from his strengths. Give him a screen pass or some shallow crossing routes. Give him a run-pass option.

I thought the shovel pass was a great call. The pass at the 1-yard line was decent but nothing brilliant. It was the same pass we tried against PSU (PI call) and Georgia ran a very risky Cover 2 zone. Yet the latter resulted in the longest play in school history and the former resulted in an incomplete pass. Go figure.

I think Beck called an average game. And not because he didn't run enough. I just don't see the attacking creativity that I see with many other teams. Where are all the perfect situational calls that exploit the other teams strategy and leave a receiver wide open? I see it 5-10 times a game with lots of teams (often our opponents) but only a couple from Beck (the play-action to Carter was nice). Even the run calls are very predictable. It's not terrible and he managed the risk pretty well, but it's a long way from elite. And part of that is his lack of confidence in the passing skills of the QBs he's had to work with, so I can cut him some slack there.

I try not to argue about play-calling because obviously no one can prove their claims and almost no one is swayed by arguments one way or the other. And it seems that about 80% of people are already decided on all the coaches and use their conclusions as their starting point. Some endlessly stick up for the defense and blame the offense. Some do it the other way around. Some stick up for all the coaches no matter what. Others can't stand the coaches no matter what (even to the point of rooting against the team to get the coaches fired). If there is interesting conversation, it's usually between the 20% that are willing to evaluate things game to game and be swayed.

I think Beck is quite average but certainly not stupid or incompetent (same goes for Bo, actually). Hopefully he loosens up and improves next year. Maybe Stanton will be that confident passer that he needs to do it.

I have always thought the Bo needs to employ a statistician to analyze NU calls (offense and defense) based on score, time remaining, and don and distance. The results could be used to prevent NU from being too predicable. I am always amazed at how accurate some HuskerBoard members are at anticipating the NU calls.

 

[BigRedBuster]

Why do people get so bothered when anyone makes even the slightest criticism of the coaches after a win ("He can't win with you people!" "You'll never be happy!")? At the end of the day

we all jumped up and down and hugged and high fived and enjoyed the win. If we go on a discussion forum later to discuss the fact that we weren't big on this or that call or this or that strategy, what is so awful? You'd think some posters were close personal friends or family members of some of the staff. Beck has big boy pants and makes a salary in the top 0.01% of the world to do a pretty cool job. I think he can handle a few losers like me handing out some mild criticism over the internet.

We win, and fans come on and complain about certain things. Sure, that is perfectly fine. That is what this forum is partly for..I guess.

However, don't get upset when other fans find fault in your complaints and point those faults out.

My point had nothing to do with the logic of the arguments one way or the other.

And, my point is that when you make comments on a public forum be prepared to have people disagree with you. You can go somewhere on the internet and find someone that will agree with pretty much anything you write. But, there will also be people who disagree with you.

Now, I'm fine with criticism as long as it's based on factual information. I do find it odd that after a big win some fans (not necessarily talking about you) will come on here and almost every single post of theirs will be negative. I really question their mind set towards the team and program.

People get into a habit of complaining about particular things. Now, those particular things may improve and some people will still complain about those same things when the facts don't back up their claim.

A prime example is when someone complains that Beck abandoned the run. Gee...he only passed 16 times all game. Someone then put out the stats that showed he didn't throw the ball any more at the end of the game than the beginning. He didn't abandon the run and I'm not sure how many more running plays they want him to run. But, it's a habit to complain about that.

Another one is complaining about our O line. Sure, we don't have the best O line in the country. But, they have come a very long ways from where they were 3-5 years ago. We have a top 20 rushing attack and top 25 in sacks allowed. Is there room for improvement? Sure, there always is but you don't have that success without at least a decent O line. We had an RB run for over 1500 yards. Again, not possible without a decent O line.

So, yes, criticizing is perfectly fine. But, when it is based on something other than what is really happening, then it will be questioned when put on a public board.

 

[NUance]

What did I learn?

Georgia scored 35 on Clemson

Georgia scored 41 on South Carolina

Georgia scored 44 on LSU

Georgia scored 38 on Auburn

But Georgia only scored 19 on Nebraska.

And a LOT of our Blackshirts will be back for next year. GBR!

 

[Redux]

What did I learn?
Georgia scored 35 on Clemson

Georgia scored 41 on South Carolina

Georgia scored 44 on LSU

Georgia scored 38 on Auburn

But Georgia only scored 19 on Nebraska.

And a LOT of our Blackshirts will be back for next year. GBR!

Its easy to forget how powerful the Dawgs were all year. We beat a really talented team.

 

[Stumpy1]

What did I learn?

Georgia scored 35 on Clemson

Georgia scored 41 on South Carolina

Georgia scored 44 on LSU

Georgia scored 38 on Auburn

But Georgia only scored 19 on Nebraska.

And a LOT of our Blackshirts will be back for next year. GBR!

Not to rain on your parade but some of those scores were with a healthy Georgia team. I'm not taking anything away from our D cause I thought they played great and were night and day different from he beginning of the season.

 

[JTrain]

Why do people get so bothered when anyone makes even the slightest criticism of the coaches after a win ("He can't win with you people!" "You'll never be happy!")? At the end of the day

we all jumped up and down and hugged and high fived and enjoyed the win. If we go on a discussion forum later to discuss the fact that we weren't big on this or that call or this or that strategy, what is so awful? You'd think some posters were close personal friends or family members of some of the staff. Beck has big boy pants and makes a salary in the top 0.01% of the world to do a pretty cool job. I think he can handle a few losers like me handing out some mild criticism over the internet.

We win, and fans come on and complain about certain things. Sure, that is perfectly fine. That is what this forum is partly for..I guess.

However, don't get upset when other fans find fault in your complaints and point those faults out.

My point had nothing to do with the logic of the arguments one way or the other.

And, my point is that when you make comments on a public forum be prepared to have people disagree with you. You can go somewhere on the internet and find someone that will agree with pretty much anything you write. But, there will also be people who disagree with you.

Now, I'm fine with criticism as long as it's based on factual information. I do find it odd that after a big win some fans (not necessarily talking about you) will come on here and almost every single post of theirs will be negative. I really question their mind set towards the team and program.

People get into a habit of complaining about particular things. Now, those particular things may improve and some people will still complain about those same things when the facts don't back up their claim.

A prime example is when someone complains that Beck abandoned the run. Gee...he only passed 16 times all game. Someone then put out the stats that showed he didn't throw the ball any more at the end of the game than the beginning. He didn't abandon the run and I'm not sure how many more running plays they want him to run. But, it's a habit to complain about that.

Another one is complaining about our O line. Sure, we don't have the best O line in the country. But, they have come a very long ways from where they were 3-5 years ago. We have a top 20 rushing attack and top 25 in sacks allowed. Is there room for improvement? Sure, there always is but you don't have that success without at least a decent O line. We had an RB run for over 1500 yards. Again, not possible without a decent O line.

So, yes, criticizing is perfectly fine. But, when it is based on something other than what is really happening, then it will be questioned when put on a public board.

My point had nothing to do with the logic of the arguments one way or the other.

 

[Foppa]

Georgia coaches are idiots? I learned that.

Why not take the 3 points when you are in the red zone on fourth down with 5 min left?? I dont understand that at all. Then all of a sudden on the last drive ur wondering why you need a td?? Field goal there and you wouldve won the game.

i'd be furious if I was a georia fan.... idiots.

yea...

apparently Richt had Cunningham pumped directly into his headphones...

Guess who would've won the game if Bo had listened to Cunningham saying Nebraska should run a QB sneak when we were on our own goal-line?

 

[Count 'Bility]

I'll be honest. The presence of a healthy Aaron Murray alone probably wouldve allowed Georgia to score 30+. But injuries are part of the game, and we had our QB out as well, for most of the year.

 

[JTrain]

Re-watched the second half last night. Sort of forgot Georgia dropped four really well-thrown balls in the final five minutes. Also got the re-disappointment of the offense not being able to put the game away.

 

[Mavric]

The Huskers have now won nine consecutive games that were decided by six points or fewer.

But.... you know .... our strength and conditioning is terrible and our team can't keep their composure because of our hot-head coach.

 

[sd'sker]

The Huskers have now won nine consecutive games that were decided by six points or fewer.

that is not true for a couple of reasons.

edit: never mind, it makes sense to me now. but the double-digit losses in between does make it less impressive.