WHY WE NEED A DEFENSIVE HEAD COACH!!
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IlliniHusker
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Two comments -
1. Self-Deception. The team reflects the views and values of the coaches. BC stated recently that he had done "an excellent job in all aspects of the game." The defense took weeks to decide that it didn't deserve to wear their Blackshirts. The point - this NU team judges itself by a standard that the fans don't see or agree to. My guess is that the HC on down thinks they are pretty good because of their Rivals star rating or their NFL style practices or their NFL prospects. Using those standards they are a pretty good team.
2. Recruiting Rating vs Actual Performance. I took the average of the last 4 recruiting years and ranked the teams. Based on this approach we should have: #1 USC, #5 FSU, #6 Miami, #12 TA&M #16 Notre Dame and #19 NEBRASKA. These teams are obviously underperforming.
There are surprises the other way... these teams are overperforming: #22 Ariz St, #33 Boston College, #37 Missouri, #47 West Virginia and #48 KANSAS.
Obviously the missing elements are coaching, player development, team chemistry and desire.
1. Self-Deception. The team reflects the views and values of the coaches. BC stated recently that he had done "an excellent job in all aspects of the game." The defense took weeks to decide that it didn't deserve to wear their Blackshirts. The point - this NU team judges itself by a standard that the fans don't see or agree to. My guess is that the HC on down thinks they are pretty good because of their Rivals star rating or their NFL style practices or their NFL prospects. Using those standards they are a pretty good team.
2. Recruiting Rating vs Actual Performance. I took the average of the last 4 recruiting years and ranked the teams. Based on this approach we should have: #1 USC, #5 FSU, #6 Miami, #12 TA&M #16 Notre Dame and #19 NEBRASKA. These teams are obviously underperforming.
There are surprises the other way... these teams are overperforming: #22 Ariz St, #33 Boston College, #37 Missouri, #47 West Virginia and #48 KANSAS.
Obviously the missing elements are coaching, player development, team chemistry and desire.
SOCALHUSKER
Starter
Nice Research!! Just goes to show, just because someone is said to be talented doesn't exactly mean they can perform. It takes coaching, preparation, and heart. Hopefully we can get some of that back!!
junior4949
All-American
It's funny how the argument has now been turned around. Some on here at least 2 years ago made the same comments about how recruiting doesn't always equate to success on the field. They were flamed by everyone trying to statistically prove them wrong. College football has more parts than just recruiting. You can give a horrible coach the best talent in the world, and he/she will figure out a way to still lose with it.
SOCALHUSKER
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I See Red People
All-Conference
huskernumerouno
All-American
I have to agree, you can bring in the best players in the nation but at this level you have to still teach fundimentals and get these kids to believe they are the best. That starts in practice where you hit hit and hit more, no frickin patty cake BS
This team needs to get and play with an attitude. star rankings will get you no where.
That's right. Also, I would guess that the defense isn't as horrible as they are playing. Football is won and lost at the line of scrimmage. Our D line is terrible. They are getting manhandled. Either backs are running untouched to our second and third level or a qb has all day to throw. It is a lot easier to come up on run support and tatoo a guy on a three yard gain when you think it will possibly be three and out and a rest on the bench is soon to follow while your O has the ball. But when teams are running over 100 plays or averaging a first down per play, as some (most) teams have, and you have a sinking feeling you are not getting off the field until after the extra point, you WILL be more reluctant to disregard your body on a tackle. You are also on your heels chasing guys from a bad angle instead of attacking. It is hard to be aggressive when your like that. What NU did against Texas was smart, but what took so long? Everyone tackled better because the tackle could actually lead to the other team not scoring and our maybe winning the game. It is not hard to imagine a guy deciding to arm tackle what will be a 12 yard gain anyway. Until we get some studs on the line we will just have to keep taking chances with blitzes and the like. :restore
HuskerTrucker
All-Conference
This Defense absolutely positively sucks!!! To be ranked 114th in the country after being one of the better defenses is pathetic. The only people that are responsible for this is the coaches...FIRE THEM ALL!!
I want a clean start, I want to see the Blackshirts earn the name. Blackshirts have been given out too freely in recent years. It is time for everyone to have to earn one, not just get one because your a starter.
I want a clean start, I want to see the Blackshirts earn the name. Blackshirts have been given out too freely in recent years. It is time for everyone to have to earn one, not just get one because your a starter.
BigWillie
All-Conference
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Actually, the biggest problem with this defense is that we no longer have the front 4 as we did last year.
If you saw McKeon, you would understand his biggest problem is that he will NOT take on a block, he would rather run around the block, giving up his gap. During his sophmore year, he had Titus and LeKevin eating up blocks in front of him, allowing him to play in space. That's no knock on Barry and Ola, they were just not as good as the previous DT's before them.
Now this year, you see the OLB's facing the same problems with Adam and Jay gone. No longer can they place in space and pursue, while those guys get the attention of the offensive lineman.
The single biggest problem across our defense is that our LB's are completely and positively soft. As far as athletes, those guys are fantastic -- but as far as having that old hard nosed, but someone in the mouth attitude, NONE of them have it.
I don't even really wanna get into Barry Turner and how he has been manhandled this year by single blocks, but that is for another day.
All in all, the defensive coaches are a problem, simply because they have simply not adjusted anything on defense until last week. But the lack of aggression on a lot of the players part is another huge and glaring problem we have on this team, as much as it is the coaches.
Actually, the biggest problem with this defense is that we no longer have the front 4 as we did last year.
If you saw McKeon, you would understand his biggest problem is that he will NOT take on a block, he would rather run around the block, giving up his gap. During his sophmore year, he had Titus and LeKevin eating up blocks in front of him, allowing him to play in space. That's no knock on Barry and Ola, they were just not as good as the previous DT's before them.
Now this year, you see the OLB's facing the same problems with Adam and Jay gone. No longer can they place in space and pursue, while those guys get the attention of the offensive lineman.
The single biggest problem across our defense is that our LB's are completely and positively soft. As far as athletes, those guys are fantastic -- but as far as having that old hard nosed, but someone in the mouth attitude, NONE of them have it.
I don't even really wanna get into Barry Turner and how he has been manhandled this year by single blocks, but that is for another day.
All in all, the defensive coaches are a problem, simply because they have simply not adjusted anything on defense until last week. But the lack of aggression on a lot of the players part is another huge and glaring problem we have on this team, as much as it is the coaches.
Cy the Cyclone
Starter
Wow...it took these statistics to realize how really bad the defense is:
Rushing Defense
Nebraska - 119th
Iowa State - 42nd
Passing Defense
Nebraska - 63rd
Iowa State - 74th
Total Defense
Nebraska - 107th
Iowa State - 49th
Sacks
Nebraska - 112th
Iowa State - 75th
Tackles for Lose
Nebraska - 93rd
Iowa State - 86th
It gets even worse when you realize those numbers even relect the totals from ISU's 5 game death march through Nebraska, Texas Tech, Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri.
And you guys complain about becoming "Iowa State West"??? Looks like it's something you should aspire to...not complain about. And if an ISU guy can comment on how bad your defense is...you know it blows.
Rushing Defense
Nebraska - 119th
Iowa State - 42nd
Passing Defense
Nebraska - 63rd
Iowa State - 74th
Total Defense
Nebraska - 107th
Iowa State - 49th
Sacks
Nebraska - 112th
Iowa State - 75th
Tackles for Lose
Nebraska - 93rd
Iowa State - 86th
It gets even worse when you realize those numbers even relect the totals from ISU's 5 game death march through Nebraska, Texas Tech, Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri.
And you guys complain about becoming "Iowa State West"??? Looks like it's something you should aspire to...not complain about. And if an ISU guy can comment on how bad your defense is...you know it blows.