Do you see the Huskers getting to 8 wins in 2021?

Asked by Husker Max

1545 Votes

Do you see the Huskers getting to 8 wins in 2021?

47%

They can do it They can do it

53%

No way No way

47%

They can do it

10 Comments

Richard Stotts

time to win close games . Defense paves way to 8 wins

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:58:24 -0500

Ryan Wunibald

It is possible, they have to win turnover margin in every game. That is easier said than done.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:48:42 -0400

David McClymont

Every B1G West team has their issues. No West team has clearly better talent than NU. It is time for SF & Co. to deliver. I think they will.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:07:52 -0500

Mark Wane

They're due right? And since I'm 42, and used to us winning 9 games every year for most of my life why would I change my expectation now? 8-4, win the bowl game, 9-4. Should be the minimum expectation for every Nebraska fan. Always! Then with playoff expansion coming, let's get in the mix!! GBR

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:15:50 -0500

Paul F Edwards

Of the 3 things needed to win; player acquisition, development and deployment, acquisition is the best predictor of future success. By far in fact. Our roster is built because of great recruiting, development and roster management. It's really kinda all on the coaches to deploy well. If they do, yes

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:09:51 -0500

Nat Warren

Better o line makes a running game. 4 large backs doesn't hurt.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:44:27 -0500

Curt Marquis

It's a more complete team across-the-board. Defense should be a top 25 group

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:47:59 -0500

David McClymont

Strongest SF team yet. We've been close to beating our west div tormentors for the last 2 years. It happens this year. 3 wins vs Wi-IA-MN-Nw-Mi.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:38:05 -0500

Stephen Andersson

Absolutely, between the football and basketball teams should get to 8 wins in 2021.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:25:06 -0500

Steve “S85” T

I'm a fan and I think they can win them all. If you don't think so, be a colorado fan.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:50:36 -0500

53%

No way

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21 Comments

Rick Frenzen

If Charmin gets into the NIL biz, they need to sign Martinez because that's how soft he is.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:17:34 -0500

Matt Seiler

A 7 win season would mean the best Husker team since the T Magic era, or maybe further back than that. This schedule is loaded and the B1G isn’t a cakewalk either. Only sure win is Fordham. I’ll be happy as long as they get a bowl game this year

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:08:31 -0500

Gerry Van Ackeren

Husker offense has a long ways to go before being competitive.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 08:30:21 -0500

Thomas Foster

Huskers won’t get to 8 wins with solving the turnover problem and there’s no reason to assume they will.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:03:29 -0500

Jon Petersen

They have a tremendously difficult schedule and they tend to lose games that they should win.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:05:04 -0500

Kent Snowdon

two teams coming off a bye is not good for big red

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:31:00 -0500

Michael Chebatoris

Until they prove they will not shoot themselves in the foot with stupid penalties and turnovers expectations should be low.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 21:04:22 -0500

Gale Cogswell

Only if they pay Our Lady of Lords every game.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 20:49:15 -0500

Gale Cogswell

Maybe if you get a new quarterback

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 20:51:54 -0500

Tom Nelsen

Tough year for it. I'll believe it when I see it with this coaching staff.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:55:46 -0500

Rod Combs

I want to believe they can, but until the issues going on over the last several years stop....it's going to be more of the same.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:26:22 -0500

Gale Cogswell

maybe if they play teams like the Ladies of the Lords...

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:57:09 -0500

Randy Weitzenkamp

Even with the difficult schedule they have the talent to get 8 wins. Unfortunately, this will also take team execution, discipline and a swagger we have yet to see. I'm hoping for 6 wins and a bowl. Anything more is gravy.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 20:33:08 -0500

Douglas Norman

Huskers have not shown ability to beat even avg teams and are much more likely to LOSE one of the games they should win. then upset a team that they are underdogs in. This looks like a bubble 6 win team, at best.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:39:37 -0500

Ryan Moss

But at least they’re not in the Big 12 any more, am I right? High five!

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:27:42 -0500

Trip Conroy

Not a chance, not with the schedule and no proven on-field play to show otherwise

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:06:53 -0500

Terry Busch

cause we cant play consistent football. Call it the Frost effect.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:35:30 -0500

Daniel Zach

Come on. Stop posting these silly articles. I’m a huge fan but NOTHING points to that much improvement.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:51:41 -0500

Glenn Suzuki

Huskers does not have the will to win close games. They are 2 years away from winning the close games.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:33:07 -0500

John Fillmore

I have to see a decent downfield passing game first before I start getting too optimistic.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:41:54 -0500

Danny Spielman

Why would we think this team could win 8 games? I always had rose colored glasses on over the last couple of decades. I took them off and, whew, Steve Pederson screwed us. Prove it to me!!!

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:34:31 -0500

Do you see Omar Manning beating JD Spielman's 49 catches for 898 yards in 2019?

Asked by Husker Max

436 Votes

Do you see Omar Manning beating JD Spielman's 49 catches for 898 yards in 2019?

42%

Yes, AM2 will get him there Yes, AM2 will get him there

58%

Not sure of the player or the scheme yet Not sure of the player or the scheme yet

42%

Yes, AM2 will get him there

1 Comment

Paul F Edwards

Sure why not? He looked fantastic during the spring game. Could have been better but...could get there or come close.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:15:56 -0500

58%

Not sure of the player or the scheme yet

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3 Comments

Jamie McAtee

He won’t get 49 targets

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:19:37 -0500

Randy Weitzenkamp

I'll reserve judgment until we've seen him consistently come down with catches in traffic over the course of a season. A JD in hand is better than 2 Omar's in the bush.

Tue, 04 May 2021 19:43:32 -0500

David Weaver

No clue yet - he's got all the measurements but has yet to be healthy until now. I think key will be can he stay healthy and can he play through minor injuries.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:38:50 -0500

Do you think Husker football has a culture issue that needs to be fixed before success happens?

Asked by Husker Max

567 Votes

Do you think Husker football has a culture issue that needs to be fixed before success happens?

44%

I'm concerned with team's culture I'm concerned with team's culture

56%

Get the wins and culture will come Get the wins and culture will come

44%

I'm concerned with team's culture

6 Comments

Bruce Kinkead

Columbo would approach the offense and say "One more thing" Clearly the culture problems are on the offense. Defense is improving, how about the offense? Who is transferring after being important players now or the near future? How many offensive players came back for the bonus year? Defense? Hmmm

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:20:53 -0500

Joshua Heuring

12-20. We are squarely in "until it shows up on the field, it isn't fixed" territory. I am not holding my breath. The problems this team has on the field are largely because the HC doesn't know how to HC.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:54:32 -0500

Daniel Zach

If you're not concerned, you need to slow down on the kool-aid.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:58:50 -0500

Brian Machan

I think Coach Frost has done a good job off pealing off all the duct tape and cleaning up the off-field and locker room cancer. The wins come once the culture and buy-in is accepted and expected by everyone.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:27:22 -0500

James B

Kids are different today. some with superiority complexes before they have achievement. Thus, a much harder group to coach. Unless Scott goes back to Nebraska Brawn (Linemen), power running (with current offensive scheme), we'll have trouble, and skill players will go elsewhere.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:29:37 -0500

husker19951

Football success is complicated (- making Devaney/Osborne/Solich era an exceptional achievement!). Culture affects everything - it is both tangible (behaviors) and intangible (norms). Norms strongly influence behavior, ergo, a healthy obsession with excellence MUST be the norm- I don't see this???

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:02:12 -0500

56%

Get the wins and culture will come

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7 Comments

Gale Cogswell

Can the culture play quarterback?

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 20:54:28 -0500

Bob Berg

Winning solves a lot of things. Most likely every team has issues. Students aren't as intense as they were years ago. Too many distractions to expect 100% buy-in. Senior leadership must get better. What of the culture of the coaches? HCSF, please stop referring to them as 'kids' all the time.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:17:35 -0500

Gale Cogswell

Go Big Brown

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:20:58 -0500

Kevin T

Winning breeds winning... this seems like a very 2021 question...

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:29:48 -0500

Michael Peters

No one likes to lose. A winning culture comes from actually winning. It is a lot easier to get up for those early lifting sessions when you see the results on the field. It is a lot easier to get ready for that tough game against a tough opponent when you think you can beat them.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:53:11 -0500

Scott Ferguson

Instant gratification and lack there of is the major problem. A lot of dead weight has been cut from the team by personal choice or the coaches choice. The vote to not play in the bowl game said a lot about the past culture. Most of those "leaders" are gone. Lets see how this year plays out.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 07:58:25 -0500

Don Lutrell

These issues are so overblown, the transfers hurt but can be understood, foregoing the bowl game made sense, what does a bowl game do for the team when it's a fly in, fly out situation. The proposed cancellation of the Okla. was a mistake but far overblown.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 23:02:17 -0500

Husker Max Follow

Do you see the Huskers getting to 8 wins in 2021?

47% They can do it They can do it

53% No way No way

47% They can do it

53% No way

Do you see Omar Manning beating JD Spielman's 49 catches for 898 yards in 2019?

42% Yes, AM2 will get him there Yes, AM2 will get him there

58% Not sure of the player or the scheme yet Not sure of the player or the scheme yet

42% Yes, AM2 will get him there

58% Not sure of the player or the scheme yet

Do you think Husker football has a culture issue that needs to be fixed before success happens?

44% I'm concerned with team's culture I'm concerned with team's culture

56% Get the wins and culture will come Get the wins and culture will come

44% I'm concerned with team's culture

56% Get the wins and culture will come

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Husker Max

47%

They can do it They can do it

53%

No way No way

47%

They can do it

53%

No way

42%

Yes, AM2 will get him there Yes, AM2 will get him there

58%

Not sure of the player or the scheme yet Not sure of the player or the scheme yet

42%

Yes, AM2 will get him there

58%

Not sure of the player or the scheme yet

44%

I'm concerned with team's culture I'm concerned with team's culture

56%

Get the wins and culture will come Get the wins and culture will come

44%

I'm concerned with team's culture

56%

Get the wins and culture will come