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8/15/2013

2013 Defensive Outlook: Which is more critical to success?

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Middle D-Line WINNER

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The New Safeties

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Middle D-Line

2013 Defensive Outlook: Which is more critical to success?
12 Comments
Jake Kalina
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Jake Kalina

Your secondary and linebackers are only as good as the defensive line. If you cant stop the run consistently and cant get pressure on the quarterback the linebackers & seconday will struggle as well.

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Mitch Heinze
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Mitch Heinze

We need a solid middle upfront to first stop the run, and then put pressure on the quarterback. This is critical for any defense!

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Joshua Spencer
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Joshua Spencer

I just think the Safeties will be good no matter what; I'm not so sure about the DT's. Also, the DT's seem to need to be great to succeed in the 2-gap.

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larry eisenhauer
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larry eisenhauer

Safties have some known commodities but the D-line has to gel to be a dominate D.

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Ron Bauer
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Ron Bauer

Stopping the run and an aggressive pass rush are the prime factors in winning ball games.

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Lonny Cooper
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Lonny Cooper

It all starts up front. If you can't stop the run, which most teams try to establish first, then the opponent doesn't even need to test your secondary.

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Howie Petersen
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Howie Petersen

You have to stop the run first on teams that run first. Stopping them from passing is a gift.. Fix this and the blow outs stop.

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Mike Conyers
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Mike Conyers

Youth and lack of talent here last year

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John Jacobsen
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John Jacobsen

Are secondary is well coached with experience they can help the new guys.

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Rizeabuv Yorzelf
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Rizeabuv Yorzelf

weakest part of D right now

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The New Safeties

2013 Defensive Outlook: Which is more critical to success?
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Bill Weber
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Bill Weber

We haven't had good safety play for two years now.

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Is Nebraska's offensive line improving?

Is Nebraska's offensive line improving?

They're getting better.

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Needs more work.

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They're getting better.

5 Comments
Kevin T
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Kevin T

Running game is improving

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Eric Hahn
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Eric Hahn

I think without getting cute and simplifying we were able to see the talent that was recruited on the line shine against Wisconsin. There were holes open nearly all night for our backs. Dylan was not sacked at all.

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klirvine@bresnan.net
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klirvine@bresnan.net

they are better no question

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Will Stanley
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Will Stanley

Tonite I saw hints of the '95 Huskers. We have a lot of work to do but I think with Rhule and Holgerson, I think within the next 2-3 seasons, we will be on the ranking polls and pushing for the Big 10 Legends title and then? Who knows? Maybe a National title is in the future??

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Needs more work.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

I think a good 'running' OC like Army's OC could have an awesome offense with this exact personnel. And the Army's OC only makes $190K.

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Steve Brandon
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Steve Brandon

Only thing good at is picking up qb after giving up a sack

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Bruce Stephens
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Bruce Stephens

There are some good high school defenses that would give our line fits.

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Fearless Phil
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Fearless Phil

I was spoiled by the lines of the 80s and 90s

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Joe Hegarty
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Joe Hegarty

They need more strength & conditioning

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Mike O
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Mike O

Offensive is the right word. The Pipeline is clogged and needs a plumber ASAP. The you know what is backing up into the basement. That Focker is our offensive line.

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James Key
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James Key

I don't care at this moment. just win Baby

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Michael DePuglio
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Michael DePuglio

Take a look at the average SEC OL.... we need more work and development.

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Brian Machan
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Brian Machan

We need a complete overhaul of personnel. Coaching is there, talent isn't.

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Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

Exciting change for better

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Skeptical of sudden shift

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Exciting change for better

7 Comments
Don Buckingham
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Don Buckingham

Glad to see an acknowledgement that the O wasn't working. This shows some urgency about winning which I appreciate.

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Bill Greim
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Bill Greim

Seems pretty obvious that when something is not working very well and you don’t know how to fix it you bring in outside experts for advise. Common practice.

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Brad Bredenkamp
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Brad Bredenkamp

Holgerson has enough experience that he should be able to watch some film and the players in practice and call plays that play to their strengths. I'm betting he is also smart enough to stick with what's working until the other team stops it, and to develop some offensive rhythm.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

Anything is better than Satterfield. But I don't know why we didn't go after the US Army's OC who only makes $190k and absolutely knows how to run the ball.

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Brad Bredenkamp
Brad Bredenkamp

Because Army's OC can call the triple option and run the ball, but he probably doesn't know how to call for a pro-style quarterback. Plus it is very unlikely that Army's OC is going to jump ship right now the way their season is going. Maybe gets a look after the season if Holgerson doesn't stay.

Dick Plock
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Dick Plock

Needed change for quite a many games. Our offensive & defense coordinators are being out smarted.

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Jean McGee
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Jean McGee

Satt has been wasting Raiola’s passing strength.

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Skeptical of sudden shift

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VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

I refuse to get my hopes up

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Craig S
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Craig S

Installing a whole new offense would be very difficult. You might be able to refine a small portion but learning the timing and terminology would be difficult.

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michael daly
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michael daly

The habits of almost 2 years don't change overnight. That being said, A new , more forceful, high expectation coach, might be able to snap them awake and Go

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