Asked by Husker Max

8/15/2013

2013 Defensive Outlook: Which is more critical to success?

83%

Middle D-Line WINNER

17%

The New Safeties

83%

Middle D-Line

2013 Defensive Outlook: Which is more critical to success?

Husker defensive line's "guts two" must avoid the meat grinder on run plays and push the blockers back on pass plays.

Husker defensive line's "guts two" must avoid the meat grinder on run plays and push the blockers back on pass plays. Show Less

12 Comments

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.

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!

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.

Chad Walker

Must stop the run

larry eisenhauer

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

Ron Bauer

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

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.

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.

Mike Conyers

Youth and lack of talent here last year

Fearless Phil

gotta stop the run

John Jacobsen

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

Rizeabuv Yorzelf

weakest part of D right now

17%

The New Safeties

Husker secondary needs to replace both its starters from last season.

Husker secondary needs to replace both its starters from last season. Show Less

1 Comment

Bill Weber

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

Would Notre Dame QB Kenny Minchey be a good fit for the Huskers?

Asked by Husker Max

2 months left

Would Notre Dame QB Kenny Minchey be a good fit for the Huskers?

77%

Yes Yes

23%

No No

77%

Yes

3 Comments

Mitch Bronston

Fits the offense, solid player, no pedigree getting in the way.

David Levesque

He very nearly won the starting job this past season.

Larry Eisenhauer

He will be solid and take care of the ball

23%

No

1 Comment

Echo Kinsella

no loyalty

Does Kyle Whittingham's job change give Nebraska a good chance for a bowl win?

Asked by Husker Max

711 Votes

Does Kyle Whittingham's job change give Nebraska a good chance for a bowl win?

30%

Yes: This alters Utah's mindset Yes: This alters Utah's mindset

70%

No: The game still looks like a mismatch No: The game still looks like a mismatch

30%

Yes: This alters Utah's mindset

4 Comments

Fianna Bressler

Because know the Huskers have a true chance to win now that Utah doesn't have they're coach.

Robert Lloyd

Go Big Red

Wade Williams

Yes, especially when you combine the upheaval this causes with a few of their opt outs and departures. It's one of the reasons bowl games just aren't the same anymore. The record might say we're playing the 15th ranked team, but in reality, we're playing what's left of it. Glorified scrimmage gm!