After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?

Asked by Husker Max

4/27/2023

After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?

47%

Jeff Sims

53%

Casey Thompson WINNER

47%

Jeff Sims

5 Comments

Chris Martin

Sims will have had a full healthy offseason to learn the new offense and develop chemistry with the rest of the offense. There aren't any preseason games in cfb. Expecting Thompson to develop chemistry with the offense in much less time is a recipe for loding winnable games at Minnesota and Colorado

Michael Graham

Better runner.

Carl Wiest

Thing is, they are both really good QB's if they get coached up right.

Steven Sabacky

More fluid on the pocket

James Stiver

I believe Sims is a very accurate passer and he appears to be a strong runner. I would have liked to see him run more in the spring game!

53%

Casey Thompson

10 Comments

Jerry Williams

Casey always looked good considering always under pressure, can throw the long ball and run.

David Weaver

I just think overall Casey the better option and def has leadership qualities as well. Part of this is just due to what we've seen from Casey vs what we haven't been able to see yet (real games) with Jeff Sims

Richard Stotts

lets see who Coach starts....Casey is just better.

Andy Fields

I was impressed with Jeff Sims. I just feel Casey Thompson is a really good QB and could be outstanding with a good o-line. We definitely need a good back up and Sims isn't a big drop off. If the o-line is better, we go bowling this year.

Scott Morris

I think Casey throws a lot better than Sims.

Randy Wolf

Better arm, better legs

Andy Morrison

Jeff Simms didn't seem like he has good throwing mechanics, and seemed like he rushed his throws. But my guess is we need both.

Jim Firnhaber

I believe Casey is the better passer and likely reads defenses faster.

Kevin Bolin

Sims makes too many mistakes and his knack for tossing INTs and putting the ball on the ground will get him on the bench sooner rather than later - question swill he stay if he losses the starting job

travis stoler

they both play but casey starts

Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

Asked by Husker Max

719 Votes

Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

69%

Exciting change for better Exciting change for better

31%

Skeptical of sudden shift Skeptical of sudden shift

69%

Exciting change for better

7 Comments

Don Buckingham

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Jean McGee

Satt has been wasting Raiola’s passing strength.

klirvine@bresnan.net

we need an offence

31%

Skeptical of sudden shift

3 Comments

VAHuskerFan

I refuse to get my hopes up

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.

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

Will Nebraska make a bowl game this season?

Asked by Husker Max

1,139 Votes

Will Nebraska make a bowl game this season?

29%

Yes, they have the games. Yes, they have the games.

71%

It's going to be tough. It's going to be tough.

29%

Yes, they have the games.

2 Comments

Visitor

Got to keep the faith

James Key

Majic 8 Ball says yes!!!

71%

It's going to be tough.

11 Comments

Miller3l

I doubt that this late in the season this change will help. I hope it does but i have no faith left. The O-line is just horrible.

Sporty361

Good thing we played buffs early. They have improved throughout the season and have been rated most of year. They are moving forward while we are retreating.

Randy Weitzenkamp

My heart says yes, but my head says no. Are they capable? Absolutely, but we haven't seen enough consistency in any of the 3 phases of the game to warrant any confidence that we can win one of the last three games.

Robert Lloyd

Why don't we recruit the Army's offensive coordinator who really know how to develop a running game? And he only makes $190,000 per year.

Joe Hegarty

Won't be favored in any remaining games.

John Lienemann

They have to fight for it. I will be honest and say it depends on which NU team shows up and that’s why I think it’s going to be tough. They could either win the last 3 games but they could also lose the last 3 games.

Lyle Martin

Looking like they won't win again this year

Bill Scheef

Nope...hate to say it but we need a dual threat at QB. It was worth the try, but DR is better off served playing for a program that best suits his drop back talent and at this point in time it's not here. We will drop all three and maybe giving Lincoln Riley two weeks to plan...it's not good !

The ANTI Trump

offense is more confusion and chaos instead of concern and control

Roger Moellendorf

Sadly, no, I don't think it will happen. There are just too many problems with every aspect of their game. Especially offense and special teams.

Bill Petty

I am not hopeful that this team will win another game this year. Just about every phase of the game is sub par. We have clearly regressed as the season has unfolded. Don't forget how much Jeff Simms was hyped last year; how did that turn out. I don't have confidence in the coaching staff.

Husker Max

After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?

47% Jeff Sims

53% Casey Thompson WINNER

47% Jeff Sims

53% Casey Thompson

Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

69% Exciting change for better Exciting change for better

31% Skeptical of sudden shift Skeptical of sudden shift

69% Exciting change for better

31% Skeptical of sudden shift

Will Nebraska make a bowl game this season?

29% Yes, they have the games. Yes, they have the games.

71% It's going to be tough. It's going to be tough.

29% Yes, they have the games.

71% It's going to be tough.

47%

Jeff Sims

53%

Casey Thompson WINNER

47%

Jeff Sims

53%

Casey Thompson

69%

Exciting change for better Exciting change for better

31%

Skeptical of sudden shift Skeptical of sudden shift

69%

Exciting change for better

31%

Skeptical of sudden shift

29%

Yes, they have the games. Yes, they have the games.

71%

It's going to be tough. It's going to be tough.

29%

Yes, they have the games.

71%

It's going to be tough.