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Are you seeing season-over-season improvement from the Huskers?

Are you seeing season-over-season improvement from the Huskers?

Little by little

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I'm a bit concerned

25

Little by little

7 Comments
Donald Gruenemeyer
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Donald Gruenemeyer

The team keeps fighting even in the Ohio State game. Physical and mental maturity is needed, something that may not be a freshman or sophomore strength. Two more years can make a big difference

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Randy Weitzenkamp
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Randy Weitzenkamp

I was teetering on this vote. Our defense is definitely better than last year, but still has a long ways to go. Offensively, last years group of seniors were more important than we thought.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

We can't see the improvements in game day statistics and score, but I believe the most important thing Scott has brought to us is a unified belief that will return us to a tradition of excellence.

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Wade Williams
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Wade Williams

The only reason I answered on this side of the vote is because I am actually wondering what you were thinking when you came up with this ridiculous poll question! This is the 2nd yr!!!!

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Doug Clark
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Doug Clark

We are seeing improvements in some areas, but not in others. It takes time and patience is wearing thin because it’s been 15yrs of frustration.

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Robert Hutsell
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Robert Hutsell

Trending upward toward the right with the usual peaks an valleys

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Mark Warsocki
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Mark Warsocki

We have shown more potential this year then we have since Pelini left.

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Mark Warsocki
Mark Warsocki

Look at the roster, out of 150 players approximately 100 are lower classman. Fan expectation is unrealistic. There is a reason Frost was given a 7 year contract. It is painful but will change.

I'm a bit concerned

25 Comments
Craig Schafer
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Craig Schafer

I agree with Linda. I get it’s year 2, but this offense is too finesse and soft for the Big 10. I’m sure it will get better, but I wish we were still doing Power I. Hard to prepare for.

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Gale Cogswell
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Gale Cogswell

The team really sucks right now.

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Alex Perry
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Alex Perry

I am worried we won't have the desire and the fight to bounce back. If we couldn't match Minnesota in a very important road game, after Frost kept saying they are having great practices, then what?

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Carl Wiest
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Carl Wiest

This time last year we were trending upward, AM was a straight stud even in games we lost, and every game looked a little better than the one before it. This year they honestly look like 2017.

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Chuck Buchholz
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Chuck Buchholz

I feel the cupboard was pretty bare when Frost arrived. We made some good gains the first year. Now we have a lot of younger guys and very little depth so we have had less success,

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michael daly
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michael daly

These coaches have stressed the 3 star and development route. I do not think these untested coaches are doing a good job of teaching fundamentals. As coach T said its a game of blocking and tackling

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Wade Williams
Wade Williams

Untested coaches?? Have you been living under a freaking rock dude??

JIm Brown
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JIm Brown

I think most fans were expecting too much after Frost's amazing rebuild of the UCF team. This is the big 10!! We also thought that Martinez would be even better in his 2nd year.

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Rick Shaneyfelt
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Rick Shaneyfelt

The O- line has taken a step back and I have not seen improvement since the South Alabama game. Also, the D- line got pushed around by a mediocre offensive line.

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David Levesque
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David Levesque

I'm concerned simply because Coach Frost was so totally wrong with his own assessment of the progress of this team before the season started. Pre-season we were all sure of a 9-10 or even 11 win 2019.

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Wade Williams
Wade Williams

We were so sure of a 9, 10 or even 11 win team before the season started?? Who is we?? Sorry my friend but the realist of the bunch were hoping for 8-4 and would accept 7-5 this year! You're NUTS!

R K
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R K

Scott said this was going to be a major rebuild and I think this will prove true. Neither OL or DL look anything like the physical specimens we had in the 90s, as an example.

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Linda Ogren
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Linda Ogren

No matter what this offence will NEEVER work in big 10, Frost needs big 10 offence ,stop being so bull headed Scott, change

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Linda Ogren
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Linda Ogren

No matter what this offence will NEEVER work in big 10, Frost needs big 10 offence ,stop being so bull headed Scott, change

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David Heckenlively
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David Heckenlively

Take a page from Mike Leach at WSU, who told his team they were " slow, fat and lazy". Then, he took away all social media platforms to them. No Wistroms or Glovers for the same reason?

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Mas Shara
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Mas Shara

I am more than a bit concerned. There's no improvement this past week, or the OSU game (see MI 2018) - heck, it there's progress look at the Ill game + loss to CU, surely O-line is worse & Adrian!!!

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Wade Williams
Wade Williams

Why don't you and the rest of the nay sayers get ready for the snow plowing season! The real Husker fans will cheer on the Huskers and Frost!

Jeremy Woitaszewski
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Jeremy Woitaszewski

I was at the game in Minneapolis... I’ve never seen Nebraska lines get thrown around like rag dolls, especially on defense. It could have easily had been 70-0. There’s NO excuse for getting blown out.

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Tom Gilliand
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Tom Gilliand

Fundamentals haven’t improved.

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Danny Brown
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Danny Brown

Two years after Riley I still see the same errors occurring. Turnovers, killer penalties, poor tackling. How long can you blame Riley's staff before you start blaming Frost's? (And I love Scott BTW)

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Jon Jorgenson
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Jon Jorgenson

Very young team. Many left when Frost came in. Regarding line play, we use to reload on both sides of the line. Many were Fifth year seniors. Takes time to develop line play with consistency.

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Harold Peterson
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Harold Peterson

I was watching the game on saturday against MN I saw no fight no get up and go I saw a team ready to quit

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Randy Wolf
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Randy Wolf

More than "a bit" concerned. The team quit. The Blackshirt program hurts this team and has for many years. These are not blackshirts ala Winstrom, Glover,Peter's, etc.

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Larry Smith
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Larry Smith

One would think with around 150 players out for the team solid, dependable, determined ones could rise to the top. Saturday...meh...they acted like they didn't want to play. Not good,

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Roger Krohn
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Roger Krohn

Overall play is down compared to late last season. No improvements have been seen since game 1. Coaches talk positive but on field play doesn’t reflect the talk. At this rate, two more years needed

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David French
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David French

This team is regressing not progressing because they bought into all the pre-season hype. They better pick themselves up off the ground and play with pride or no Bowl Game for 3rd straight year!

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Richard Grover
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Richard Grover

Still beating ourselves with penalties at critical times. Still getting beat on both sides of line. Still missing too many tackles. Lack of depth everywhere.

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Steve Walker
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Steve Walker

Too bad it is not a yes or no answer. This team has taken a step back in every area except defense where it is about the same. OL, QB, WR, RB are not where we ended last session.

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Does Nebraska’s 20-17 win over Cincinnati signal resilience or concern?

Does Nebraska’s 20-17 win over Cincinnati signal resilience or concern?

Resilience outweighs how it happened

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Narrow win raises red flags

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Resilience outweighs how it happened

4 Comments
Eric Bildt
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Eric Bildt

We lose this game every time for years. The culture is changing; the confidence is growing; the return to excellence is near. The old fogies who still wish bread was a dime will denigrate the O & D lines & malign the play calling. They forget how bad things have been. This is better. This was a win.

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tmhedlund@hotmail.com
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tmhedlund@hotmail.com

Many times in the past, the Huskers looked not so good against mediocre teams in nonconference, then got their act together for a good season. The Michigan game will be the real barometer.

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Ryan Morrow
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Ryan Morrow

this time last year, this would have been a loss. Their backs were on the ropes, but managed to pull the W instead. Still need to learn how to keep the foot on the gas, and not let up in all 4 quarters...

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Mike Conyers
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Mike Conyers

Bearcats are the Huskers of 2024. They found a way lose through penalties and turnovers.

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Narrow win raises red flags

19 Comments
Rick
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Rick

What I saw in the trenches is very concerning. Also, that rinky dink 3 yards and a cloud of dust by the throwing the ball offense won't get it done against the big boys.

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John Fillmore
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John Fillmore

D-line is a definite concern. No sacks, no real pressure on their QB especially - when it really counted,

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Mac Kinder
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Mac Kinder

N was fortunate to win. The O and D lines were underwhelming vs an average B12 team. 8-4 might be optimistic.

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Joe Hegarty
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Joe Hegarty

I don't think NU can play much better and to only squeeze out a win is concerning.

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VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

There is a lot to be concerned about!!

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Loren Zimmerman
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Loren Zimmerman

The only improvement I saw was only one stupid penalty. A 79% passing rating was overblown with two and three yard completions. D-Line got blown off the ball.

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Linda Ogren
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Linda Ogren

DUMB NOT KICK BALL TOM WOULD HAVE MAKE FIELD LONGER WE RUN OUT CLOCK COME ON COACH

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David Levesque
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David Levesque

Maybe the weakest run defense I have ever seen in an NU uniform. It was scary bad.

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Joe Nigro
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Joe Nigro

If Riola is the QB they say he is, Turn Him Loose! !

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Roger Shriver
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Roger Shriver

In the last 5 games in 2024 plus this game, NU has only managed to score more than 20 points once with Holgersen's play calling. The OL and DL wasn't impressive. The defense had trouble stopping the run even though Cincy couldn't throw effectively. Do not drink the Kool-Aid yet!

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Bill Petty
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Bill Petty

Last seven minutes, Cincy marches down the field and scores, Huskers can't put a final drive together and punt on 4th and 14. Cincy gets ball on the 10, marches, easily, down the field and, thankfully, throws the game away on a poorly executed pass in the end zone. we were dominated in the 4th qrt

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Randy Essex
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Randy Essex

No RB depth. Johnson is a star, but will get hurt early in the season if that load continues. D gashed by runs over and over. O didn’t finish drives.

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Ron Joseph
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Ron Joseph

When compared to preseason hype the win raises flags on what is real and what isn’t. The hype = 1995 levels for a team that at best may be a 7 or 8 win team

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PJ SAid
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PJ SAid

First off, Cincinatti is better team than Nebraska fans think. But, I was disappointed there is no RB2, Need more deep pass attempts, DLine is smallish & soft. Specail teams look okay so far. My win total has dropped to 7 or 8 vs. 9 wins.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

We just aren't there yet. But thank God for our special teams. What a turn around. We need some linemen, both offense and defense.

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Draven DiMera
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Draven DiMera

OL showed zero improvement and DL definitely has downgraded. Only 1 legit RB. WRs struggled to get separation. Once again misled by the biased Nebraska media during the offseason. Exactly why I don't drink the Kool-Aid

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William Osler
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William Osler

Good teams always start better than this. Only slightly better than last year. Special Teams did not loose the game this time.

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Dave Perry
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Dave Perry

Offense should have scored more points. Look at the Illinois win.

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Will Nebraska’s offense outperform its still-young defense this season?

Will Nebraska’s offense outperform its still-young defense this season?

Yes – offense leads the way

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No – defense will adjust

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Yes – offense leads the way

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Ryan Morrow
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Ryan Morrow

New DC, Less experience... Will be GREAT if D can adjust, But I'm not drinking that kool-aid until we see it on game day. Offense should be one of the best we've had in a long time. Definitely on them to lead the way :)

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

I look for the offense to be one of the best in the country this year with Holgorson as the OC.

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No – defense will adjust

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