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Big win! But, with the O-line struggling, should the Huskers change up the offensive strategy?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
1/31/2023

Big win! But, with the O-line struggling, should the Huskers change up the offensive strategy?

82%
Yes WINNER

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18%
No

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82%
Yes

13 Comments
Chris Martin
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Chris Martin

It's the coaches job to put the players in the best position to succeed individually and as a team. If there's something Mark Whipple can implement in the middle of the season to help the OL, and score points, he should do that.

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Brian Machan
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Brian Machan

Not a full scale strategy change, but play to our strength. Good to see some new player at RT. (Benhart might look good on paper, but his poor game playing stalls a lot of drives)

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Chris Nielsen
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Chris Nielsen

Would love to see grant, yant and logan smothers running some wildcat at some point

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Darrin Auxier
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Darrin Auxier

We have a mobile QB, we need to use that more with designed QB keepers

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Steve “S85” T
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Steve “S85” T

Not only do I think they should, quick hitters and more run plays, but I think these coaches are on top of it.

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Wade Williams
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Wade Williams

Well, as one local sports writer said, when it comes to pass blocking, the OL looks like a bunch of Matadors out there, particularly the right side of the line. Consequently, that's been getting CT killed. He won't hold up all season like that, I don't care how tough he is. We gotta protect him!

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Agron Leopold
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Agron Leopold

Thompson is getting killed. Let him move around. At least if he's getting hit while on the run it won't be flat footed with his arm in the air for a free shot.

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Al Wenburg
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Al Wenburg

Move the pocket around or line up with two running backs in the backfield. This would buy Casey Thompson the time and options he needs to get the offense rolling.

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VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

O line is the worst I think I have ever seen, some major adjustments need to be done if they wanna keep making progress, O line is definitely holding us back, to much talent to be only scoring 14 points on Rutgers and I think play calling hasn’t been very impressive. GBR!!!

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Thomas Wright
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Thomas Wright

Go back to the Osborne days ... what did Dr. Tom do ? Why he subbed in players, especially young talent all the time....which is why year after year it seemed as if our entire team had so much experience because T.O. subbed in and played new guys all the time. Give those young ones a try !!!

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Blake Howitt
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Blake Howitt

we cannot expect to continue winning without crease runs...the B1G is too tough and our line is not good enough for that. Get the ball outside on the edge and off tackle. Quit expecting to gash anyone between the guards. Ain't gonna happen with this line.

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Alexanderthegreatandterrible
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Alexanderthegreatandterrible

Only hope with the tougher defenses we will be facing is to do what Purdue does, quick pass plays and rush breaking screens, quick outs, short routes, occasional deep ball shots and maybe throw in some Smothers and the option.

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Melvyn Halfon
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Melvyn Halfon

Roll the QB out if the pocket, and run some halfback screens!

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18%
No

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bribaby
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bribaby

Phil Steele has Turner Cochran as the #13 tackle in the nation, and Bryce Benhart as the #34 tackle in the nation. THE NATION!!! It's time to exert our dominance and stop letting the QB, RB, and receivers get in the way of the offensive tackles!

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Larry Smith
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Larry Smith

I am unfortunately skeptical about anything working this year.

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Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

Yes - His elusiveness will be key

10

No - Tall order for a first start

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Yes - His elusiveness will be key

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Dennis Brown
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Dennis Brown

There are 10 other players on the offense.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

Let Emmitt and TJ run and run and run and we'll have a victory.

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James Smith
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James Smith

Home field advantage in front of family and friends. He will relive his high school glory HUSKERS 27 ucla 24

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Mark
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Mark

Die hard husker

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Heart My Doghead
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Heart My Doghead

Mr L is from Socal, therefore highly motivated to excel...Huskers by 15

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jerry williams
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jerry williams

Adveresity often brings out the best in a team.

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AK-460Mag Nurse
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AK-460Mag Nurse

We have yet to lose two in a row this season, and I think I formation with TJ and EJ has the potential to be devastating. GBR 🤘

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Brad Bredenkamp
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Brad Bredenkamp

They won’t come out flat like they did last year. It will be a team win with a defensive or special teams score.

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James Key
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James Key

yes if EJ has plus 100 and TJ has 50 Run and 166 Pass. Then yes. All bets off if over 2 TO.

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Ron Joseph
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Ron Joseph

Time for the O to show their potential in support TJ. Once he gets comfortable with the game, he will add a dimension to the game we haven't had- dual threat QB.

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No - Tall order for a first start

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Roy Katskee
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Roy Katskee

Not enough players with the "it factor".

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VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

Unfortunately we still have a terrible O-line and now Freshman QB a Defense that can’t stop anyone, I don’t have much hope for the season ending on a positive note. Lose by 17

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Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

Yes

8

No

7

Yes

8 Comments
William Schmidt
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William Schmidt

Anything that can get the players excited and more focused plus get the crowd intensity to rise is good for the huskers. If all black uniforms, like the Famed Blackshirt defense of old lights a fire by all means do it. To upset the Trojans will take a superb almost mistake free effort cause their up

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Ron Graf
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Ron Graf

I absolutely agree with Joe

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Joe Putjenter
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Joe Putjenter

I’m hoping the emotional, hype, and excitement continues through the entire game. No let downs.

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Rick Distefano
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Rick Distefano

We will finally come to play with 50 visitors watching and could mean a few commits early.

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N A
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N A

It could, it will ramp up the fans and students and make for a very loud atmosphere which could provide us with some helpful USC offensive penalities.

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George mcdaniel
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George mcdaniel

It will be just like colorado but better and nebraska will win 27 to 24 my prediction

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Bob Flanagan
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Bob Flanagan

Yes it will … But emotion only goes so far … thry still have to perform and execute at a high level

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No

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Chad Alexander
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Chad Alexander

No pass rush equals easy win for the Trojans.

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VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

Unfortunately the offense and defense has way to many issues and USC is going to expose them, gonna be a route 52-13

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Ted Fuller
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Ted Fuller

No one on the field is looking at the stands. Ask Penn State how their white out has been working this year.

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Suicide Slush Puppie
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Suicide Slush Puppie

We're not disciplined enough, and USC has more talent. This game will not be close.

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Mike O
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Mike O

The Funeral Blacks will be no better than the Surrender Whites at changing the outcome.

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John Ballew
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John Ballew

The game will be won or lost in the trenches and special teams. The color of uniforms means nothing once the game starts.

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Ron Joseph
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Ron Joseph

No - but the cold might more so. After the game starts the noise will be filtered out. But if our D can stop them consistently and we establish the run game & control the clock - then I like our chances

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