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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?

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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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Is it reasonable to consider Nebraska a potential playoff team in 2025?

Is it reasonable to consider Nebraska a potential playoff team in 2025?

Yes, it just might happen

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No, that's crazy talk

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Yes, it just might happen

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Jeff Shaw
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Jeff Shaw

Qb. Oline. Offense could be very good. Back 7 on d should be good Concerns at rb depth and unknowns on interiour d line.

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Terrence Smith
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Terrence Smith

With their schedule, they might be able to make it this year.

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Chester Ogborn
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Chester Ogborn

They are as much a potential playoff team as Arizona State and Indiana were last year. There is no harm is fans dreaming big. A team with a recent history like Nebraska is going to put it together this year. Why not the Huskers?

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Joe Nigro
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Joe Nigro

Just wishful thinking but I believe the talent is there. We will need a few breaks but it is possible.

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George mcdaniel
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George mcdaniel

It had to do with mindset confidence and luck

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Matt
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Matt

They have a schedule that gets to the year 3 Matt Rhule 10 wins. If they can hang with Penn St. then they could be in the conversation as a 10-2, 11-1 team.

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No, that's crazy talk

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Bill Petty
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Bill Petty

Anything can happen, but up until now, Rhule hasn't shown that he can get the job done. I hope I'm wrong, but I just can't by the hype. Show me on the field.

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Chad Alexander
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Chad Alexander

So tired of delusional preseason talk. How about a winning conference record and a bowl win.

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Eric Picquet
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Eric Picquet

They haven’t done anything on the field to warrant that expectation. But there is nothing wrong with the team setting it as a goal and striving to reach that goal.

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Charlie Knapper
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Charlie Knapper

Haven't proven anything, yet.

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Mike O
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Mike O

Immanuel Kant would say no, but he had a very strict definition of reason. I can only imagine him pooh-poohing the Huskers because Rhule is compulsed to pass the ball on clear running downs. Afraid to actually hand the ball to the fullback on 3rd and 1. And instead is in the shotgun. NO THEY KANT!

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Bob Flanagan
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Bob Flanagan

Thry’ll be better this year, but I think 9-3 or 8-4 are likely which keeps them out of contention this year. My hope is that by year 4 under Rhule will finally get them ibto the playoff picture

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Brad Mcbride
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Brad Mcbride

They are a 6-6 football team until proven otherwise.

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Chin Sin Chong
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Chin Sin Chong

No on field results to support that yet. History told us talks are simply empty statements

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Roy Katskee
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Roy Katskee

NU has not demonstrated that they belong.

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Melvyn Halfon
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Melvyn Halfon

NU has not been able to recruit top notch players. The media has led fans to believe that 3 star players can be molded into 4 and 5 stars. That dog don’t hunt?

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Richard Johnson
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Richard Johnson

They need to prove they belong. Still to ,many players on the squad that played on bad teams and don't know how to win yet.

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Greg Engel
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Greg Engel

I just can’t let myself get my hopes up too high. I am hopeful for a good season, though

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Kevin Hubbell
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Kevin Hubbell

Let's not put the cart before the horse! 7 or 8 wins maybe.

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Dan Larsen
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Dan Larsen

Let's consider a few "bigger" bowl game victories first.... way to early!

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Joe Hegarty
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Joe Hegarty

That's crazy alright. Just hope they make a bowl game again.

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Is Marques Watson‑Trent the Big Ten’s top linebacker?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
6 months left

Is Marques Watson‑Trent the Big Ten’s top linebacker?

Absolutely

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Not quite

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Absolutely

1 Comment
John Haller
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John Haller

He was a tackling machine with a less talented defensive line in front of him at Georgia Southern. He will have bigger gaps and less linemen reaching him IMO

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Not quite

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Mike O
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Mike O

Dick Butkus is the best Big Ten linebacker. But Watson-Trent might be the best ever with a hyphen in his name. Jack Ham is the best Big Ten linebacker to have the middle name Raphael. LaVar Arrington is the best to have a capital V inexpliccably inserted into his frist name. The list goes on.

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