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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

2 Comments
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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What should define Nebraska’s running back room heading into 2026?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
2 months left

What should define Nebraska’s running back room heading into 2026?

One clear feature back

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A situational committee

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One clear feature back

3 Comments
David Weaver
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David Weaver

Feature back is important to have but DEPTH is also CRITICAL. If don't have a feature back then either then depth chart is flooded with talent. But in the Big Ten you better have a GREAT 2nd and 3rd string to make it through the season. With EJ it helped he was so quick he didn't take huge hits

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Terry Barker
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Terry Barker

Nebraska was always most stable when we had a feature back that can actually "carry" the team with his legs.

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Ron Joseph
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Ron Joseph

Nebraska in the past was successful with one top back. We've fallen on hard times because we haven't developed or recruited a great back. But the others need to be developed so we have a pipeline of backs like we use to have.

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A situational committee

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PJ SAid
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PJ SAid

Every good team, including the NFL, will rotate backs on a regular basis. This last year Nebraska should have used a 2nd running back more often - NEB is lucked out EJ stayed healthy.

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Brad Loseke
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Brad Loseke

Different backs have skills for different situations.

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Would Notre Dame QB Kenny Minchey be a good fit for the Huskers?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
2 months left

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

Yes

3

No

1

Yes

3 Comments
Mitch Bronston
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Mitch Bronston

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

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David Levesque
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David Levesque

He very nearly won the starting job this past season.

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Larry Eisenhauer
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Larry Eisenhauer

He will be solid and take care of the ball

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No

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