Can Tommy Armstrong be a 3,000 yard passer in 2015?

Asked by Husker Max

7/21/2015

Can Tommy Armstrong be a 3,000 yard passer in 2015?

44%

Absolutely

56%

No Way WINNER

44%

Absolutely

8 Comments

Isaiah Skrdla

2700 yards last year makes 3000 seem pretty attainable. I also think that the proposed run first offense paired with an emphasis on play action passes will offer more open targets. Run first offenses win championships!!! Look it up. Ultimately his destiny lies in the hands of the offensive line.

Brian Wallace

Yes, but they have to use everyone. The backs, receivers, and tight ends.

Michael McKain

Why not?! He has the talent and now the coaching.

Stephen Johnson

He may get to 3,$20001 yards but will still only win 5 games this year.

Robert Hutsell

Nearly 2700 yards under a so so quarterback's coach, so 3100 yards w a really good quarterback's coach is very possible.

David MacKay

Tommy throws one of the best deep balls ever...if he can just nail down the short and intermediate passes he has a chance for 3000++++++

Jim Jones

For the reasons stated by Athons...He wasn't too far off last year and it isnt that high of a number in this era. He definitely has the talent.

bjb1959

with a caveat. he will need to get much better at short and medium range passes and make better decisions with his check downs. his deep ball is already pretty good. if he does that, and I think he puts in the extra work to do so and with an actual quarterbacks coach helping I think he gets it done.

56%

No Way

7 Comments

Christopher Richling

He's not going to start the entire year.

steve ruhd

Not a very good poll question, its not even a certain that he will be a starter. Knowing football and the current college landscape, I would say there is a better than 35% chance he does not start every game

Ronald D. Bull

I agree with the first two, he will not be able to stay in the pocket with rush. the BYU and Mimai GAMES WILL BE HIS DOWN FALL IF NOT JUST BYU.

Billie Mann

Weather, too big a factor in Big 10

Shelly Baker

Tommy cant throw a short or intermeidiate pass to save his life.

Gene Baker

He can't throw a short pass and an out to save his life. He just can't find the open receiver.

Bill Lee

Armstrong is nothing more than a bandaid to control the bleeding until Riley gets his players installed

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

1,140 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

Can Tommy Armstrong be a 3,000 yard passer in 2015?

44% Absolutely

56% No Way WINNER

44% Absolutely

56% No Way

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.

44%

Absolutely

56%

No Way WINNER

44%

Absolutely

56%

No Way

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.