Did conservative second half play calling hurt the Huskers?

Asked by Husker Max

950 Votes

Did conservative second half play calling hurt the Huskers?

93%

Yes, it was key Yes, it was key

7%

No, they had to No, they had to

93%

Yes, it was key

9 Comments

Mace Patterson

it was terrible

William Anderson

Everyone knows when in Boulder in the 4th quarter offensive possession is vital. Most all team's defenses wear down there if the offense can not run some clock. Our D wore out - plain and simple.

Mike Hunter

Entire team looked flat in the 4th quarter.

John Freeman

CU made adjustments - went to a 3 man front and widened the ILBs to counter our success on the edge. We did not. No interior run game with 1 less man.. No vertical game. Our O ran our D in the ground.

Jeremy Woitaszewski

Because we were running it when it clearly wasn’t working

Rich Leffler

Some of the play calling was very questionable inn the second half of the game. Why did they not use their big tight ends more? I mean Austin Allen is 6 '8" tall so why isn't here using his available

Rich Leffler

Weapons he has? It all seems a little vanilla and limited!

Darrell Moore

Frost was calling the plays like he was trying not to lose rather than playing to win. Colorado Coach took Frost to school.

Paul Popp

Second half adjustments by Colorado confused the entire team and coaching staff. Felt like they went conservative just to hold on and escape.

Ron Joseph

Seems like we went into a shell - esp after Washington's long run off of the sideline flair pass. The next time we had the ball we did the exact play only to the other side. could've been a pick 6

7%

No, they had to

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2 Comments

wayiam Starr

We needed to run the ball we didnt we did the wore out prem pass that they new wss Coming completely predictable

Mick Hanson

Not, "they had to". Just if they couldn't execute the plays called, why could they execute the other ones? The offense got over confident and let it slide, with an eye on the score board.

What's your reaction to the Huskers' switch to rugby-style punting?

Asked by Husker Max

426 Votes

What's your reaction to the Huskers' switch to rugby-style punting?

78%

Thumbs up Thumbs up

22%

Thumbs down Thumbs down

78%

Thumbs up

4 Comments

Larry Johnson

I do not care HOW the punting is done. Only that it leads to WINS.

Steve Rentzell

If something is broken, what does it hurt to try something different. Insanity- Doing the same thing and expecting a different result.

Danny Purcell

taking full advantage of college rules

Ron Graf

I like this style of punting. With the roll-out, it keeps the defense honest by keeping them in position in case of runs/throws by the punter.

22%

Thumbs down

1 Comment

Mike O

Anything less than a drop kick just isn't trying. Additionally, NU had a punter who averaged 44 yards a kick and he had to transfer for a player to be named later. Maybe get the rugby guy in and set in place before upending what would have been a solid punting game.

Will you be in Memorial Stadium for the "Husker Games" on April 26?

Asked by Husker Max

412 Votes

Will you be in Memorial Stadium for the "Husker Games" on April 26?

13%

Yes: Must support the team. Yes: Must support the team.

87%

No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute. No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

13%

Yes: Must support the team.

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87%

No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

9 Comments

Nate Stineman

Too much hassle (200 miles away) for an unknown event.

Tom Cullinan

The event is a non-starter compared to the structure of actual plays and the support of young men working to find their place on the team.

Richard Johnson

No interest in 7-on-7.

Dan Larsen

Live in Dayton, Ohio! 800 miles one-way.... but I am a season ticket holder. See you during the season.

Ryan Goecke

If I want to see a carnival or a faire I'll go see one. This change shows fear of being a competitor on the part of Rhule and NU Athletics. It's embarrassing.

Dave Kapke

I live in Colorado

Kent Haynes

I can see both sides. But it is losing a tradition.

Bruce Craig

Losing the best recruiting tool of the spring and losing the money it would bring in is not smart in my opinion.

Robert Lloyd

It's not a game. This was our tradition. Not a good decision on Rhule's part.

Husker Max

Did conservative second half play calling hurt the Huskers?

93% Yes, it was key Yes, it was key

7% No, they had to No, they had to

93% Yes, it was key

7% No, they had to

What's your reaction to the Huskers' switch to rugby-style punting?

78% Thumbs up Thumbs up

22% Thumbs down Thumbs down

78% Thumbs up

22% Thumbs down

Will you be in Memorial Stadium for the "Husker Games" on April 26?

13% Yes: Must support the team. Yes: Must support the team.

87% No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute. No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

13% Yes: Must support the team.

87% No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

93%

Yes, it was key Yes, it was key

7%

No, they had to No, they had to

93%

Yes, it was key

7%

No, they had to

78%

Thumbs up Thumbs up

22%

Thumbs down Thumbs down

78%

Thumbs up

22%

Thumbs down

13%

Yes: Must support the team. Yes: Must support the team.

87%

No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute. No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

13%

Yes: Must support the team.

87%

No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.