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

10 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.

Do you see the Huskers beating the point spread against Oklahoma this weekend?

Asked by Husker Max

437 Votes

Do you see the Huskers beating the point spread against Oklahoma this weekend?

45%

I'll take the points and the Huskers I'll take the points and the Huskers

55%

The Illinois game really shook me The Illinois game really shook me

45%

I'll take the points and the Huskers

7 Comments

John Jordan

OU is susceptible to the long passing game. NU pulls out some stops on offense. D keeps it close. OU by 3.

James Key

Im breaking out my 30yr old Number 7 jersey. Huskers by 7

Matt Seiler

Spencer is a guy who’s easily rattled (get it?) and figures to throw a few picks if pressured. I still think we lose but Huskers can move the ball through the air and force a few TOs to keep this game within 14. Small chance they even pull out the W

Mark Wane

I watched the Tulane game and I think Buffalo is a good team that the D shutdown. Plus I went to school in the 90’s and want us so badly to step up on National tv. We are due!! Skers

Mick Hanson

I drink all the Kool-aid, why not?

Bob Berg

Sooner's lose one game mid-season. Why not this one. Hopefully no one showed the Sooner team what Frost and company did to them in '96 and '97. We should play well for 3 quarters then their top guys may take over.

55%

The Illinois game really shook me

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8 Comments

Ryan Moss

I can’t believe Nebraska fans have fallen so far that they discuss if they can’t beat the spread and not if they can beat OU.

Terry Busch

they have talent everywhere. We have a tiny bit of talent. It's a talent landslide.

Sporty361

No way! IL lost big to an unrated Virginia team. Sooners will do whatever they want to do regarding score. Tired of us ‘rebuilding’ when we can’t beat teams that out recruit us every year. Don’t those teams have to rebuild? Simply put we are either terrible recruiters or terrible developers.

Larry Smith

Big REd is playing well below the Sooner's level. I just hope they can keep it at the 21 points and not get buried in a ten td avalanche.

Steve Walker

They are still playing pretty bad. Offensive line is still not blowing anyone off the ball. Defense is still not getting a pass rush. Secondary is not as good as advertised. Hopefully there will be improvement.

USMC Sully

we have been down this road too many times to think otherwise

Wade Williams

We are not there yet. We put too much pressure on an improving defense. If NU could some how score 40 they might have a chance at the end of the game but....I'll call it 48-27 OU.

Matt Seiler

I believe that means they beat the spread

Bryan Petersen

Offensive line had yet to show we can run the ball between the tackles

Are you concerned about the investigation into the Husker's use of analysts and off-campus workouts?

Asked by Husker Max

530 Votes

Are you concerned about the investigation into the Husker's use of analysts and off-campus workouts?

75%

No, it's just a distraction No, it's just a distraction

25%

Yes, it indicates questionable judgement Yes, it indicates questionable judgement

75%

No, it's just a distraction

2 Comments

Darrell Bailey

Lots of teams are doing the exact same thing. Make everyone else accountable before just punishing the Huskers.

Randy Weitzenkamp

It's just a distraction, but it is the last thing we need right now. The timing of this news is extremely suspicious. Focus on taking care of business on the field and this will be ancient history in a month .

25%

Yes, it indicates questionable judgement

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1 Comment

Ryan Moss

Frost is doing everything he can to try to get this program going again. That even means blatantly cheating and trying to cover up his cheating. This isn’t an oopsie, it’s desperation. Same with trying to run away from the OU game. He knows he’s in trouble and he just cost himself his buyout.

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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

Do you see the Huskers beating the point spread against Oklahoma this weekend?

45% I'll take the points and the Huskers I'll take the points and the Huskers

55% The Illinois game really shook me The Illinois game really shook me

45% I'll take the points and the Huskers

55% The Illinois game really shook me

Are you concerned about the investigation into the Husker's use of analysts and off-campus workouts?

75% No, it's just a distraction No, it's just a distraction

25% Yes, it indicates questionable judgement Yes, it indicates questionable judgement

75% No, it's just a distraction

25% Yes, it indicates questionable judgement

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Husker Max

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

45%

I'll take the points and the Huskers I'll take the points and the Huskers

55%

The Illinois game really shook me The Illinois game really shook me

45%

I'll take the points and the Huskers

55%

The Illinois game really shook me

75%

No, it's just a distraction No, it's just a distraction

25%

Yes, it indicates questionable judgement Yes, it indicates questionable judgement

75%

No, it's just a distraction

25%

Yes, it indicates questionable judgement