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Do the Huskers have all the pieces to win the B1G West Division?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
6/18/2016

Do the Huskers have all the pieces to win the B1G West Division?

69%
Yes WINNER

17

31%
No

13

69%
Yes

15 Comments
Lane Liley
12
Lane Liley

Winning the Big Ten West is NOT an impressive goal. However, this just shows how far the program has fallen. I know that we can win with our talent but the chemistry and strategy has to be such that it utilizes the talents they have to the max. This poll shows our low expectations for the program

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Gene Baker
3
Gene Baker

I voted for this side because they do have all the pieces in play to win the west. They have gotten better in every area with young very athletic players in every group. Plus the addition of John Parrela, will guide the Black Shirts in dominating offenses this year!

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Jim Jones
3
Jim Jones

Looks like we have some great talent and we have one year of familiarity w coach Riley's syst

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Matt Rennerfeldt
2
Matt Rennerfeldt

Talent...check Coaching...check (Parella baby!) Schedule...Columbus, Madison, Iowa City...ain't scared.

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Josh E
2
Josh E

We out-talent our peers by a fair margin. It comes down to coaching.

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Travis French
2
Travis French

Yes good qb play and we are N

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Visitor
2
Visitor

Yes they have the talent,if the coaches can take a big step forward and be the coaches they were in the bowl game we could be much improved

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Lee Heitmann
2
Lee Heitmann

Yes if they don't shoot themselves in the foot as they have the last several years,,

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John Kretzschmar
1
John Kretzschmar

There are pieces on both offence and defense that can be better than last year. The coaches and players are communicating with each other at another improved level as well. And...I'm an optimist.

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Jerry Williams
1
Jerry Williams

I think the talent is there, but is the maturity?

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Ben Hornig
0
Ben Hornig

They had the pieces last year, just the coaches pissed it down their legs.

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Jacob Taylor
0
Jacob Taylor

We usually have a good team but it will depend on the coaching

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Jeremy Greer
0
Jeremy Greer

We have the offense to do this but need out defense to step up to the plate and produce on a more consistent basis.

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Mike Conyers
0
Mike Conyers

We could have won it last year except for player/coach issues and poor clock management.

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Danny Baker
0
Danny Baker

They have had the talent to win the West division for the last few years, now maybe they can since they now have the right coaching staff in place.

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31%
No

12 Comments
Kevin Hamilton
10
Kevin Hamilton

Things look to be headed in the right direction but after last years disaster I think they are a year away.

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Stephen Johnson
Stephen Johnson

We need to see much improvement in the coaching. There is a reason the coach has never won a conference championship.

Josh Smith
3
Josh Smith

I think the talent and coaching is there and set up for success but I feel it's going to be another year or two before we start seeing great success.

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Isaiah Skrdla
1
Isaiah Skrdla

The coaches don't know how to run an offense that utilizes the current tallent. Without dedication to a run game that involves a heavy dose of option and the use of o-line depth I fear this team will struggle. I'm hearing the same spring talk I did last year and expect to see the same offense.

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Andrew LaFevre
Andrew LaFevre

The offense doesn't need to be an option based offense.

Rizeabuv Yorzelf
1
Rizeabuv Yorzelf

Until they get a consistent QB in place, great O-line all the way across, and decent D-line then forget it. I guess that's about 70% of the team.

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Ron Burke
0
Ron Burke

Possible, but unlikely. Our recruiting rank in the Big 10, 2012-2015, averages fifth. Our coaching staff is a good one, but probably ranks fourth, behind OH, MI and MS. Winning the Division with this combination would require over-achieving. I sure hope we do it!

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Randy Wolf
0
Randy Wolf

When they replace Tommy Armstrong with a real Big 10 QB they will have a chance to compete.

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Mark Sunneberg
0
Mark Sunneberg

The play calling needs to be way better. They need to play to their strengths, take the decisions out of the equation for the qb. Pass defense better get a LOT Better.

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James Traut
0
James Traut

Yes and no. Good enough for a surprise breakthrough, but not likely. I'll stick with others: 3rd, maybe 2nd.

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T David Andrew M
0
T David Andrew M

The coaching staff does not have me convinced it knows how to handle ball in the Big 10. It was a very poor hire with promises of better days, not impressed at all yet.

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Andrew LaFevre
Andrew LaFevre

Playcalling was great. They played to the team's strength last year, which sadly was the passing game. This year's approach seems to be more run oriented with a true back emerging.

Stephen Johnson
0
Stephen Johnson

Way to many mistakes by the coaching staff.

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Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

Yes

8

No

7

Yes

8 Comments
William Schmidt
0
William Schmidt

Anything that can get the players excited and more focused plus get the crowd intensity to rise is good for the huskers. If all black uniforms, like the Famed Blackshirt defense of old lights a fire by all means do it. To upset the Trojans will take a superb almost mistake free effort cause their up

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Ron Graf
0
Ron Graf

I absolutely agree with Joe

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Joe Putjenter
0
Joe Putjenter

I’m hoping the emotional, hype, and excitement continues through the entire game. No let downs.

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Rick Distefano
0
Rick Distefano

We will finally come to play with 50 visitors watching and could mean a few commits early.

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N A
0
N A

It could, it will ramp up the fans and students and make for a very loud atmosphere which could provide us with some helpful USC offensive penalities.

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George mcdaniel
0
George mcdaniel

It will be just like colorado but better and nebraska will win 27 to 24 my prediction

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Bob Flanagan
0
Bob Flanagan

Yes it will … But emotion only goes so far … thry still have to perform and execute at a high level

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No

7 Comments
Chad Alexander
0
Chad Alexander

No pass rush equals easy win for the Trojans.

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VAHuskerFan
0
VAHuskerFan

Unfortunately the offense and defense has way to many issues and USC is going to expose them, gonna be a route 52-13

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Ted Fuller
0
Ted Fuller

No one on the field is looking at the stands. Ask Penn State how their white out has been working this year.

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Suicide Slush Puppie
0
Suicide Slush Puppie

We're not disciplined enough, and USC has more talent. This game will not be close.

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Mike O
0
Mike O

The Funeral Blacks will be no better than the Surrender Whites at changing the outcome.

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John Ballew
0
John Ballew

The game will be won or lost in the trenches and special teams. The color of uniforms means nothing once the game starts.

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Ron Joseph
0
Ron Joseph

No - but the cold might more so. After the game starts the noise will be filtered out. But if our D can stop them consistently and we establish the run game & control the clock - then I like our chances

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Does Nebraska’s collapse vs Minnesota signal a bigger issue?

Does Nebraska’s collapse vs Minnesota signal a bigger issue?

Yes — this feels like the same old story

7

No — just a rough game, no trend

3

Yes — this feels like the same old story

7 Comments
Don Mailliard
1
Don Mailliard

Need a new offensive line coach

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Arthur Cayette
1
Arthur Cayette

Finally Nebraska sport writers are taking off their rose glasses and viewing the Line issues which has been growing (girth not strength) since Solich days when I saw the first fat lineman.

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Robert Lloyd
0
Robert Lloyd

Dana Holgorson doesn't know what a run first offense is. I love the aggressive nature of his offenses but we will NEVER be great without being run first. Run first and then air raid.

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Patrick O'Brien
0
Patrick O'Brien

If we hadn't lost to Michigan I would have felt it was a one off. The lack of adjustments looks like a coaching issue with multiple coaches offense and defense. The offensive line is pathetic and needs an upgrade.

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Joe Kuphal
0
Joe Kuphal

Nebraska has to prove it is not the same old story…until they do by definition it is.

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Jon Howser
0
Jon Howser

Incompetent coaching staff, admitted out coached, the defensive coordinator didn’t even know who was playing in the second half

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Joe Hegarty
0
Joe Hegarty

Need to come up with an offensive that fits the talent we have but doubt that will happen.

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No — just a rough game, no trend

3 Comments
PJ SAid
0
PJ SAid

I guess we will find out tomorrow morning. GBR

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Richard Lydick
0
Richard Lydick

No big deal. Recovery on the way

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Steve Slezak
0
Steve Slezak

Leave these boys alone. They are going to start believing the BS and senseless criticism y'all spew.

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