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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
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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
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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 Cortez Mills be a game-changer at wide receiver in 2025?

Will Cortez Mills be a game-changer at wide receiver in 2025?

Yes, big impact

2

True freshman, needs time

3

Yes, big impact

2 Comments
Brad Meister
0
Brad Meister

NU needs a freshman to have a big time impact. Hopefully this is the one.

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True freshman, needs time

3 Comments
Loren Zimmerman
1
Loren Zimmerman

I've given up any hope of anyone being an impact player until they prove they can actually perform. Too many "BUSTS", including the team, overall.

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Roland St.Denis
0
Roland St.Denis

Having watched him several times now, he needs to develop physically, and even more importantly, must focus on the mental game. He has too many lapses at the high school level. That will be magnified in the B1G

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John Hoie
0
John Hoie

The only recent freshman I thought would be an impact player was Raiola. Barney was a pleasant surprise.

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Will NU win 9 games next season?

Will NU win 9 games next season?

Yes, schedule favors

10

No, too optimistic

4

Yes, schedule favors

10 Comments
Robert Lloyd
1
Robert Lloyd

Why not... at least we can hope during the off-season. We are Nebraskans after all.

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Michael Hoffart
1
Michael Hoffart

Next season would be the season to do it. Pretty good set up schedule wise and we SHOULD have the talent to make it happen.

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James Key
1
James Key

At least 8 Wins if no glaring issues.

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A B
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A B

1. look at MR history. 2. Look at how MR's aggressiveness at improving coaching and roster. 3. the team has been learning how to win and we are positioned for a break through. 4. Dylan Raiola!!!

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A B
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A B

1. look at MR history. 2. Look at how MR's aggressiveness at improving coaching and roster. 3. the team has been learning how to win and we are positioned for a break through. 4. Dylan Raiola!!!

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Joe Hegarty
0
Joe Hegarty

Passing game will click.

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David Dahlkoetter
0
David Dahlkoetter

Better depth. Offensive line needs to improve and will Defense looks awesome. Qb play will be better. Better widouts.

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James McDermott
0
James McDermott

The schedule favors the huskers. The team seems to finally have the finishing attitude

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Mike O
0
Mike O

Yes. In fact, NU will win 11 games next year. But 3 of the wins will be moral victories. Final record: 8 wins, 3 moral victories, 2 losses.

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No, too optimistic

4 Comments
PJ SAid
1
PJ SAid

I can't do it! I can't say it. Husker fans have been burned too many times. PROVE IT FIRST! GBR!

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Isaiah Skrdla
0
Isaiah Skrdla

We replaced 3 coordinators and basically lost our d-line. I haven’t seen any evidence that our o-line will be good next year. We also lost most of our running back room. We’re probably not going to be much better next year than this year.

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Dave Levesque
0
Dave Levesque

I've been let down too many times.

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Roger Shriver
0
Roger Shriver

If Coach Ruhl had made more changes after year 1 (OC, special teams) I would be more optimistic for year 3. But after three games, extra practices, and a bowl game (barely) this year, I haven't seen much to make me think things will be that much better next year.

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