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

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

Thumbs up

3

Thumbs down

1

Thumbs up

3 Comments
Steve Rentzell
0
Steve Rentzell

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

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Danny Purcell
0
Danny Purcell

taking full advantage of college rules

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Ron Graf
0
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.

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Mike O
0
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.

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

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

Yes: Must support the team.

0

No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

9

Yes: Must support the team.

0 Comment
No one has commented yet

No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

9 Comments
Nate Stineman
0
Nate Stineman

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

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Tom Cullinan
0
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.

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Richard Johnson
0
Richard Johnson

No interest in 7-on-7.

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Dan Larsen
0
Dan Larsen

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

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Ryan Goecke
0
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.

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Dave Kapke
0
Dave Kapke

I live in Colorado

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Kent Haynes
0
Kent Haynes

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

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Bruce Craig
0
Bruce Craig

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

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Robert Lloyd
0
Robert Lloyd

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

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