Do you accept and/or embrace the Riley offensive philosophy?

Asked by Husker Max

7/18/2017

Do you accept and/or embrace the Riley offensive philosophy?

53%

Yes WINNER

47%

No

53%

Yes

3 Comments

Donnie Mahoney

balance

Jerry Williams

I did not want to be negative. Right now we do not know what it will be like next year. I have hopes,

Jody Acree

We will see for sure this year and going forward if his offensive philosophy will work with pro style QB's. This is a wait and see thing. I'm willing to give it a chance.

47%

No

Many fans liked Tim Beck's offense, with more of a run emphasis, better.

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13 Comments

Rick Chambers

We need a dual threat q-back who can throw or run to get out of the pocket, I do not want to see a 70% passing game.

Visitor

Absolutely not, it will not work at nebraska because it is a low populated cold weather state and NO ONE can load up on 5 star talent tat NU to compete with the other schools in the high populated warm weather areas.. We need to be unique again in what we do and have the entire state supporting it.

Richard Johnson

I prefer the run offense, wear 'em down and win in the 4th quarter. A mobile QB that can pass accurately as well as get out of trouble and run.

Ned Watson

I am unsure that the way Riley seems to be going with the offense is the right way. All of the top teams in the country last year had a dual threat QB and that is for a reason: It's hard to defend 11 guys than just 10. We'll just have to wait and see what happens.

Mark Danahy

We didn't run the ball effectively with players that can run in 2016. We will be pass oriented in 2017. If we don't get more proficient at the run we are going to be hurting. I don't care if you run the ball 50% of the time, it all fails if you can't get yardage with the run. 3rd & long in 2017.

Guest

I prefer winning!!!

Mr. Harold

Unless you have talent like USC, you need a QB who can run in college football today.

Cooper Bernardi

With our offensive lines of recent years a drop back passing QB will be meat for other teams defenses to eat up

Isaiah Skrdla

Pro style offenses have been solved. Their success relies heavily on a very high level of nationally coveted talent which makes consistency an issue even for teams that have every recruiting advantage. There are other more college friendly schemes that get better results from less talent.

Keith Petrie

I have had problems with the consistency of play calling. I will say I probably will like the first couple of years better than what is coming... I like a mobile QB who can throw the ball on the move and run the option. I like to see a QB who can run play action and go deep. Speed and power! GBR

Brent Matz

Old, slow and predictable. No misdirection. Averages slightly over two plays a minute - one of the slowest in the country. No one is surprise by what we do.

Kurtis Ramsey

I could change my mind after it seeing it ran by a true passing qb but from the little we saw of it, it looks like big 10 defenses already know how to shut it down.

Stephen Johnson

Osborne tried a passing offense in 1973 to 1979. Did not work in the plaines.

Donnie Mahoney

What Osborne and the 70's have to do with it? LOL

Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

Asked by Husker Max

719 Votes

Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

69%

Exciting change for better Exciting change for better

31%

Skeptical of sudden shift Skeptical of sudden shift

69%

Exciting change for better

7 Comments

Don Buckingham

Glad to see an acknowledgement that the O wasn't working. This shows some urgency about winning which I appreciate.

Bill Greim

Seems pretty obvious that when something is not working very well and you don’t know how to fix it you bring in outside experts for advise. Common practice.

Brad Bredenkamp

Holgerson has enough experience that he should be able to watch some film and the players in practice and call plays that play to their strengths. I'm betting he is also smart enough to stick with what's working until the other team stops it, and to develop some offensive rhythm.

Robert Lloyd

Anything is better than Satterfield. But I don't know why we didn't go after the US Army's OC who only makes $190k and absolutely knows how to run the ball.

Brad Bredenkamp

Because Army's OC can call the triple option and run the ball, but he probably doesn't know how to call for a pro-style quarterback. Plus it is very unlikely that Army's OC is going to jump ship right now the way their season is going. Maybe gets a look after the season if Holgerson doesn't stay.

Dick Plock

Needed change for quite a many games. Our offensive & defense coordinators are being out smarted.

Jean McGee

Satt has been wasting Raiola’s passing strength.

klirvine@bresnan.net

we need an offence

31%

Skeptical of sudden shift

3 Comments

VAHuskerFan

I refuse to get my hopes up

Craig S

Installing a whole new offense would be very difficult. You might be able to refine a small portion but learning the timing and terminology would be difficult.

michael daly

The habits of almost 2 years don't change overnight. That being said, A new , more forceful, high expectation coach, might be able to snap them awake and Go

Will Nebraska make a bowl game this season?

Asked by Husker Max

1,140 Votes

Will Nebraska make a bowl game this season?

29%

Yes, they have the games. Yes, they have the games.

71%

It's going to be tough. It's going to be tough.

29%

Yes, they have the games.

2 Comments

Visitor

Got to keep the faith

James Key

Majic 8 Ball says yes!!!

71%

It's going to be tough.

11 Comments

Miller3l

I doubt that this late in the season this change will help. I hope it does but i have no faith left. The O-line is just horrible.

Sporty361

Good thing we played buffs early. They have improved throughout the season and have been rated most of year. They are moving forward while we are retreating.

Randy Weitzenkamp

My heart says yes, but my head says no. Are they capable? Absolutely, but we haven't seen enough consistency in any of the 3 phases of the game to warrant any confidence that we can win one of the last three games.

Robert Lloyd

Why don't we recruit the Army's offensive coordinator who really know how to develop a running game? And he only makes $190,000 per year.

Joe Hegarty

Won't be favored in any remaining games.

John Lienemann

They have to fight for it. I will be honest and say it depends on which NU team shows up and that’s why I think it’s going to be tough. They could either win the last 3 games but they could also lose the last 3 games.

Lyle Martin

Looking like they won't win again this year

Bill Scheef

Nope...hate to say it but we need a dual threat at QB. It was worth the try, but DR is better off served playing for a program that best suits his drop back talent and at this point in time it's not here. We will drop all three and maybe giving Lincoln Riley two weeks to plan...it's not good !

The ANTI Trump

offense is more confusion and chaos instead of concern and control

Roger Moellendorf

Sadly, no, I don't think it will happen. There are just too many problems with every aspect of their game. Especially offense and special teams.

Bill Petty

I am not hopeful that this team will win another game this year. Just about every phase of the game is sub par. We have clearly regressed as the season has unfolded. Don't forget how much Jeff Simms was hyped last year; how did that turn out. I don't have confidence in the coaching staff.

Husker Max

Do you accept and/or embrace the Riley offensive philosophy?

53% Yes WINNER

47% No

53% Yes

47% No

Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

69% Exciting change for better Exciting change for better

31% Skeptical of sudden shift Skeptical of sudden shift

69% Exciting change for better

31% Skeptical of sudden shift

Will Nebraska make a bowl game this season?

29% Yes, they have the games. Yes, they have the games.

71% It's going to be tough. It's going to be tough.

29% Yes, they have the games.

71% It's going to be tough.

53%

Yes WINNER

47%

No

53%

Yes

47%

No

69%

Exciting change for better Exciting change for better

31%

Skeptical of sudden shift Skeptical of sudden shift

69%

Exciting change for better

31%

Skeptical of sudden shift

29%

Yes, they have the games. Yes, they have the games.

71%

It's going to be tough. It's going to be tough.

29%

Yes, they have the games.

71%

It's going to be tough.