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Do you have faith in second-year head coach Mike Riley?
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Do you have faith in second-year head coach Mike Riley?
Should tax money be used to help pay for the renovations & upgrades to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium?
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Should tax money be used to help pay for the renovations & upgrades to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium?
Will Nebraska get three more wins and become bowl-eligible this season?
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Will Nebraska get three more wins and become bowl-eligible this season?
Who's the better choice at QB for Nebraska against Louisiana Tech, Heinrich Haarberg or Jeff Sims?
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Who's the better choice at QB for Nebraska against Louisiana Tech, Heinrich Haarberg or Jeff Sims?
What's your prediction for Nebraska at Colorado? (Enter your score prediction in the comments.)
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What's your prediction for Nebraska at Colorado? (Enter your score prediction in the comments.)
What is your opinion of the Huskers' alternate uniforms commemorating Memorial Stadium's centennial?
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What is your opinion of the Huskers' alternate uniforms commemorating Memorial Stadium's centennial?
Will the Huskers qualify for a bowl this season?
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Will the Huskers qualify for a bowl this season?
After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?
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After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?
Who will have more wins in his first season at his new school, Deion Sanders or Matt Rhule?
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Who will have more wins in his first season at his new school, Deion Sanders or Matt Rhule?
Which is a more likely win for the Huskers in 2023?
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Which is a more likely win for the Huskers in 2023?
In your opinion, was National Signing Day a success for Nebraska football?
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In your opinion, was National Signing Day a success for Nebraska football?
Are you concerned about the players that have decommited or are in the portal?
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Are you concerned about the players that have decommited or are in the portal?
Tony White turned Syracuse's defense around. Will he be able to do the same at Nebraska?
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Tony White turned Syracuse's defense around. Will he be able to do the same at Nebraska?
It seems Matt Rhule is keeping Donovan Raiola as Nebraska's offensive line coach. Good move or bad?
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It seems Matt Rhule is keeping Donovan Raiola as Nebraska's offensive line coach. Good move or bad?
Rhule is here! Are there any incoming assistants that you're especially excited about? If so who?
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Rhule is here! Are there any incoming assistants that you're especially excited about? If so who?
Do you have faith in second-year head coach Mike Riley?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
11/25/2016

Do you have faith in second-year head coach Mike Riley?

68%
Yes WINNER

25

32%
No

13

68%
Yes

25 Comments
Scott Lausterer
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Scott Lausterer

I believe Riley and his staff are very competent in developing and recruiting players. The coaches and players will be much more familiar with each other this year, and the players will buy in.

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Stephen Douglas
Stephen Douglas

When does he show that development side? He never did at OSU, he definitely had better recruits than Boise, yet never was at Boise's level.

Peter Campbell
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Peter Campbell

At least 3 of the losses last year were just dumb luck or play and nothing to do with his coaching (Iowa, Wisconsin, and Miami, but probably BYU too). He's recruiting like a madman, and his offense this year, barring injury, is going to be a force to contend with. I can't wait for the season!

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Places InYour Heart
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Places InYour Heart

You must be blind if you don't see the improvement

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Louis German
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Louis German

With his players he will do well soon !!!!

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Andrew LaFevre
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Andrew LaFevre

Mike Riley knows are to coach and gameplan and last year was a mutiny that sadly had to happen

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Gene Baker
0
Gene Baker

The proof is seen last year. The team never gave up, and actually played better at the end of the season against the best. They beat UCLA, beat Iowa in every way but the score, they beat Michigan State, should of beat Wisconsin and Illinois, the team just never quit, and I attribute that to MR & sta

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Kevin P. Miller
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Kevin P. Miller

Number one is how well respected he is by other elite coaches and players whose opinions I value. Two, is that his coaches that came to NU to coach on his staff all wanted to coach with him enough to leave where they were at the time he asked them... and some of those guys had pretty good NFL jobs!

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Visitor
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Visitor

I like the general direction of the program and think he runs a tight ship yet is relatable to young guys still and able to recruit with charisma I think we're destined for big things

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Wober Wobers
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Wober Wobers

I like his chances. He'll make this right.

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Vaden Fuller
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Vaden Fuller

just trying be optimistic

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Kevin Hamilton
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Kevin Hamilton

Year one behind us, recruiting on a major upswing, don't expect miracles this year but I do expect to see improvements!

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Stephen Douglas
Stephen Douglas

You may be sorely disappointed

Danny Baker
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Danny Baker

He knows what he is doing and as the right mind set to suit Nebraska. Him and his staff are also great recruiters.

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Stephen Douglas
Stephen Douglas

Please explain how he knows what he is doing. Did you not see the consistent gaffes on clock management and play calling last year?

Loren Wissmann
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Loren Wissmann

He is doing things the right way and has outstanding assistant coaches with him

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Keith Petrie
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Keith Petrie

I'll give him this year to prove that he isn't what his record at OSU shows. GBR!

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Blake Nelson
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Blake Nelson

Because Riley can coach and recruit!!!

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John Wacker
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John Wacker

Building a great foundation for the future!

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Michael McKain
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Michael McKain

Recruiting is going well. Coach Riley and his staff are not intimidated by other schools going after top recruits. Vibe seems positive around the program.

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Alan Blackburn
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Alan Blackburn

He's very knowledgeable in relationships, the game, let's hold the players accountable for once!

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David MacKay
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David MacKay

Well I'm gonna be a yes/no kind of guy...there is no doubt from the onset that it looks like Riley is gonna give us excitement in the recruiting world however his and his staff's management of the game play left a lot to be desired last year...so let's get that fixed and as always GO BIG RED!!!!

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 Jim Jones
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Jim Jones

I have full confidence in Coach Riley

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Scott Bisarek
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Scott Bisarek

I think that he is evaluating the team and coaches daily. he is not afraid to make changes and evolve.

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Isaiah Skrdla
Isaiah Skrdla

His system doesn't seem to have evolved at all. Ran the same plays at Oregon St. as he did last year reguardless of tallent set.

James Wieker
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James Wieker

I think there is more that needs to be seen, but I think he is headed in the write direction. Whether or not he can win championships are not remains to be seen. I think year 2 will be a huge gage because the biggest leap is always from year one to year two.

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John Gibson
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John Gibson

He inherited a broken team that had continued meddling after they were fired. He is a long time coach who appears to 'get' football and Nebraska and the recruiting and player comments reflect a team that is moving in a positive direction.

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Chris Norlem
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Chris Norlem

I'll give him the benefit of the doubt, as long as he shows more clock intelligence this year and wins at least most of the close ones.

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Jerry Williams
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Jerry Williams

His recruiting has been good, the team seems to have made a transition with the new coaching staff, he changed the defense line coach when he felt change was needed and made a good hire. Good with the press and has student interest.

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Mark Dennis
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Mark Dennis

I think he can and will recruit far better than our previous coach. He seems willing to make what ever changes are need to be successful here.,such as the hiring of our new DL coach and firing the previous on

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32%
No

13 Comments
Stephen Douglas
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Stephen Douglas

History repeats itself, he's a mediocre coach, has been throughout his career.

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Isaiah Skrdla
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Isaiah Skrdla

Proof is in the pudding not the koolaid.

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Lucas Evan Flowerday
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Lucas Evan Flowerday

Mike Riley has only won in Canada as a head coach, he is recruiting as well as pelini who everyone said recruited poorly and with the exception of the charity bowl game failed to adapt to personnel

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Stephen Johnson
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Stephen Johnson

There was a huge problem with pass defense during 2015. No real changes on a defense ranked 122 out of 125 teams. The offense just needs to score 75 points a game.

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Fred Gibson
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Fred Gibson

Haven't seen enough yet. Face it, he is a career .500 coach. He seems to be recruiting well though

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T David Andrew M
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T David Andrew M

Expecting a bird to change its feathers is pretty tough to do, If our defense hasn't improved it almost doesn't matter how much the offense does, we will be below .500 again. This coaching staff has only demonstrated poor choices in the past.

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Kevin Gress
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Kevin Gress

He has a resume and while he's shown he can put together a good season, he can't seem to do it consistently.

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Terry Darnall
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Terry Darnall

So far Riley hasn't proved his staff can win. So, my guess is they might get lucky some year, but Riley's teams do not win on a regular basis.

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Jc Clark
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Jc Clark

He has a proven track record from OSU. He is already a known commodity. In five years I would expect 2 Big Ten West championships, and no big bowl wins.

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Should tax money be used to help pay for the renovations & upgrades to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
7 days ago

Should tax money be used to help pay for the renovations & upgrades to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium?

40%
Yes

12

60%
No WINNER

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40%
Yes

12 Comments
Dale Stara
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Dale Stara

Nebraska football generates and insane amount of tax dollars for the state of Nebraska, I would think the state would want to help maintain that cash flow.

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Claude Michel
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Claude Michel

One must think about the revenues that a husker football games bring into the city of Lincoln. Only makes sense that they would help keep the facilities tip-top. CLaude

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Thomas Wright
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Thomas Wright

What PJ said !! Whatever it takes to keep big red rolling !! GO BIG RED !!

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Chris Thackray
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Chris Thackray

I think it's safe t say the the majority of households in Nebraska support the Football program. Spread equally across the state, I can't imagine that the needed/wanted taxes per household would be that much. I could be wrong. I haven't researched it.

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PJ SAid
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PJ SAid

do people realize how much money football games bring to Lincoln ... no brainer, a great long-term investment for Lincoln and the State of Nebraska !

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Seth Hyberger
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Seth Hyberger

The building is an economic power house for the state.

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Seth Hyberger
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Seth Hyberger

The building is an economic power house for the state.

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Steve Slezak
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Steve Slezak

Why not. Money gets spent in a lot worser ways.

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Michael Graham
Michael Graham

Worser? You must be a UNL grad.

Scott Dreas
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Scott Dreas

Do like other cities do and charge a tax on hotels and car rentals and let the visitors pay the tax to fund the stadium projects

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Rappmaster Dugg
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Rappmaster Dugg

Because I live in Arizona.

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Sid Desai
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Sid Desai

Modern Monetary Policy. Initiative is already approved and people are paid. Our tax.money won't pay either way, unless you want to wait another 100 years.

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60%
No

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Doug Einsel
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Doug Einsel

Revenue by athletic dept should pay for it. First of all, I dont approve of the south end zone change, eliminating seating for the common folk.

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Devin Salisbury
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Devin Salisbury

The football program is always bragging about how much they bring in. Why should any non fan have to support them?

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B
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B

Our taxes are too high already and it is because they pay for more than just essential services. Like football stadiums.

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D
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D

The Athletic Department turns a huge profit every year. They charge an insane amount of money to see a terrible product on the field. The egos/decisions of administration has already taken enough from the average person. They don't deserve a dime

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Chuck Mix
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Chuck Mix

We are overtaxed already. I love NU football, but if it can't pay for itself with current state support to the university, then it shouldn't be so big. We are blessed to have the support for the university football team, leave it to the folks.

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Jerry Hedden
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Jerry Hedden

dont need to use state moneys for this

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Larry Smith
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Larry Smith

With ever more dismal seasons I would guess that filling the stadium would be a problem. Nebraska fans are great, but there is only an indefinite time before they lose interest with dismal season results.

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Michael Graham
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Michael Graham

How about fix some roads instead.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

Absolutely not. This is NOT what our Founding Fathers had in mind, not that they are not turning in their graves with this socialist mess we've gotten ourselves into. I don't play football, I don't/can't go to the games and so this is taxation without representation.

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Scott Mateer
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Scott Mateer

The collected taxes should be used to invest in the state of Nebraska's college students to reduce tuition and fees, improve rural health care, and/or invest in things like expanding renewable energy sources. Let the boosters and fans pay for the renovations and upgrades.

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Robert Lloyd
Robert Lloyd

Those things you mentioned are NOT what taxes were meant for.

Scott Mateer
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Scott Mateer

The collected taxes should be used to invest in the state of Nebraska's college students to reduce tuition and fees, improve rural health care, and/or invest in things like expanding renewable energy sources. Let the boosters and fans pay for the renovations and upgrades.

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Laird Watkins
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Laird Watkins

The University and it's Mega-donors are not in a state of poverty. When the legislature is in attack mode on taxation, let us be prudent.

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lawrence versaw
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lawrence versaw

They rake in tons money pay for it yourself

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Dan Stephens
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Dan Stephens

That's what the donors are for.

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Regan Zeller
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Regan Zeller

There is plenty of private money to take care of this. Just let them name a restroom after a large donor.

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Alan Montanye
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Alan Montanye

They sale out every game. They have money. We are taxed to much already. And the price of living is ridiculous.

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Will Nebraska get three more wins and become bowl-eligible this season?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
11/2/2023

Will Nebraska get three more wins and become bowl-eligible this season?

80%
Yes WINNER

19

20%
No

3

80%
Yes

19 Comments
Chris Monaco
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Chris Monaco

all 6 teams left on the schedule are beatable.

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Gene Eubanks
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Gene Eubanks

All of the remaining games are winnable, so I think for sure we can win two of them!

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Carter Eveland
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Carter Eveland

if nebraska plays quality football the next three weeks they will go 6-3

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Brandon Pierce
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Brandon Pierce

Each game we are getting better and our Defense is just as strong as they were the first game. It is only a matter of time for the Offense to open up and showcase all the young talent on the team. Not to mention every team left has struggles with stopping offenses. Our D will shut down their runs.

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Steve Stutzman
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Steve Stutzman

Team is getting stronger as the year progresses.

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Thomas Wright
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Thomas Wright

C'mon...Northwestern / Purdue / Maryland, Iowa ALL @ home = 7 wins !! Right ? We should beat ALL of them, right ? I like Kool-Aid, but Tony White has got our boys heading in the right direction for a nice change, even though we need a pass rusher they've been solid & I believe will get better.

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Bob Flanagan
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Bob Flanagan

The defense will have to carry us, and the young receivers are gonna have to step up big time. Satterfield may have to think long and hard about throwing to run vs running to throw ... we shall see, but ZI think they'll go at least 6-6 maybe 7-5

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Dale Paulsen
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Dale Paulsen

We can run the ball!

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James Key
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James Key

We will know more Saturday night. We need to go 3-0 over next 3 weeks. GBR

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Don Schendt
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Don Schendt

Remaining schedule should allow NU to win 3 more games, especially the next 3. NU could even win them all.

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Regan Zeller
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Regan Zeller

They have a better attitude now. They know they need to work to win and when something does not go their way they do not put their heads down and think back to last year.

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Mark C. Brigham
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Mark C. Brigham

We will continue to gain confidence as we win!

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Agron Leopold
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Agron Leopold

The west is weak and the crossovers look very winnable after seeing Illinois beat Maryland. We will get to 6 and may even be in the hunt in the west

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James McDermott
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James McDermott

The remaing six games are all winnable

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William Snesrud
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William Snesrud

Because five of the final six games are very winnable

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20%
No

3 Comments
Joe Hegarty
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Joe Hegarty

No Passing attack and to many errors.

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michael daly
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michael daly

offense is not coming together. injuries and less than stellar coaching on that side. o line and receivers and qb

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Jon Petersen
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Jon Petersen

I think they'd be able to get to something like 7-5 if they still had some offensive weapons. But the lack of receivers and backs is going to make it difficult. If they do get to a bowl, it will be due to the defense.

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