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3/12/2015

Do you like Mike Riley's new two group spring practice format?

86%
Yes WINNER

12

14%
No

2

86%
Yes

12 Comments
Jerrod W. Atkinson
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Jerrod W. Atkinson

Because all of the players will get more reps.

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dougnorman
2
dougnorman

just makes sense from a coaching aspect. you can't watch that many players at one time and have them show you what they've got.

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Ronald Sondergaard
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Ronald Sondergaard

only makes sense., to get a close look at the players....he also stated that it would only be for part of spring practice

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Danny Baker
2
Danny Baker

I think it is a great way of getting everyone practicing and not just standing around watching. The coaches get a better chance of developing players.

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Daniel Conner
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Daniel Conner

Again, each plaayer will get a better chance to be seen by the coaching staff. This is how walk-ons get noticed.

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Visitor
2
Visitor

Not sure if it matters if we like it or not...he is the coach. With that said, I do like the his reasoning behind it.

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Billie Mann
1
Billie Mann

I thought Osborne run a format where he would have multiple stations similar to what Riley is trying to do

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Visitor
1
Visitor

Makes sense to maximize practices. Efficient practices makes efficient games.

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Visitor
1
Visitor

Good review and competion

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Darrell Wood
1
Darrell Wood

Players need reps and coaching and this will give it to them. More buy in more motivation.

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John H. Schafer
1
John H. Schafer

Great way to give ALL players meaningful reps

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Giordani Mendoza Fitton
0
Giordani Mendoza Fitton

I remember when Coach Osborne took over as AD, and watched one of Bill Callahan's practices. He said, he saw a bunch of guys just standing around just watching. Hint hint Bill, that's not good. No surprise he fired Callahan.

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14%
No

2 Comments
steve ruhd
3
steve ruhd

There is not one D 1 program who has tried this and was successful. It makes coaches do too much after hours evaluation to the point that they are just remember big highlights on players instead of the whole body of work. Additionally the questions on these polls are very weak, I actually get angry each time you have one posted

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Mark Rasmussen
1
Mark Rasmussen

I don't see why they don't use the same basic practice routine as Osborne did. NE has many more players at practice than virtually anyone else due to our walk on program. No one "stood around" much at Osborne's practices. He has made the point in his books that the large number of players due to walkons was a significant advantage in that they could have multiple stations going at the same time. By splitting up into Team Red and Team white a bunch of starters are not going to get any practice time with the other starters that they will actually be on the field with this fall.

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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

4

Thumbs down

1

Thumbs up

4 Comments
Larry Johnson
0
Larry Johnson

I do not care HOW the punting is done. Only that it leads to WINS.

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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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Thumbs down

1 Comment
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.

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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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