Do you like Nebraska's chances of turning its defense around?

Asked by Husker Max

12/2/2016

Do you like Nebraska's chances of turning its defense around?

63%

Yes WINNER

37%

No

63%

Yes

They will bounce back http://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/sipple/steven-m-sipple-nu-s-offense-impetus-behind-kiper-s/article_a3f3443e-f8c5-5e98-a326-8fbc1f5138ea.html

They will bounce back http://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/sipple/steven-m-sipple-nu-s-offense-impetus-behind-kiper-s/article_a3f3443e-f8c5-5e98-a326-8fbc1f5138ea.html Show Less

10 Comments

Robert Lloyd

Good people as coaches. The line depleted, now is in the hands of a great upcoming coach. Linebackers and d-backs are in good hands.

Jay Safford

I like their chances but it may take a few games with a young d-line. I wish the veterans would have stuck around 1 more year. Our young d-line improvement is the key i believe.

Louis Scholz

I'm a word Parella .......

Isaiah Skrdla

I don't think that it will happen this year. I think this year will be terrible. However I think 2017s defense could be pretty good. I feel better about the direction of the defense than the ofense.

Valerie Gilmore

the talent was there last year, the talent is there this year and we have a new motivator speaking in terms that will get them ready for games, so yeah Nebraska will turn it around.......

Danny Baker

I feel they were almost there last year and now with Parella, the package will be complete.

Gene Baker

Yes they have a ton of young talent and great coaches, especially John Parela! I'm actually very excited to see the finished product out on the field! GBR!!!

Kevin Hamilton

Talent is down in the line but I expect to see improvement this year.

Michael McKain

I believe these are good coaches with good talent. John Parella will help instill the Blackshirt pride.

Todd Michael

I believe in this staff

37%

No

No, they still don't have the talent Photo credit: Omaha.com

No, they still don't have the talent Photo credit: Omaha.com Show Less

9 Comments

Bob Dickson

To me, the 'D' coordinator is still a question mark. 'D' line is a question mark. Although I like John Parrella's chances of bringing them around.

Stephen Johnson

Same defensive staff, different day. Same pass defense, 115 this year????

Roger Lohr

I'm not sure Mr Banker can coach a successful pass defense.

James Traut

Likely improvement in the DBs negated by weaker defensive line.

T David Andrew M

Did not see enough development last season to give me any meaningful reason to suggest that what is returning on the defensive side of the ball will be anywhere near what will be needed for a winning season.

Jc Clark

Not this year with the lack of depth and meaningful experience on the defensive line. it all starts there. We're going in the right direction though.

Terry Darnall

Not sure. This year will tell a lot. I was hoping it was a aggressive defense, but I didn't see it last year. Only Nate Gerry at the end of the year got aggressive. No excuses this year, players know the defense, so now we will find out/

Byron Augustin

Because Banker is still the DC.

Kevin Bolin

The D coordinator has NEVER had a top D so why would we expect one now - especially when the D line is so young?

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

Asked by Husker Max

287 Votes

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

45%

Yes, big impact Yes, big impact

55%

True freshman, needs time True freshman, needs time

45%

Yes, big impact

2 Comments

David Dahlkoetter

talent

Brad Meister

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

55%

True freshman, needs time

3 Comments

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.

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

John Hoie

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

Asked by Husker Max

775 Votes

Will NU win 9 games next season?

54%

Yes, schedule favors Yes, schedule favors

46%

No, too optimistic No, too optimistic

54%

Yes, schedule favors

10 Comments

Robert Lloyd

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

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.

James Key

At least 8 Wins if no glaring issues.

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!!!

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!!!

William Snesrud

Because Rhule rocks

Joe Hegarty

Passing game will click.

David Dahlkoetter

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

James McDermott

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

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.

46%

No, too optimistic

4 Comments

PJ SAid

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

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.

Dave Levesque

I've been let down too many times.

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.

Husker Max

Do you like Nebraska's chances of turning its defense around?

63% Yes WINNER

37% No

63% Yes

37% No

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

45% Yes, big impact Yes, big impact

55% True freshman, needs time True freshman, needs time

45% Yes, big impact

55% True freshman, needs time

Will NU win 9 games next season?

54% Yes, schedule favors Yes, schedule favors

46% No, too optimistic No, too optimistic

54% Yes, schedule favors

46% No, too optimistic

63%

Yes WINNER

37%

No

63%

Yes

37%

No

45%

Yes, big impact Yes, big impact

55%

True freshman, needs time True freshman, needs time

45%

Yes, big impact

55%

True freshman, needs time

54%

Yes, schedule favors Yes, schedule favors

46%

No, too optimistic No, too optimistic

54%

Yes, schedule favors

46%

No, too optimistic