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Do you like Nebraska's chances of turning its defense around?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
12/2/2016

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

63%
Yes WINNER

10

37%
No

9

63%
Yes

10 Comments
Robert Lloyd
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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.

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Jay Safford
1
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.

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Louis Scholz
0
Louis Scholz

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

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Isaiah Skrdla
0
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.

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Valerie Gilmore
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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.......

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Danny Baker
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Danny Baker

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

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Gene Baker
0
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!!!

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Kevin Hamilton
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Kevin Hamilton

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

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Michael McKain
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Michael McKain

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

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Todd Michael
0
Todd Michael

I believe in this staff

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37%
No

9 Comments
Bob Dickson
6
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.

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Stephen Johnson
1
Stephen Johnson

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

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Roger Lohr
1
Roger Lohr

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

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James Traut
1
James Traut

Likely improvement in the DBs negated by weaker defensive line.

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T David Andrew M
1
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.

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Jc Clark
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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.

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Terry Darnall
0
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/

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Byron Augustin
0
Byron Augustin

Because Banker is still the DC.

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Kevin Bolin
0
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?

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Does Raiola’s Maxwell watch listing heighten Husker expectations?

Does Raiola’s Maxwell watch listing heighten Husker expectations?

Yes, legit national recognition

0

No, preseason lists carry little weight

1

Yes, legit national recognition

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No one has commented yet

No, preseason lists carry little weight

1 Comment
PJ SAid
0
PJ SAid

Proof is in the pudding. Actions speak louder than words. Show me don't tell me. I will let you know after Black Friday

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Is it reasonable to consider Nebraska a potential playoff team in 2025?

Is it reasonable to consider Nebraska a potential playoff team in 2025?

Yes, it just might happen

6

No, that's crazy talk

17

Yes, it just might happen

6 Comments
Jeff Shaw
0
Jeff Shaw

Qb. Oline. Offense could be very good. Back 7 on d should be good Concerns at rb depth and unknowns on interiour d line.

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Terrence Smith
0
Terrence Smith

With their schedule, they might be able to make it this year.

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Chester Ogborn
0
Chester Ogborn

They are as much a potential playoff team as Arizona State and Indiana were last year. There is no harm is fans dreaming big. A team with a recent history like Nebraska is going to put it together this year. Why not the Huskers?

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Joe Nigro
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Joe Nigro

Just wishful thinking but I believe the talent is there. We will need a few breaks but it is possible.

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George mcdaniel
0
George mcdaniel

It had to do with mindset confidence and luck

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Matt
0
Matt

They have a schedule that gets to the year 3 Matt Rhule 10 wins. If they can hang with Penn St. then they could be in the conversation as a 10-2, 11-1 team.

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No, that's crazy talk

17 Comments
Chad Alexander
1
Chad Alexander

So tired of delusional preseason talk. How about a winning conference record and a bowl win.

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Charlie Knapper
1
Charlie Knapper

Haven't proven anything, yet.

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Brad Mcbride
1
Brad Mcbride

They are a 6-6 football team until proven otherwise.

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Chin Sin Chong
1
Chin Sin Chong

No on field results to support that yet. History told us talks are simply empty statements

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Roy Katskee
1
Roy Katskee

NU has not demonstrated that they belong.

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Melvyn Halfon
1
Melvyn Halfon

NU has not been able to recruit top notch players. The media has led fans to believe that 3 star players can be molded into 4 and 5 stars. That dog don’t hunt?

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Kevin Hubbell
1
Kevin Hubbell

Let's not put the cart before the horse! 7 or 8 wins maybe.

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Joe Hegarty
1
Joe Hegarty

That's crazy alright. Just hope they make a bowl game again.

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Suicide Slush Puppie
0
Suicide Slush Puppie

We simply don't have the level of talent needed to reach the playoff. Achieving more wins that last year is a more realistic goal.

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Bill Petty
0
Bill Petty

Anything can happen, but up until now, Rhule hasn't shown that he can get the job done. I hope I'm wrong, but I just can't by the hype. Show me on the field.

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Eric Picquet
0
Eric Picquet

They haven’t done anything on the field to warrant that expectation. But there is nothing wrong with the team setting it as a goal and striving to reach that goal.

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Mike O
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Mike O

Immanuel Kant would say no, but he had a very strict definition of reason. I can only imagine him pooh-poohing the Huskers because Rhule is compulsed to pass the ball on clear running downs. Afraid to actually hand the ball to the fullback on 3rd and 1. And instead is in the shotgun. NO THEY KANT!

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Bob Flanagan
0
Bob Flanagan

Thry’ll be better this year, but I think 9-3 or 8-4 are likely which keeps them out of contention this year. My hope is that by year 4 under Rhule will finally get them ibto the playoff picture

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Richard Johnson
0
Richard Johnson

They need to prove they belong. Still to ,many players on the squad that played on bad teams and don't know how to win yet.

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Greg Engel
0
Greg Engel

I just can’t let myself get my hopes up too high. I am hopeful for a good season, though

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Dan Larsen
0
Dan Larsen

Let's consider a few "bigger" bowl game victories first.... way to early!

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