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 the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

Asked by Husker Max

531 Votes

Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

68%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key Yes - His elusiveness will be key

32%

No - Tall order for a first start No - Tall order for a first start

68%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key

10 Comments

Dennis Brown

There are 10 other players on the offense.

Robert Lloyd

Let Emmitt and TJ run and run and run and we'll have a victory.

James Smith

Home field advantage in front of family and friends. He will relive his high school glory HUSKERS 27 ucla 24

Mark

Die hard husker

Heart My Doghead

Mr L is from Socal, therefore highly motivated to excel...Huskers by 15

jerry williams

Adveresity often brings out the best in a team.

AK-460Mag Nurse

We have yet to lose two in a row this season, and I think I formation with TJ and EJ has the potential to be devastating. GBR 🤘

Brad Bredenkamp

They won’t come out flat like they did last year. It will be a team win with a defensive or special teams score.

James Key

yes if EJ has plus 100 and TJ has 50 Run and 166 Pass. Then yes. All bets off if over 2 TO.

Ron Joseph

Time for the O to show their potential in support TJ. Once he gets comfortable with the game, he will add a dimension to the game we haven't had- dual threat QB.

32%

No - Tall order for a first start

2 Comments

Roy Katskee

Not enough players with the "it factor".

VAHuskerFan

Unfortunately we still have a terrible O-line and now Freshman QB a Defense that can’t stop anyone, I don’t have much hope for the season ending on a positive note. Lose by 17

Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

Asked by Husker Max

928 Votes

Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

8 Comments

William Schmidt

Anything that can get the players excited and more focused plus get the crowd intensity to rise is good for the huskers. If all black uniforms, like the Famed Blackshirt defense of old lights a fire by all means do it. To upset the Trojans will take a superb almost mistake free effort cause their up

Ron Graf

I absolutely agree with Joe

Joe Putjenter

I’m hoping the emotional, hype, and excitement continues through the entire game. No let downs.

Rick Distefano

We will finally come to play with 50 visitors watching and could mean a few commits early.

N A

It could, it will ramp up the fans and students and make for a very loud atmosphere which could provide us with some helpful USC offensive penalities.

Joe Nigro

Can't hurt

George mcdaniel

It will be just like colorado but better and nebraska will win 27 to 24 my prediction

Bob Flanagan

Yes it will … But emotion only goes so far … thry still have to perform and execute at a high level

62%

No

7 Comments

Chad Alexander

No pass rush equals easy win for the Trojans.

VAHuskerFan

Unfortunately the offense and defense has way to many issues and USC is going to expose them, gonna be a route 52-13

Ted Fuller

No one on the field is looking at the stands. Ask Penn State how their white out has been working this year.

Suicide Slush Puppie

We're not disciplined enough, and USC has more talent. This game will not be close.

Mike O

The Funeral Blacks will be no better than the Surrender Whites at changing the outcome.

John Ballew

The game will be won or lost in the trenches and special teams. The color of uniforms means nothing once the game starts.

Ron Joseph

No - but the cold might more so. After the game starts the noise will be filtered out. But if our D can stop them consistently and we establish the run game & control the clock - then I like our chances

Husker Max

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

63% Yes WINNER

37% No

63% Yes

37% No

Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

68% Yes - His elusiveness will be key Yes - His elusiveness will be key

32% No - Tall order for a first start No - Tall order for a first start

68% Yes - His elusiveness will be key

32% No - Tall order for a first start

Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

38% Yes Yes

62% No No

38% Yes

62% No

63%

Yes WINNER

37%

No

63%

Yes

37%

No

68%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key Yes - His elusiveness will be key

32%

No - Tall order for a first start No - Tall order for a first start

68%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key

32%

No - Tall order for a first start

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

62%

No