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?

Does Emmett Johnson's departure mean Nebraska needs a running back from the portal for 2026?

Asked by Husker Max

200 Votes

Does Emmett Johnson's departure mean Nebraska needs a running back from the portal for 2026?

90%

Yes - The roster lacks proven producers. Yes - The roster lacks proven producers.

10%

No - Ample talent is already on board. No - Ample talent is already on board.

90%

Yes - The roster lacks proven producers.

1 Comment

James Key

if a stud wants to come. Hey Em!

10%

No - Ample talent is already on board.

2 Comments

Christopher Benson

We have talent in the room. They will have the same learning curve that Emmett had. He was an average back at the beginning of last season and look how he blossomed. That said, if a solid back is available, take him of course

Bill Scheef

Nebraska is a 3rd Tier team in the BIG 10 and an after thought nationally and our expectations for recruiting should reflect that. With the powers in the BIG 10 nationally Nebraska's "good old days..." are just. Swept into the dust bin of what once was...Sorry, but...it's the truth as I see it.

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

Asked by Husker Max

536 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

Husker Max

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

63% Yes WINNER

37% No

63% Yes

37% No

Does Emmett Johnson's departure mean Nebraska needs a running back from the portal for 2026?

90% Yes - The roster lacks proven producers. Yes - The roster lacks proven producers.

10% No - Ample talent is already on board. No - Ample talent is already on board.

90% Yes - The roster lacks proven producers.

10% No - Ample talent is already on board.

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

63%

Yes WINNER

37%

No

63%

Yes

37%

No

90%

Yes - The roster lacks proven producers. Yes - The roster lacks proven producers.

10%

No - Ample talent is already on board. No - Ample talent is already on board.

90%

Yes - The roster lacks proven producers.

10%

No - Ample talent is already on board.

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