Asked by Husker Max

12/18/2014

Do you like the Huskers' chances in the Holiday Bowl?

34%

Yes

66%

No WINNER

34%

Yes

The team will be motivated, just like in 2003.

The team will be motivated, just like in 2003. Show Less

9 Comments

El Macho Borracho

If Armstrong JR doesn't chuck bombs under pressure which are slightly more effective than punting on first down....And if Poopoocheese doesn't coach the D

Dirk Schlicht

There should be big chips on the players' shoulders. When a well liked coach leaves the team usually performs well in support. USC also doesn't play hard the whole game. They are beatable.

Visitor

Players will play inspired i believe

Mike Myers

They will play loose and motivated to win it for Pride and a Pelini

Jeff Gronewold

They will work hard to end the year positively!

Deanne Brown

I think we would beat USC with any coach. OUR KUNG FU IS STRONG!

Nik Bjelland-Miller

There will be some extra motivation to win one last one for Bo.

Stephen Johnson

It all depends on which Nebraska team shows up on game day.

James Key

Just DO IT

66%

No

Too many injuries, and it's almost a home game for USC.

Too many injuries, and it's almost a home game for USC. Show Less

16 Comments

Peter Rygol

I just don't have confidence that the coaches will have this team prepared well enough to play to this team's full potential. They teach these kids to think and not react. Always a step behind. Also evidenced by a lack of playing using basic fundamentals. Also because TA can't hit the broadside of a barn.

Steve Olson

Need Bo. Great group of coaches and players destroyed by change

Ron Huffman

Year after year. ..changes and improvements should have been obvious. .every player should have been a huge difference. ..instead of a small handful. .

Visitor

Losing Pelini has deflated them too much

Greg Booker

Big game. Bad outcome

Bob Dickson

Isnt it obvious?

Visitor

They lack execution and motivation. The coaches don't know how to make half time adjustments and they will not pull the starters no matter how bad they are doing.

James Traut

USC demonstrated a lot of team speed versus Notre Dame. McNeese State players noted the Huskers' lack of speed.

Rizeabuv Yorzelf

Too many distractions on the NU side to stay focused on USC.

Visitor

Same team, same system...

Bonnie Guy

I'd have voted this way whether Coach Pelini was gone or not - based on what I saw this year, I just don't think this team hangs with USC, especially as this is virtually a home game for the opponent, Hopefully Ameer is healthy, and Randy, but we'll see.

Wednesday Punk

Not to be a negative Nellie, but i just don't think they will hang with USC for more than a qtr (maybe)..Not a lot of motivation for this one i dont believe.....Ill watch, but, not expecting much. GBR!

Gordon Sherman

Duh

Lane Liley

First off it is USC at home. Second, although I believe there is enough motivation for the players, they are still smarting from the change. I suspect that they will put up a fight at first and then when things get real tough, they will fold as their heart probably isn't there.

Gene Lydick

I don't believe they will be very focused for this game.

Matthew J. Meyer

We have a talent deficit, a coaching deficit, and a lack of motivation on players parts because of all the upheaval.

Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

Asked by Husker Max

719 Votes

Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

69%

Exciting change for better Exciting change for better

31%

Skeptical of sudden shift Skeptical of sudden shift

69%

Exciting change for better

7 Comments

Don Buckingham

Glad to see an acknowledgement that the O wasn't working. This shows some urgency about winning which I appreciate.

Bill Greim

Seems pretty obvious that when something is not working very well and you don’t know how to fix it you bring in outside experts for advise. Common practice.

Brad Bredenkamp

Holgerson has enough experience that he should be able to watch some film and the players in practice and call plays that play to their strengths. I'm betting he is also smart enough to stick with what's working until the other team stops it, and to develop some offensive rhythm.

Robert Lloyd

Anything is better than Satterfield. But I don't know why we didn't go after the US Army's OC who only makes $190k and absolutely knows how to run the ball.

Brad Bredenkamp

Because Army's OC can call the triple option and run the ball, but he probably doesn't know how to call for a pro-style quarterback. Plus it is very unlikely that Army's OC is going to jump ship right now the way their season is going. Maybe gets a look after the season if Holgerson doesn't stay.

Dick Plock

Needed change for quite a many games. Our offensive & defense coordinators are being out smarted.

Jean McGee

Satt has been wasting Raiola’s passing strength.

klirvine@bresnan.net

we need an offence

31%

Skeptical of sudden shift

3 Comments

VAHuskerFan

I refuse to get my hopes up

Craig S

Installing a whole new offense would be very difficult. You might be able to refine a small portion but learning the timing and terminology would be difficult.

michael daly

The habits of almost 2 years don't change overnight. That being said, A new , more forceful, high expectation coach, might be able to snap them awake and Go

Will Nebraska make a bowl game this season?

Asked by Husker Max

1,140 Votes

Will Nebraska make a bowl game this season?

29%

Yes, they have the games. Yes, they have the games.

71%

It's going to be tough. It's going to be tough.

29%

Yes, they have the games.

2 Comments

Visitor

Got to keep the faith

James Key

Majic 8 Ball says yes!!!

71%

It's going to be tough.

11 Comments

Miller3l

I doubt that this late in the season this change will help. I hope it does but i have no faith left. The O-line is just horrible.

Sporty361

Good thing we played buffs early. They have improved throughout the season and have been rated most of year. They are moving forward while we are retreating.

Randy Weitzenkamp

My heart says yes, but my head says no. Are they capable? Absolutely, but we haven't seen enough consistency in any of the 3 phases of the game to warrant any confidence that we can win one of the last three games.

Robert Lloyd

Why don't we recruit the Army's offensive coordinator who really know how to develop a running game? And he only makes $190,000 per year.

Joe Hegarty

Won't be favored in any remaining games.

John Lienemann

They have to fight for it. I will be honest and say it depends on which NU team shows up and that’s why I think it’s going to be tough. They could either win the last 3 games but they could also lose the last 3 games.

Lyle Martin

Looking like they won't win again this year

Bill Scheef

Nope...hate to say it but we need a dual threat at QB. It was worth the try, but DR is better off served playing for a program that best suits his drop back talent and at this point in time it's not here. We will drop all three and maybe giving Lincoln Riley two weeks to plan...it's not good !

The ANTI Trump

offense is more confusion and chaos instead of concern and control

Roger Moellendorf

Sadly, no, I don't think it will happen. There are just too many problems with every aspect of their game. Especially offense and special teams.

Bill Petty

I am not hopeful that this team will win another game this year. Just about every phase of the game is sub par. We have clearly regressed as the season has unfolded. Don't forget how much Jeff Simms was hyped last year; how did that turn out. I don't have confidence in the coaching staff.

Husker Max

Do you like the Huskers' chances in the Holiday Bowl?

34% Yes

66% No WINNER

34% Yes

66% No

Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

69% Exciting change for better Exciting change for better

31% Skeptical of sudden shift Skeptical of sudden shift

69% Exciting change for better

31% Skeptical of sudden shift

Will Nebraska make a bowl game this season?

29% Yes, they have the games. Yes, they have the games.

71% It's going to be tough. It's going to be tough.

29% Yes, they have the games.

71% It's going to be tough.

34%

Yes

66%

No WINNER

34%

Yes

66%

No

69%

Exciting change for better Exciting change for better

31%

Skeptical of sudden shift Skeptical of sudden shift

69%

Exciting change for better

31%

Skeptical of sudden shift

29%

Yes, they have the games. Yes, they have the games.

71%

It's going to be tough. It's going to be tough.

29%

Yes, they have the games.

71%

It's going to be tough.