How do you grade the Big 10 handling of the impact of COVID-19?

Asked by Husker Max

1016 Votes

How do you grade the Big 10 handling of the impact of COVID-19?

7%

B or better B or better

93%

C or worse C or worse

7%

B or better

1 Comment

Stephen Andersson

The Big 10 deserves credit for making the right decision - A+. Football is not worth the risk of serious damage to the health of a single football player. Players can now focus on their studies.

Tristan Swanson

They literally said that it wasn't related to health concerns so not sure what you're going on about

The Troof Hurts

How many incredibly fit 20 year olds have been laid low by Covid? ZERO.

93%

C or worse

20 Comments

Terry Darnall

I believe this is all political to keep the economy down. Big 10 is about starting the season on November 4th!

Jeanne Cosentino

It is political....now he wants all B10 athletes to be social justice warriors. How can he even bring this up as an athletic discussion? Talk about political. He needs to go NOW!

Roger Parmeter

I don't think the BIG had all the information to make that decision alone. The country doesn't. The hospitals are not over run by covid patients and the death toll is better than the flue!

Scott Ferguson

You are very forgiving by offering C or worse. I am not even sure an F would do justice. This is a one man hit show. It seems to me the commissioner is out to prove he is the boss and no one else.

Tom Cullinan

F: Responsible leaders making a decision with so much social and economic impact have a duty to give the people they serve the reasons for that decision. The conference isn't a democracy, but ...

Dan Cubrich

Atrocious handling of this situation.

ToddandWendi Kroll

This fits into the politics of the day. No explanation just accept it and get in line. Stinks of politics.

Jeanne Cosentino

This seems to be a "fly by the seat of your pants" decision made by an incompetent B10 commissioner. The worst part is that his son plays football in the SEC and is going to play. Hypocrite!

The Troof Hurts

Could not have possibly botched it more. Zero communication or explanation? Seriously? F-

Brian Beck

There was no transparency. Other conferences get to play which is an unfair advantage in recruiting. Covid survivor success rate is about 99.9% so quit living in fear. This is ruining peoples lives an

Jesse Alber

There is always risk. The risk of a football related injury, the same risks we mitigate every year, are far greater than the risks for which they claim to have postponed the season. COWARDS!!

Roger Nicolaus

Right or wrong decision not the problem. The way it as handled big problem/ no transparency, explanation or attempt to rectify the handling.

Scott Dreas

Just deplorable, living outside Nebraska I get the opportunity to listen to other sports talk radio shows blast the B1G and their decision making process.

Robert Lloyd

Sounds like the commissioner is a big time Democrat and listens to CNN. Replace him now!

Ron Joseph

A 10 game schedule one week, cancellation the next. No presentation of factual information to support their vote and no presentation of the actual vote. Poorly executed by a "prestigious" conference

Thomas Whistler

Probably a D+. The plus is for allowing Frost to speak his mind.

Doug Shonka

Poor leadership, poor communication and lack of transparency

Dan Gochenour

No transparency, no details, the Presidents of the Universities are not coming together on an actual vote. I would say if you can't get 75% of the schools to agree, there is a problem.

After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?

Asked by Husker Max

4/27/2023

After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?

47%

Jeff Sims

53%

Casey Thompson WINNER

47%

Jeff Sims

5 Comments

Chris Martin

Sims will have had a full healthy offseason to learn the new offense and develop chemistry with the rest of the offense. There aren't any preseason games in cfb. Expecting Thompson to develop chemistry with the offense in much less time is a recipe for loding winnable games at Minnesota and Colorado

Michael Graham

Better runner.

Carl Wiest

Thing is, they are both really good QB's if they get coached up right.

Steven Sabacky

More fluid on the pocket

James Stiver

I believe Sims is a very accurate passer and he appears to be a strong runner. I would have liked to see him run more in the spring game!

53%

Casey Thompson

10 Comments

Jerry Williams

Casey always looked good considering always under pressure, can throw the long ball and run.

David Weaver

I just think overall Casey the better option and def has leadership qualities as well. Part of this is just due to what we've seen from Casey vs what we haven't been able to see yet (real games) with Jeff Sims

Richard Stotts

lets see who Coach starts....Casey is just better.

Andy Fields

I was impressed with Jeff Sims. I just feel Casey Thompson is a really good QB and could be outstanding with a good o-line. We definitely need a good back up and Sims isn't a big drop off. If the o-line is better, we go bowling this year.

Scott Morris

I think Casey throws a lot better than Sims.

Randy Wolf

Better arm, better legs

Andy Morrison

Jeff Simms didn't seem like he has good throwing mechanics, and seemed like he rushed his throws. But my guess is we need both.

Jim Firnhaber

I believe Casey is the better passer and likely reads defenses faster.

Kevin Bolin

Sims makes too many mistakes and his knack for tossing INTs and putting the ball on the ground will get him on the bench sooner rather than later - question swill he stay if he losses the starting job

travis stoler

they both play but casey starts

Who will have more wins in his first season at his new school, Deion Sanders or Matt Rhule?

Asked by Husker Max

3 months left

Who will have more wins in his first season at his new school, Deion Sanders or Matt Rhule?

14%

Sanders at Colorado Sanders at Colorado

86%

Rhule at Nebraska Rhule at Nebraska

14%

Sanders at Colorado

2 Comments

Richard Hein

Nebraska's first two games should scare the fan base. Both on the road and with regard to Colorado, let's face it, they have way more swagger and are projecting way more aggressiveness and confidence. I think Big Red is 0-2 to start and Colorado will surprise.

Corey

Because of lack of athletes and confidence. It's coming again, you just refuse to see it.

86%

Rhule at Nebraska

19 Comments

5starclng@cox.net

Rhule has been there and done it at a d1 level. Sanders has not. Both programs are similar in records over the last few years. So I would lean on experience.

Steve Farrell

I just peaked at Colorado's schedule, it's brutal for first year coach

Steve Farrell

I just peaked at Colorado's schedule, it's brutal for first year coach

Steve Stutzman

More Heart, Less Hype.

James Stiver

Rhule seems like he can get the team to believe in themselves and go out and have some fun with it and I think this will make a difference!

Brandon Pierce

We have the better team and better coach!

Dale Blackford

Colorados' schedule looks more formidable to them, then Nebraska's to them.

Richard Byers

Nebraska has a lot more developed talent in place. CU is rebuilding and had a lot of graduations and transfers out.

Ron Joseph

Colorado was much worse that Neb last year - a much deeper hole. We were close. With good coaching, we'll get over the top and to a bowl game. Besides Buffs suck

Thomas Wright

SHM...LOL Deion is just neon. All things that glitter aren't gold ! Colorado is going to find out the hard way just what type of coaching Deion is really capable of. I'm NOT drinking the Nebr kool-aid either, but let's face it, Rhule has put together quite the staff in comparison to Frost ! GBR !!!

Alex Perry

With Deion being Deion and getting rid of players by essentially forcing them out I believe this will be a setback in year one. With Rhule helping most Nebraska players stay and bringing in more talent I think they will have more success in season one considering they have more talent overall.