Asked by Husker Max

2/3/2016

How do you rate Nebraska's 2016 recruiting class so far?

21%

Impressive

79%

Lacking WINNER

21%

Impressive

1 Comment

Stanford Swanson

One thing this staff can do is evaluate. Patrick O'brien has a chance to be special at Nebraska, the first true quarterback that we haven't had in a long time. They have HS producers like Spielman and Grimm. If they close out the class with guys like Jackson, Farniok, and Watts, it could be top20

Doug Shonka

This same staff thought Johnny Stanton would be a great college QB. Let's not get over our skis on POB just yet.

79%

Lacking

12 Comments

Jerry Williams

It is a little early to tell but right now sort of middle of the pack.

James Traut

Too soon for an accurate estimate but so far very average and no where near the OSU, Michigan, PSU talent projections. NU so far is possibly becoming the Missouri or Okla. State programs of the long ago Big 8 era-- competitive on occasion to win a league title.

Larry Baumann

Nothing but mediocre talent at best which matches Riley's coaching abilities. We will see nothing but 2 star athletes until we get rid of this 62 year old bald headed bum!

Visitor

Need more Skill Position players and less walk ons. If Nebraska were to play Alabama this September, we would be steam rolled.

Rich Stricklett

Keep losing key players

Sean Fluharty

In order to compete for championships we need to finish in the Top 12-15 year-in, year-out. Barely cracking the Top 25 isn't gonna cut it. We were told that Riley & Co. would be able to snare top recruits with all of the resources at their disposal, but they've been disappointing thus far.

Garret Shaw

We have to get inside the top 20 of recruiting, to get where we need to be.

Visitor

not impressed at all seem to be losing more than winning

Ben Brooks

Very weak at DT and WR

Keith Petrie

Need some good offensive line talent and guys with a mean streak on the field. Add some skill position talent and we're all set. GBR!

Doug Shonka

Lack of success in 2 key areas - DE and OT

Randy Wolf

Losing too many previous commits. Winning is important to recruiting and when the Huskers blow games like the Iowa game that hurts.

Asked by Husker Max

663 Votes

Is Nebraska's offensive line improving?

44%

They're getting better. They're getting better.

56%

Needs more work. Needs more work.

44%

They're getting better.

5 Comments

Kevin T

Running game is improving

Eric Hahn

I think without getting cute and simplifying we were able to see the talent that was recruited on the line shine against Wisconsin. There were holes open nearly all night for our backs. Dylan was not sacked at all.

klirvine@bresnan.net

they are better no question

Bill Petty

yes

Will Stanley

Tonite I saw hints of the '95 Huskers. We have a lot of work to do but I think with Rhule and Holgerson, I think within the next 2-3 seasons, we will be on the ranking polls and pushing for the Big 10 Legends title and then? Who knows? Maybe a National title is in the future??

56%

Needs more work.

10 Comments

Robert Lloyd

I think a good 'running' OC like Army's OC could have an awesome offense with this exact personnel. And the Army's OC only makes $190K.

Steve Brandon

Only thing good at is picking up qb after giving up a sack

Jeffrey Bushman

actually they stink.

Bruce Stephens

There are some good high school defenses that would give our line fits.

Fearless Phil

I was spoiled by the lines of the 80s and 90s

Joe Hegarty

They need more strength & conditioning

Mike O

Offensive is the right word. The Pipeline is clogged and needs a plumber ASAP. The you know what is backing up into the basement. That Focker is our offensive line.

James Key

I don't care at this moment. just win Baby

Michael DePuglio

Take a look at the average SEC OL.... we need more work and development.

Brian Machan

We need a complete overhaul of personnel. Coaching is there, talent isn't.

Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

Asked by Husker Max

736 Votes

Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

70%

Exciting change for better Exciting change for better

30%

Skeptical of sudden shift Skeptical of sudden shift

70%

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

30%

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

Husker Max

How do you rate Nebraska's 2016 recruiting class so far?

21% Impressive

79% Lacking WINNER

21% Impressive

79% Lacking

Is Nebraska's offensive line improving?

44% They're getting better. They're getting better.

56% Needs more work. Needs more work.

44% They're getting better.

56% Needs more work.

Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

70% Exciting change for better Exciting change for better

30% Skeptical of sudden shift Skeptical of sudden shift

70% Exciting change for better

30% Skeptical of sudden shift

21%

Impressive

79%

Lacking WINNER

21%

Impressive

79%

Lacking

44%

They're getting better. They're getting better.

56%

Needs more work. Needs more work.

44%

They're getting better.

56%

Needs more work.

70%

Exciting change for better Exciting change for better

30%

Skeptical of sudden shift Skeptical of sudden shift

70%

Exciting change for better

30%

Skeptical of sudden shift