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How would you grade Husker progress this year toward returning to a top-level football program?

How would you grade Husker progress this year toward returning to a top-level football program?

They progressed - A or B

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No progress - C or D

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They progressed - A or B

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Stephen Andersson
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Stephen Andersson

Having only 2 losses as late as November 20 certainly qualifies for an A.

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No progress - C or D

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Spot Ify
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Spot Ify

The talent is there, but the focus and subsequent execution isn’t there. Too many mistakes. And if I see another shotgun formation at the one yard line, I’m giving up and watching the LPGA.

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Kim Brown
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Kim Brown

Winning baby. All that matters.

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Tucker Mcmann
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Tucker Mcmann

Some decent progress on D. Offense clearly regressed from 18 and 19. Penalties and bonehead mistakes at crucial moments and inconsistent play on the O line continues to crush the O.

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Ron Joseph
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Ron Joseph

One part of the culture hasn't changed: Discipline. Until it does, we'll remain sub 500. Too many penalties, turnovers, coaching errors to win those close games. Talent gets us close, but discipline gets us wins D improved, O regressed wtout a WR who can spread the field & a QB who can pass long

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Scott Reed Schaefer
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Scott Reed Schaefer

There seems to be lack of development is many areas. Still too many penalties. Still losing the turnover battle. Still lacking progress in special teams. Still inefficient in the downfield passing game. Still little breakaway long runs. Frost must bring a winning season in 2021 or seat will get hot.

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Tim Winchester
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Tim Winchester

I am a Scott Frost supporter and believe he is the man for the job. However, I am not sure I can say that about all his assistants. Austin needs to produce results. Coach V is supposed to be a QB Guru but it has not translated to the field. I am confident Frost is the right man for the job.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

I am surprised at the lack of progress. For all the advantages of being Nebraska and its football pedigree, why are schools like Cincinnati (and others like Liberty and Coastal Carolina) easily surpassing us? If it wasn't for Scott Frost I would make a change. But I love Scott Frost.

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Matt Seiler
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Matt Seiler

If the question was centered on Defense, I'd give that an A- or B+. I'm very encouraged by that but every bit of progress there was offset but an anemic offense. However, Martinez was much improved on the back half of the season outside of the Minny game. In total I'll give it a C.

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David Steffen
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David Steffen

Martinez was best as freshman coach need to match plays to talent and run some option football. How about the I Deidrick is a great fullback and Robison as I back would be a hell of a challenge.

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Steve Walker
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Steve Walker

Just 3 wins. What can you say?

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Bill Adamss
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Bill Adamss

Frost sucks. Resign please

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Jim Moore
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Jim Moore

They have gone from less than mediocre to one if the worse teams in the BIG. This is in spite of having more talent than many of the teams that have passed them.

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Rod Combs
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Rod Combs

Anyone who watched this season would know there was no progress, aside from possibly the defense. Offense and special teams were atrocious.

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Matt Seiler
Matt Seiler

Atrocious is a bit harsh for special teams. Culp was an All Big 10 kicker. We were on our 2nd string punter to start and 3rd string the last few games. I'm not worried about special teams.

Lucas Franzen
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Lucas Franzen

3-5. Ouch. They look like a team with little to no discipline. Penalties, turnovers, missed tackles, horrid special teams.

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Chris Martin
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Chris Martin

Overall a C. A year that has been nothing but endless strangeness along with awful (and I don't mean just football related) 2020 gave us an improved defense that made Chin and his assistants look like the best coaches on staff.

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Loren Zimmerman
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Loren Zimmerman

D+ HS level football is right. No discipline. We need a BIG running back, a BIG fullback. Wandel can't continue to take a beating; targeting, hands-to-the-face, holding. Either the receivers are slacking off and not knowing routes, or they are a discipline problem.

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Mike Petersen
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Mike Petersen

Some progress on defense but 3-5 doesnt warrant an A or B. Ended with a win but it included same issues. Those turnovers and penalties will get you beat 95% of the time.

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Joe Snuffy
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Joe Snuffy

Still seeing turnovers, penalties, special teams meltdowns, and some other usual suspects. The defense did look good at times, but consistency hasn’t entirely been established there. You have to hope there’s a future eruption just below the surface, but that’s been a long held hope.

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Lucas Franzen
Lucas Franzen

One quality all great, or even good, defenses possess is the ability to pressure a quarterback. We very rarely made any QB sweat, giving them more than ample time to pick us apart (especially on 3rd downs).

Brian Anderson
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Brian Anderson

Anyone who thinks that the ‘skers have progressed is asleep at the wheel... 3 years in with Frost & his crew and it couldn’t be more disappointing.... they’re a joke and it is quite apparent that nothing will be changing anytime soon ..the program is Broke!! ..

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Jim Firnhaber
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Jim Firnhaber

Another year with no consistency and a comedy of errors. It was a ss on grass.

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Jeff Frasch
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Jeff Frasch

Most un disseplined team in the Big 10!!! High school teams don't make these type of mistakes over and over and over

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Jon Jorgenson
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Jon Jorgenson

Mistakes, penalties, fumbles, coaching, scheme and youth. I like Frost. Players are playing harder and more physical. Many of the players came from winning programs. Need that winning attitude. IA, NU, WI, IL, MN and OSU have that attitude and swagger when they play Nebraska.

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Scott Ferguson
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Scott Ferguson

The same mistakes in year 3, not a good look. Quarterback play is worse than ever. Offense scores less points than recent memory. Special teams woes, penalties.

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What's your reaction to the Huskers' switch to rugby-style punting?

What's your reaction to the Huskers' switch to rugby-style punting?

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Thumbs down

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Thumbs up

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Steve Rentzell
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Steve Rentzell

If something is broken, what does it hurt to try something different. Insanity- Doing the same thing and expecting a different result.

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Danny Purcell
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Danny Purcell

taking full advantage of college rules

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Ron Graf
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Ron Graf

I like this style of punting. With the roll-out, it keeps the defense honest by keeping them in position in case of runs/throws by the punter.

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Thumbs down

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Mike O
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Mike O

Anything less than a drop kick just isn't trying. Additionally, NU had a punter who averaged 44 yards a kick and he had to transfer for a player to be named later. Maybe get the rugby guy in and set in place before upending what would have been a solid punting game.

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Will you be in Memorial Stadium for the "Husker Games" on April 26?

Will you be in Memorial Stadium for the "Husker Games" on April 26?

Yes: Must support the team.

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No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

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Yes: Must support the team.

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No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

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Nate Stineman
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Nate Stineman

Too much hassle (200 miles away) for an unknown event.

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Tom Cullinan
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Tom Cullinan

The event is a non-starter compared to the structure of actual plays and the support of young men working to find their place on the team.

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Richard Johnson
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Richard Johnson

No interest in 7-on-7.

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Dan Larsen
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Dan Larsen

Live in Dayton, Ohio! 800 miles one-way.... but I am a season ticket holder. See you during the season.

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Ryan Goecke
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Ryan Goecke

If I want to see a carnival or a faire I'll go see one. This change shows fear of being a competitor on the part of Rhule and NU Athletics. It's embarrassing.

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Dave Kapke
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Dave Kapke

I live in Colorado

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Kent Haynes
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Kent Haynes

I can see both sides. But it is losing a tradition.

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Bruce Craig
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Bruce Craig

Losing the best recruiting tool of the spring and losing the money it would bring in is not smart in my opinion.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

It's not a game. This was our tradition. Not a good decision on Rhule's part.

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