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Keyshawn Johnson Jr. commits! Has recruiting turned the corner?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
4/23/2016

Keyshawn Johnson Jr. commits! Has recruiting turned the corner?

53%
You bet WINNER

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47%
Not so fast

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53%
You bet

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Cody Shepherd
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Cody Shepherd

I've followed recruiting for over 15 years and I've never seen this much excitement by high level talent this early on the year. I get the feeling things are going to steamroll a bit this year.

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Jon Morrow
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Jon Morrow

Cause this staff can recruit!!

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Rusty Roland
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Rusty Roland

Things in motion tend to stay in motion

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James P. Melegrito
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James P. Melegrito

Cuz the Huskers are getting recruits that in past years they wouldn't have a chance to get. The recruiting seems to b getting better!

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Kevin Hamilton
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Kevin Hamilton

When you have 4 and 5 star players with N in their top 5 it is progress. We do need to land more however but this is a start.

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Greg Moore
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Greg Moore

Cannot hurt any...

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Brandon Stewart
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Brandon Stewart

For offensive skill players, it has. For the offensive line, it is somewhat improved. However, defensive line recruiting is still a big concern, though linebacker and secondary recruiting seems good.

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Scott Thomsen
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Scott Thomsen

Nebraska beat out Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson and USC for Keyshawn after getting Patrick O'Brien. They're competing head-to-head with top programs and not coming in second or worse.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

We are now focusing on the best players the country (though we can't expect to win the majority) and that is refreshing.

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Brad Lee Hann
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Brad Lee Hann

Karma ... Ours is due!!!

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47%
Not so fast

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Visitor
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Visitor

Have at least two years of top 15 recruiting then we'll talk.

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Mike Conyers
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Mike Conyers

Nice bump, but turned the corner? Not yet, but has potential.

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Isaiah Skrdla
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Isaiah Skrdla

Last I checked you need defensive linemen to play football. Haven't landed a d-tackle for a bit and only one 3 star d-end last year. D-linemen and corner backs are probably the most important pieces to a defense. Imo you can get away with lesser tallent at lb and safety but not dl and cb.

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Stephen Johnson
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Stephen Johnson

The recruits are geared towards a pro style offense. Not rushing. Only time will tell. It may look like 1977 again. A great passing offense but losing to teams we should beat.

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Sean Fluharty
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Sean Fluharty

One recruit does not make a class, and one good class does not make a program. Let's finish in the Top 15 in recruiting on a consistent basis before we say that we've "rounded the corner."

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Visitor
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Visitor

a couple of four star commits and a class that is no better than some over the past 8 years is not quite turning the corner.

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Randy Rogers
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Randy Rogers

One commit does not a recruiting class make.

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Charles Hasegawa
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Charles Hasegawa

Saying it has turned the corner only can be said a few years from now when the talent pans out.

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Rizeabuv Yorzelf
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Rizeabuv Yorzelf

Hold your horses. If we land a Top 15 Class for 2 consecutive years then break out the champagne; otherwise, keep your pants on.

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Visitor
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Visitor

we have not had enough time to tell yet give it a couple of more years

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Visitor
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Visitor

I like what I see but it's far too early to make this judgment!

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Joel Schneekloth
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Joel Schneekloth

Still too early to tell.

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Lee Anderson
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Lee Anderson

I'm hoping it has turned but it isn't next Feb yet. It would be cool to see it go as we dream. Everybody should want to be a HUSKER

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Michael Ervin
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Michael Ervin

Like a previous poster stated...we got work to do...but I like the direction

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Valerie Gilmore
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Valerie Gilmore

still real early on saying that any corner has been turned, we get to ahead of ourselves and then here comes the hay maker right on your chops...let's let it play out....

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bahusker
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bahusker

Great start, need to finish!

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John Ross Clark
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John Ross Clark

We started out pretty fast two years ago. It's encouraging, but until we're consistently landing top fifteen classes year after year, were not there yet.

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Jerry Williams
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Jerry Williams

It is too early to tell, let us see what the season brings.

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Josh Smith
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Josh Smith

I think the recruiting is most definitely improved since Mike has been the head coach but with that said, we still have work to do and our recruiting still needs to get better.

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Dale Paulsen
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Dale Paulsen

I want to see this kind of production in recruiting continue before I am ready to vote yes to this question, absolutely a step in the right direction! GO BIG RED!!!

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brown oyster
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brown oyster

Long way to go. Until we have 2 deep at each position and 1 additional group of 4* level talent in the redshirt group we will not be there. But this is a good start.

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Visitor
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Visitor

Until we beat the Ohio States and Michigans when it counts (BIG Championship game) THEN you can say the Huskers have turned the corner. Tell you what "If you don't ask the hottest girl to the dance, how do you know if she will say No?" Thats a Poke at The Bo and Solich era's.

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Joshua Howard
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Joshua Howard

Let's see how things progress after year 3, we all remember Marlon Lucky...

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Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

Exciting change for better

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Skeptical of sudden shift

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Exciting change for better

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Don Buckingham
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Don Buckingham

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

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Bill Greim
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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.

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Brad Bredenkamp
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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.

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Robert Lloyd
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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.

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Brad Bredenkamp
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
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Dick Plock

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

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Jean McGee
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Jean McGee

Satt has been wasting Raiola’s passing strength.

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Skeptical of sudden shift

3 Comments
VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

I refuse to get my hopes up

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Craig S
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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.

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michael daly
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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

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Will Nebraska make a bowl game this season?

Will Nebraska make a bowl game this season?

Yes, they have the games.

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It's going to be tough.

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Yes, they have the games.

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Visitor
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Visitor

Got to keep the faith

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James Key
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James Key

Majic 8 Ball says yes!!!

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It's going to be tough.

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Miller3l
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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.

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Sporty361
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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.

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Randy Weitzenkamp
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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.

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Robert Lloyd
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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.

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Joe Hegarty
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Joe Hegarty

Won't be favored in any remaining games.

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John Lienemann
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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.

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Lyle Martin
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Lyle Martin

Looking like they won't win again this year

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Bill Scheef
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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 !

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The ANTI Trump
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The ANTI Trump

offense is more confusion and chaos instead of concern and control

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Roger Moellendorf
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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.

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Bill Petty
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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.

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