Lovie Smith hired at Illinois - can he turn this program around?

Asked by Husker Max

4/6/2016

Lovie Smith hired at Illinois - can he turn this program around?

48%

Yes

52%

No WINNER

48%

Yes

4 Comments

Steve Tinnell

he can turn them into a 7-8 win team

Ryan MacKay

He cant do much worse than Beckman

Kurtis Ramsey

The big 10 has some big time coaches. He will be able to recruit, he knows defense. It may take a couple years but they will be a force.

Stephen Douglas

For a defensive guru his Tampa defenses were relatively weak despite the fact the had top notch talent.

Jerry Williams

Good track record and will have a tough defense. Defense rules,

Stephen Douglas

Where does he have a good track record? One great season and one decent season in chicago a decade ago is not a good track record

52%

No

3 Comments

Alan Amsden

NFL retread "name" coaches seldom do well in college FB. It's a different game.

Geraldo Boru Brew

He could never beat the Packers!

Stephen Douglas

He has very little enthusiasm for the offensive side of the ball, he tries the old philosophy of keeping the other team below 10 pts and beat them on field goals. He can not win at a high level, especially since he has lost his defensive touch

Will Nebraska's staff changes pay dividends in the bowl game against Utah?

Asked by Husker Max

217 Votes

Will Nebraska's staff changes pay dividends in the bowl game against Utah?

57%

Yes - Adjustments can be positive Yes - Adjustments can be positive

43%

No - Transitions can be tough No - Transitions can be tough

57%

Yes - Adjustments can be positive

5 Comments

Terry Barker

If they are coming to NU "now". It can only help. Maybe run a "slanting" defense and catch them "off guard"!!! Stuff the "run"!!! GBR!!!

michael Gormley

Only one way to go…!!

Husker Man60

Only up from here. Good to have a system for a team and not just a few players.

PJ SAid

On the defense I think you will increased intensity, like 2024. The offense line coaching should have been changed sooner, at least Rhule got someone with experience and proven quality development & execution.

Robert Lloyd

Just not confident in Matt anymore. Why he makes millions of $ and has now had 7 coordinators and it's everybody else's fault and he keeps his job?. I've been a fan since the early 60s and now am more concerned about the program than ever before.

43%

No - Transitions can be tough

1 Comment

VAHuskerFan

It’s still gonna be a very lopsided game and very hard to watch, better luck next year!!! Hopefully

Does Emmett Johnson's departure mean Nebraska needs a running back from the portal for 2026?

Asked by Husker Max

221 Votes

Does Emmett Johnson's departure mean Nebraska needs a running back from the portal for 2026?

89%

Yes - The roster lacks proven producers. Yes - The roster lacks proven producers.

11%

No - Ample talent is already on board. No - Ample talent is already on board.

89%

Yes - The roster lacks proven producers.

1 Comment

James Key

if a stud wants to come. Hey Em!

11%

No - Ample talent is already on board.

2 Comments

Christopher Benson

We have talent in the room. They will have the same learning curve that Emmett had. He was an average back at the beginning of last season and look how he blossomed. That said, if a solid back is available, take him of course

Bill Scheef

Nebraska is a 3rd Tier team in the BIG 10 and an after thought nationally and our expectations for recruiting should reflect that. With the powers in the BIG 10 nationally Nebraska's "good old days..." are just. Swept into the dust bin of what once was...Sorry, but...it's the truth as I see it.

Husker Max

Lovie Smith hired at Illinois - can he turn this program around?

48% Yes

52% No WINNER

48% Yes

52% No

Will Nebraska's staff changes pay dividends in the bowl game against Utah?

57% Yes - Adjustments can be positive Yes - Adjustments can be positive

43% No - Transitions can be tough No - Transitions can be tough

57% Yes - Adjustments can be positive

43% No - Transitions can be tough

Does Emmett Johnson's departure mean Nebraska needs a running back from the portal for 2026?

89% Yes - The roster lacks proven producers. Yes - The roster lacks proven producers.

11% No - Ample talent is already on board. No - Ample talent is already on board.

89% Yes - The roster lacks proven producers.

11% No - Ample talent is already on board.

48%

Yes

52%

No WINNER

48%

Yes

52%

No

57%

Yes - Adjustments can be positive Yes - Adjustments can be positive

43%

No - Transitions can be tough No - Transitions can be tough

57%

Yes - Adjustments can be positive

43%

No - Transitions can be tough

89%

Yes - The roster lacks proven producers. Yes - The roster lacks proven producers.

11%

No - Ample talent is already on board. No - Ample talent is already on board.

89%

Yes - The roster lacks proven producers.

11%

No - Ample talent is already on board.