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

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

Asked by Husker Max

444 Votes

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

77%

Thumbs up Thumbs up

23%

Thumbs down Thumbs down

77%

Thumbs up

4 Comments

Larry Johnson

I do not care HOW the punting is done. Only that it leads to WINS.

Steve Rentzell

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

Danny Purcell

taking full advantage of college rules

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.

23%

Thumbs down

1 Comment

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.

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

Asked by Husker Max

413 Votes

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

13%

Yes: Must support the team. Yes: Must support the team.

87%

No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute. No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

13%

Yes: Must support the team.

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87%

No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

9 Comments

Nate Stineman

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

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.

Richard Johnson

No interest in 7-on-7.

Dan Larsen

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

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.

Dave Kapke

I live in Colorado

Kent Haynes

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

Bruce Craig

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

Robert Lloyd

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

Husker Max

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

48% Yes

52% No WINNER

48% Yes

52% No

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

77% Thumbs up Thumbs up

23% Thumbs down Thumbs down

77% Thumbs up

23% Thumbs down

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

13% Yes: Must support the team. Yes: Must support the team.

87% No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute. No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

13% Yes: Must support the team.

87% No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

48%

Yes

52%

No WINNER

48%

Yes

52%

No

77%

Thumbs up Thumbs up

23%

Thumbs down Thumbs down

77%

Thumbs up

23%

Thumbs down

13%

Yes: Must support the team. Yes: Must support the team.

87%

No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute. No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

13%

Yes: Must support the team.

87%

No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.