Most disappointing part of Nebraska's bowl loss?

Asked by Husker Max

7/1/2017

Most disappointing part of Nebraska's bowl loss?

25%

Offense

75%

Defense WINNER

25%

Offense

The injuries piled up and really plagued them.

The injuries piled up and really plagued them. Show Less

3 Comments

John Kretzschmar

Tennessee looked like it had better athletes on the field across the board. Bigger, stronger, faster on both sides of the ball. There is a lot of work to be done getting the O and D lines where they need to be to play championship caliber teams. I think Riley knows it and can do the job.

Rizeabuv Yorzelf

I don't know. I didn't bother to witness another loss to any ranked team.

Dave Johnson

Totally incapable of blocking at the line. Outplayed, out-muscled....not enough talent.

Richard Johnson

I kept wondering why Gates wasn't given any help. Why no double teaming against Barnett?

75%

Defense

The defense couldn't stop anything. Photo credit: Journal Star

The defense couldn't stop anything. Photo credit: Journal Star Show Less

9 Comments

T David Andrew M

Since I can't click both, I chose defense, all season long they have been dogged by not showing up till the 4th quarter.

Pete Volquardsen

no tackling to slow no heart

Richard Johnson

It was really a tie.

Larry Dandrow

The lack of coaching and talent became demostrably apparent. If a team wants to compete it MUSTbe talented in all positions with depth for the guys with a knuckle on the ground. Otherwise you will only be competitive with teams such as Indiana, Purdue and so on.

Alex Perry

Easy vote here because Tommy, Westy and Newby did not play. The defense was atrocious and we just can't ever sack the QB and show that we can shut people down and show up when the offense needs em most.

Christopher Dillon

linebackers were out of position and lost most of the night. Plus the lack of fundamentals in tackling!!!

Tim Tiensvold

SOFT ZONE/NO PRESSURE - Banker utilized the zone all year with mediocre results against pushover teams. Is it a surprise that potent offenses and even some not-so-potent (looking at you Iowa) were able to exploit it at will? When you play a soft zone and can't apply pressure to the QB you're done.

John Mazzei

can't tackle

Valerie Gilmore

Defense is supposedly the easier to play, but for some reason, we made it looking like diarrhea offense for the other team...........

Cooper Bernardi

Well we do pretty good against teams without any speed and much athleticism. Western Michigans offensive line is twice as good as ours, why?defensive line too!!!!!

Gene Baker

The tackling was terrible, they would throw their bodies in front of the ball carrier, no wrapping up, no sticking the ball carrier. It's like they were afraid to hit them.

Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

Asked by Husker Max

526 Votes

Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

68%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key Yes - His elusiveness will be key

32%

No - Tall order for a first start No - Tall order for a first start

68%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key

10 Comments

Dennis Brown

There are 10 other players on the offense.

Robert Lloyd

Let Emmitt and TJ run and run and run and we'll have a victory.

James Smith

Home field advantage in front of family and friends. He will relive his high school glory HUSKERS 27 ucla 24

Mark

Die hard husker

Heart My Doghead

Mr L is from Socal, therefore highly motivated to excel...Huskers by 15

jerry williams

Adveresity often brings out the best in a team.

AK-460Mag Nurse

We have yet to lose two in a row this season, and I think I formation with TJ and EJ has the potential to be devastating. GBR 🤘

Brad Bredenkamp

They won’t come out flat like they did last year. It will be a team win with a defensive or special teams score.

James Key

yes if EJ has plus 100 and TJ has 50 Run and 166 Pass. Then yes. All bets off if over 2 TO.

Ron Joseph

Time for the O to show their potential in support TJ. Once he gets comfortable with the game, he will add a dimension to the game we haven't had- dual threat QB.

32%

No - Tall order for a first start

2 Comments

Roy Katskee

Not enough players with the "it factor".

VAHuskerFan

Unfortunately we still have a terrible O-line and now Freshman QB a Defense that can’t stop anyone, I don’t have much hope for the season ending on a positive note. Lose by 17

Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

Asked by Husker Max

928 Votes

Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

8 Comments

William Schmidt

Anything that can get the players excited and more focused plus get the crowd intensity to rise is good for the huskers. If all black uniforms, like the Famed Blackshirt defense of old lights a fire by all means do it. To upset the Trojans will take a superb almost mistake free effort cause their up

Ron Graf

I absolutely agree with Joe

Joe Putjenter

I’m hoping the emotional, hype, and excitement continues through the entire game. No let downs.

Rick Distefano

We will finally come to play with 50 visitors watching and could mean a few commits early.

N A

It could, it will ramp up the fans and students and make for a very loud atmosphere which could provide us with some helpful USC offensive penalities.

Joe Nigro

Can't hurt

George mcdaniel

It will be just like colorado but better and nebraska will win 27 to 24 my prediction

Bob Flanagan

Yes it will … But emotion only goes so far … thry still have to perform and execute at a high level

62%

No

7 Comments

Chad Alexander

No pass rush equals easy win for the Trojans.

VAHuskerFan

Unfortunately the offense and defense has way to many issues and USC is going to expose them, gonna be a route 52-13

Ted Fuller

No one on the field is looking at the stands. Ask Penn State how their white out has been working this year.

Suicide Slush Puppie

We're not disciplined enough, and USC has more talent. This game will not be close.

Mike O

The Funeral Blacks will be no better than the Surrender Whites at changing the outcome.

John Ballew

The game will be won or lost in the trenches and special teams. The color of uniforms means nothing once the game starts.

Ron Joseph

No - but the cold might more so. After the game starts the noise will be filtered out. But if our D can stop them consistently and we establish the run game & control the clock - then I like our chances

Husker Max

Most disappointing part of Nebraska's bowl loss?

25% Offense

75% Defense WINNER

25% Offense

75% Defense

Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

68% Yes - His elusiveness will be key Yes - His elusiveness will be key

32% No - Tall order for a first start No - Tall order for a first start

68% Yes - His elusiveness will be key

32% No - Tall order for a first start

Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

38% Yes Yes

62% No No

38% Yes

62% No

25%

Offense

75%

Defense WINNER

25%

Offense

75%

Defense

68%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key Yes - His elusiveness will be key

32%

No - Tall order for a first start No - Tall order for a first start

68%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key

32%

No - Tall order for a first start

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

62%

No