Should Imani Cross be Nebraska's featured running back?

Asked by Husker Max

11/22/2015

Should Imani Cross be Nebraska's featured running back?

84%

Yes WINNER

16%

No

84%

Yes

25 Comments

Valerie Gilmore

he sort'a showed what he is capable of doing in the MSU. y wouldn't you run him?

Alex Perry

He worked against a good Mich St front line and consistency would be good for a change in the backfield. He is not shift or as fast as others in the backfield but go with what works and stop switching things up so much. A steady diet of Cross and Janovich will cure the ailing run game.

Sunday Young

Imani looks like the better back...... maybe not as fast but at least he is getting north and south

Jake Van Lent

I've been saying this since his freshman year when Ameer was a sophomore. I was wrong then, but I'm right now.

Spot Ify

I've said this for years...he's the most physical, hard-running back in the group. Not the best at side to side or catching screens out of the backfield, but if you want to wear down and demoralize a defense with smash mouth football, he's your guy.

Sam Chamberlin

Cross has more success it seems.

Virginia Workman

It is obvious too bad the coaches have not used his skills.

Fred Gibson

He is the only back that has shown any consistency

Arlie Rauch

If the line will help him, he'll be fine. Just don't expect him to do it all on his own.

Robert Dodd

yes he should be. he reminds me of the old school bruser backs nebraska use to have. kind of a Tom Rathmen type guy. GBR

Ron Bauer

He is a much more powerful runner & is not afraid of lowering his shoulders. Doesn't jitter-step when approaching the line. Runs with confidence.

Visitor

Because Newby is not good enough to be featured

Keith Petrie

If he can get the job done with a little help from his friends....absolutely!

Matt Wiers

Runs north and south doesn't get pulled down by first guy

Patrick Nelson

yes he is a power runner and he showed he can use it well

Don Reaganite

He's like a runaway train.

Jerry Williams

Reward the good show from last week.

Stacy A Rodenbaugh

If he runs like he did in the Michigan State game, Then yes!

Ron Huffman

He's finally realized his potential.

Russ Meyer

He has earned it

Visitor

He won't wear down the defenses better.

Michael Ervin

He's got the toughness and will to take the hits

Shawn Woollen

Newly is too weak and does a terrible job of reading blocks.

Jim Jones

Why not?

Paul F Edwards

why not...

16%

No

7 Comments

Richard Grover

Have always wanted to see what he could do if he was but it's too late.

Gerry Greim

He's strong but not particularly fast...I'd like to see Janovich and Cross have carries in games.

Brian Wallace

Dumb question. Diffent type of back for diffent situation. That's why coaches coach and writers write.

Danny Baker

There should be two featured backs that play situational ball. Short yardage back, 5 yards or less or long yardage back, 5 yards or more.

Kent A. Lang

Too slow

Drue Barta

Cross is a good back but he's not fast enough to get to the outside. I'm not saying Newby is the answer either but before the msu game cross was good for 3 yards up the middle and then falling down when someone touched his leg.

Jeremy Greer

Too slow

Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

Asked by Husker Max

719 Votes

Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

69%

Exciting change for better Exciting change for better

31%

Skeptical of sudden shift Skeptical of sudden shift

69%

Exciting change for better

7 Comments

Don Buckingham

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Jean McGee

Satt has been wasting Raiola’s passing strength.

klirvine@bresnan.net

we need an offence

31%

Skeptical of sudden shift

3 Comments

VAHuskerFan

I refuse to get my hopes up

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.

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

Will Nebraska make a bowl game this season?

Asked by Husker Max

1,140 Votes

Will Nebraska make a bowl game this season?

29%

Yes, they have the games. Yes, they have the games.

71%

It's going to be tough. It's going to be tough.

29%

Yes, they have the games.

2 Comments

Visitor

Got to keep the faith

James Key

Majic 8 Ball says yes!!!

71%

It's going to be tough.

11 Comments

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.

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.

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.

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.

Joe Hegarty

Won't be favored in any remaining games.

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.

Lyle Martin

Looking like they won't win again this year

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 !

The ANTI Trump

offense is more confusion and chaos instead of concern and control

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.

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.

Husker Max

Should Imani Cross be Nebraska's featured running back?

84% Yes WINNER

16% No

84% Yes

16% No

Thoughts on Nebraska's offensive strategy shift?

69% Exciting change for better Exciting change for better

31% Skeptical of sudden shift Skeptical of sudden shift

69% Exciting change for better

31% Skeptical of sudden shift

Will Nebraska make a bowl game this season?

29% Yes, they have the games. Yes, they have the games.

71% It's going to be tough. It's going to be tough.

29% Yes, they have the games.

71% It's going to be tough.

84%

Yes WINNER

16%

No

84%

Yes

16%

No

69%

Exciting change for better Exciting change for better

31%

Skeptical of sudden shift Skeptical of sudden shift

69%

Exciting change for better

31%

Skeptical of sudden shift

29%

Yes, they have the games. Yes, they have the games.

71%

It's going to be tough. It's going to be tough.

29%

Yes, they have the games.

71%

It's going to be tough.