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Should McCaffrey have stayed in the game against Iowa?

Should McCaffrey have stayed in the game against Iowa?

Indeed, why not?

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Not the right time

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Indeed, why not?

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Jeremy Woitaszewski
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Jeremy Woitaszewski

I am utterly baffled why you wouldn’t play the qb that gave you The best chance to win and at that moment in time it was clearly McCaffrey...

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Bill Laughlin
Bill Laughlin

EXACTLY right.

Ron Joseph
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Ron Joseph

AM is becoming another Tommie Armstrong. Up and Down - not consistent - flashes of greatness but turnover prone. McCaffrey seems to be the better fit.

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Doug Einsel
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Doug Einsel

He is cooler under pressure. Simple as that.

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Alex Perry
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Alex Perry

Martinez has not been what he was last year all this season. He only had Martinez throw 18 times and so if your aren't going to throw much anyway then why not put the better runner in, c'mon coach!!!

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Dennis Van Derslice
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Dennis Van Derslice

He's a better passer and a more agile runner.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

Adrian has not gotten the job done this year and McCaffrey came in and electrified the team and crowd. Is there something wrong with throwing a TD? He is then benched for the rest of the game?

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John Fillmore
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John Fillmore

AM has some issues; when he is on he is great, but something is wrong. Is he “overthinking” his position? Maybe. I’d have given McCaffrey more opportunities.

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Brendan Keeley
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Brendan Keeley

Anyone not trying to fool themselves knows that Adrian is not the answer. Two seasons, two sub-500 records. Be loyal to winning. That's it!

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Tom Mundorf
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Tom Mundorf

HE SHOULD BE STARTING!!

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Frank Johnson
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Frank Johnson

AM wasn't doing the job. McA couldn't have done any worse and probably would have done much better. To me, Scott's two biggest problems, special teams and no Qb rotation.

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Randy Weitzenkamp
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Randy Weitzenkamp

In this case the 89,000 fans chanting "Luke!!!" had it right. One pass for the day, rolling to his left. One perfect strike for a TD. The kid elevates everyone play. He is most certainly a gamer.

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Robert Travnicek
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Robert Travnicek

We are finished. Adrian has something on Frost to the point that Scott doesn't care whether we win the games. We LOST 4 last year because he ran off Tristan Gebbia YEAR OVER.

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John Schaffert
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John Schaffert

Obviously something was not right with Martinez; whether it was injury or something else. I understand Coach Frost staying committed to his guy; the #1 QB; but Nebraska NEEDED this win.

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Gary Field
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Gary Field

He’s not afraid to fail, and he seemed more energized!!

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Rick Chambers
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Rick Chambers

He should have been the Q-back the whole game, Sorry but Martinez is done, and is showing no effort, Luke is the Q-back for the future at Nebraska.

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Rolland Holliday
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Rolland Holliday

You could see and feel the fire with the team when Luke is in the game. Adrian had confidence issues all year. Not sure why, but it was unfortunate for the team. Tough decisions ahead for Scott.

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Tim Butterfield
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Tim Butterfield

You always go with the hot hand, if you want to win

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MIchael Bennett
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MIchael Bennett

I think Luke’s speed may have made a difference

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Tim Winchester
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Tim Winchester

Adrian is a great athlete who appears to have a confidence issue. The stage might be too big for him mentally. Luke has been groomed for this his whole life.

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Darrell Moore
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Darrell Moore

Yes he would have given the team another dimension with his speed.

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Darrell Moore
Darrell Moore

Also Coach Frost coaches much better with Luke than he does with Adrian. Adrian is just more hesitant than Luke is and I think the injury bug has him mentally scared.

Steve Farrell
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Steve Farrell

Should have Luke played more? That's like asking if bears crap in the woods..

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Barry Rogers
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Barry Rogers

Heck yes, keep him in! He's the real deal, can make plays, and it looks like the team rallies around him.

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Ruthie Patterson
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Ruthie Patterson

HE MAID THINGS BETTER WHEN HE WAS IN HE WILL BE THE QB NEXT YEAR IF ADRIAN IS NOT BETTER

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David Jorgensen
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David Jorgensen

It just felt like for the season that the coaches put the needs of Adrian's ahead of the needs of the team

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Randy Wolf
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Randy Wolf

Luke is next years starter. it is a no brainers. If Frost decides to be Bo Pelini and insist he is right and everyone else is wrong and stick with AM the Huskers will get another year of no bowl.

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Keith White
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Keith White

Go with the hot hand. If Luke had just been lucky because they expected run from him, he too would bog down and then you know it's not the qb but the great defensive thry were facing.

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James Howell
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James Howell

A player playing with confidence vs a player struggling. The entire team plays at a different upbeat tempo and speed when McCaffery is in the game. Even from a 2nd/3rd string role he commands the O!

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Semaj Revoc
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Semaj Revoc

Because its been obvious for most if not all season AM isn't right in mind or body. Frost went all in and doubled down on him being "The" guy. Vedral or McCaffrey should've been in after 1st qtr.

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levodee
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levodee

We needed a spark. They put him in at WR and QB in the 1st with success, then disappeared until late in 4th when it was all but too late. Needed to unload bag of tricks in this one and didn't do it.

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Ben Eicher
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Ben Eicher

Give it a try. Didn't have to be for the whole game thought.

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Not the right time

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Richard Owens
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Richard Owens

Wrong time for the effort.

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John Lautt
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John Lautt

Nebraska and it's entire team is a joke!!! When does the arrogance end that thinks they should win every game?? When does reality sink in that Nebraska is just like every other lower team?

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Brendan Keeley
Brendan Keeley

Troll some other site!

Is Yankee Stadium a good venue for Huskers?

Is Yankee Stadium a good venue for Huskers?

Yes, historic feel

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No, prefer warmer

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Yes, historic feel

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Joe Nigro
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Joe Nigro

Any venue is a good venue, we're in a bowl. Remember where it all began? The Gothem Bowl

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Dick Plock
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Dick Plock

Go to a bowl! Im disappointed in 6 & 6 record. 8 & 6 should have been! My opinion. Love the Huskers!

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No, prefer warmer

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Randall Baum
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Randall Baum

this is the worst bowl there is we deseve cause little rhule wont get rid of his buddies foley was forced to get rid of Mcguire and Sattersuck we lost at least three game ayear because of these schmucks

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Chad Alexander
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Chad Alexander

It's a baseball stadium plus New York sucks!

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Bob Healey
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Bob Healey

No! I was going to Phoenix! Playing in the cold in a baseball stadium. NU got the worst bowl. Don't ride the subways.

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Bill Scheef
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Bill Scheef

Baseball stadiums are NOT conducive to FB games...sight lines and angles to the field are designed for baseball and not FB. Will save the $3 to $4,000 dollars and watch it 10 feet from my icebox, and bathroom...Plus, who knows what type of Husker team will we be seeing...Too many nopes for me.

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Loren Zimmerman
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Loren Zimmerman

New York City? Crime ridden, money hungry locals; no way.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

No one should risk their life for a football game in hell's pit.

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Gary Wall
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Gary Wall

We live in Southern California, toooo cold for us--watch on TV

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Bruce Jakubowski
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Bruce Jakubowski

Cold weather bowl. This sucks. Reminds me of the "Gotham" bowl...

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Is Haarberg's versatility a hidden advantage for Huskers?

Is Haarberg's versatility a hidden advantage for Huskers?

Secret weapon for sure

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Overrated move

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Secret weapon for sure

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Bob Healey
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Bob Healey

Yeah, but it's time to use him. No moire Secrets!

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David Dahlkoetter
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David Dahlkoetter

Very good athlete. Won't make a ton of plays, but can be a serious threat catching the football.

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Rich Hovorka
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Rich Hovorka

specially designed plays

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Loren Zimmerman
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Loren Zimmerman

He's an athlete, and a good one. He's to valuable to be sitting on the sidelines. He needs to be part of the rotation.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

It just seems he isn't a true QB and maybe this (TE) is where he should have been all along. And now with several leaving the position this could be perfect. Nothing is "hidden" these days.

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Visitor
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Visitor

Double H is the best athlete on the field.

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Overrated move

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Scott Ferguson
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Scott Ferguson

He needs a lot of time learning how to run behind his pads. If he does not learn that, he is going to get hurt. He also does not come across as a real fluid athlete. Strong and fast for sure but really do not see much flexibility and vision as a runner.

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Mike O
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Mike O

This works if Rhule gets a great qb in the portal. Kaelin didn't play a down even though he could have played in four games. And now he's gone. One blindside sack and Raiola is down for the count and Haaberg is back at qb. I do give Haaarberg an extra A for effort as always.

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