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Should Mike Riley have been given a fourth season at Nebraka?
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Should Mike Riley have been given a fourth season at Nebraka?
Who's the better choice at QB for Nebraska against Louisiana Tech, Heinrich Haarberg or Jeff Sims?
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Who's the better choice at QB for Nebraska against Louisiana Tech, Heinrich Haarberg or Jeff Sims?
What's your prediction for Nebraska at Colorado? (Enter your score prediction in the comments.)
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What's your prediction for Nebraska at Colorado? (Enter your score prediction in the comments.)
What is your opinion of the Huskers' alternate uniforms commemorating Memorial Stadium's centennial?
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What is your opinion of the Huskers' alternate uniforms commemorating Memorial Stadium's centennial?
Will the Huskers qualify for a bowl this season?
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Will the Huskers qualify for a bowl this season?
After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?
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After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?
Who will have more wins in his first season at his new school, Deion Sanders or Matt Rhule?
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Who will have more wins in his first season at his new school, Deion Sanders or Matt Rhule?
Which is a more likely win for the Huskers in 2023?
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Which is a more likely win for the Huskers in 2023?
In your opinion, was National Signing Day a success for Nebraska football?
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In your opinion, was National Signing Day a success for Nebraska football?
Are you concerned about the players that have decommited or are in the portal?
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Are you concerned about the players that have decommited or are in the portal?
Tony White turned Syracuse's defense around. Will he be able to do the same at Nebraska?
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Tony White turned Syracuse's defense around. Will he be able to do the same at Nebraska?
It seems Matt Rhule is keeping Donovan Raiola as Nebraska's offensive line coach. Good move or bad?
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It seems Matt Rhule is keeping Donovan Raiola as Nebraska's offensive line coach. Good move or bad?
Rhule is here! Are there any incoming assistants that you're especially excited about? If so who?
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Rhule is here! Are there any incoming assistants that you're especially excited about? If so who?
How do you rate Nebraska’s hiring of Matt Rhule as head football coach?
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How do you rate Nebraska’s hiring of Matt Rhule as head football coach?
Do you think Deion Sanders (Coach Prime) is good candidate for head coach of Nebraska football?
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Do you think Deion Sanders (Coach Prime) is good candidate for head coach of Nebraska football?
Should Mike Riley have been given a fourth season at Nebraka?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
12/31/2017

Should Mike Riley have been given a fourth season at Nebraka?

26%
Yes

2

74%
No WINNER

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26%
Yes

2 Comments
David Harvey
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David Harvey

to keep the 'winning streak" of bad decisions of the last 20 years continuing!! Goodby Mr. Riley.

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John O'Reilly
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John O'Reilly

3 years not enough time. Won't find better coaching experience. Won't find better overall package.

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74%
No

33 Comments
Travis Stewart
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Travis Stewart

As much as I liked Riley it seemed clear that the program was falling apart and not headed in the right direction. I cannot believe that another few years would have really made a difference.

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Alan J Farrell
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Alan J Farrell

Riley was a good man. A nice man. But, none of that seemed to transfer to a winner. Since I was a freshman in high school (1958) has the program looked this morbid.

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Gary Lee Wubbels
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Gary Lee Wubbels

He shouldn't have been given a 2nd season. He hi-jacked our football program, a total fraud.

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Jay Brown
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Jay Brown

Riley should never, ever had been selected in the first place!

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Visitor
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Visitor

It's time for a "Frosty" change in Husker Land.

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Wade Williams
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Wade Williams

There is no way Moos could have sold a 4th year to the NU fan base, even if he had wanted to. I mean 4-8 in your 3rd year?? I think this was already done, unofficially, when Eichorst was let go!

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Roger Nicolaus
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Roger Nicolaus

His assistant coaches sank his ship

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Robert Stewart
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Robert Stewart

Coach Reilly is a great guy, level head. But his team lacked passion and fire. You never knew whether or not they were going to come out of the locker room. You could see it in the body language of the players, they were defeated from the first game.

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crimprof
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crimprof

He should not have been given a third season. No energy. No communication with his coaches, players, or the fans. Definitely a duck out of water. Hopefully, they will take him back and reduce our buy-out.

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Bob Crockford
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Bob Crockford

You need a reason? Really? This "nice" guy cannot coach football, period! Hey, I've been called a nice guy, but that doesn't make me the expert at what I may have done in the past! Sadly, MR has proven, once again, "nice" guys finish last!! Go figure!

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Jason Heck
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Jason Heck

At the beginning of the season I was thinking he should, with a new coordinator and all. As the season went on though, there was no improvement and no fire from him or the players. He needed to go.

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Jamie Clinton
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Jamie Clinton

Good Guy, not the correct hire.

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Joel Walnut
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Joel Walnut

The team had lost their desire to win and didn't even seem to want to be on the field. It was time for Mike to go.

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Visitor
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Visitor

I lost respect for Riley yesterday saying he should be allowed to come back. It is okay to be a nice guy, but I have a problem with delusionally nice. How low does the guy want to sink the program?

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Bob Crockford
Bob Crockford

Yeah, I had the same reaction: delusional, at best! You would have to be in self denial to think you should come back, after having the worst record at Nebraska, since forever!!

Larry Boyer
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Larry Boyer

A 4 win season is not good enough. His team is worse this year than the first year. Should he be given another couple of years, maybe he could turn things around. Nebraska fans are not that patient. The coaching job at Nebraska is a tough one, but that is how it is.

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Dx Miller
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Dx Miller

Mike Riley is a class act. I wanted him to succeed at Neb. But his program was going in the wrong direction, and at $2M/yr that is liability NU cannot afford. Thank you for restoring dignity to NU.

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RC Hansen
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RC Hansen

I really like Mike Riley because he was that calm person needed in any situation. I believe he tried to make Nebraska a better program. Unfortunately, it didn't translate on the field. I wish him and his family the best.

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Thomas Whistler
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Thomas Whistler

When we are going down hill every season then Mike Riley was not the man for the jog. Though I liked him and his professionalism, he was not the right man for Nebraska and the type of players we recruit.

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Rich Leffler
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Rich Leffler

because the team was and not progressing. Riley was to nice

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Mark Eiserman
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Mark Eiserman

19-19 Is unacceptable! As nice a guy as he is.

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Johnny Joyce
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Johnny Joyce

I saw no improvement year over year. As nice a guy Riley is, he was not the right guy for Nebraska. 50/50 coach wins only 50% of his games. In his time as a Husker he is 19-19. Right on schedule.

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Brad Bredenkamp
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Brad Bredenkamp

Mid season I was for giving him one more season, but the performances from OSU on have been steadily worse and it's obvious he isn't recognizing that he and his staff are not developing linemen effectively, and are not bringing conditioning, discipline, toughness or heart to the program.

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Gary Korisko
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Gary Korisko

Super nice guy - but you just cannot get worse each year - even while installing a new system. Time to move on.

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Roger Moellendorf
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Roger Moellendorf

It wasn't going to be any better next season.

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Dan Tweedy
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Dan Tweedy

Nice guys finish last. This was a head scratcher of a hire from the start.

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David Shields
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David Shields

The guy is very personable, but you're the HC (CEO) of the football team and you must deliver a quality product. The days of patience are over. Turn the page, trust in the AD to do his job to produce a quality product or he'll be let go too. It's the sate of big business NCAA football.

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Tyler Brooks
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Tyler Brooks

sub 500 in your third year is a big red flag. I liked him and believed in him, until halfway through this year. When Diaco's defense couldn't stop anyone I knew it was over, whether he fired the O-line coach or not.

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Gearld Wolff
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Gearld Wolff

No progression toward a division, let alone conference title. No adjustments. No improvements. It seems like we should have been more competitive both last year and this year. Langsdorf, Cavanaugh and Diaco were bad hires.

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Rizeabuv Yorzelf
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Rizeabuv Yorzelf

MR&Inc were amazing Backfield recruiters, the best we ever had, but they could not 'coach up' existing (good) talent. You have to have great recruiting and great coaching to be relevant in Big10. I was pissed we went after MR with his record instead of SF, post BP. Told SF not ready yet. Ready now.

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Allen Walrich
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Allen Walrich

The standard was set long ago. Like the patch on the jerseys says a winning tradition. Losers leave. Let the wining ways return!

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Randy Wolf
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Randy Wolf

Nebraka? Sadly I agree with the Moos decision. Good recruiting but that was about it. His QB who passed at 54% completion rate did not improve. He hired a Connecticut guy as a DC and was surprised at the result.

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Who's the better choice at QB for Nebraska against Louisiana Tech, Heinrich Haarberg or Jeff Sims?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
9/22/2023

Who's the better choice at QB for Nebraska against Louisiana Tech, Heinrich Haarberg or Jeff Sims?

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Haarberg WINNER

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Sims

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83%
Haarberg

25 Comments
Michael Hoffart
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Michael Hoffart

He needs to start this week for sure. Make it a true competition going into Michigan and set ourselves up to win the most of our BIG10 schedule as possible.

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Tim N
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Tim N

Pretty Obvious. Great defense. He's physically crushing people. He's accurate. Takes care of the ball. Motivates team. Everyone is locked into him. I could keep going....

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Mike Hulinsky
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Mike Hulinsky

Proven to take better care of football

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Bill Lyons
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Bill Lyons

i have eyes and am a sentient being

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James Stiver
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James Stiver

Seemed to have managed the last game with confidence and should get better as time goes on!

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Curtis Graeve
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Curtis Graeve

Simple. He doesn't turn it over!

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Curtis Graeve
Curtis Graeve

Just a side note. Sims is a great athlete. Teach him the finer points of being a WR and let him run with them! Big Bodied receivers are always great for a QB.

Doug Einsel
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Doug Einsel

He shows better decision making. Bigger in size. Driven to perform. Less turnovers and he has a longer future at NU.

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DrHusker66
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DrHusker66

He needs more time playing this position in game situations. I do think both should play get the rust off of Sims and give him confidence going into Michigan.

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John Samson
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John Samson

High ankle sprain versus LA Tech. If Sims is going to be Rhule's guy, he needs to be healthy for Big 10 play. Let Haarberg get the experience while Sims heals.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

I love both QBs but must vote for Heinrich as he played lights out and with the so needed clean play protecting the ball. I do believe we can win also with Jeff and our players would have to just follow him looking for the ball coming loose. We can do that too. It's a team.

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Ron Staebell
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Ron Staebell

Backup QB is always the most popular player on the team, but in this case it makes sense. He's performed, Sims hasn't

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Seth Hyberger
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Seth Hyberger

Haarberg is not turnover prone.

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David Noe
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David Noe

Great applebee doesn't turn the ball over

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Terry Darnall
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Terry Darnall

He has a quarterback, mentality, poised, and decisive!

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Power Glide
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Power Glide

Harberg reminds me so much of Brooke Berringer. A journeyman QB

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regan zeller
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regan zeller

not turning to ball over is VERY important. Although HH had a couple passes that were probably ill advised we were able to come out on top.

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John Whiteley
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John Whiteley

Haarberg has the hot hand now, but won't last long if he continues to take unnecessary hits when running. They'll need both QBs throughout the season.

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John Fitzgerald
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John Fitzgerald

We need steadiness more than talent. Inconsistent play & turnovers at QB have cost us countless games 8 years+,

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Thomas Duncan
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Thomas Duncan

I would move Sims to receiver, use his skills there. Haarberg looks to be a good fit at QB and will get better with more reps.

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Richard Hein
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Richard Hein

He didn't turnover the ball

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Omar Barnes
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Omar Barnes

He is a better game manager which is what we need right now.

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Linda Ogren
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Linda Ogren

NEEDS to play better taking care football, faster, reads receivers, just what QB should be. Ron

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Chad Alexander
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Chad Alexander

SIMS IS FREAKING HORRIBLE!!

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Sims

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What's your prediction for Nebraska at Colorado? (Enter your score prediction in the comments.)
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
9/8/2023

What's your prediction for Nebraska at Colorado? (Enter your score prediction in the comments.)

44%
Huskers will win

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56%
Buffs will win WINNER

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44%
Huskers will win

12 Comments
Bob Flanagan
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Bob Flanagan

TCU's defense sucks ... NU HAS a physical and fast defense .... that'll be the difference in this game ... we'll pound the rock on them and Sims will throw more short and quick passes so I say 27-23 NU

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Paul Nielsen
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Paul Nielsen

College ball still emotional. Colorado coming off big win over a questionable defense, NU coming off winnable loss against good defense and a better offense than is being talked about. GBR

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James Stiver
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James Stiver

If we play good defense and run the football with controlling the clock we should come out with a victory!

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Michael Hoffart
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Michael Hoffart

I would like to believe that our D can come up big and keep their playmakers from gashing us. If we can get pressure on their QB I think we stand a good chance. Our run game should be able to churn clock and keep the ball out of their hands.

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Doug Einsel
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Doug Einsel

There was no D in the CU-TCU game. I see our D standing up. Only question will turnovers/penalties get us again. GBR

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Bud Chapin
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Bud Chapin

Game 2 and Colorado will be very cocky beating a very overrated TCU. Our defense in all essence is much stronger than TCU.

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Bud Chapin
Bud Chapin

38-24 Huskers

Mike Conyers
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Mike Conyers

Huskers learn from 1st game and execute fundamentals better. Will up the run game against a porous D line and burn clock.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

Someday we are bound to get lucky.

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Bob Flanagan
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Bob Flanagan

TCU's defense sucks ... NU HAS a physical and fast defense .... that'll be the difference in this game ... we'll pound the rock on them and Sims will throw more short and quick passes so I say 27-23 NU

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56%
Buffs will win

31 Comments
David Cole
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David Cole

We're doomed until we can get a handle on our turnovers

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Corey
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Corey

Because the team room doesn't have any talent.

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Corey
Corey

Or any rooms for that matter.

Corey
Corey

When did room replace the letter s? RBs, TEs, QBs. RB room. TE room. QB room. OL room. Kicking room.....room room.

Corey
Corey

Coaching room changes but the game results room never changes. That means that the team room is the problem. No talent. Until the talent room changes the results room is always going to be the same......room.

Corey
Corey

In all fairness, Deion's room won't be at Colorado if they hit in the 9 win room this year. So there's that....room.

VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

Buffs by 4TDs, after watching the Minnesota game and lack of offense and our Quarterback play, I don’t see a bowl game in our near future.

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Rob Robertson
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Rob Robertson

I believe Colorado has to much speed and an edge in QB play

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Thomas Wright
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Thomas Wright

I think I threw up my kool-aid, sorry.

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Patrick O'Brien
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Patrick O'Brien

Our offense just isn't ready yet. The defense might keep it from being a blowout. 31 - 17 Buffs...

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Todd Marshall Eckert
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Todd Marshall Eckert

Their offense vs. our defense is going to score more points than our offense vs. their defense.

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Paul Nielsen
Paul Nielsen

Not sure about that so I say using that logic it’s a tossup, though who would have thought Prime’s approach would work so quickly. Very interesting experiment.

Garrick Baxter
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Garrick Baxter

We are thin everywhere and nearly one-dimensional on offense. Hartzog got beat badly on Minnesota's 4th down TD. Speed kills. CU wins, just because we're Nebraska.

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lane liley
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lane liley

Huskers look like the same anemic self. Not sure how we overcome the 20+ years of dilution. Buffs will trounce us.

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Terry Darnall
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Terry Darnall

If Sims is Quarterback NU will lose! If Ruhle doesnt make changes we will not win 6 games and we will not go to bowl game!

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Jim Moore
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Jim Moore

Colorado has more talent at skill positions especially on offense.

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Alexanderthegreatandterrible
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Alexanderthegreatandterrible

First game we showed we still snatch defeat from the jaws of victory and so I do not expect anything different until they prove different, Buffs by 14

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Chris Rierson
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Chris Rierson

Nothing I saw from the Huskers show that they can beat what the Buffs had on the field

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Jim Firnhaber
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Jim Firnhaber

Buffs skill players and NU propensity for turnovers: 35-31 CU (Hope I'm wrong)

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Harold Grimes
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Harold Grimes

I watched Colorado / TCU. Colorado has way too much talent, and speed. QB and receivers are out of this world. Colorado Defense is suspect which leads to Nebraska's only hope. Colorado by 30.

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Jason Opp
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Jason Opp

Buffs have two many playmakers with speed. NU offense lacks consistency and turnover prone

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Jon Petersen
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Jon Petersen

Even if the defense plays a good game and keeps the score close, the offense will blow it somehow. CU 34, NU 16

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Corey
Corey

Yes the offense room has major issues. The defense room won't hold up in the high altitude even though they are in much better shape compared to last year's room.

Corey
Corey

The Duke room is hanging tough with the Clemson room right now.

Anthony Carr
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Anthony Carr

The Husker offense is currently a hot mess. They will not be able to outscore the Buffs.

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Corey
Corey
Corey

Because we have no tight end room. Or no room room for that matter. Why can't they just leave the room off and call it tight ends? Does each position group actually have a room?

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