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
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Because the poll was still open on the Monday after the game... And I could not see the percentages without voting.
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They have the talent, they need to take the step of winning the games they should win in the manner they should win them. Don’t play down to the level of the opponent.
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We haven't seen enough of what this team can really do to give that kind of spread.
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I do not believe some of the glaring problems with the run defense have not been fixed, and Akron will exploit them.
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The D-line against Cincy wasn't overly impressive, our run game was relatively unproductive, and we had some lucky breaks (even if good play contributed). The next two weeks will be important for closing gaps; I don't think we'll wallop Akron quite by 30+ points. I'm guessing we end up 17
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We lose this game every time for years. The culture is changing; the confidence is growing; the return to excellence is near. The old fogies who still wish bread was a dime will denigrate the O & D lines & malign the play calling. They forget how bad things have been. This is better. This was a win.
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Many times in the past, the Huskers looked not so good against mediocre teams in nonconference, then got their act together for a good season. The Michigan game will be the real barometer.
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this time last year, this would have been a loss. Their backs were on the ropes, but managed to pull the W instead. Still need to learn how to keep the foot on the gas, and not let up in all 4 quarters...
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Bearcats are the Huskers of 2024. They found a way lose through penalties and turnovers.
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D-line is a definite concern. No sacks, no real pressure on their QB especially - when it really counted,
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N was fortunate to win. The O and D lines were underwhelming vs an average B12 team. 8-4 might be optimistic.
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I don't think NU can play much better and to only squeeze out a win is concerning.
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The only improvement I saw was only one stupid penalty. A 79% passing rating was overblown with two and three yard completions. D-Line got blown off the ball.
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DUMB NOT KICK BALL TOM WOULD HAVE MAKE FIELD LONGER WE RUN OUT CLOCK COME ON COACH
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Maybe the weakest run defense I have ever seen in an NU uniform. It was scary bad.
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In the last 5 games in 2024 plus this game, NU has only managed to score more than 20 points once with Holgersen's play calling. The OL and DL wasn't impressive. The defense had trouble stopping the run even though Cincy couldn't throw effectively. Do not drink the Kool-Aid yet!
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Last seven minutes, Cincy marches down the field and scores, Huskers can't put a final drive together and punt on 4th and 14. Cincy gets ball on the 10, marches, easily, down the field and, thankfully, throws the game away on a poorly executed pass in the end zone. we were dominated in the 4th qrt
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No RB depth. Johnson is a star, but will get hurt early in the season if that load continues. D gashed by runs over and over. O didn’t finish drives.
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When compared to preseason hype the win raises flags on what is real and what isn’t. The hype = 1995 levels for a team that at best may be a 7 or 8 win team
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We just aren't there yet. But thank God for our special teams. What a turn around. We need some linemen, both offense and defense.
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OL showed zero improvement and DL definitely has downgraded. Only 1 legit RB. WRs struggled to get separation. Once again misled by the biased Nebraska media during the offseason. Exactly why I don't drink the Kool-Aid
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Good teams always start better than this. Only slightly better than last year. Special Teams did not loose the game this time.
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Glad to see an acknowledgement that the O wasn't working. This shows some urgency about winning which I appreciate.
ReplySeems 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.
ReplyHolgerson 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.
ReplyAnything 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.
ReplyNeeded change for quite a many games. Our offensive & defense coordinators are being out smarted.
ReplySatt has been wasting Raiola’s passing strength.
Replywe need an offence
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