Asked by Husker Max

9/27/2015

What's your main take-away from the Miami game?

37%

Our best

63%

Our worst WINNER

37%

Our best

Winning the 4th quarter 23-3 with 3 passing TD's - the greatest comeback in Nebraska Football

Winning the 4th quarter 23-3 with 3 passing TD's - the greatest comeback in Nebraska Football Show Less

10 Comments

Thomas Green

I am in between on this one but I thought the comeback showed lots of character and guts. I am with Riley - the team really competes. I just don't think this year's team has all the pieces in place. I don't really fault anyone in particular - not enough of an expert to say how to fix it.

Gerry Greim

the team fought back and didn't give up...if they can learn from this get out there and win

Jerry Williams

What happened the first half, not sure could have been the climate change having relatives in Fla, I know what it is like this time of year. But, they showed they could last the 60 minutes while Miami began to crap out.

John DeCastro

adjustments are keys to success. Games aren't aways going to go as planned early. The resolve to fight, unlike last year's Wisconsin game, and the know how to make adjustments - again unlike last year will help

Trip Conroy

They certainly never stopped fighting, nice to see...unfortunately that doesn't win games and they will still go 6-6 at best this year

Dick Plock

We didn't give up. We kept on playing!!! GBR

Rod Shuman

People are WAY over reacting. These were gonna be two of our hardest games all year and we barely lost. BYU has proved their worth and kayaa is probably the best passer we see all year

Scott Chastain

I STILL have great confidence in this staff and it definitely was a learning moment for many of the players and especially Armstrong. I feel terrible for the young man but I think he grew up in the game.

OffexchangePro

Last couple of years it was "we can't adjust in game or at the half." Now these adjustments are made and everyone is upset. Hey, no one said this was going to be easy.

63%

Our worst

Losing the first 3 quarters 10-30, turnovers played horribly and unacceptable

Losing the first 3 quarters 10-30, turnovers played horribly and unacceptable Show Less

7 Comments

Kevin Hamilton

You can't win playing catch up like that!

Manuel Jimenez

We only got back in it because Miami thought it was over and could not turn it back on.

Alan J Farrell

Worried about lack of focus.

Danny Baker

Still no pass defense. Non-existent pass rush and DBs who can't cover.

Stephen Johnson

The only reason the huskers came back in Q4 is because Miami took their foot off the gas. The Huskers are the team in quarters 1, 2, 3.

Randy Henkel

Same as before slow starts. Riley to old to turn around a program headed the wrong direction.

Chris Phillips

Besides avoiding an epic Bo like embarrasment, the come back doesn't mean anything. Miami got so far ahead of us that they took their foot off the pedal and allowed us to make it close. When both teams were playing as hard as they could, Miami completely dominated us.

Rod Shuman

I rather show heart than get destroyed. We gave ourselves a chance to win at least. If we hadnt shot ourselves in the foot with penalties and drops first half is close too

Is the 34½-point spread against Akron about right?

Asked by Husker Max

494 Votes

Is the 34½-point spread against Akron about right?

33%

Yes, the Huskers should roll. Yes, the Huskers should roll.

67%

No, too many issues need fixing. No, too many issues need fixing.

33%

Yes, the Huskers should roll.

3 Comments

Terrence Smith

Because the poll was still open on the Monday after the game... And I could not see the percentages without voting.

Brad Bredenkamp

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.

PJ SAid

It better be...defense front should be fixed and Akron Defense should allow for deeper passes. At HOME at NIGHT!!! #GBR

67%

No, too many issues need fixing.

10 Comments

Patrick O'Brien

We haven't seen enough of what this team can really do to give that kind of spread.

William Osler

They are not a good team yet. Much work to do.

Alan Portsche

To many issues to fix

VAHuskerFan

There is NOWAY they will cover, there just not that good, atleast at this point.

David Weaver

Not convinced yet

Melvyn Halfon

I do not believe some of the glaring problems with the run defense have not been fixed, and Akron will exploit them.

Danny Brown

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

Ed Starke

It's hard to beat any team by that big of a margin.

McV0id

Defense needs more time to cook

George mcdaniel

Around 21 points

Does Nebraska’s 20-17 win over Cincinnati signal resilience or concern?

Asked by Husker Max

1,003 Votes

Does Nebraska’s 20-17 win over Cincinnati signal resilience or concern?

30%

Resilience outweighs how it happened Resilience outweighs how it happened

70%

Narrow win raises red flags Narrow win raises red flags

30%

Resilience outweighs how it happened

4 Comments

Eric Bildt

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.

tmhedlund@hotmail.com

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.

Ryan Morrow

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...

Mike Conyers

Bearcats are the Huskers of 2024. They found a way lose through penalties and turnovers.

70%

Narrow win raises red flags

20 Comments

Rick

What I saw in the trenches is very concerning. Also, that rinky dink 3 yards and a cloud of dust by the throwing the ball offense won't get it done against the big boys.

John Fillmore

D-line is a definite concern. No sacks, no real pressure on their QB especially - when it really counted,

Mac Kinder

N was fortunate to win. The O and D lines were underwhelming vs an average B12 team. 8-4 might be optimistic.

Marcus Orillious

Swiss Cheese defense!

dksntpa

Should have put on SPY on the QB, if that dude takes off, hammer his ass, period! Inside D looks like a problem, gap containment, giant hole.

Joe Hegarty

I don't think NU can play much better and to only squeeze out a win is concerning.

VAHuskerFan

There is a lot to be concerned about!!

Loren Zimmerman

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.

Linda Ogren

DUMB NOT KICK BALL TOM WOULD HAVE MAKE FIELD LONGER WE RUN OUT CLOCK COME ON COACH

David Levesque

Maybe the weakest run defense I have ever seen in an NU uniform. It was scary bad.

Joe Nigro

If Riola is the QB they say he is, Turn Him Loose! !

Roger Shriver

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!

Bill Petty

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

Randy Essex

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.

Ron Joseph

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

PJ SAid

First off, Cincinatti is better team than Nebraska fans think. But, I was disappointed there is no RB2, Need more deep pass attempts, DLine is smallish & soft. Specail teams look okay so far. My win total has dropped to 7 or 8 vs. 9 wins.

Robert Lloyd

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.

Draven DiMera

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

William Osler

Good teams always start better than this. Only slightly better than last year. Special Teams did not loose the game this time.

Dave Perry

Offense should have scored more points. Look at the Illinois win.

Husker Max

What's your main take-away from the Miami game?

37% Our best

63% Our worst WINNER

37% Our best

63% Our worst

Is the 34½-point spread against Akron about right?

33% Yes, the Huskers should roll. Yes, the Huskers should roll.

67% No, too many issues need fixing. No, too many issues need fixing.

33% Yes, the Huskers should roll.

67% No, too many issues need fixing.

Does Nebraska’s 20-17 win over Cincinnati signal resilience or concern?

30% Resilience outweighs how it happened Resilience outweighs how it happened

70% Narrow win raises red flags Narrow win raises red flags

30% Resilience outweighs how it happened

70% Narrow win raises red flags

37%

Our best

63%

Our worst WINNER

37%

Our best

63%

Our worst

33%

Yes, the Huskers should roll. Yes, the Huskers should roll.

67%

No, too many issues need fixing. No, too many issues need fixing.

33%

Yes, the Huskers should roll.

67%

No, too many issues need fixing.

30%

Resilience outweighs how it happened Resilience outweighs how it happened

70%

Narrow win raises red flags Narrow win raises red flags

30%

Resilience outweighs how it happened

70%

Narrow win raises red flags