What will Nebraska's run-pass balance be like in the opener against Northwestern?

Asked by Husker Max

8/26/2022

What will Nebraska's run-pass balance be like in the opener against Northwestern?

49%

More runs than passes.

51%

More passes than runs. WINNER

49%

More runs than passes.

6 Comments

Wade Williams

First game is always vanilla on offense. They will try to establish the run with basic run formations.

Robert Lloyd

Slightly more runs than passes... if we are smart. Or it's going to be a long year.

Nat Warren

Oline should dominate a transfer portal depleted Northwestern front and get the practice running the ball that is needed to win in the BIG.

Man who stares at Q-functions

They will play to win. The way to win is to grind Northwestern down.

Dalynn Parks

I feel we should get a somewhat comfortable lead and start grinding out 1st downs via the run game. But if Oline under-performs and forgets to show up? All bets are off.

Mick Hanson

Show off our running back talent, as they won't stop us by the end of the game.

51%

More passes than runs.

6 Comments

Ryan Moss

You typically pass a lot more when you’re playing from behind.

Doug Einsel

It will likely be balanced, but slightly more runs. Whipple likes running.

Jory Knowlton

Whips will probably stick to a 54/46 ratio. I know they will be seeking as much balance as possible. An early lead would help balance things back to near 50/50. Early on as they go on attack, I think it may start out close to 60/40.

Brad Meister

because the coaches are idiots...run the damn ball

Randy Weitzenkamp

It'll be pretty close to a 50/50 split, but I'll give the slight edge to the run game. From what I've read our run blocking is better than our pass blocking right now. Much like the TO days I can envision a run heavy 1st & 2nd down to avoid 3rd and longs.

Jim Firnhaber

There will be swing passes and screens that will act as substitutes for runs, loosen up the D and spread the defense.

Thumbs up or down on Kyle Crooks as the new radio voice of Husker football?

Asked by Husker Max

249 Votes

Thumbs up or down on Kyle Crooks as the new radio voice of Husker football?

77%

Up: His youth and enthusiasm will be big Up: His youth and enthusiasm will be big

23%

Down: Prefer someone who's more seasoned Down: Prefer someone who's more seasoned

77%

Up: His youth and enthusiasm will be big

1 Comment

Robert Ebers

The alignment of administration to restoring order of Nebraska now in the BIG is incredible. This choice of a young, competent outsider is consistent with the vision. The Nebraska magic will have him only vacationing in Florida. Get behind him, Huskers.

23%

Down: Prefer someone who's more seasoned

2 Comments

Alexanderthegreatandterrible

Honestly it will take time, when you are used to someone like Greg Sharpe it will take time and assessment before you can accept another voice, especially someone outside the Husker Nation circle which can be hard to accept anyway. But if someone puts their all into it then over time can work.

Kelly Maas

do not like his voice. It has no depth IMO.

Does cornerback CJ Bronaugh's decommitment spell trouble for the '26 recruiting class?

Asked by Husker Max

354 Votes

Does cornerback CJ Bronaugh's decommitment spell trouble for the '26 recruiting class?

21%

Yes, it's a momentum-killer. Yes, it's a momentum-killer.

79%

No, the right fits will be found. No, the right fits will be found.

21%

Yes, it's a momentum-killer.

1 Comment

K L

Trae Taylor isn’t in this class. Poor Dayton Raiola is taking unnecessary heat for not being his brother but he’s great. Somehow, they need to find that one guy in every class that puts himself out there to draw in other recruits. They just haven’t found that dude yet in this class and it shows.

79%

No, the right fits will be found.

4 Comments

Rob Abel

Nope, no trouble whatsoever.

Vaughn Bishop

The tide doesn’t turn on the loss of one player unless that player is a 5 star QB.

Rob Abel

'zactly

Robert Lloyd

This is just part of football.

Alexanderthegreatandterrible

Not at this point. We have many options with the transfer portal and still with plenty of recruits that haven't found a home yet.

Husker Max

What will Nebraska's run-pass balance be like in the opener against Northwestern?

49% More runs than passes.

51% More passes than runs. WINNER

49% More runs than passes.

51% More passes than runs.

Thumbs up or down on Kyle Crooks as the new radio voice of Husker football?

77% Up: His youth and enthusiasm will be big Up: His youth and enthusiasm will be big

23% Down: Prefer someone who's more seasoned Down: Prefer someone who's more seasoned

77% Up: His youth and enthusiasm will be big

23% Down: Prefer someone who's more seasoned

Does cornerback CJ Bronaugh's decommitment spell trouble for the '26 recruiting class?

21% Yes, it's a momentum-killer. Yes, it's a momentum-killer.

79% No, the right fits will be found. No, the right fits will be found.

21% Yes, it's a momentum-killer.

79% No, the right fits will be found.

49%

More runs than passes.

51%

More passes than runs. WINNER

49%

More runs than passes.

51%

More passes than runs.

77%

Up: His youth and enthusiasm will be big Up: His youth and enthusiasm will be big

23%

Down: Prefer someone who's more seasoned Down: Prefer someone who's more seasoned

77%

Up: His youth and enthusiasm will be big

23%

Down: Prefer someone who's more seasoned

21%

Yes, it's a momentum-killer. Yes, it's a momentum-killer.

79%

No, the right fits will be found. No, the right fits will be found.

21%

Yes, it's a momentum-killer.

79%

No, the right fits will be found.