Asked by Husker Max

1/29/2015

Which is the bigger issue headed into next season?

33%

Offense

67%

Defense WINNER

33%

Offense

3 Comments

Peter Rygol

Considering we don't have an identity for the offense, coupled with new coaches this has to be the biggest question mark going into 2015. QB questions, running backs, receivers and now likely TE's in the mix it will be interesting what gets rolled out on September 5th.

Gene Baker

Who will be the next starting QB? This is the biggest question the Huskers have this season.

Matt Maxwell

Defense will be simplified and will let the horses run. Offense is about timing, and comfort in a system.

67%

Defense

5 Comments

Nathan Turner

Seems that Riley and staff know more about offense than defense. Not sure what to make of the defense, but I felt that the Pelini ran defense required NFL caliber talent, and it was much too complicated. If it's simplified, I think our defense can be a strength. I just have more questions on this side of the ball scheme-wise. Offense I'm completely optimistic.

Tony Dahlgren

Too thin at linebackers and defensive end.

Stephen Johnson

Because the D coordinator has a poor history of performance

Faye Cook

Great defense wins game. More so than great offencse. The gret defense keeps th e other team out of th end zone.No scoring against your team.

Stacy A Rodenbaugh

You can have an average offense and still win a championship as long as you have a great defense! Defense wins championships!

Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

Asked by Husker Max

921 Votes

Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

8 Comments

William Schmidt

Anything that can get the players excited and more focused plus get the crowd intensity to rise is good for the huskers. If all black uniforms, like the Famed Blackshirt defense of old lights a fire by all means do it. To upset the Trojans will take a superb almost mistake free effort cause their up

Ron Graf

I absolutely agree with Joe

Joe Putjenter

I’m hoping the emotional, hype, and excitement continues through the entire game. No let downs.

Rick Distefano

We will finally come to play with 50 visitors watching and could mean a few commits early.

N A

It could, it will ramp up the fans and students and make for a very loud atmosphere which could provide us with some helpful USC offensive penalities.

Joe Nigro

Can't hurt

George mcdaniel

It will be just like colorado but better and nebraska will win 27 to 24 my prediction

Bob Flanagan

Yes it will … But emotion only goes so far … thry still have to perform and execute at a high level

62%

No

7 Comments

Chad Alexander

No pass rush equals easy win for the Trojans.

VAHuskerFan

Unfortunately the offense and defense has way to many issues and USC is going to expose them, gonna be a route 52-13

Ted Fuller

No one on the field is looking at the stands. Ask Penn State how their white out has been working this year.

Suicide Slush Puppie

We're not disciplined enough, and USC has more talent. This game will not be close.

Mike O

The Funeral Blacks will be no better than the Surrender Whites at changing the outcome.

John Ballew

The game will be won or lost in the trenches and special teams. The color of uniforms means nothing once the game starts.

Ron Joseph

No - but the cold might more so. After the game starts the noise will be filtered out. But if our D can stop them consistently and we establish the run game & control the clock - then I like our chances

Does Nebraska’s collapse vs Minnesota signal a bigger issue?

Asked by Husker Max

606 Votes

Does Nebraska’s collapse vs Minnesota signal a bigger issue?

79%

Yes — this feels like the same old story Yes — this feels like the same old story

21%

No — just a rough game, no trend No — just a rough game, no trend

79%

Yes — this feels like the same old story

7 Comments

Don Mailliard

Need a new offensive line coach

Arthur Cayette

Finally Nebraska sport writers are taking off their rose glasses and viewing the Line issues which has been growing (girth not strength) since Solich days when I saw the first fat lineman.

Robert Lloyd

Dana Holgorson doesn't know what a run first offense is. I love the aggressive nature of his offenses but we will NEVER be great without being run first. Run first and then air raid.

Patrick O'Brien

If we hadn't lost to Michigan I would have felt it was a one off. The lack of adjustments looks like a coaching issue with multiple coaches offense and defense. The offensive line is pathetic and needs an upgrade.

Joe Kuphal

Nebraska has to prove it is not the same old story…until they do by definition it is.

Jon Howser

Incompetent coaching staff, admitted out coached, the defensive coordinator didn’t even know who was playing in the second half

Joe Hegarty

Need to come up with an offensive that fits the talent we have but doubt that will happen.

21%

No — just a rough game, no trend

3 Comments

PJ SAid

I guess we will find out tomorrow morning. GBR

Richard Lydick

No big deal. Recovery on the way

Steve Slezak

Leave these boys alone. They are going to start believing the BS and senseless criticism y'all spew.

Husker Max

Which is the bigger issue headed into next season?

33% Offense

67% Defense WINNER

33% Offense

67% Defense

Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

38% Yes Yes

62% No No

38% Yes

62% No

Does Nebraska’s collapse vs Minnesota signal a bigger issue?

79% Yes — this feels like the same old story Yes — this feels like the same old story

21% No — just a rough game, no trend No — just a rough game, no trend

79% Yes — this feels like the same old story

21% No — just a rough game, no trend

33%

Offense

67%

Defense WINNER

33%

Offense

67%

Defense

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

62%

No

79%

Yes — this feels like the same old story Yes — this feels like the same old story

21%

No — just a rough game, no trend No — just a rough game, no trend

79%

Yes — this feels like the same old story

21%

No — just a rough game, no trend