Which opponent will be the best "Barometer Game" for the Huskers?

Asked by Husker Max

7/27/2016

Which opponent will be the best "Barometer Game" for the Huskers?

34%

Wisconsin

66%

Oregon WINNER

34%

Wisconsin

"... they need to exorcise those demons and beat a team that should challenge for a divisional title" - Kevin Sjuts, KOLN TV Read more: http://squareoffs.co/1XX5iJ0

"... they need to exorcise those demons and beat a team that should challenge for a divisional title" - Kevin Sjuts, KOLN TV Read more: http://squareoffs.co/1XX5iJ0 Show Less

3 Comments

Byron Augustin

They have us at home

Ron Bauer

They are and always have been a running team. Big "D" will really have to play their "A" game.

Michael Ervin

Huskers are building talent...they are largely on par with Wisconsin right now from a talent perspective...the Wisconsin game shows how well the coaches are developing the talent we have...win that...the Oregon game in 2017 can be the next barometer game

66%

Oregon

"... it will light a fire in the fan base and put a confidence level in this team going into the Big Ten" - Sean Callahan, Rivals.com Read more: http://squareoffs.co/1XX5iJ0

"... it will light a fire in the fan base and put a confidence level in this team going into the Big Ten" - Sean Callahan, Rivals.com Read more: http://squareoffs.co/1XX5iJ0 Show Less

5 Comments

Jerry Williams

Oregon will give us view of where we are in terms of development for the first part of the season. However, not necessarily for the season itself because Oregon uses, or has used much more of a hurry up offense than we see in BIG. .

Sean Fluharty

Over the past decade or so, Oregon has been considered a national power still has the national perception of being an elite program. These are the types of schools we need to be able to defeat on a regular basis if we want to be considered elite again.

Jason Coorts

The tone will be set early for what the season will look like. Just like last year. The BYU game said it all for what the team looked like last year.

Valerie Gilmore

some say whisky, i say quack quack. seems like it would feel better early and get the mo Joe junk going on.

Danny Baker

Oregon for non-conference and Wisconsin for conference. Beat the top and your on your way.

What's your reaction to the Huskers' switch to rugby-style punting?

Asked by Husker Max

444 Votes

What's your reaction to the Huskers' switch to rugby-style punting?

77%

Thumbs up Thumbs up

23%

Thumbs down Thumbs down

77%

Thumbs up

4 Comments

Larry Johnson

I do not care HOW the punting is done. Only that it leads to WINS.

Steve Rentzell

If something is broken, what does it hurt to try something different. Insanity- Doing the same thing and expecting a different result.

Danny Purcell

taking full advantage of college rules

Ron Graf

I like this style of punting. With the roll-out, it keeps the defense honest by keeping them in position in case of runs/throws by the punter.

23%

Thumbs down

1 Comment

Mike O

Anything less than a drop kick just isn't trying. Additionally, NU had a punter who averaged 44 yards a kick and he had to transfer for a player to be named later. Maybe get the rugby guy in and set in place before upending what would have been a solid punting game.

Will you be in Memorial Stadium for the "Husker Games" on April 26?

Asked by Husker Max

413 Votes

Will you be in Memorial Stadium for the "Husker Games" on April 26?

13%

Yes: Must support the team. Yes: Must support the team.

87%

No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute. No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

13%

Yes: Must support the team.

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87%

No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

9 Comments

Nate Stineman

Too much hassle (200 miles away) for an unknown event.

Tom Cullinan

The event is a non-starter compared to the structure of actual plays and the support of young men working to find their place on the team.

Richard Johnson

No interest in 7-on-7.

Dan Larsen

Live in Dayton, Ohio! 800 miles one-way.... but I am a season ticket holder. See you during the season.

Ryan Goecke

If I want to see a carnival or a faire I'll go see one. This change shows fear of being a competitor on the part of Rhule and NU Athletics. It's embarrassing.

Dave Kapke

I live in Colorado

Kent Haynes

I can see both sides. But it is losing a tradition.

Bruce Craig

Losing the best recruiting tool of the spring and losing the money it would bring in is not smart in my opinion.

Robert Lloyd

It's not a game. This was our tradition. Not a good decision on Rhule's part.

Husker Max

Which opponent will be the best "Barometer Game" for the Huskers?

34% Wisconsin

66% Oregon WINNER

34% Wisconsin

66% Oregon

What's your reaction to the Huskers' switch to rugby-style punting?

77% Thumbs up Thumbs up

23% Thumbs down Thumbs down

77% Thumbs up

23% Thumbs down

Will you be in Memorial Stadium for the "Husker Games" on April 26?

13% Yes: Must support the team. Yes: Must support the team.

87% No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute. No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

13% Yes: Must support the team.

87% No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

34%

Wisconsin

66%

Oregon WINNER

34%

Wisconsin

66%

Oregon

77%

Thumbs up Thumbs up

23%

Thumbs down Thumbs down

77%

Thumbs up

23%

Thumbs down

13%

Yes: Must support the team. Yes: Must support the team.

87%

No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute. No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.

13%

Yes: Must support the team.

87%

No: It's a poor Spring Game substitute.