Asked by Husker Max

3/12/2016

Which running strategy would you prefer to see in 2016?

56%

RB by Committee WINNER

44%

One Back Approach

56%

RB by Committee

15 Comments

DHUSK

Too much talent to be wasted sitting these guys. Give the rock to Wilbon and Ozigbo and Newby. Add in Spielman and DPE too.

Jim Andersen

Fresh is best.

Robert Dodd

there is alot of talent why not use it ALL !!

Stephen Johnson

We will have a qb that cannot run. So only one back is not enough options.

Paul Lehmkuhler

Keep them guessing

Jerry Williams

initially by committee until we find out if we have that one back that can emerge from the back. It is too early to tell.

John DeCastro

talent is key. If you don't have an every down back, don't force somebody into that role

Tom Duncan

Lots of good backs. I want to see Adam Taylor used. He is a beast!

Paul Hrnicek

Distributed workload prevents one guy from wearing down as season progresses

Brian Reilly

If we run the ball 35-40 times a game we need more than 1 IB to step it up.

Scott RideOn

Why recruit them to sit on the bench. Just find/hire an OC who knows something about it!

Visitor

give the ball to the hot hand

Michael Morkert

We need to use the fullback like the end of last year.Also running 60% or more requires a committee approach.

Kurt Boeckenhauer

Back in the day Thurman Thomas and Barry Sanders were both on the roster for OSU. Would you have left Thomas ride the bench? Now we aren't blessed with that depth, but both are solid. Fresh legs matter!

Visitor

Newby has the most talent...but that kid Ozigbo has great vision!! I would start Ozigbo

44%

One Back Approach

5 Comments

Christopher Richling

Must be the right back though. WIth their ability to get yards as the primary motivating factor rather than their ability to pass protect.

Jason Stephens

I feel it gives the back the reps he needs to get into rhythm and grow throughout the year

Alan Lancaster

To build some continuity in the run game

Keith Petrie

However... It would depend on how things go in any game. If a couple of backs do the job great also. But if one guy with a fullback and or another back can do it... Fine.

David MacKay

One back approach is the best with a back to give spells when needed...look at Abdullah..that's what we need to go to

Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

Asked by Husker Max

522 Votes

Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

67%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key Yes - His elusiveness will be key

33%

No - Tall order for a first start No - Tall order for a first start

67%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key

10 Comments

Dennis Brown

There are 10 other players on the offense.

Robert Lloyd

Let Emmitt and TJ run and run and run and we'll have a victory.

James Smith

Home field advantage in front of family and friends. He will relive his high school glory HUSKERS 27 ucla 24

Mark

Die hard husker

Heart My Doghead

Mr L is from Socal, therefore highly motivated to excel...Huskers by 15

jerry williams

Adveresity often brings out the best in a team.

AK-460Mag Nurse

We have yet to lose two in a row this season, and I think I formation with TJ and EJ has the potential to be devastating. GBR 🤘

Brad Bredenkamp

They won’t come out flat like they did last year. It will be a team win with a defensive or special teams score.

James Key

yes if EJ has plus 100 and TJ has 50 Run and 166 Pass. Then yes. All bets off if over 2 TO.

Ron Joseph

Time for the O to show their potential in support TJ. Once he gets comfortable with the game, he will add a dimension to the game we haven't had- dual threat QB.

33%

No - Tall order for a first start

2 Comments

Roy Katskee

Not enough players with the "it factor".

VAHuskerFan

Unfortunately we still have a terrible O-line and now Freshman QB a Defense that can’t stop anyone, I don’t have much hope for the season ending on a positive note. Lose by 17

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

Asked by Husker Max

928 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

Husker Max

Which running strategy would you prefer to see in 2016?

56% RB by Committee WINNER

44% One Back Approach

56% RB by Committee

44% One Back Approach

Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

67% Yes - His elusiveness will be key Yes - His elusiveness will be key

33% No - Tall order for a first start No - Tall order for a first start

67% Yes - His elusiveness will be key

33% No - Tall order for a first start

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

56%

RB by Committee WINNER

44%

One Back Approach

56%

RB by Committee

44%

One Back Approach

67%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key Yes - His elusiveness will be key

33%

No - Tall order for a first start No - Tall order for a first start

67%

Yes - His elusiveness will be key

33%

No - Tall order for a first start

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

62%

No