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

Given the Huskers’ difficult 2026 football schedule, is it realistic to think 8 wins are possible?

Asked by Husker Max

2 months left

Given the Huskers’ difficult 2026 football schedule, is it realistic to think 8 wins are possible?

19%

Yes Yes

81%

No No

19%

Yes

1 Comments

Wade Williams

Looking at the schedule, 5-0 on the front end is a definite possibility. Going 3-4 on the backend is doable. Having said that, there's still no consistency with this team, making 5-7 just as much of a possibility.

81%

No

9 Comments

Double D

8 wins.. Lol. We'll be lucky to get half of that. Do you know who our coach is?

Scott Ferguson

Schedule is not favorable at all.

Wade Williams

The schedule actually is favorable if you look at not just who we play, but when we play them. Looking at the non con, we'll definitely come out of the gate 3-0, then MSU & MD. We can win those. That would be 5-0. 3-4 on the back end is doable, even if you pencil in IU, OR, & OSU as definite L's.

Christopher O'Brien

6 wins

Robert Lloyd

Never would believe this, but we could come away with only 2-4 wins. I do love the new QB, the new DC coordinator and new OL coach. But no proven RBs, limited personnel in the DL,, Rhule has never learned the run first offense, and we have TOO MANY coaches. A hat on backwards isn't going to help.

Alexanderthegreatandterrible

We saw what we saw last season and that means little hope we can win 5-6 in 2026. Too many new things to know what is going to happen but easy to assume 8 wins is out of the question.

AK-460Mag Nurse

I hate to be this negative but I think we'll be lucky to make a bowl game 😔 Between not being able to beat a ranked opponent, the coaching carousel, no proven QB or RB and just sucking the last 25 years I'm starting to lose hope and lose faith in this staff. GBR 😭

Edward Payne

I'm hopeful, but six wins seems most likely until the the team proves itself with a new QB and rebuilt lines.

Andy Redick

Not possible. Lost our best player to the NFL draft. New OL coach and DC. Major rebuild. Scary to think this is year 4 and NU is talking about a major rebuild. Rhule sells the Kool Aid hard in the off season. GBR!!!

Nebraska Right to Life

QB turnover machine. No D tackles. No RBs. Good Luck. 6-6 is the absolute ceiling. 5-7 is what it will be.

Does Anthony Colandrea’s skill set change how Nebraska can design its offense?

Asked by Husker Max

26 days left

Does Anthony Colandrea’s skill set change how Nebraska can design its offense?

91%

Yes Yes

9%

No No

91%

Yes

8 Comments

Linda Ogren

YES have QB option run pass

Robert Lloyd

He seems more than just a mobile QB, he plays with abandon and spunk. Why wasn't he here right out of high school? But how could we have lost Ekeler? Have we turned into the dumbest program in America?

Ruthie Patterson

Mobile QB

Michael Gross

Running quarterback opens ton on new plays.

Scott Ferguson

Mobility is a good thing to have. Opens up a few things.

John Haller

It better or Holgorsen will need to be the next firing

Joe Hegarty

I sure hope so.

Alexanderthegreatandterrible

Of course, it should since we had a statue QB, once Lateef was in the offense changed to suit his skill set, and so it follows that Dana will tweak the offense to suit Colandea's skill set and with a new o-line coach changes come.

9%

No

1 Comment

Rod Shuman

You would HOPE it does but I’ve got zero faith they’ll utilize him the right way

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

Given the Huskers’ difficult 2026 football schedule, is it realistic to think 8 wins are possible?

19% Yes Yes

81% No No

19% Yes

81% No

Does Anthony Colandrea’s skill set change how Nebraska can design its offense?

91% Yes Yes

9% No No

91% Yes

9% No

56%

RB by Committee WINNER

44%

One Back Approach

56%

RB by Committee

44%

One Back Approach

19%

Yes Yes

81%

No No

19%

Yes

81%

No

91%

Yes Yes

9%

No No

91%

Yes

9%

No