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

Do you see the Huskers beating the point spread against Oklahoma this weekend?

Asked by Husker Max

492 Votes

Do you see the Huskers beating the point spread against Oklahoma this weekend?

47%

I'll take the points and the Huskers I'll take the points and the Huskers

53%

The Illinois game really shook me The Illinois game really shook me

47%

I'll take the points and the Huskers

7 Comments

John Jordan

OU is susceptible to the long passing game. NU pulls out some stops on offense. D keeps it close. OU by 3.

James Key

Im breaking out my 30yr old Number 7 jersey. Huskers by 7

Matt Seiler

Spencer is a guy who’s easily rattled (get it?) and figures to throw a few picks if pressured. I still think we lose but Huskers can move the ball through the air and force a few TOs to keep this game within 14. Small chance they even pull out the W

Mark Wane

I watched the Tulane game and I think Buffalo is a good team that the D shutdown. Plus I went to school in the 90’s and want us so badly to step up on National tv. We are due!! Skers

Mick Hanson

I drink all the Kool-aid, why not?

Bob Berg

Sooner's lose one game mid-season. Why not this one. Hopefully no one showed the Sooner team what Frost and company did to them in '96 and '97. We should play well for 3 quarters then their top guys may take over.

53%

The Illinois game really shook me

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9 Comments

Randy Weitzenkamp

It's likely at some point in the game we'll be down a score or two. Does this team have the mental toughness to fight and mount a comeback or will they fold? I just don't think the team has that kind of confidence in themselves yet.

Ryan Moss

I can’t believe Nebraska fans have fallen so far that they discuss if they can’t beat the spread and not if they can beat OU.

Terry Busch

they have talent everywhere. We have a tiny bit of talent. It's a talent landslide.

Sporty361

No way! IL lost big to an unrated Virginia team. Sooners will do whatever they want to do regarding score. Tired of us ‘rebuilding’ when we can’t beat teams that out recruit us every year. Don’t those teams have to rebuild? Simply put we are either terrible recruiters or terrible developers.

Larry Smith

Big REd is playing well below the Sooner's level. I just hope they can keep it at the 21 points and not get buried in a ten td avalanche.

Steve Walker

They are still playing pretty bad. Offensive line is still not blowing anyone off the ball. Defense is still not getting a pass rush. Secondary is not as good as advertised. Hopefully there will be improvement.

USMC Sully

we have been down this road too many times to think otherwise

Wade Williams

We are not there yet. We put too much pressure on an improving defense. If NU could some how score 40 they might have a chance at the end of the game but....I'll call it 48-27 OU.

Matt Seiler

I believe that means they beat the spread

Bryan Petersen

Offensive line had yet to show we can run the ball between the tackles

Are you concerned about the investigation into the Husker's use of analysts and off-campus workouts?

Asked by Husker Max

531 Votes

Are you concerned about the investigation into the Husker's use of analysts and off-campus workouts?

75%

No, it's just a distraction No, it's just a distraction

25%

Yes, it indicates questionable judgement Yes, it indicates questionable judgement

75%

No, it's just a distraction

2 Comments

Darrell Bailey

Lots of teams are doing the exact same thing. Make everyone else accountable before just punishing the Huskers.

Randy Weitzenkamp

It's just a distraction, but it is the last thing we need right now. The timing of this news is extremely suspicious. Focus on taking care of business on the field and this will be ancient history in a month .

25%

Yes, it indicates questionable judgement

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1 Comment

Ryan Moss

Frost is doing everything he can to try to get this program going again. That even means blatantly cheating and trying to cover up his cheating. This isn’t an oopsie, it’s desperation. Same with trying to run away from the OU game. He knows he’s in trouble and he just cost himself his buyout.

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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

Do you see the Huskers beating the point spread against Oklahoma this weekend?

47% I'll take the points and the Huskers I'll take the points and the Huskers

53% The Illinois game really shook me The Illinois game really shook me

47% I'll take the points and the Huskers

53% The Illinois game really shook me

Are you concerned about the investigation into the Husker's use of analysts and off-campus workouts?

75% No, it's just a distraction No, it's just a distraction

25% Yes, it indicates questionable judgement Yes, it indicates questionable judgement

75% No, it's just a distraction

25% Yes, it indicates questionable judgement

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56%

RB by Committee WINNER

44%

One Back Approach

56%

RB by Committee

44%

One Back Approach

47%

I'll take the points and the Huskers I'll take the points and the Huskers

53%

The Illinois game really shook me The Illinois game really shook me

47%

I'll take the points and the Huskers

53%

The Illinois game really shook me

75%

No, it's just a distraction No, it's just a distraction

25%

Yes, it indicates questionable judgement Yes, it indicates questionable judgement

75%

No, it's just a distraction

25%

Yes, it indicates questionable judgement