Asked by Husker Max

10/15/2015

Who's to blame for the third-down fiasco at Illinois?

26%

Quarterback

74%

Coaching Staff WINNER

26%

Quarterback

6 Comments

Dick Plock

Run the play called.

Doug Miller

It was a called run play and QB was told not to throw. He needs to get hearing aids or get his ego in check.

Robert Hutsell

Not time to be Favre. Just plant your foot and go down

Brent Pope

Football 101. A 3 year starter has to know that he CANNOT risk an incomplete pass there.

Justin Carper

Sure coaches take the responsibility, but fault? Yeah, that was Tommy. It happens.

74%

Coaching Staff

10 Comments

Visitor

If they really did call a run then why didn't the coaching staff bench Tommy on the next play. The next play was a pass yet again when they should have either kicked a field goal, punted, or ran the ball. The coaching unit pays lip service to the run. I was there and it was windy, passed all day.

Jeff Storley

First rule of leadership - it's always the boss' fault (in this case the coaches are the bosses). Call a play where there's no chance of it not being a run. It's all on the coaches.

Visitor

coaches play should of never been called simple hand off to fullback we win

Matt Kudron

A belly dive, QB draw, or FB trap would have simplified the play. Why put your lead blocker (TE) in motion before the snap. He forgot to go in motion. Tommy didn't make sure he went in motion to the correct spot, our RB said he thought it was a run. THREE mistakes - that's on coaching.

Keith Petrie

They should have reinforced... NO PASS!!!

Dick Plock

Run the play called. He was told that not to pass!!!!!!!!

T David Andrew M

There were so many opportunities in the first 3 quarters that were not taken advantage of that the game never should have hinged on the 3rd down in the 4th quarter.

Ronald D. Bull

Coaches need to insure a win not let the players play pee wee football. when leading by 6 and Ill has just march down the field. the field goal was the best chance to secure the win or run pass option, PS any more decisions like that heads need to row.

Brian Lake

Clock mismanagement.

Doug Shonka

You know who Tommie is. He takes risks pushing the envelope. Keep it simple stupid!

After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?

Asked by Husker Max

4/27/2023

After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?

47%

Jeff Sims

53%

Casey Thompson WINNER

47%

Jeff Sims

5 Comments

Chris Martin

Sims will have had a full healthy offseason to learn the new offense and develop chemistry with the rest of the offense. There aren't any preseason games in cfb. Expecting Thompson to develop chemistry with the offense in much less time is a recipe for loding winnable games at Minnesota and Colorado

Michael Graham

Better runner.

Carl Wiest

Thing is, they are both really good QB's if they get coached up right.

Steven Sabacky

More fluid on the pocket

James Stiver

I believe Sims is a very accurate passer and he appears to be a strong runner. I would have liked to see him run more in the spring game!

53%

Casey Thompson

10 Comments

Jerry Williams

Casey always looked good considering always under pressure, can throw the long ball and run.

David Weaver

I just think overall Casey the better option and def has leadership qualities as well. Part of this is just due to what we've seen from Casey vs what we haven't been able to see yet (real games) with Jeff Sims

Richard Stotts

lets see who Coach starts....Casey is just better.

Andy Fields

I was impressed with Jeff Sims. I just feel Casey Thompson is a really good QB and could be outstanding with a good o-line. We definitely need a good back up and Sims isn't a big drop off. If the o-line is better, we go bowling this year.

Scott Morris

I think Casey throws a lot better than Sims.

Randy Wolf

Better arm, better legs

Andy Morrison

Jeff Simms didn't seem like he has good throwing mechanics, and seemed like he rushed his throws. But my guess is we need both.

Jim Firnhaber

I believe Casey is the better passer and likely reads defenses faster.

Kevin Bolin

Sims makes too many mistakes and his knack for tossing INTs and putting the ball on the ground will get him on the bench sooner rather than later - question swill he stay if he losses the starting job

travis stoler

they both play but casey starts

Who will have more wins in his first season at his new school, Deion Sanders or Matt Rhule?

Asked by Husker Max

3 months left

Who will have more wins in his first season at his new school, Deion Sanders or Matt Rhule?

14%

Sanders at Colorado Sanders at Colorado

86%

Rhule at Nebraska Rhule at Nebraska

14%

Sanders at Colorado

2 Comments

Richard Hein

Nebraska's first two games should scare the fan base. Both on the road and with regard to Colorado, let's face it, they have way more swagger and are projecting way more aggressiveness and confidence. I think Big Red is 0-2 to start and Colorado will surprise.

Corey

Because of lack of athletes and confidence. It's coming again, you just refuse to see it.

86%

Rhule at Nebraska

19 Comments

5starclng@cox.net

Rhule has been there and done it at a d1 level. Sanders has not. Both programs are similar in records over the last few years. So I would lean on experience.

Steve Farrell

I just peaked at Colorado's schedule, it's brutal for first year coach

Steve Farrell

I just peaked at Colorado's schedule, it's brutal for first year coach

Steve Stutzman

More Heart, Less Hype.

James Stiver

Rhule seems like he can get the team to believe in themselves and go out and have some fun with it and I think this will make a difference!

Brandon Pierce

We have the better team and better coach!

Dale Blackford

Colorados' schedule looks more formidable to them, then Nebraska's to them.

Richard Byers

Nebraska has a lot more developed talent in place. CU is rebuilding and had a lot of graduations and transfers out.

Ron Joseph

Colorado was much worse that Neb last year - a much deeper hole. We were close. With good coaching, we'll get over the top and to a bowl game. Besides Buffs suck

Thomas Wright

SHM...LOL Deion is just neon. All things that glitter aren't gold ! Colorado is going to find out the hard way just what type of coaching Deion is really capable of. I'm NOT drinking the Nebr kool-aid either, but let's face it, Rhule has put together quite the staff in comparison to Frost ! GBR !!!

Alex Perry

With Deion being Deion and getting rid of players by essentially forcing them out I believe this will be a setback in year one. With Rhule helping most Nebraska players stay and bringing in more talent I think they will have more success in season one considering they have more talent overall.