Asked by Husker Max

11/20/2014

Will Nebraska sufficiently slow down Wisconsin's running game?

57%

Yes WINNER

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No

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Yes

The mistakes of 2012 in Indianapolis won't be repeated.

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8 Comments

Jimmy Wood

I think the players r gonna play pissed off n finally prove to the nation and the fans that they can get the job done when it counts

Ray J Gentry

Nebraska's defense has been trending up and our front line will do their job allowing the LBs and secondary to step up.

Stephen Johnson

They have no choice.

Danny Baker

I think Nebraska's run defense is much better this year. I worry about the pass defense.

Carl R Wiest

We will learn from past mistakes

Ron Bauer

Far too many "analysts" under-estimate NU's defense. ANY team can be beaten on any day.

Keith Petrie

they'd better! I think Nebraska has the edge in the passing Game and Special Teams. depending on Ameer's condition I'd say we're even in the running game. As far as Defense...DB's and Safety's we've got the edge. Backers and D Line Need to come in there with an Attitude! Hit the Badgers Hard and make them Hurt with that cold weather. GBR!

Thomas Williams

This time around as opposed to 2012 we are light years ahead in team speed enough that if they are stupid enough to try that sweep again? everytime they try it, it will result in loss of yardage. Wiscy is slow as hell as a team. Wiscy is not fast enough to beat us on the edge or anywhere on the field period

43%

No

Four words: Melvin Gordon, jet sweep.

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5 Comments

Kris Stoa

I love my Huskers and truly hope they bring their A Game and win. With that said, they've made it real clear, the last couple of years, that when on the big stage, they can't quite measure up and usually lose in embarrassing fashion. I fear Saturday will be no different. Still hoping they'll win though. GBR!!!

PJC2020

Same thing for the 7th season and every "big game". Nothing willl change the fans and media's perception until a Bo Pelini coached team proves it on the field. Nothing this year has demonstrated anything has changed. Nebraska's best doesn't show up week after week and there is no sign of consistent improvement. Take Ohio State as an example, they have improved significantly thru this season while Nebraska has been the same for 7 seasons. Isn't that at some level coaching? Where is the accountability of the coaches to demonstrate an ability to take this team to a higher level?

Sean Fluharty

Recent history has proven that Nebraska doesn't perform well under the bright lights against the big boys. Until they prove me wrong, I'll continue to be pessimistic about their chances in big games.

Lane B. Kent

even in the loss to Northwestern Gordon managed over 250 yards on the ground. We won'st stop their run. But if we can keep the out of the end zone and limit big plays through the air it won't matter.

Jason Free

I vote no, because I want to be proven wrong

First 6 Staff Hires ...

Rhule is here! Are there any incoming assistants that you're especially excited about? If so who?

Asked by Husker Max

28 days left

Rhule is here! Are there any incoming assistants that you're especially excited about? If so who?

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Yes Yes

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No No

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Yes

2 Comments

Ken E

A Defensive line coach that is nicknamed "Pot Roast". That's a recipe for success.

Matt Seiler

All of them, but especially Satterfield. Love how he uses TEs. Just hope ours can stay healthy this year. If so, guys like Fidone will be a mismatch

52%

No

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5 Comments

Robert Lloyd

I haven't seen anyone dedicated to a run first offense to my liking. If we are a pass first, second and third offense (such as the last 20 years) we will continue to fail. I would prefer to run and run and run and fail for awhile till we learn how to do it, than any short term gain passing.

James Wyatt

Haven't seen what any of the coaches can do at Nebraska to be able to rate how much i like them. When the coaches win more than six games and go to a bowl game then I will let you no what coaches I like.. GO BIG RED TILL I DIE!!!!

Chad Alexander

Nobody is exciting maybe d-coord will be.

Jeff Barker

Bringing in offensive coordinators who have strong offenses against teams with no defense... and bringing in defensive coaches from those teams that don't play defense. That offense will fail in the Big10.

Larry Smith

No, but Mickey J certainly took himself out of consideration. I will wait to see what happens in the fall.

How do you rate Nebraska’s hiring of Matt Rhule as head football coach?

Asked by Husker Max

10 months left

How do you rate Nebraska’s hiring of Matt Rhule as head football coach?

79%

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79%

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34 Comments

Thomas Wright

His resume for developing kids coming in that are more the 3 star kids as it’s rare Nebraska can real in the 4 & especially 5 star kids … he’s proven he can develop those kids into stars that are being drafted into the NFL … something that only Dr Tom could seem to do in the past !

Wade Williams

What's happened to the American education system? You keep things "real" whereas you "reel" in players. Come on man!

Doug Dewitz

As a lifelong cornhusker fan, I believe this is just the person to put things back together that were so messed up by the firing of Frankie Solich.

Richard Stotts

Solich was a HUGE mistake and why we slide into ditch. I guess you forget why Solich was fired...some thing about going up a one way the wrong way ?? I'll leave it at that.

TYLER PEARSON

Strong leader and man of faith in Jesus, just like Dr. Tom. That foundation of faith makes a huge difference.

Gary Furnas

First of all, you can discount all of the "thumbs down" votes that wanted Mickey, they'd vote against any new hire. MJ was the interim coach, he wasn't the next in line, nor was he fired as HC. Rhule commanded the room today, when it took Bill Moos to do this last time out... That tells us a lot

Dennis

A great speaker with command presence does not equal a great coach. All the talk of toughness, etc. doesn't mean dominating the line of scrimmage, a nasty mean defense, and a ball control off that is run-oriented, all the things we once had with TO and FS. I'll take those things in lieu of wins.

Brad Bredenkamp

Proven builder and evident respect for Nebraska. So his overall college coaching record is .522; his two year 1s combined it's .125 (3-21) taking over damaged programs; year 2s is .520 (13-12) and his 3 years 3-4 it's .756 (31-10). Looks like a builder to me. Keep MJ and Busch and it should go well.

Scott Sonksen

Why the heck did Husker Nation think they deserved a better candidate than this? Let's be realistic and hope that Rhule is better than Frost and Riley, at minimum. If he's not, God help us.

James Stiver

I think that he has the experience in the college ranks to develop the players and turn this team back to the powerhouse it once was.

Ron Godwin

He is a builder for players future but he needs to keep Mickey Joseph and Bill Bush for me to like this hire.

Tim N

Proven winner. Development of players a strength, knows big ten.

Richard Stotts

Time will give us our answers. Nobody knows how this will turn out . GBR !!!

Brent Briley

It's too early to judge otherwise.

Brad Meister

no brainer

David Cassiday

Anyone who can lead Temple to two 10-win seasons knows what he's doing.

David Rohweder

will develope players

Cameron Snell

Matt is a great human being, and great leader of men. Highly regarded in the college circles and also in the state of Texas!!

Lisa Whisenhunt

He's had success as a college coach and has coached on both sides of the ball. So far, he seems to respect Nebraska football and the fans.

USMC Sully

experienced head coach, with proven rebuilding efforts

James Wyatt

GO BIG RED TILL I DIE!!!

Wade Williams

When it comes to coaching hires, there's no such thing as a "sure thing" or a guarantee of success (see Scott Frost). I think TA did a great job of executing a diligent and thorough nationwide search that resulted in a very good hire. One that gives Nebraska a great chance to turn it around quickly!

Bob Colbert

He mentioned "offensive line"

hm dude

he builds programs...........

John Fillmore

After celebrating the Scott Frost hire a few years ago I've learned to tread carefully about declaring who I think will be a great coach for the Huskers, but the evidence of his past work certainly looks promising.

Bruce Neel

He has done a very good job in the past with our kind of program so I hope he can do it again

Jayme Henderson

He would be good hire for 90% of programs in CFB. 90% of programs are better than nebraska right now, we need to be realistic about where we are as a program.

Dan Stephens

We need a guy that can turn us around and I believe he is that guy.

William Snesrud

High quality college coach....feel he will consider keeping a few current coaches with strong ties to roster and recruiting players (example - Joseph, Busch, Fisher)......Huskers Rhule.....GO BIG RED!!

Pokey

Come on, the options were all maybe mediocre at best coaches. Would all be in over their heads in Big 10 just like Frost. KU coach and staff, KSU coach and staff, ISU coach and staff, NCST coach and staff, Army coach and staff, Bronco M and his VA staff? No thank you. Choice was a no brainer.

Roy Lindfield

Proven program builder. His teams (ie Temple and Baylor) were know as punch you in the mouth type of teams. Nebraska will Rhule.

Thomas Wright

Love it ! Nebraska will Rhule !!

Agron Leopold

Proven builder

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18 Comments

K St

Just another attempt by wealthy alums to buy a championship. Mickey had heart of team. Smart of Rhule to get 8yr contract. In yr 3 when alums want him gone he'll join list of coaches on payout payroll.

Troay Strong

Skeptical, never stayed long enough to measure if his programs were built to last. Bailed from each HC job after having his best year. Almost as if he doubted he could maintain the success.

Dennis

Good point. If Rhule was so good, why did he leave Temple or BU? One could argue for the $, but he’s obviously not committed to a program for the long run. He played TA for a fool but unfortunately Rhule held all the cards bc TA was desperate.

Troy Erickson

Wisconsin hiring Luke Fickell was a much better hire. Nebraska pays $9 million for a Matt Rhule who went 2-16 against ranked teams, and Wisconsin pays $6 million for a proven coach who coached at Ohio State and coached Cincinnati to the college football playoff. WTF Nebraska!?

Dennis

Once again Neb hired the “man” rather than hiring someone who can fix the problems of poor defense and losing on both sides of the line of scrimmage. 64 days? He obviously was not the first choice.

Dennis

After hearing the press conf, I have to double-down on my thumbs down. He was obviously well-rehearsed to say all the things most people wanted to hear, but there was nothing of real substance. No idea what the team's identity will be but doesn't sound like ball control. I miss the TO and FS days.

Larry Smith

The last one who steped down from being an NFL head coach didn't work out well. That noted, who else was out there that was looking for a job? I'll wait to see if he produces.

Douglas Cook

I honestly thought Mickey could be the guy. He held it together and the defense made a huge jump from Chinanders debacle. He needed to get rid of WHipple, Give him a year with these players and see what would of happened. Couldn't been worse than Frost. Who was way over hyped!!!

Perre Neilan

He was horrible at Carolina and never beat a ranked team at Baylor

Josh McCloud

Mickey. Needed him.

Matt Seiler

On the fence about him still. The fact he didn’t say Go Big Red at the end of his interview and turned down the job once talked me onto this side

Jaghy Benson

Take it from a Panthers fan this guy is a con man. He’ll be fired within 3 years!!

Wade Williams

NFL success or lack thereof, means squat. Absolutely irrelevant! By your criteria, Nick Saban would have to be considered a fraud for that joke of a stint he served as the Dolphins head coach. Give me a break!

Alexanderthegreatandterrible

Worried we are going to lose Mickey, Busch and all the recruits that love Mickey.

Danny Baker

No, Mickey earned and has skin in the game. Matt will probably bolt in a couple of years.

Craig W

Washout from the NFL that reported had to be persuaded a 2nd time to take the job. Previous record against ranked teams is zero wins. Runs an spread offense with more focus on the pass than the run, might not work in the B10. Baylor was not a rebuild. He did nothing with them the 1st 2 years.

Wade Williams

Baylor was not a rebuild???? You're crazy!

Ruthie Patterson

Mickey Should Have Had A One Year Chance

K De Backer

Three years and he's gone....if you look at his history.

Husker Max

Will Nebraska sufficiently slow down Wisconsin's running game?

57% Yes WINNER

43% No

57% Yes

43% No

Rhule is here! Are there any incoming assistants that you're especially excited about? If so who?

48% Yes Yes

52% No No

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52% No

How do you rate Nebraska’s hiring of Matt Rhule as head football coach?

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