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

Asked by Husker Max

932 Votes

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

37%

Yes Yes

63%

No No

37%

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

63%

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

Does Rhule’s “destination job” comment ease worries about a coaching departure?

Asked by Husker Max

474 Votes

Does Rhule’s “destination job” comment ease worries about a coaching departure?

42%

Yes — sounds committed Yes — sounds committed

58%

No — talk is cheap No — talk is cheap

42%

Yes — sounds committed

2 Comments

PJ SAid

I feel it ease worries a LITTLE bit. I think he has already talked to his friend Pat, AD at Penn State, and was told that Penn State Alumni want someone more proven than Rhule. So, Rhule is way down the list.

MIchael Bennett

I think Rhule wants to finish what he started

58%

No — talk is cheap

4 Comments

lonnie irvine

a simple I'm going nowhere would have answered it once and for all not a politician's way to answer

Vincent Regan

Don't have to worry no more now.

VAHuskerFan

No, it means nothing, he is gone or he woulda squashed it and said he was taking his name out of consideration and he didn’t.

Scott Reed

What else would he say...It really sucks here??? He hasn't said, "I'm not interested in the Penn State Job".

Is it reasonable to consider Nebraska a potential playoff team in 2025?

Asked by Husker Max

578 Votes

Is it reasonable to consider Nebraska a potential playoff team in 2025?

26%

Yes, it just might happen Yes, it just might happen

74%

No, that's crazy talk No, that's crazy talk

26%

Yes, it just might happen

6 Comments

Jeff Shaw

Qb. Oline. Offense could be very good. Back 7 on d should be good Concerns at rb depth and unknowns on interiour d line.

Terrence Smith

With their schedule, they might be able to make it this year.

Chester Ogborn

They are as much a potential playoff team as Arizona State and Indiana were last year. There is no harm is fans dreaming big. A team with a recent history like Nebraska is going to put it together this year. Why not the Huskers?

Joe Nigro

Just wishful thinking but I believe the talent is there. We will need a few breaks but it is possible.

George mcdaniel

It had to do with mindset confidence and luck

Matt

They have a schedule that gets to the year 3 Matt Rhule 10 wins. If they can hang with Penn St. then they could be in the conversation as a 10-2, 11-1 team.

74%

No, that's crazy talk

17 Comments

Chad Alexander

So tired of delusional preseason talk. How about a winning conference record and a bowl win.

Charlie Knapper

Haven't proven anything, yet.

Brad Mcbride

They are a 6-6 football team until proven otherwise.

Chin Sin Chong

No on field results to support that yet. History told us talks are simply empty statements

Roy Katskee

NU has not demonstrated that they belong.

Melvyn Halfon

NU has not been able to recruit top notch players. The media has led fans to believe that 3 star players can be molded into 4 and 5 stars. That dog don’t hunt?

Kevin Hubbell

Let's not put the cart before the horse! 7 or 8 wins maybe.

Joe Hegarty

That's crazy alright. Just hope they make a bowl game again.

Suicide Slush Puppie

We simply don't have the level of talent needed to reach the playoff. Achieving more wins that last year is a more realistic goal.

Bill Petty

Anything can happen, but up until now, Rhule hasn't shown that he can get the job done. I hope I'm wrong, but I just can't by the hype. Show me on the field.

Eric Picquet

They haven’t done anything on the field to warrant that expectation. But there is nothing wrong with the team setting it as a goal and striving to reach that goal.

Mike O

Immanuel Kant would say no, but he had a very strict definition of reason. I can only imagine him pooh-poohing the Huskers because Rhule is compulsed to pass the ball on clear running downs. Afraid to actually hand the ball to the fullback on 3rd and 1. And instead is in the shotgun. NO THEY KANT!

Bob Flanagan

Thry’ll be better this year, but I think 9-3 or 8-4 are likely which keeps them out of contention this year. My hope is that by year 4 under Rhule will finally get them ibto the playoff picture

Richard Johnson

They need to prove they belong. Still to ,many players on the squad that played on bad teams and don't know how to win yet.

Greg Engel

I just can’t let myself get my hopes up too high. I am hopeful for a good season, though

Dan Larsen

Let's consider a few "bigger" bowl game victories first.... way to early!

Steve Slezak

Too soon

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Husker SquareOffs

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

37% Yes Yes

63% No No

37% Yes

63% No

Does Rhule’s “destination job” comment ease worries about a coaching departure?

42% Yes — sounds committed Yes — sounds committed

58% No — talk is cheap No — talk is cheap

42% Yes — sounds committed

58% No — talk is cheap

Is it reasonable to consider Nebraska a potential playoff team in 2025?

26% Yes, it just might happen Yes, it just might happen

74% No, that's crazy talk No, that's crazy talk

26% Yes, it just might happen

74% No, that's crazy talk

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Yes Yes

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No No

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Yes

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No

42%

Yes — sounds committed Yes — sounds committed

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No — talk is cheap No — talk is cheap

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Yes — sounds committed

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No — talk is cheap

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Yes, it just might happen Yes, it just might happen

74%

No, that's crazy talk No, that's crazy talk

26%

Yes, it just might happen

74%

No, that's crazy talk