Husker - SquareOffs

Asked by Husker Max

1/5/2015

Will Tommy Armstrong be the starting QB for the Huskers in 2015?

42%

Yes

58%

No WINNER

42%

Yes

7 Comments

Joshua Howard

He is a winner, plain and simple.

Gearld Wolff

I don't believe Coach Riley will use the pure West Coast offense. He has commented and the virtue of multiple set pass- run options. The offense will be similar to what we have seen the last three years.

The Smitty

Riley has said quite often he will adapt what his system with what the players can do. I know he recruited Stanton but he was a cali kid in pac 12 country.

Visitor

most experience

Steve Olson

Great QB

Bruce Anderson

Tommy is this best QB we have regardless of the system. Coach Riley will coach him up.

Larry Dandrow

1 1/2 years starting is a lot of experience. If the new coach plays to this teams strength it will be hard not to. If he's looking for a pocket passer he may be out. Remember when he sits in the pocket he can't remember which way his receivers are going.

58%

No

13 Comments

Stacy A Rodenbaugh

No, because Riley will install the offense he used at Oregon State which will primarily be a West Coast System. It will be Stanton at QB next year. You heard it first right here.

Sean Fluharty

Actually, I've heard that hundreds of times from other sources already...

Dave Johnson

Average thrower at best. Johnny Stanton will be the guy.

Randy Denniston

Stanton has the best arm of the lot. It was shown this year that the difference between 9-4 and 12-1 or 13-0 was the fact that we couldn't consistently pass when it really counted. If we have a quality QB that can make those throws we might have been in the Playoff this year and Riley knows it.

josh ross

Stanton was recruited by Riley, plus I believe he can complete check down passes to the running back, a problem we've had the last 2 years.

James Traut

Great option QB, but those days are over. Too many bad throws (lucky for the USC drops) ; likely it's Stanton.

Bill Lee

Mike Riley is a huge Stanton fan. And let's face it . Every time Armstrong drops back to pass , we have to hold our breath and hope he throws it to the right team.

Dan Kennedy

Johnny Stanton will win the job because he is a more complete QB

Daniel Revas

Unless he can consistently make the throws in the short and medium range, he will sit. He needs to be consistent. Throwing a 65 yard strike is nice, but it also helps to make the throws to just move the chains.

Gordon Sherman

Tommy is inconsistent

Lane Liley

I hope he isn't because if he is the best we have for 2015, then you can expect 3-4 losses next year as well. Sub par throwing, can't read routes and not a pocket passer.

Robert Lloyd

two years of 50% passing... I don't think we need a third.

Bill Weber

The guy is wildly inconsistent. Very indecisive. Locks in on one receiver. We need a better passer. My money is on Stanton, but I think Darlington is a possibility along with Bush. I also wonder if a junior college kid is a possibility.

Visitor

Hasn't mastered progressions, patience in the pocket and most importantly, self confidence. Thought he might have what it takes but he does not!!

Asked by Husker Max

12/29/2014

Who will win the Holiday Bowl?

47%

Huskers

53%

Trojans WINNER

47%

Huskers

4 Comments

Peter Rygol

I think the kids can find the resolve within themselves to find a way to win. They are in a place where they play this game for team and not needing to prove anything to coaches who are gone after Saturday. That alone should provide incentive to play to win with whatever it takes.

Gordon Sherman

Because we're under dogs

John Lind

wishful thinking, hoping they want to end the pelini era in style with a win.....

Keith Petrie

I can't pick against the Huskers!

53%

Trojans

5 Comments

Robert Lloyd

Only because Beck is calling the plays. I do believe overall, the players are going to be both super charged and at the same time play more relaxed without the mentally deranged Pelini blaming everyone but himself. Hint for Beck: Run on first down until they can stop us. Only then do we mix it up. But always run on first down.

Billie Mann

They appear to be better balanced on offense than the huskers, hope I am wrong.

Rizeabuv Yorzelf

Too many distractions for the Huskers.

James Traut

Same reason as in a previous poll: USC has too much team speed, especially on defense. Witness ND game results.

Arlie Rauch

Too many advantages on the field. Stats win.

Asked by Husker Max

12/24/2014

The release of the Bo Pelini tape makes Mike Riley's job?

23%

Tougher

77%

Easier WINNER

23%

Tougher

4 Comments

Larry Dandrow

Tougher because the thoughtless press has created turmoil. Something nobody wants to get involved in. The press has also succeeded in giving UN a black eye as they prostituted themselves to release a worthless piece of garbage story that was suppose to be confidential regardless of what was said. I say find the perps. if it was a player expose him. If it was a bug, prosecute.

James Traut

It was an intentional act by Bo... and probably effective. An act to undermine the new coach, to cause uncertainty among players and 2015 recruits, and to indirectly give a "black eye" to NU.

kevinschamel

Why can't the press just leave these secret recordings alone. Only cowards do don't admit they recorded something. It was a private meeting and should have stayed that way. The press are as worthless as politicians if we flushed them down the toilet nobody would miss either one of them. Let it die and move on end of story. Now this is going on just get behind Coach Riley and forget about the decision is made. You might not like Bo but he did settle things down after the last time. Did you forget that former NFL coach that lead us to 2 seasons with no bowls and a losing record twice.

Sean Luce

Poison cheese now.

77%

Easier

17 Comments

Brian Clark

The fan base was split after the recent leaked tapes, you won't have a lot of fans saying we should of kept Bo

Visitor

All he has to do is be genuine with his players and the people who love NU Football. Be himself and the players who earn respect with in turn be respected

Ron Huffman

Bo s...psychological demeanor affected everyone around him..

Elizabeth Burr

The more you know, the better you can address the issue. Riley has the info to help him recognize and understand player resistance that may arise.

Kim Mowrey

Nobody ever said the Brothers were a class act. But I expected a little more. Already being admonished in the new job! CLASSY

Kevin Erickson

Juvenile behavior is easily observable by everyone. Student athletes get it and parents certainly do.

Justin Carper

Proves SE knew what he was doing and was classy about the reasons. That bodes well for working with him and shows Riley is a good fit for SE.

Daniel Revas

People will like his demeanor and the fact that the focus will be on what happens on the field of play, not the sideline or the opinion pages. He still has to win though.

Visitor

Lets not judge. Evidence produced does paint Pellini as being rough and disrespectful. Face it the NCAA football family now knows more and he placed himself in a precarious situation within his career. As Huskers we are taught to forget the past, handle the present and prepare for the future. Riley is preparing for the future and we as fans need to support our kids in the present against USC. Challenge goes out to the entire Husker Nation, lets make the Holiday Bowl bleed RED in show of support for our kids.

Gene Baker

The players are going to find out that Riley is much easier to get along with.

Visitor

Players loyal to a classless coach should be easily swayed

Robert Lloyd

Anything is better than Pelini.

dan gradoville

Won't take much class to surpass pelinis

Chuck Bolder

Bo's comments weren't very appropriate.Understand his being upset ranting din't help his reputation very much!

Visitor

It will united Husker Nation behind Riley!

Visitor

It will unify us better.

David chilen

I initially took Bo's outbursts as passion and fire but concluded he is just petty and not a true leader. Semper fi

Husker SquareOffs

Will Tommy Armstrong be the starting QB for the Huskers in 2015?

42% Yes

58% No WINNER

42% Yes

58% No

Who will win the Holiday Bowl?

47% Huskers

53% Trojans WINNER

47% Huskers

53% Trojans

The release of the Bo Pelini tape makes Mike Riley's job?

23% Tougher

77% Easier WINNER

23% Tougher

77% Easier

About Husker

42%

Yes

58%

No WINNER

42%

Yes

58%

No

47%

Huskers

53%

Trojans WINNER

47%

Huskers

53%

Trojans

23%

Tougher

77%

Easier WINNER

23%

Tougher

77%

Easier