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Will Nebraska's intentional offseason mindset show up in a tougher run defense this fall?
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Will Nebraska's intentional offseason mindset show up in a tougher run defense this fall?
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Will Elijah Pritchett take the leap at left tackle Nebraska needs in 2026?
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Will Elijah Pritchett take the leap at left tackle Nebraska needs in 2026?
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Will Nebraska's special teams remain one of its most reliable units without Mike Ekeler?
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Will Nebraska's special teams remain one of its most reliable units without Mike Ekeler?
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Will Nebraska's running backs rush for 1,000+ yards combined in 2026?
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Will Nebraska's running backs rush for 1,000+ yards combined in 2026?
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Will 4-star safety Tory Pittman III keep his Nebraska commitment after visiting LSU?
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Will 4-star safety Tory Pittman III keep his Nebraska commitment after visiting LSU?
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Will Nebraska's 2027 football recruiting class finish in the top 15 nationally?
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Will Nebraska's 2027 football recruiting class finish in the top 15 nationally?
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Will Anthony Colandrea lead Nebraska football to more than eight wins in 2026?
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Will Anthony Colandrea lead Nebraska football to more than eight wins in 2026?
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Is Nebraska in any real danger of losing the commitments of Trae Taylor and/or Tory Pittman?
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Is Nebraska in any real danger of losing the commitments of Trae Taylor and/or Tory Pittman?
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Thoughts on the $600 million Memorial Stadium renovation plan?
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Thoughts on the $600 million Memorial Stadium renovation plan?
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Will Jamal Rule start at RB for Nebraska's 2026 opener?
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Will Jamal Rule start at RB for Nebraska's 2026 opener?
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Will Riley Van Poppel take a noticeable jump under Nebraska’s new DL coaching?
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Will Riley Van Poppel take a noticeable jump under Nebraska’s new DL coaching?
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Who do you think will be the leading rusher for the Huskers over the next two years?
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Who do you think will be the leading rusher for the Huskers over the next two years?
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Do you think Adrian Martinez will come back for a 5th year?
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Do you think Adrian Martinez will come back for a 5th year?
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After two good, tough, but heartbreaking games how are you feeling about the Northwestern game?
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After two good, tough, but heartbreaking games how are you feeling about the Northwestern game?
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Do you see the Huskers beating the point spread against Oklahoma this weekend?
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Do you see the Huskers beating the point spread against Oklahoma this weekend?
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They can do it

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No way

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They can do it

Richard Stotts
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Richard Stotts

time to win close games . Defense paves way to 8 wins

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Ryan Wunibald
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Ryan Wunibald

It is possible, they have to win turnover margin in every game. That is easier said than done.

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David McClymont
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David McClymont

Every B1G West team has their issues. No West team has clearly better talent than NU. It is time for SF & Co. to deliver. I think they will.

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Mark Wane
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Mark Wane

They're due right? And since I'm 42, and used to us winning 9 games every year for most of my life why would I change my expectation now? 8-4, win the bowl game, 9-4. Should be the minimum expectation for every Nebraska fan. Always! Then with playoff expansion coming, let's get in the mix!! GBR

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Paul F Edwards
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Paul F Edwards

Of the 3 things needed to win; player acquisition, development and deployment, acquisition is the best predictor of future success. By far in fact. Our roster is built because of great recruiting, development and roster management. It's really kinda all on the coaches to deploy well. If they do, yes

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Nat Warren
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Nat Warren

Better o line makes a running game. 4 large backs doesn't hurt.

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Curt Marquis
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Curt Marquis

It's a more complete team across-the-board. Defense should be a top 25 group

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David McClymont
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David McClymont

Strongest SF team yet. We've been close to beating our west div tormentors for the last 2 years. It happens this year. 3 wins vs Wi-IA-MN-Nw-Mi.

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Stephen Andersson
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Stephen Andersson

Absolutely, between the football and basketball teams should get to 8 wins in 2021.

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Steve “S85” T
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Steve “S85” T

I'm a fan and I think they can win them all. If you don't think so, be a colorado fan.

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No way

Rick Frenzen
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Rick Frenzen

If Charmin gets into the NIL biz, they need to sign Martinez because that's how soft he is.

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Thomas Foster
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Thomas Foster

Huskers won’t get to 8 wins with solving the turnover problem and there’s no reason to assume they will.

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Jon Petersen
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Jon Petersen

They have a tremendously difficult schedule and they tend to lose games that they should win.

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Kent Snowdon
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Kent Snowdon

two teams coming off a bye is not good for big red

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Rob Robertson
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Rob Robertson

Maybe 3 if they are lucky

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Toby Leach
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Toby Leach

7 is plausible and realistic with this schedule. 8 means they'll exceed expectations and upset someone on the road.

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Philip Bierman
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Philip Bierman

1. Who runs and catches? 2. AM may get hurt. 3. No ability to win 50:50 games or even ones where favored. 4. Field position and turnovers. 5. Most worrisome is moronic position from HCSF regarding vaccination. How do we get through season without loss of key players or need to forfeit?

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Matt Seiler
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Matt Seiler

A 7 win season would mean the best Husker team since the T Magic era, or maybe further back than that. This schedule is loaded and the B1G isn’t a cakewalk either. Only sure win is Fordham. I’ll be happy as long as they get a bowl game this year

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Gerry Van Ackeren
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Gerry Van Ackeren

Husker offense has a long ways to go before being competitive.

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Michael Chebatoris
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Michael Chebatoris

Until they prove they will not shoot themselves in the foot with stupid penalties and turnovers expectations should be low.

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Gale Cogswell
Gale Cogswell

Maybe if you get a new quarterback

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Gale Cogswell

Only if they pay Our Lady of Lords every game.

Tom Nelsen
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Tom Nelsen

Tough year for it. I'll believe it when I see it with this coaching staff.

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Rod Combs
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Rod Combs

I want to believe they can, but until the issues going on over the last several years stop....it's going to be more of the same.

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Gale Cogswell
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Gale Cogswell

maybe if they play teams like the Ladies of the Lords...

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Randy Weitzenkamp
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Randy Weitzenkamp

Even with the difficult schedule they have the talent to get 8 wins. Unfortunately, this will also take team execution, discipline and a swagger we have yet to see. I'm hoping for 6 wins and a bowl. Anything more is gravy.

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Douglas Norman
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Douglas Norman

Huskers have not shown ability to beat even avg teams and are much more likely to LOSE one of the games they should win. then upset a team that they are underdogs in. This looks like a bubble 6 win team, at best.

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Ryan Moss
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Ryan Moss

But at least they’re not in the Big 12 any more, am I right? High five!

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Trip Conroy
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Trip Conroy

Not a chance, not with the schedule and no proven on-field play to show otherwise

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Terry Busch
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Terry Busch

cause we cant play consistent football. Call it the Frost effect.

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Daniel Zach
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Daniel Zach

Come on. Stop posting these silly articles. I’m a huge fan but NOTHING points to that much improvement.

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Glenn Suzuki
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Glenn Suzuki

Huskers does not have the will to win close games. They are 2 years away from winning the close games.

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John Fillmore
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John Fillmore

I have to see a decent downfield passing game first before I start getting too optimistic.

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Danny Spielman
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Danny Spielman

Why would we think this team could win 8 games? I always had rose colored glasses on over the last couple of decades. I took them off and, whew, Steve Pederson screwed us. Prove it to me!!!

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Just gimme 6 wins and a bowl

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Time to get real - 7 wins or more

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Just gimme 6 wins and a bowl

Randy Weitzenkamp
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Randy Weitzenkamp

I'm an eternal Husker optimist. The defense will be solid and talent aside, the offense can improve simply by executing. Special teams will look better with improved punting to go with our FG kicking. Any other year I'd say at least 7 wins, but next year's schedule is brutal.

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Time to get real - 7 wins or more

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Not concerned, something he had to do

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Dang, another top offensive player lost

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Not concerned, something he had to do

Linda Ogren
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Linda Ogren

Never was qb, makes me wonder about an coach, he needs to GO

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Mike Briggs
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Mike Briggs

if he was unwilling to switch position to help the team, then leave. He's not a QB

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Stephen Andersson
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Stephen Andersson

We should still be able to win three games next season, so I see no reason for concern.

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Matt Seiler
Matt Seiler

Fans like you are the reason people give up on this program. The defense will be exceptional and the offense has rising stars.

Matt Seiler
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Matt Seiler

He came to us b/c we were one of the few to offer him as a QB. It's clear he's far from an elite QB so if he's not willing to play another position he'll either be a backup or a good D2/FCS QB. The only thing we lost is a few plays a game he would have been good for a QB draw or trick play.

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Wes Thrun
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Wes Thrun

Luke wasnt going to take Nebraska anywhere, i don't think AM is going to take NU anywhere either. Nebraska needs to get an accurate qb, i dont really care how mobile he is, if he's 18-20 yrs old then hes mobile enough.

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John Ballew
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John Ballew

L Mac is making a mistake and I think his father agrees. He is not a B1G QB but is an impact player on offense. He could have had a big role here. Good luck to him. And his brother.

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Jim Stevens
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Jim Stevens

When Vedral left Frost had to keep LM at QB for obvious reasons. While they used him sparingly in specialized roles they had to limit him for fear of injuring. It was just bad timing to try and move him to receiver until someone else was developed QB 2.

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Ron Joseph
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Ron Joseph

Wished he'd stay as a slot/WR guy. He's getting bad advice thinking he can be a top QB. I think he could be a top WR if given the opportunity. he'll probably be the next Tom Brady surprise QB. Follow your dream kid - that is all that matters. We'll be fine wtout him if we replace him well.

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PJ SAid
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PJ SAid

Backup QB 4 interceptions 1 TD Should be Wideout NOT a QB Have two recruits in the wings... MOVE the HELL ON people!!!

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David Jorgensen
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David Jorgensen

I really, really like him but numbers don't lie. 1 TD to 6 INTs. His skill set is what everyone is saying and his skill set would be great at Nebraska. Hope he finds this out with feedback from other schools and decides to change positions here at NU.

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Arlie Rauch
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Arlie Rauch

If he thinks he is the best, though his performance shows otherwise, then he should go where more people agree with him.

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Bob Berg
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Bob Berg

His talents will be missed but as Shatel and Sipple clearly stated, his qb acumen is not there...yet. Hopefully he can find a qb slot on a PAC12 team more suited to his size and speed. Notice that most of the transfer portal is filled with guys who are seeing a challenge / decline on the depth chart

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Dang, another top offensive player lost

Michelle Chrastil
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Michelle Chrastil

Coaching and culture are not what was expected...

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John Fillmore
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John Fillmore

If we still ran the option offense of the 90s, Luke could've been a decent QB, but it's clear he didn't have the arm strength or accuracy for the deep ball needed for the current offensive design. It would've been nice to keep him as a slot receiver. Obviously he wouldn't have been happy with that.

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Donna and Scott Wilson
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Donna and Scott Wilson

The coaching staff did not use him the right way. The did in the ohio state game.

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Jim Moore
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Jim Moore

We're put in a position that if AM gets injured again or continues to underperform, we have the worst offense in the league again. Teams just put 9 on the line of scrimmage and dare us to pass. I have to question the competency of our QB coach.

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Leo Maddalena
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Leo Maddalena

You have to respect the young man's drive to be a QB but sometimes a person loses sight of the forest thru the trees. It was the coaches job to sell a longer term vision and help him recognize his "fit" with not only Div IA ball but with the NFL. That said, maybe he has other post college plans?

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Joby Clauson
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Joby Clauson

Hope he finds the right fit. The staff + coaches certainly believe they have the right to; so do the players.

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Tom Nelsen
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Tom Nelsen

What has changed or was different that would cause a player to want to go elsewhere? Is it a realization that things are not going to get better around you even if you have the talent and desire to be great? I felt like if he could be even moderately effective at QB he'd have plenty of opportunity

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Lori Leitzke Lusk
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Lori Leitzke Lusk

I am heartbroken. He is such a neat kid and I wanted to see him play for years and show what talent he really had. I really wish he would reconsider. He was much loved and respected by the fans here.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

Something is wrong... this is what sports journalism should be about... getting to the bottom of this and let the readers know what is going on. I love Scott Frost but something is wrong.

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