Yes I know it is year one and Riley deserves time to get settled and all. But here is the thing:
We need more than gradual improvement we need a break out year. Something to put NU back on the map. This year is a much better candidate then next year, we get WI and MSU at home and Miami and Minn on the road.
Next year we play Oregon and then have WI, and OSU away, that is a tough schedule no matter who you are. We need to serve notice on the Big10 this year that we are a force to be reckoned with. By that I mean beating WI and MSU and playing a competitive game against TOSU in a title game.
We can ill afford to get blown out by anyone this year and we also must hold home field advantage. That means not losing to BYU nor to WI
If not, now when is the magic going to happen? next year doubtful. NU fans are not going to be overly thrilled to hear "Its a process again" we need to instill confidence into the program this year not next
We need more than gradual improvement we need a break out year. Something to put NU back on the map. This year is a much better candidate then next year, we get WI and MSU at home and Miami and Minn on the road.
Next year we play Oregon and then have WI, and OSU away, that is a tough schedule no matter who you are. We need to serve notice on the Big10 this year that we are a force to be reckoned with. By that I mean beating WI and MSU and playing a competitive game against TOSU in a title game.
We can ill afford to get blown out by anyone this year and we also must hold home field advantage. That means not losing to BYU nor to WI
If not, now when is the magic going to happen? next year doubtful. NU fans are not going to be overly thrilled to hear "Its a process again" we need to instill confidence into the program this year not next