But he’s the QB coach and if DR is regressing isn’t that on Thomas?

You can’t see the receivers down field on tv so you assume they’re not getting any separation.. then haarberg comes in and stands in the pocket like a boss and hits multiple receivers in their hands in clutch time. Something’s up with raiola

StoneTempleHusker said:

Pretty sure we at least want to be better.

We were at the Peak of all Mountains at one time. The very best of the best. Obviously we all yearn for that once again. I'd rather go 4-8 and try, as opposed to sit back and accept mediocrity.

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I like your "try" comment. Watching UCLA control 13 minutes of the clock in the first quarter. Sometimes I wish we could man up and zero blitz them just like they are blitzing us. I get tired of teams scheming our defense and we don't have an answer.

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Fire our OC. Then we can play what if

StoneTempleHusker said:

Hard to argue with any of that.

Solid post.

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Thanks Man! I’m like you and everyone else here. We are so frustrated as fans. Loyal fans. Just trying to figure this program out

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Somewhat true.

Bowl games are a blast no matter how good, awful, or great your team is.

We stunk, but the 2005 Alamo Bowl against Michigan was amazing fun because neither fan base gave a shit and just looking to have a good time.

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You're not wrong to have high expectations. And your disdain for Iowa is admirable. But from where I'm coming from the 90's are long gone. It seems this team's "corn cob up their ass" approach to competing matches the high expectations mentality of the fan base. Heck, we were debating on here this week of whether the players even wanted to go to a bowl game because it wasn't the playoffs. It was almost as if playing in a December bowl game is beneath them. For the love of God, just play a decent football game in November!

OK. Rant over. Sorry if it doesn't make sense.

Iowa has the identity we need. Run the ball and keep defense honest with smart PA passes. And play sound defense that rarely gives up big plays. Their players were in the right spots on defense. Ours are poorly coached

The first few games Raiola had a beautiful throw and saw the field well. Was everything we hoped. I think part of it may be mental but I think it’s obvious he is dealing with some injuries. His pass is ugly and even when he completes passes it seems there’s a bit of luck involved. I have no doubt he’s our most talented QB but not with whatever injuries he playing through.

Haarberg looks much improved passing, healthy, and adds a run threat. Let the man play and let Raiola heal.

scarletred said:

A lot of truth here they seem to have a losing mentality..But man is Satterfield is worst thing hurting this team with his questionable play calling.

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Yes Satterfield is certainly a terrible game day coordinator and most likely terrible through out the week. We can all see that.

If not fired all together, he needs to be relieved of play calling and OC. Like I said, we will most likely lose the remaining games and not go bowling. Give someone else an audition at least for next year.

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The_Man_Behind_The_Man said:

I get what you’re saying and I definitely don’t want our team to be what Iowa is over the last 25 years. The fact remains we are not even at Iowa’s level.

We flat out suck on game day. It isn’t because we aren’t talented or have the resources…we do! Each year we have everything to at least be a 7-5 team or better except this program is lazy, is never prepared, has no urgency to win, the culture sucks! It has sucked really since the end of the Pelini era. Nebraska Football will suck until new blood changes the culture. I think it has to start with replacing players that are underperforming/constantly screwing up and getting rid of some assistants.

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Hard to argue with any of that.

Solid post.

As long as the players don't have to learn another guy's verbage the last 3 games of the season - give him a shot.

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StoneTempleHusker said:

Not sure I give a shit about the eternal 7-5 or 8-4 Kirk Ferentz football team.

They accept complete mediocrity and occasional Top 25 appearances.

We suck. But being Iowa suck is a whole other level of suck and cope.

Dude is in his 25th season as head coach, is 201-122 and has never won an outright B10 Championship and never even finished in the Top 10 of the polls at the end of any season.

There is suck, and then there is accepting 25 years of mediocre results at best and bragging about it suck.

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I get what you’re saying and I definitely don’t want our team to be what Iowa is over the last 25 years. The fact remains we are not even at Iowa’s level.

We flat out suck on game day. It isn’t because we aren’t talented or have the resources…we do! Each year we have everything to at least be a 7-5 team or better except this program is lazy, is never prepared, has no urgency to win, the culture sucks! It has sucked really since the end of the Pelini era. Nebraska Football will suck until new blood changes the culture. I think it has to start with replacing players that are underperforming/constantly screwing up and getting rid of some assistants.

RedBaloneyPony said:

Agree our OC sucks, I’m more concerned with how DR doesn’t fire the football to wideouts, he always lofts the ball with touch throws that are under thrown a lot.

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No doubt Dylan has things to work on. He's struggling mightily right now. But we've already seen the talent that he has.

We have to have a running game- that's step one. Figure out a way to gain three yards a carry and get to 3rd & 4. Then we have options. I know that's not saying much but it would be an improvement from what we are seeing. Don't even think about lining up in shotgun with 10 or 11 personnel at this point. Teams are blitzing us on seemingly every play when we go to that. That one long pass we had was off play action from under center and Dylan had all day to throw.

Want to protect your freshman QB from a killer pass rush? Run the f'n ball from under center. Then run a little play action. Minimum, they need to take play calling away from Satt for the rest of the season.

Joedaly said:

Is it better to have an identity, know who you are and accept mediocrity, have a winning record, and go to bowls every year or be like us and not accept it, yet still be worse than Iowa?

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Pretty sure we at least want to be better.

We were at the Peak of all Mountains at one time. The very best of the best. Obviously we all yearn for that once again. I'd rather go 4-8 and try, as opposed to sit back and accept mediocrity.

The_Man_Behind_The_Man said:

This season is lost because the upperclassmen haven’t been able to do $hit.

If we’re going to lose anyways, put in the younger players instead and get them some in game experience. Put the under-performers on the bench!

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A lot of truth here they seem to have a losing mentality..But man is Satterfield is worst thing hurting this team with his questionable play calling.

Dean Pope said:

8-4 doesn't suck. Being the only team in Power 5 that cannot quality for one of the 43 bowl games for 10 years straight? That sucks.

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Somewhat true.

Bowl games are a blast no matter how good, awful, or great your team is.

We stunk, but the 2005 Alamo Bowl against Michigan was amazing fun because neither fan base gave a shit and just looking to have a good time.

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StoneTempleHusker said:

Not sure I give a shit about the eternal 7-5 or 8-4 Kirk Ferentz football team.

They accept complete mediocrity and occasional Top 25 appearances.

We suck. But being Iowa suck is a whole other level of suck and cope.

Dude is in his 25th season as head coach, is 201-122 and has never won an outright B10 Championship and never even finished in the Top 10 of the polls at the end of any season.

There is suck, and then there is accepting 25 years of mediocre results at best and bragging about it suck.

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8-4 doesn't suck. Being the only team in Power 5 that cannot quality for one of the 43 bowl games for 10 years straight? That sucks.

Lets be honest.

The only thing hurt yesterday was DRs pride and competitiveness.

He flat wanted out of the game. He quit.