Hopefully it is like the Kansas loss of 68.No, I don't
But, I didn't think they would let up 55 to Purdue or lose to Illinois.
The Purdue loss is probably the worst loss in the last 30 years.
With that said, Banker is just fine with me!
Hopefully it is like the Kansas loss of 68.No, I don't
But, I didn't think they would let up 55 to Purdue or lose to Illinois.
The Purdue loss is probably the worst loss in the last 30 years.
With that said, Banker is just fine with me!
I agree with all except the Dzruis comment. The guy is tied for sixth in tackles (19) and leads tackles for loss (7) and sacks (3.5). Every time I key on him he is around the ball and he turns stuff in pretty well. I think I'd call him "steady" rather than "isn't ideal."A converted TE? Freedom's move was due to skill just as much as it was for need. We needed TE's too when he moved. He's talent is just better utilized at DE. He played DE in HS and never played a down @ TE in college in a game.
Maurice has played all 4 years @ NU.
Natter was the #1 HS football player in Wisconsin his SR year.
The Davis twins (young they may be) were heavily recruited and some of the best athletes on the team.
The staff loves Stolenberg
Dzruis isn't ideal but he's played well.
Look at Wisconsin, easily a top 5 D in the nation. Not 1 SR starting on the D-line & their recruiting classes have been ranked pretty low. They had a coaching changes just like us. They even have a new D-cord this year. And let's be honest, Wilcox is doing more with the 3 starters he has in Madison then the 5 stars he had @ USC.
Banker is doing fine. He has somethings he needs to improve on and he'll be the first to admit it. But let's not pretend he's doing it on his own & he doesn't have talent. If your waiting for him to have depth and experience @ all 3 levels, don't hold your breath. It's very rare. There's always somewhere that has new faces.
30th in total defense. 18th in scoring defense. With our current roster.
BYE...
NCAA ranks us 30thNCAA website has us ranked 64th in total defense. I've check there and ESPN. Not sure where you're getting your data from, buddy.
NCAA website has us ranked 64th in total defense. I've check there and ESPN. Not sure where you're getting your data from, buddy.
Irony.Thanks. Realized the error. Mine was not set for the current time period for whatever reason.
I agree, He is steady.I agree with all except the Dzruis comment. The guy is tied for sixth in tackles (19) and leads tackles for loss (7) and sacks (3.5). Every time I key on him he is around the ball and he turns stuff in pretty well. I think I'd call him "steady" rather than "isn't ideal."
In order to have a great Dline, Dzruis would be the "steady" guy always in the mix to make the play, with a beast ready to feast on the QB on the other side. We do not have that, but there have been flashes. But who is the next Dzruis?I agree with all except the Dzruis comment. The guy is tied for sixth in tackles (19) and leads tackles for loss (7) and sacks (3.5). Every time I key on him he is around the ball and he turns stuff in pretty well. I think I'd call him "steady" rather than "isn't ideal."
A converted TE? Freedom's move was due to skill just as much as it was for need. We needed TE's too when he moved. He's talent is just better utilized at DE. He played DE in HS and never played a down @ TE in college in a game.
Maurice has played all 4 years @ NU.
Natter was the #1 HS football player in Wisconsin his SR year.
The Davis twins (young they may be) were heavily recruited and some of the best athletes on the team.
The staff loves Stolenberg
Dzruis isn't ideal but he's played well.
Look at Wisconsin, easily a top 5 D in the nation. Not 1 SR starting on the D-line & their recruiting classes have been ranked pretty low. They had a coaching changes just like us. They even have a new D-cord this year. And let's be honest, Wilcox is doing more with the 3 starters he has in Madison then the 5 stars he had @ USC.
Banker is doing fine. He has somethings he needs to improve on and he'll be the first to admit it. But let's not pretend he's doing it on his own & he doesn't have talent. If your waiting for him to have depth and experience @ all 3 levels, don't hold your breath. It's very rare. There's always somewhere that has new faces.
I'll never forget Kevin Raemakers being interviewed the before the Iowa State game the following year. He was wearing a maroon shirt with yellow letters with a big 19-10 and the date. Below that it said "Proof there is a God"
The Okie St game was the last game I attended. I remember actually being able to hear my phone ring and have a conversation with a buddy on how embarrassing the effort on the field was.I guess I would lift up Oklahoma state as the most embarrassing loss in the last 30 years... to see the mass exodus at halftime couldn't have been more embarrassing as a fan base.
Purdue last year was embarrassing, Wisconsin 2012 was embarrassing, Oklahoma state was embarrassing... but I think we're splitting hairs...