When the QB gets sacked once the entire game, it's not a ****up. Some people rate things against perfection, which is really silly. Pass Pro was not in any way spotty. DR mostly had all day to throw.
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Biggest Game 1 Surprise
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Last season, we turned the ball over relentlessly and couldn't move the ball. We were at their house. They only scored 36 with almost everything going against us. They only scored 31 on NDSU at home. I would be VERY surprised if they score more than 17 next week. We should score 55.
Since they have no running game, we're going to blitz on almost every play and play 5 DBs all day.
OL improvement (yes it was a conference USA but I don't think utep is a bad team) jacory barney, dowdell clearly number 1 rb imo less the fumble, Carter Nelson.
That kid is going to be special. Shifty
That kid is going to be special. Shifty
I agree with the fact (I'm going to watch the game on dvr) that I felt we were very vanilla and base on defense. Offense too for that matter. Very little to no blitzes of trickeration
Still got that winning buzz going! NICE!
But, CU is scoring over 17 points and Travis Hunter will have 7-10 catches so will Horne.
The lack of running game actually takes out two of our best players, Nash and Robinson. They can't chase down SS so they pretty much can't play vs CU.
Meh. Tommy Armstrong commented that defensively UTEP was keying on Fidone. No doubt how much we used Fidone last year showed up on the video. That focus on Fidone created some opportunities to our WRs early.
WRs missed their blocks. Fidone isn’t going to make multiple guys miss if we don’t block.
I’m not convinced it’s a weak or weaker position, I hope anyway. They didn’t have a ton of production catching passes yesterday, but that’s sometimes how it works out. TE is usually the QB’s second or third option on most passing downs/plays. And if one of your 1st options is consistently open, your TEs won’t get as many opportunities. We did have a few screens designed for the TE, but they didn’t really work or produce much. I hopeful they’ll show some play making ability as the season progresses.
I haven't seen enough of Dowdell to have a complete opinion of him. I know that he's lost some weight. It seems to me that it really depends on what we're trying to do. If we're gonna line up under center and go right at the defense, he's our man. But since this team revolves around Raiola, and rightfully so, I think the staff is inclined to look at passing game matchups first and play RBs based on their strengths and formation we're going to fun. That approach is fine for now until midseason when teams start noticing tendencies based on personnel.
It's wild. Our third team wideouts are Malachi, Carter Nelson, and Bullock, who started 8 games last year. Keelan Smith is 4th team. The wide receiver room flip since Rhule got here is nothing short of amazing.
And they once again have a true freshman ready to roll in Nelson and Barney. Playing young players absolutely helps recruiting. Pretty easy to show a guy like that Terry recruit that he could come in a get snaps game one.
Everything was perfect. All the backupa have a bounce in there step. Playing all those freshman was great. I nearly pissed my pants to see Seagren in. Those are such quality reps.
And then to see that post about 2 Husker qbs fulfilling a lifelong dream to play for NU, makes a guy almost emotional.
Exactly. There's probably some other stuff you can do like a delayed handoff to the opposite side too. Those 2nd level defenders are flying to #24, something should work to counter that.
Can Sanders (QB) elevate his team? I haven't seen it ... yet.
Can DR? Judging by one game I think that is exactly what he will do this season.
Nothing would me more delicious than to watch a true freshman steal Sanders' thunder.
One thing is for sure, this season will be full of challenges, and I see DR rising to those challenges, and elevating his teammates in the process.
Can DR? Judging by one game I think that is exactly what he will do this season.
Nothing would me more delicious than to watch a true freshman steal Sanders' thunder.
One thing is for sure, this season will be full of challenges, and I see DR rising to those challenges, and elevating his teammates in the process.
Respectfully, Nash and Robinson will have GREAT games against CU, and likely can handle the entire Colorado OL by themselves. Interior DLs almost never "chase down" QBs, but rather force them into the loving arms of DEs and OLBs. With Nash and Ty, and no CU running game, Nebraska will literally be able to play a 2-4-5 defense against Colorado.
Last year Horne had 8 catches and Hunter had 3, on their field.
Dude, they only scored 31 last week against an FCS team at home! Also, I'm not sure that their defense is as good as UTEPs, and we sat our 1st team with 37 points with 20 minutes left in the game.
Sometimes you have to be logical.
Colorado has been circled for Rhule and T-white since last year. Deion made it personal with Rhule and while Rhule says all the right things - I guarantee with his coaches they are saying we need to nail these MF’s.
Sir, I hope you are right!
The worst thing for NU will be a slow pass rush with SS just sidestepping dudes and extending plays.
The sad thing is, their 2 best players had only 1/3 of their completions and they still scored 36 points.
I was blown away by how he looked yesterday compared to the spring. Looked like a totally different back. I had already written him off tbh and I stand corrected. Hopefully with a mouth full of crow if he continues. He looked like a dude. I got him and Emmett 1a and 1b.
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This^ and the O-line opened up huge holes all day, not sure we have a “great” RB on the roster, but that O-line was doing work. Also… Carter Nelson!The kid is gonna be really good. Plus DR’s game management skills as a true freshman. He just does the little things well that don’t seem noticeable when your QB is good and capable. Stepping up in the pocket, eyes down field going through his progression, throwing catchable short and intermediate passes, adjusting his arm angle, throwing the ball away when there’s nothing else etc etc…
Underrated aspect of QB play and you are 100% right.
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Gotta love them gummers.It's awesome.....some guys would complain about a gummer.
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Yeah they looked bad yesterday but I think that will change going forward. At least it better lol.
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This and they did a lot of quick game. I wasn't as upset about the sacks but I wanted to say least see more pressure. Guys like Butler, Williams, Wallen, Lenhart need to beat OL quicker even when they didn't get home. I didn't see that initial explosion to do that.
I want to see more of Princewill. He again looked like a more explosive option on the edge when he was in there
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He's definitely gotta improve as a blocker. I don't think that's bashing him. It's speaking the obvious. He was poor last year at that and was poor yesterday. Gotta get better.
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This is gonna sound bad but if CU covers I think they win. A close game favors the team with the best player and Shedeur and Hunter will be the best two guys on the field next Saturday night. That said give me Nebraska 35- 20
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...and if he gets a chance to put an extra TD on Primes ass late I wouldn't be shocked if he did it. Prime and how team made it personal talking shit after last years game.
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Not sure what you have watched but take Sanders off that team and they maybe win one game. He absolutely elevates that team. Without him we aren't even worried about whether we beat CU or not. Don't let your hate cloud your judgement.
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I feel similar for Princewill and Lenhardt.
And I like Jimari a lot. Sherman looked pretty good yesterday too.
But the athleticism of Princewill and Cam just seems at another level
One thing that NDSU got right a couple times was not allowing any open space in the secondary while making SS run from the rush. CU absolutely WANTS the DL to chase and get them wore out but the thing that killed NDSU's chances was the two long pass plays to Hunter and Horne. Way too much cushion that CU will take advantage of.
Time. Time is also one thing SS excels at. Give him any time before the half or the end of the game and he'll find a way to score. Hell, give him any sort of time and he'll burn the defense. Let's step it up from last year and not give him any chances to burn us.
He's elevated himself. I guess losing records impress you. Of course Iowa fans have always been impressed with participation ribbons.
