BYU's qb
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Well the bottom line starts with our failure to tackle in the open field at a junior high level last year at times. An example would be the announcers wondering what the heck as they did the Wisconsin game. I think there will be vast improvement there. the next portion is a new defensive philosophy ; Do's letting teams break every rushing record is gone - we are designed to stop the run and be aggressive to the ball; more of a Blackshirt Defense - may give up a few deeper passes; but all do, and we will create more turnovers. The coaches and team know this is an exceptional qb; they are going to get after him and he is going to feel it. Imo , Eric Crouch was a better passer than we know; as he took hits it hurts the passing.
If TA has mastered knowing where more of the D players are while doing progressions; his game is going to take a big jump. When he is on, he can function at a level similar to their qb. kLosing DPE was probably a 7-10 point deal in any given game. I love our new O as I understand it; we can score. Suspensions are a huge deal; some have tried to rumor here they may delay theirs to an easier game ( would be embarrassing if so obvious ). If their center and safety are gone for the game; that could hurt them.
Their defense is terrible. I believe Nebraska will move the ball easily vs BYU. Their pressure scheme seeks relentless penetration and can force turnovers. That's always a concern. But I. they blitz to a fault and with Nebraska's skill talent speed, I expect the Huskers to reel off a bunch of big plays... And yes, I realize there will be an adjustment for Nebraska. But, I still think Nebraska is equipped to exploit a blitz happy 3-4 with a very slow secondary.
Containing Hill will be problematic without Mike Rose. In this defense, Banker prefers to set up the SAM linebacker outside the Tight end and force the QB to read the SAM on the Zone Read. This means the DEs are always crashing down on the running back.
I don't know who will play the SAM in Mike Rose's absence. I'm thinking it could be Luke Gifford. He will have quite the task. The real test will be how fast and effective is Hill. Will they run him as much as in the past? I've watched a lot of BYU games and Hill highlights in particular. They actually struggle versus pressure up middle and through the interior of the defense. Maliek, Vince, and KWs penetration will be key. Banderas will also need to be aggressive.
The biggest challenge for Nebraska won't be defending Hill on the zone read, it's defending him when pass protection breaks down. I actually think Hill's "speed" is overrated. The legends of Taysom Hill's 4.3 exploits are fantasy. Tommy Armstrong, JR is a more explosive runner, and Tommy is a 4.5 guy. But Hill has tremendous vision and agility. He also possesses an uncanny knowledge of each situation. If protection breaks down and nobody is open, he has the green light to take off. You can have him corralled, but he will find the slimmest of openings. I don't think he will be able to take it to the house like he used to regularly. But, he can still extend drives and get first downs.
BYUs passing game is simplistic. They want you to focus on stacking the box and then will stretch the field with jump balls vs 6'5 receivers. It will be. Imperative for Nebraska's dline and the blitz ing linebackers to be disruptive.
The Huskers will have a major advantage on Special teams.
Containing Hill will be problematic without Mike Rose. In this defense, Banker prefers to set up the SAM linebacker outside the Tight end and force the QB to read the SAM on the Zone Read. This means the DEs are always crashing down on the running back.
I don't know who will play the SAM in Mike Rose's absence. I'm thinking it could be Luke Gifford. He will have quite the task. The real test will be how fast and effective is Hill. Will they run him as much as in the past? I've watched a lot of BYU games and Hill highlights in particular. They actually struggle versus pressure up middle and through the interior of the defense. Maliek, Vince, and KWs penetration will be key. Banderas will also need to be aggressive.
The biggest challenge for Nebraska won't be defending Hill on the zone read, it's defending him when pass protection breaks down. I actually think Hill's "speed" is overrated. The legends of Taysom Hill's 4.3 exploits are fantasy. Tommy Armstrong, JR is a more explosive runner, and Tommy is a 4.5 guy. But Hill has tremendous vision and agility. He also possesses an uncanny knowledge of each situation. If protection breaks down and nobody is open, he has the green light to take off. You can have him corralled, but he will find the slimmest of openings. I don't think he will be able to take it to the house like he used to regularly. But, he can still extend drives and get first downs.
BYUs passing game is simplistic. They want you to focus on stacking the box and then will stretch the field with jump balls vs 6'5 receivers. It will be. Imperative for Nebraska's dline and the blitz ing linebackers to be disruptive.
The Huskers will have a major advantage on Special teams.
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Cornicator. Great stuff. I think speed in general is way overrated, but you are right he is not a 4.3 guy by any stretch. It will be interesting to see how Gifford does in that spot. In a lot of ways, I kind of wish Newby could be plugged in over there because they said he was great against the run. Time will tell! The countdown is on.
GREAT analysis Cornicator. The one thing I would note about HIll's running ability from what I remember is that he's a big guy that looked tough to tackle one on one. He's going to break some tackles.
thanks for your thoughts guys, it will be interesting to see two things for me.
1. Banderas, he got grilled a lot for last year. then this year I hear he's massively improved. Im not sure what to make of that. if it was just youth, or bo's system or what.
2. Armstrongs passing, again he got grilled last year, but with the NY giants qb coach maybe he can get better on the short passes. I like his long bombs that guys run under though.
I asked about the byu qb cause I just seen video of him and they hyped him up a lot.
Hopefully that won't be the case sat!
1. Banderas, he got grilled a lot for last year. then this year I hear he's massively improved. Im not sure what to make of that. if it was just youth, or bo's system or what.
2. Armstrongs passing, again he got grilled last year, but with the NY giants qb coach maybe he can get better on the short passes. I like his long bombs that guys run under though.
I asked about the byu qb cause I just seen video of him and they hyped him up a lot.
Hopefully that won't be the case sat!
Redwine, I'm in agreement on Banderas. He needs to tackle, and live up to the hype. Not sure if it was Bo's system or what the true cause was, but he missed a ton of tackles, and was out of position a lot. he also needs to be more physical.
I know Taysom Hill has proven skills as a QB but he is coming off of a major leg injury, correct? I think people are overestimating how much he may run in this game still coming back from that injury, and the fact that he may be all they really have. BYU lost their best RB who recently quit. They will throw it a lot but Hill and have a tall WR or two seem to be their only legit threats.
I think our offense is going to be good. You can already tell the oline in game play is going to be much better by just watching technique in our spring game. We have talent at WR and RB...perhaps not proven but it won't be Newby/Cross/Turner/Westercamp/Moore's first plays ever this Saturday. Tommy's been around too and our kickers/punters are top notch. Still some uncertainty to see play out but I like the feel of where our team seems to be going into week 1.
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I think our offense is going to be good. You can already tell the oline in game play is going to be much better by just watching technique in our spring game. We have talent at WR and RB...perhaps not proven but it won't be Newby/Cross/Turner/Westercamp/Moore's first plays ever this Saturday. Tommy's been around too and our kickers/punters are top notch. Still some uncertainty to see play out but I like the feel of where our team seems to be going into week 1.
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If Hill isn't at least 90% I can't see any way BYU can win this game unless we just give it to them.
Yeah, it will be interesting to see how that leg is. You hear he is good to go, but could be gamesmanship. I guess we will see in two days how he is.
Hill ripped his knee apart 2 years ago. Last year he broke an ankle.
I can see loosing speed or a step with a knee, but that didn't happen before. I don't see him losing a step with a broken ankle.
I can see loosing speed or a step with a knee, but that didn't happen before. I don't see him losing a step with a broken ankle.
My only concern about the defense is in game adjustments to what BYU does.
We all know that was one of the biggest failures of the previous regime and what got NU embarrassed on more than one occasion.
Here's hoping Banker is smarter than BoBo
We all know that was one of the biggest failures of the previous regime and what got NU embarrassed on more than one occasion.
Here's hoping Banker is smarter than BoBo
I'm not sure just what the injury was. Reports varied other than the leg was broken badly.
“One plate, eight screws,” coach Bronco Mendenhall said about the surgery. “Every major ligament shredded. It’s significant. (Doctors) knew it was bad. When they got in there, it was worse.”
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Taysom Hill said he suffered a fractured leg and minor ligament strains. Said ligaments were never "shredded."
I don't understand the love for a BYU qb who was injured and has not been hit for a year. Didn't we have a spectacular qb a few years ago, injured his ankle, and you know the rest of the story. We are assuming this guy is going to come back as if nothing happened. 1st quarter good hit on this guy from mc and vv and the route is on.
Do not underestimate Hill's speed or toughness. Kid is a total gamer and would be Heisman candidate if he had not injured himself. Also much better passer than given credit for. He also has some very tall and athletic receivers. Bottom line is I think they move the ball consistently on Huskers....
Taysom Hill is 100% and he is super talented. Their D is NOT "terrible". They are big, physical, and experienced. We will be lucky to win this one, especially w/out Rose-Ivey and DPE...
His career TD/INT ratio is like 30/19. That is not super. Tommy's is 31/20, after last year at 22/12. If we can pressure him, we can get some turnovers.
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