D is better
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First time since 2003 that Nebraska has held back to back opponents to 7 points or less since 2003. But I bet @oldjar07 still says Chin sucks.
They have gotten better under Chin. Too bad the rest of the team has gotten worse.
Let's just wait and see what happens against Oklahoma before anointing the defense is back.
The rubber meets the road next week, we’ll see if the D can somehow slow OU down for a good portion of the game.
I am not saying we are 85 Bears, but over last 10-15 yrs, better
Wagner is a bad team but 69 (niiiiice) points is not easy, even against air. Buffalo is now down to averaging 36 points per game. Pat on the back to the blackshirts.
Who in the hell is saying they are “back.” They have played well, and frankly had they not today, Nebraska could have been in real trouble due to the lack of offensive scoring.
I’m sure you will have ample opportunities to take shots at Chin next week, and complain that they aren’t taking the ball away enough, to give the offense more chances.
Sure they play well against Fordham and Buffalo, a FCS team and a G5 team. Anybody with a pulse, Chinander's defense has proven you can't rely on them. Chinander may finally put together a top 50 defense this year. With as many 6th year players as he has, that should be expected.
I have to agree with you. If he can't do it with this bunch he never will. I think we have excellent depth and good athletes.
Yes they did play well against Fordham and Buffalo. Any objective person can’t say that about the offense.
I like how D is moving and stacking at the line. OU will be a challenge but, lets see
At some point during the game Benning said that the defense has improved by 10% each year under Chins. I don’t remember the stat exactly, but the defense has improved, not much, but has improved each year under Chins. He’s about the only coach on staff that can say that about. He may not be the best, but the defense has been about the only bright spot the past 2-3 years.
It is amazing how some posters deny reality. No, the defense is not world class yet but they are far better than the train wreck Chins inherited. Given some more time, they will be the glue that holds this team together. It has been awhile since they melted down and pissed down their leg.
