Do we win 9 games?

[Red_Symptoms]

Offense has been bad for 3 weeks now. Tommy still just likes to chuck it and pray too many times, or misses easy, short passes. The loss today is squarely on his shoulders. Yes, we struggled to run the ball at times but what do you expect against a team daring us to run? The things that stopped our drives were batted balls, bad passes and dumb throws that led to 2 turnovers. Twice, we had chances on offense to win the game despite the struggles, but couldn't move the ball before end of regulation or in OT.

I don't want to hear about PI. Was it PI? Yes, without a doubt. However, Westy was covered by 3 guys and the ball had no business going there, don't expect a bailout when it's questionable how much there was even contact. He starts slowing down before he gets close to the Wisconsin LB. You will never get a call in those situations.

Play calling is still part of the problem. I don't understand the love of putting Tommy in deep pocket pass plays. Why is it so hard to get some screen plays to Newby, a great receiving back, with the amount of blitzing they did? He finished with only one reception, on a dump off that was covered. The OC should hang his head in shame. If our offense is put to shame again against Ohio St. it's time to bench Tommy. I don't care what his career numbers are. His QBR was 21 against Wisc, 39 against Indiana and 77 against Purdue. The sad thing is, he's a FREAKING SENIOR WITH 4 YEARS OF STARTING EXPERIENCE AND HE PLAYS LIKE A FRESHMAN.

I'd rather start preparing for the future instead of wasting more time on this guy.

Lets be honest. We struggled against Indiana and Purdue (even Penn St. dropped 62 on them today). Minnesota and Iowa are both much better them.

Next week is a loss, and puts us at 7-2. Do we go at least 2-1 after that?

 

[Rocky Mtn Husker]

I actually think Tommy will be harder to replace next year than most people think. I agree the play calling doesn't always play to his strengths, but Langsdorf also isn't afraid to give Tommy a chance to make big plays.

 

[Truehuskerfan]

Offense has been bad for 3 weeks now. Tommy still just likes to chuck it and pray too many times, or misses easy, short passes. The loss today is squarely on his shoulders. Yes, we struggled to run the ball at times but what do you expect against a team daring us to run? The things that stopped our drives were batted balls, bad passes and dumb throws that led to 2 turnovers. Twice, we had chances on offense to win the game despite the struggles, but couldn't move the ball before end of regulation or in OT.

I don't want to hear about PI. Was it PI? Yes, without a doubt. However, Westy was covered by 3 guys and the ball had no business going there, don't expect a bailout when it's questionable how much there was even contact. He starts slowing down before he gets close to the Wisconsin LB. You will never get a call in those situations.

Play calling is still part of the problem. I don't understand the love of putting Tommy in deep pocket pass plays. Why is it so hard to get some screen plays to Newby, a great receiving back, with the amount of blitzing they did? He finished with only one reception, on a dump off that was covered. The OC should hang his head in shame. If our offense is put to shame again against Ohio St. it's time to bench Tommy. I don't care what his career numbers are. His QBR was 21 against Wisc, 39 against Indiana and 77 against Purdue. The sad thing is, he's a FREAKING SENIOR WITH 4 YEARS OF STARTING EXPERIENCE AND HE PLAYS LIKE A FRESHMAN.

I'd rather start preparing for the future instead of wasting more time on this guy.

Lets be honest. We struggled against Indiana and Purdue (even Penn St. dropped 62 on them today). Minnesota and Iowa are both much better them.

Next week is a loss, and puts us at 7-2. Do we go at least 2-1 after that?

Anybody who thinks we should bench Tommy is so stupid it almost doesn't bear replying to. And no, I will not accept next week as a loss. Sounds like you are just yet another poster who loves being negative and pessimisitic. Yea-just what we need more of here.

 

[chicolby]

Huskers should have won today. Wiscy misses XP and Nebraska runs two plays up the gut and two low-percentage passes. A lack of imagination in OT did us in. Tough loss to swallow. Let's play like hell next week and beat OSU.

 

[TheNewNU]

This whole 'Crucify Langsdorf' is getting old. You people need to learn and study the game before you go spouting off about how he can't call plays. There is more to it than a play not working = bad call believe it or not. I suggest people educate themselves and then bitch and moan about how terrible our OC is, (you won't because the guy is a fantastic coach).

 

[little a]

Offense has been bad for 3 weeks now. Tommy still just likes to chuck it and pray too many times, or misses easy, short passes. The loss today is squarely on his shoulders. Yes, we struggled to run the ball at times but what do you expect against a team daring us to run? The things that stopped our drives were batted balls, bad passes and dumb throws that led to 2 turnovers. Twice, we had chances on offense to win the game despite the struggles, but couldn't move the ball before end of regulation or in OT.

I don't want to hear about PI. Was it PI? Yes, without a doubt. However, Westy was covered by 3 guys and the ball had no business going there, don't expect a bailout when it's questionable how much there was even contact. He starts slowing down before he gets close to the Wisconsin LB. You will never get a call in those situations.

Play calling is still part of the problem. I don't understand the love of putting Tommy in deep pocket pass plays. Why is it so hard to get some screen plays to Newby, a great receiving back, with the amount of blitzing they did? He finished with only one reception, on a dump off that was covered. The OC should hang his head in shame. If our offense is put to shame again against Ohio St. it's time to bench Tommy. I don't care what his career numbers are. His QBR was 21 against Wisc, 39 against Indiana and 77 against Purdue. The sad thing is, he's a FREAKING SENIOR WITH 4 YEARS OF STARTING EXPERIENCE AND HE PLAYS LIKE A FRESHMAN.

I'd rather start preparing for the future instead of wasting more time on this guy.

Lets be honest. We struggled against Indiana and Purdue (even Penn St. dropped 62 on them today). Minnesota and Iowa are both much better them.

Next week is a loss, and puts us at 7-2. Do we go at least 2-1 after that?[/QUOTE

Uh-oh, you made some observations and opinions....GBR!

 

[NikkiSixx]

This whole 'Crucify Langsdorf' is getting old. You people need to learn and study the game before you go spouting off about how he can't call plays. There is more to it than a play not working = bad call believe it or not. I suggest people educate themselves and then bitch and moan about how terrible our OC is, (you won't because the guy is a fantastic coach).

I suggest you show some sort of proof. If he is such a fantastic coach, why has our offense been in the toilet for over a month? I don't want to hear excuses. Look at our D. They don't give a bunch of excuses, they find ways to overcome their problems and get better. Danny needs to own it. Maybe it is You, who needs to do some learning and reflection before you go spouting off about how fantastic our offensive coordinator is.

 

[HBK4life]

I suggest you show some sort of proof. If he is such a fantastic coach, why has our offense been in the toilet for over a month? I don't want to hear excuses. Look at our D. They don't give a bunch of excuses, they find ways to overcome their problems and get better. Danny needs to own it. Maybe it is You, who needs to do some learning and reflection before you go spouting off about how fantastic our offensive coordinator is.

Umm, last I checked the D hasn't been hit with a ton of injuries to key players. The O line is a mash unit. Our top Rb has missed games.Our top 2 playmakers have missed multiple games and our Qb has been hobbled. Not excuses. Facts.

 

[GretnaShawn]

Umm, last I checked the D hasn't been hit with a ton of injuries to key players. The O line is a mash unit. Our top Rb has missed games.Our top 2 playmakers have missed multiple games and our Qb has been hobbled. Not excuses. Facts.

You don't get it. Tell him the reason, but do it without excuses. And if you give reasons, be prepared for them to be called excuses.

 

[NikkiSixx]

Umm, last I checked the D hasn't been hit with a ton of injuries to key players. The O line is a mash unit. Our top Rb has missed games.Our top 2 playmakers have missed multiple games and our Qb has been hobbled. Not excuses. Facts.

They are excuses, but lets pretend they are not, how is it that Danny Langsdorf is a fantastic offensive coordinator? Where do you people get this? I'll tell you what it is. DL only knows the pro style. He has struggled with adapting his system to players that don't fit. That doesn't mean he can't be a good OC with players that fit his system, but to boast about how fantastic of a coach he is, absent of any real data or factual information to back it up, is pure delusion.

You don't get it. Tell him the reason, but do it without excuses. And if you give reasons, be prepared for them to be called excuses.

No No No Shawn, I'm asking for reasons on why someone can claim that DL is a fantastic coach.

You guys just don't want to hold DL accountable.

 

[bigbadjim990]

Yes, this is a good team, but not a great team.

 

[scarletred]

No we're not going to win 9 games were going to win 10 games.

 

[HBK4life]

No we're not going to win 9 games were going to win 10 games.

11 with a bowl, something Bo couldn't do in 7 years here.

 

[little a]

No we're not going to win 9 games were going to win 10 games.

Wrong- going 11-1 and making playoffs, this game was a fluke

 

[scarletred]

Wrong- going 11-1 and making playoffs, this game was a fluke

That would make us 12-1 if we make the playoffs.... Just saying.

 

[GretnaShawn]

They are excuses, but lets pretend they are not, how is it that Danny Langsdorf is a fantastic offensive coordinator? Where do you people get this? I'll tell you what it is. DL only knows the pro style. He has struggled with adapting his system to players that don't fit. That doesn't mean he can't be a good OC with players that fit his system, but to boast about how fantastic of a coach he is, absent of any real data or factual information to back it up, is pure delusion.


No No No Shawn, I'm asking for reasons on why someone can claim that DL is a fantastic coach.

You guys just don't want to hold DL accountable.

For context, Langsdorf has a QB that is a poor decision maker. Talented. But throws a head scratching pick a game. He also has an o-line that is playing 3 current/former walk-ons and a former 2* player. The last few weeks they have struggled to block anything close to effectively. (Yes every team has injuries. If the defense had a similar injury streak and Logan Rath and Garret Johns were starting at DT and Brad Simpson was starting at MLB, people would be using it as an 'excuse.')

Saying that, his offense has still managed to put up 32 points per game. Which should be enough to win almost any game.

What's funny about the Langs hate, is that no matter what, he can't win. The team is 7-1 (best record in that last 15 years), his offense is putting up points despite the lack of talent in the o-line, he just put up 23 points on the #4 defense in the country (Wisconsin's defense is averaging 14.6 points/game) and he is still getting blasted.

 

[little a]

This whole 'Crucify Langsdorf' is getting old. You people need to learn and study the game before you go spouting off about how he can't call plays. There is more to it than a play not working = bad call believe it or not. I suggest people educate themselves and then bitch and moan about how terrible our OC is, (you won't because the guy is a fantastic coach).

Oh- the "I have know more about football than everyone". Everyone go study the game and there will be a test next week.
My personal opinion is that 1)OL is atrocious- injuries and not deep (no excuse when your Nebraska) and 2) Tommy is simply not a good fit for the type of offense he wants to run.
Having said that he's getting paid big money to make decisions going forward and I hope they figure it out. Where is the option? I remember them running that last year with some success

 

[GretnaShawn]

Oh- the "I have know more about football than everyone". Everyone go study the game and there will be a test next week.
My personal opinion is that 1)OL is atrocious- injuries and not deep (no excuse when your Nebraska) and 2) Tommy is simply not a good fit for the type of offense he wants to run.
Having said that he's getting paid big money to make decisions going forward and I hope they figure it out. Where is the option? I remember them running that last year with some success

How is the lack of depth the current staffs fault? They have an excuse and it's that they inherited a bare cubbord with the o-line depth. They recruited the position extremely well last cycle and those guys just aren't ready (like almost every incoming o-line across the country).

 

[little a]

For context, Langsdorf has a QB that is a poor decision maker. Talented. But throws a head scratching pick a game. He also has an o-line that is playing 3 current/former walk-ons and a former 2* player. The last few weeks they have struggled to block anything close to effectively. (Yes every team has injuries. If the defense had a similar injury streak and Logan Rath and Garret Johns were starting at DT and Brad Simpson was starting at MLB, people would be using it as an 'excuse.')

Saying that, his offense has still managed to put up 32 points per game. Which should be enough to win almost any game.

What's funny about the Langs hate, is that no matter what, he can't win. The team is 7-1 (best record in that last 15 years), his offense is putting up points despite the lack of talent in the o-line, he just put up 23 points on the #4 defense in the country (Wisconsin's defense is averaging 14.6 points/game) and he is still getting blasted.

Good points-- I think the fact is some people think 7-0 record is fools gold. The stat last night said the teams we have played win pct. is .400 and rest of way they have win pct. of .722. We'll see

 

[little a]

How is the lack of depth the current staffs fault? They have an excuse and it's that they inherited a bare cubbord with the o-line depth. They recruited the position extremely well last cycle and those guys just aren't ready (like almost every incoming o-line across the country).

Where did I say it was current staff's fault?

 

[scarletred]

Wyoming beat #13 Boise St and Wyoming is probably better right now than Maryland and Iowa.

 

[GretnaShawn]

Where did I say it was current staff's fault?

You said, 'no excuse when you're Nebraska'. I read that as saying that the current staff has no excuse for the o-line depth. I may have misinterpreted.

 

[little a]

You said, 'no excuse when you're Nebraska'. I read that as saying that the current staff has no excuse for the o-line depth. I may have misinterpreted.

5 yard penalty. You jumped way offsides

 

[SilentCommit]

Offense has been bad for 3 weeks now. Tommy still just likes to chuck it and pray too many times, or misses easy, short passes. The loss today is squarely on his shoulders. Yes, we struggled to run the ball at times but what do you expect against a team daring us to run? The things that stopped our drives were batted balls, bad passes and dumb throws that led to 2 turnovers. Twice, we had chances on offense to win the game despite the struggles, but couldn't move the ball before end of regulation or in OT.

I don't want to hear about PI. Was it PI? Yes, without a doubt. However, Westy was covered by 3 guys and the ball had no business going there, don't expect a bailout when it's questionable how much there was even contact. He starts slowing down before he gets close to the Wisconsin LB. You will never get a call in those situations.

Play calling is still part of the problem. I don't understand the love of putting Tommy in deep pocket pass plays. Why is it so hard to get some screen plays to Newby, a great receiving back, with the amount of blitzing they did? He finished with only one reception, on a dump off that was covered. The OC should hang his head in shame. If our offense is put to shame again against Ohio St. it's time to bench Tommy. I don't care what his career numbers are. His QBR was 21 against Wisc, 39 against Indiana and 77 against Purdue. The sad thing is, he's a FREAKING SENIOR WITH 4 YEARS OF STARTING EXPERIENCE AND HE PLAYS LIKE A FRESHMAN.

I'd rather start preparing for the future instead of wasting more time on this guy.

Lets be honest. We struggled against Indiana and Purdue (even Penn St. dropped 62 on them today). Minnesota and Iowa are both much better them.

Next week is a loss, and puts us at 7-2. Do we go at least 2-1 after that?

Tommy Armstrong is the main reason we improved to 7-0 this year. He's played far more within himself this year than ever, and that credit goes to Langsdorf and Riley. We know who Tommy is: a deeply flawed QB and an exception athlete. He's also a warrior of the highest magnitude, and without him, our team would be in the toilet. As far as Langsdorf is concerned, you must be watching a different team than I am. If you don't think the play calling suits the players better, you're smoking something and not sharing (that's rude). I saw our team continue to make progress last night. Wisconsin's defense is elite, and that's even scarier when you factor in all the injuries they have. Their secondary was more than a match for our receiving core. Still, I'm certain that if Westy, Carter, Farmer, and the rest of the "Walking Dead" offensive players had been healthy, we win this game.

I have a news flash for the haters: we're a damn good football team. For the first time in what feels like decades, the future is bright. I had my doubts about some of the hires also, but I'm convinced that we have a really, really good coach.

 

[JohnRossEwing]

Why are some of you so mad...a lot of you said you would be happy with a close loss.

 

[SC_'sker]

I'm not sure they win another game. Our offense is bad enough that we'll probably drop the OSU game, the Minnesota game, and the Iowa game. The MD game is a toss-up. I think they have some dudes with pulses so they should be able to shut down our offense.

 

[SC_'sker]

Why are some of you so mad...a lot of you said you would be happy with a close loss.

I'm just pissed because I can't stand Wisconsin. They have this attitude like they're a football blue blood, but they're not even a top 25 program. The B1G has done a wonderful job of making them seem better than they actually are with the no-calls that give them the advantage against teams they should lose to.

Aside from that, I dislike Wisconsin as a State because its full of communists and they have weird Canadian accents.

 

[scarletred]

Credit Alvarez for the Badgers success since he was hired there, he built the program in Devaney image...

Like it or not they have become Nebraska of the late 70's& 80's winning conference titles with Sparty.

 

[NikkiSixx]

What's funny about the Langs hate, is that no matter what, he can't win. The team is 7-1 (best record in that last 15 years), his offense is putting up points despite the lack of talent in the o-line, he just put up 23 points on the #4 defense in the country (Wisconsin's defense is averaging 14.6 points/game) and he is still getting blasted.

I think the 'best record in the last 15 years' is more atributable to our defense, not the offense.

Also, we put up 17 points. Not 23.

At least get the score right in your argument.

 

[little a]

Tommy Armstrong is the main reason we improved to 7-0 this year. He's played far more within himself this year than ever, and that credit goes to Langsdorf and Riley. We know who Tommy is: a deeply flawed QB and an exception athlete. He's also a warrior of the highest magnitude, and without him, our team would be in the toilet. As far as Langsdorf is concerned, you must be watching a different team than I am. If you don't think the play calling suits the players better, you're smoking something and not sharing (that's rude). I saw our team continue to make progress last night. Wisconsin's defense is elite, and that's even scarier when you factor in all the injuries they have. Their secondary was more than a match for our receiving core. Still, I'm certain that if Westy, Carter, Farmer, and the rest of the "Walking Dead" offensive players had been healthy, we win this game.

I have a news flash for the haters: we're a damn good football team. For the first time in what feels like decades, the future is bright. I had my doubts about some of the hires also, but I'm convinced that we have a really, really good coach.

Tommy Armstrong is the main reason we improved to 7-0 this year. He's played far more within himself this year than ever, and that credit goes to Langsdorf and Riley. We know who Tommy is: a deeply flawed QB and an exception athlete. He's also a warrior of the highest magnitude, and without him, our team would be in the toilet. As far as Langsdorf is concerned, you must be watching a different team than I am. If you don't think the play calling suits the players better, you're smoking something and not sharing (that's rude). I saw our team continue to make progress last night. Wisconsin's defense is elite, and that's even scarier when you factor in all the injuries they have. Their secondary was more than a match for our receiving core. Still, I'm certain that if Westy, Carter, Farmer, and the rest of the "Walking Dead" offensive players had been healthy, we win this game.

I have a news flash for the haters: we're a damn good football team. For the first time in what feels like decades, the future is bright. I had my doubts about some of the hires also, but I'm convinced that we have a really, really good coach.

Love you bringing the Les Miles "damn good football team" passion to the table. I hope your right but my gut says this could go sideways.....

 

[huskerbaseball13]

This whole 'Crucify Langsdorf' is getting old. You people need to learn and study the game before you go spouting off about how he can't call plays. There is more to it than a play not working = bad call believe it or not. I suggest people educate themselves and then bitch and moan about how terrible our OC is, (you won't because the guy is a fantastic coach).

I think Langsdorf has done a pretty good job this year. But he dropped the ball in OT last night despite what the he can do no wrong crowd will proclaim.

 

[pahusker139]

I think the team has the grit, talent and confidence necessary to keep winning.

We played well against a tough Wisconsin team at home at night in prime time without flinching.

I feel we are capable of beating all of the teams left on the schedule. I wouldn't be shocked if we win next week against OSU.

I would be surprised if we lost to any other team.

 

[Red_Symptoms]

We win last night with any other QB in the Big 10....sorry

edit for conference

 

[scarletred]

We win last night with any other QB in the Big 12....sorry

Did You forget how BAD Zac Lee was.

 

[Truehuskerfan]

I'm not sure they win another game. Our offense is bad enough that we'll probably drop the OSU game, the Minnesota game, and the Iowa game. The MD game is a toss-up. I think they have some dudes with pulses so they should be able to shut down our offense.

Wow-love the faith and love in your team. And like all the others of your ilk, you'll disappear and won't take the heat when the team proves you wrong. You were already proven wrong because you predicted a 2 TD loss. You also picked Indiana over us and a blowout loss to Oregon. Just hoping for that big loss, huh? The team proved you wrong before and will again.

 

[wholecorn]

Minnesota, Maryland, and Iowa = 10 wins.

 

[Morgan747]

9? Should win 10 without counting the Bowl game barring Armstrong missing any games.

 

[Red_Symptoms]

Did You forget how BAD Zac Lee was.

I'm talking about any other starting QB in current Big 10

9? Should win 10 without counting the Bowl game barring Armstrong missing any games.

For regular season

 

[Morgan747]

This whole 'Crucify Langsdorf' is getting old. You people need to learn and study the game before you go spouting off about how he can't call plays. There is more to it than a play not working = bad call believe it or not. I suggest people educate themselves and then bitch and moan about how terrible our OC is, (you won't because the guy is a fantastic coach).

He is? He hasn't improved Armstrong's quarterbacking and he's not a good play caller. Riley should have hired a better OC and needs to take over the play calling from Langsdorf.

On a good note, Banker has been surprisingly good this year, however, we need an upgrade over Read and Langsdorf.

 

[Harry Caray]

This whole 'Crucify Langsdorf' is getting old. You people need to learn and study the game before you go spouting off about how he can't call plays. There is more to it than a play not working = bad call believe it or not. I suggest people educate themselves and then bitch and moan about how terrible our OC is, (you won't because the guy is a fantastic coach).

I think the jury is still out on Langsdorf. I think he's a good QB coach but not necessarily a great play-caller. Remember that at Oregon State after a couple of losing seasons, Riley took play-calling away from him in 2012, and their offense improved significantly. Riley also called plays there during their successful run from 2003-2008. I wouldn't mind seeing him call the plays again.