They weren't responsible for the 15-29 record and weren't here.So that proves what exactly?
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They weren't responsible for the 15-29 record and weren't here.So that proves what exactly?
Get off my lawn!!!Obviously the coaches are idiots. Never play the best guy.
You mean “maybe he’s matured from being a frosh????”Did you read my post or just the first part? He had one game over 2.8 YPC. 1 of 4. Thank god he played against Buffalo to get to 3.4 average, huh?
And I don’t mean to bust on the kid. Maybe he’s turned it around but dam, he didn’t look good at all last year. RJ and Yants did.
Their boss was. Are you agreeing Frost is an idiot?They weren't responsible for the 15-29 record and weren't here.
So you are saying Frost made all decisions on who to play last year but this year is different.Their boss was. Are you agreeing Frost is an idiot?
He's more of a technician then a natural athlete. Film looked exactly like what we see here. His strength was his technique, not his strength.Did you guys see the pic of Devin Drew at practice today? Man, he just does not look in shape. I hope I'm wrong and he has that unique type of "old man" strength going for him.
And I love posters who use this as an excuse for why we aren’t allowed to criticize.I just love it when keyboard jockies know more than the coaches who are with them everyday.
Yeah, I don't disagree with that point. I did like what I saw out of Grant in the spring. For me, probably the best senario to open up the year would be to pound the **** out of NW with Yant and Grant and then have Rahmir spell them in certain situations just to give that added element. I do agree with you though, that even with our shitty line last year, we just pounded the piss out of NW with Yant and think we should do that again.I appreciate this post. The thing that I worry about is you have two backs that literally torched NW last year and you potentially have them 3 and 4 on the depth chart going into NW? Really
We hear talk about “Gabe was on the verge” that’s speculative not a fact. The play he got injured on was because he missed the initial read. Had he read it right the first time, his doesn’t get hurt. He doesn’t have the athleticism or speed as RJ or size as Yant. Why screw up a winning hand? Scott has a massive history of over thinking crap and has lost all faith and credit IMO. This is typical Frost.
But again, I hope I’m wrong. I hope Ervin has found something other than just “knowing the whole playbook”.
The only other thing I’m thinking is those looks the media saw today were to fool NW. We saw Bill Busch say “hope you get some real good video”. found that quote rather interesting
And I love posters who use this as an excuse for why we aren’t allowed to criticize.
So by your account, they know best and are making all the right choices. So can I lock you down for a 10 win season then?
Or is it because I’m a fan and not a coach I’m not allowed to speak?
I think the rb's will be Grant, Ervin, Rahmir, Yant. Yant may get short yardage stuff too but otherwise won't see the field much.Yeah, I don't disagree with that point. I did like what I saw out of Grant in the spring. For me, probably the best senario to open up the year would be to pound the **** out of NW with Yant and Grant and then have Rahmir spell them in certain situations just to give that added element. I do agree with you though, that even with our shitty line last year, we just pounded the piss out of NW with Yant and think we should do that again.
Their D is also very slow and their secondary is very suspect. Pound them with Yant and then torch them with the advantage we should have with our receivers over their secondary. After watching some of their videos online, they also don't have a LB that is fast enough to deal with a back out of the backfield or Vokolek and Brewington. Lot's to exploit with NW>
He was. A little banged up and sat out Wednesday.I thought Allen was getting a lot of praise. Is he not in the mix?
Any connection between this post and the post right before it?He was. A little banged up and sat out Wednesday.
I think that one was directed at DecoldestAny connection between this post and the post right before it?
They have upgraded their defensive line since last year with some portal transfers I think. And I don't care what we did to them last year. Five straight losing seasons. Six of the last seven. Until we can prove on the field that we can win, and win consistently, I will remain nervous about every game.Yeah, I don't disagree with that point. I did like what I saw out of Grant in the spring. For me, probably the best senario to open up the year would be to pound the **** out of NW with Yant and Grant and then have Rahmir spell them in certain situations just to give that added element. I do agree with you though, that even with our shitty line last year, we just pounded the piss out of NW with Yant and think we should do that again.
Their D is also very slow and their secondary is very suspect. Pound them with Yant and then torch them with the advantage we should have with our receivers over their secondary. After watching some of their videos online, they also don't have a LB that is fast enough to deal with a back out of the backfield or Vokolek and Brewington. Lot's to exploit with NW>
Part of the problem for me is what are we comparing to? When you are looking at team that is winning only 3-4 games and you see someone standing out, does that really mean anything?They have upgraded their defensive line since last year with some portal transfers I think. And I don't care what we did to them last year. Five straight losing seasons. Six of the last seven. Until we can prove on the field that we can win, and win consistently, I will remain nervous about every game.
while I do share the overall 'I need to see it' sentiment, northwestern is an absolute cupcakeThey have upgraded their defensive line since last year with some portal transfers I think. And I don't care what we did to them last year. Five straight losing seasons. Six of the last seven. Until we can prove on the field that we can win, and win consistently, I will remain nervous about every game.
That is true, Tru. Last year, I think, subject to differing viewpoints, the NU defense was very good. The ineffectiveness (at times) of the offense, the rate of turnovers at the wrong time, and the lousy special teams, did not help the defensive effort one bit.Part of the problem for me is what are we comparing to? When you are looking at team that is winning only 3-4 games and you see someone standing out, does that really mean anything?
When the bullets are flying against good competition, we will see what we have.
Naw. No one in particular.Any connection between this post and the post right before it?
He thinks Omar can be lazy.I don't really know what to make of these comments today from Joseph re: Omar Manning:
"[The WRs are] stepping up. I was happy that Omar showed up two days in a row," Joseph said on Wednesday, bringing up Manning unsolicited. "But they're all trying to step up and they're all trying to show leadership."
Asked a follow up on that, the coach added, "He practiced. He practiced two days in a row."
"... My job is to make sure my players get on the field and he's learning how to do some things that he didn't have to do in the past," Joseph said.
or frost + the credit union employee were soft as hell on these guysHe thinks Omar can be lazy.
I don't know what he meant either, but Mickey has said the DB's got the better of the WR's a time or two. No doubt Mickey is trying to instill in them that they will be on the field and not rely on Mickey. We all know and played with leaders and they come in all shapes and sizes. It also comes easy for some, but not others.I don't really know what to make of these comments today from Joseph re: Omar Manning:
"[The WRs are] stepping up. I was happy that Omar showed up two days in a row," Joseph said on Wednesday, bringing up Manning unsolicited. "But they're all trying to step up and they're all trying to show leadership."
Asked a follow up on that, the coach added, "He practiced. He practiced two days in a row."
"... My job is to make sure my players get on the field and he's learning how to do some things that he didn't have to do in the past," Joseph said.
Could be right. Or maybe Omar had 2 really good practices in a row and Mickey expects him to continue to build on those two days and not backslide.He thinks Omar can be lazy.
or frost + the credit union employee were soft as hell on these guys
Could be right again kong. Joseph said in his one presser that he's not gonna look away and pretend like he didn't see it. Could be some guys are taking a play or two off and Mickey is not gonna allow that to happen.or frost + the credit union employee were soft as hell on these guys
even the qbCould be right again kong. Joseph said in his one presser that he's not gonna look away and pretend like he didn't see it. Could be some guys are taking a play or two off and Mickey is not gonna allow that to happen.
We don't know. I'd just as soon Mickey say directly what he means.
The easiest way to get one of their attention, is to move someone up to the top unit, and let the kid who is now sitting to decide if Joseph means it or not. Tough love in athletics never hurt anyone as long as it's legit and the kid has been told two or three times and still isn't willing to do what the position coach is asking. (Assuming the player knows and has already been taught).
Seems to me, the top coaches have to tell the kids one time and won't keep reminding them. NU just like Bama, have kids who are not in the top 6 just chomping at the bit to get on the field with the top unit.
I'm not dogging Frost here, but Martinez, Jurgens and I'm sure a select few others got away with less than 100% effort every play and it didn't keep them from playing every snap.even the qb
If you think back to Year 1 of the Frost regime, the Michigan and Ohio State game were decided 10 minutes into the game. Despite losses, NU has shown last year, they are able to at least hang in there physically with those Top Ten type teams. We all know what is missing.
I stand corrected.We were ahead of Ohio St at halftime on the road in year 1.
I’m pretty sure he meant that Frost and the B1G suck and we never should have left the big12I don't really know what to make of these comments today from Joseph re: Omar Manning:
"[The WRs are] stepping up. I was happy that Omar showed up two days in a row," Joseph said on Wednesday, bringing up Manning unsolicited. "But they're all trying to step up and they're all trying to show leadership."
Asked a follow up on that, the coach added, "He practiced. He practiced two days in a row."
"... My job is to make sure my players get on the field and he's learning how to do some things that he didn't have to do in the past," Joseph said.
It was directed at Omar Manning. Crawford is really injured.I think that one was directed at Decoldest
Seems like I heard this about Illinois last year…while I do share the overall 'I need to see it' sentiment, northwestern is an absolute cupcake
we should cover the 2 TDs we're favored by going away
Gunnerson is a third year guy and could have a real jump n his play. There are 5 edge guys who can play at a high level this year.