Fred

[huskerfan1414]

Its still early in the season but we must give Fred credit on what he has done since his first few years.

Most importantly, Fred realized that the lack of rebounding was killing this program, especially giving opponents 2nd chance points. His style of having five guys who fly down the court and chuck threes wasnt going to work in this conference. Rebounding and defense were lacking.

The past two years he has addressed this successfully. We were vastly improved in rebounding last year and at least for this game. We ended up only +2 in rebounding so it doesnt look crazy but it is when you consider how bad we used to be.

If Im not mistaken Creighton had zero second chance points. Remarkable turnaround.

 

[schuele]

Rebounding has definitely improved. I would also rank movement without the ball as a huge reason for the turnaround. Fred’s early offenses were too often one guy playing and four guys spectating.

 

[SickOfPractice]

Congrats to Fred & the Huskers! A win over Creighton certainly gives one hope this team might be competitive & fun to follow this year.

 

[TarheelHuskerFan]

Team looks good and very deep. Looking forward to them getting even better as the season progresses

 

[dinglefritz]

Its still early in the season but we must give Fred credit on what he has done since his first few years.

Most importantly, Fred realized that the lack of rebounding was killing this program, especially giving opponents 2nd chance points. His style of having five guys who fly down the court and chuck threes wasnt going to work in this conference. Rebounding and defense were lacking.

The past two years he has addressed this successfully. We were vastly improved in rebounding last year and at least for this game. We ended up only +2 in rebounding so it doesnt look crazy but it is when you consider how bad we used to be.

If Im not mistaken Creighton had zero second chance points. Remarkable turnaround.

So you're telling me that a head coach who in his first 3 years underperformed and struggled with his game day coaching at times can turn things around by recruiting the right players and replacing assistants? Now that's a revelation. I would say that the majority opinion on this board a couple of years ago was that Fred needed to be fired......

 

[king_kong_]

So you're telling me that a head coach who in his first 3 years underperformed and struggled with his game day coaching at times can turn things around by recruiting the right players and replacing assistants? Now that's a revelation. I would say that the majority opinion on this board a couple of years ago was that Fred needed to be fired......

That was certainly my opinion

Hand up

 

[dinglefritz]

That was certainly my opinion

Hand up

Do you thing that type of turn around for a head coach is possible in any other sports? Asking for a friend.

 

[king_kong_]

Do you thing that type of turn around for a head coach is possible in any other sports? Asking for a friend.

Sure, it’s possible.

Just unlikely.

 

[HuskerJag]

That was certainly my opinion

Hand up

Oh yeah, I would have fired him in year 1. That team was an absolute disgrace.

 

[BHoppy]

Congrats on your win last night against Creighton. Nice win!