Good enough for now. But only what it should be against that poor team. Maybe it'll be a blessing that our other 3 RBs are getting work. Lee has much better numbers, but still making some throws which might get him in trouble with a better D. Thought our D continued to make progress. Looked more active than ever. Still too many bonehead penalties.
Good solid win
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Lee just needs to know when to eat it or when he can get a throw off properly:
He did throw the ball away at least once tonight. Progress!
It will no doubt be a tough game next week, but one that is winnable. Onward!
Agreed. He did both tonight, which was good to see.
Even so, it looked like it was unnatural for him. Hope he continues to play smart like this.
I think he looked natural, it just sucks that I think he needs a 5 second pocket to feel it. He has a nice spiral and a hell of an arm when all is well. But, so do I for about 4 throws.
I think he looks natural back there too. What I meant is it looks like it is hard for him to throw it away. Instead, he would rather throw it to someone no matter what, which has gotten him in trouble this season.
I don't know why, but it's been 20 years of staring down receivers. I was ecstatic when he looked to his 2nd option in the 3rd quarter.
Wisconsin's best win maybe so far was over an iffy Northwestern team. That or maybe the win over Utah State. BYU is terrible and their other win was against FAU..even worse. Wisconsin is beatable. A Northwestern team who got demolished by Duke had Wisconsin on the ropes for a half. The sad part is that we could beat Wisconsin and still not win our division. We get OSU and PSU and they get only Michigan. Win what we can I guess and worry about the division later. We almost need to go undefeated in the conference to win our division I bet.
It is too easy to discount a win against a hapless opponent like Illinois. We gave up one fumble and no INT's. Playing error free should be a goal for every game and is a desirable winning habit. This game was a nice step in the right direction in terms of execution.
It's good to get a win.
While I'm watching the game, I'm thinking that we are throwing a lot. I thought there would be a good chance we would come out a little more conservative against Illinois and run the ball more in the beginning to let TLee settle into the game. To say it's been a rough early season for TLee is an understatement. So, I decided to go look at the numbers. I'll share them if anyone cares to look (I don't have some secret hidden agenda for any of you prone to paranoia). I only looked at our first three series, all resulting in TD's. Our next two series were each a respective failure in the passing aspect and rushing aspect, more or less a wash for the airitout vs runtheball crowds.
Looks like the staff is staying with a "trial by fire" approach for TLee, and sticking with a pass dominant offense. Out of these first 26 plays, TLee completed 11 of 14 passes, nearing an 80% completion rate. I just wonder how sustainable (and to what degree) this type of result is.
It's good to get a win.
While I'm watching the game, I'm thinking that we are throwing a lot. I thought there would be a good chance we would come out a little more conservative against Illinois and run the ball more in the beginning to let TLee settle into the game. To say it's been a rough early season for TLee is an understatement. So, I decided to go look at the numbers. I'll share them if anyone cares to look (I don't have some secret hidden agenda for any of you prone to paranoia). I only looked at our first three series, all resulting in TD's. Our next two series were each a respective failure in the passing aspect and rushing aspect, more or less a wash for the airitout vs runtheball crowds.
Looks like the staff is staying with a "trial by fire" approach for TLee, and sticking with a pass dominant offense. Out of these first 26 plays, TLee completed 11 of 14 passes, nearing an 80% completion rate. I just wonder how sustainable (and to what degree) this type of result is.
Thanks for charting these plays and sharing the info.It is too easy to discount a win against a hapless opponent like Illinois. We gave up one fumble and no INT's. Playing error free should be a goal for every game and is a desirable winning habit. This game was a nice step in the right direction in terms of execution.
It's good to get a win.
While I'm watching the game, I'm thinking that we are throwing a lot. I thought there would be a good chance we would come out a little more conservative against Illinois and run the ball more in the beginning to let TLee settle into the game. To say it's been a rough early season for TLee is an understatement. So, I decided to go look at the numbers. I'll share them if anyone cares to look (I don't have some secret hidden agenda for any of you prone to paranoia). I only looked at our first three series, all resulting in TD's. Our next two series were each a respective failure in the passing aspect and rushing aspect, more or less a wash for the airitout vs runtheball crowds.
Looks like the staff is staying with a "trial by fire" approach for TLee, and sticking with a pass dominant offense. Out of these first 26 plays, TLee completed 11 of 14 passes, nearing an 80% completion rate. I just wonder how sustainable (and to what degree) this type of result is.
I don’t think 14 passes to 12 runs makes it a pass dominant offense, but it does show that the coaches are going to continue to play the game the only way they know how. Trying to maintain balance, more or less... on the night TL three 24 passes total, and we rushed the ball certainly more than that by the end. Not sure what the final tally was for rushing.
Wisconsin's best win maybe so far was over an iffy Northwestern team. That or maybe the win over Utah State. BYU is terrible and their other win was against FAU..even worse. Wisconsin is beatable. A Northwestern team who got demolished by Duke had Wisconsin on the ropes for a half. The sad part is that we could beat Wisconsin and still not win our division. We get OSU and PSU and they get only Michigan. Win what we can I guess and worry about the division later. We almost need to go undefeated in the conference to win our division I bet.
Today's Iowa game should show the Husker players that they are not the Bogeyman and instead just another beatable team.
When I first looked at the stats (quick and dirty on espn), I saw we were 24 pass, 38 rush. Which as a game is way rush dominant, but I remembered seeing mixing it up at the start. Maybe pass dominant is not a good phrase to use in my first post because of the way it can be interpreted. Pick a game plan, stick with the game plan until a reason justifies a change. At some point we went to the run, as a fan, I would call it to preserve a more than comfortable lead. Which I agree with, no reason to introduce risk that only provides down side.
A game plan that wins is a good game plan. A good outing for TLee. I have been wrong a lot lately, so no reason to expect me to be right this next time. But, I would guess your point that "the coaches are going to continue to play..." will see us following a similar game plan against Wiscy.
I’m hoping for a winning game plan next week, whatever that looks like. Not gonna hold my breath but it is a night game in Lincoln which helps a lot.
Good points. Any team can be beat at any given time and whatever... Did anyone not watch the first 5 games of the season? Still hoping for 6 or 7 wins? Man up and get over it. This is coming from someone who gave 120,000 dollars to UNL for an education. I think I have a right to say whatever the hell I want about this inept team and coaching staff. Not that anyone has questioned it yet, but I am heading off the replies at the pass. His firing is a done deal plain and simple.
Well, guess what? I don't care one bit about your stupid money. Save that dirty money for a team you can actually support. I have a right to say whatever I want about your worthless fandom too. See how this works? You people are all the same. Cowards who trash the team constantly and then get all indignant when somebody calls you out for it. If you're going to open your mouth, be prepared to have somebody criticize you for it. If you can't handle the criticism, then shut the heck up.
