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Haarberg Has Single-Handedly Reversed This Program’s Fortunes. 3-1 As Our Starter

Come on buddy. HH was full on Jeff Sims on Friday and lucked out that he wasn't picked more. Hell he about threw three picks on three straight throws. He's very lucky and has been that way in a few games. Yes HH was a decent shot in the arm and I think he brings the leadership aspect that Sims lacks, but you are crazy if you think they aren't basically at the same level. They both suck throwing the ball and seeing the field. They both don't make great reads on the option and both are very dangerous with their feet.

If Haarberg was so much better than Sims our offense shouldn't be the level of garbage it is. Because of how bad our QBs are in the pass game teams will continue to just have folks in the box to stop the run.

I'll agree to disagree. I was hopeful after watching Haarberg play at Michigan, but Friday he was bad.
I'm sorry, that's just incorrect.

Sims had a healthy backfield and still only mustered 2 TDs over 2 games. I'm not convinced he even knew Fidone existed. His turnovers single handedly demoralized the defense and emboldened opposing teams

It was like watching a worse Adrian Martinez. Sure, flashes of athleticism were there, but I'm not willing to believe he has a football IQ above room temperature.
 
I'm sorry, that's just incorrect.

Sims had a healthy backfield and still only mustered 2 TDs over 2 games. I'm not convinced he even knew Fidone existed. His turnovers single handedly demoralized the defense and emboldened opposing teams

It was like watching a worse Adrian Martinez. Sure, flashes of athleticism were there, but I'm not willing to believe he has a football IQ above room temperature.
He also played 2 power 5 teams one being a pretty heavy rivalry game. HH has played 3 cupcakes and 1 big time school. The funny part is HH actually played better again Michigan than he did against the others. Maybe there is hope with that, but like I said, we can agree to disagree. Leadership is the only thing that separates the two.
 
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He also played 2 power 5 teams one being a pretty heavy rivalry game. HH has played 3 cupcakes and 1 big time school. The funny part is HH actually played better again Michigan than he did against the others. Maybe there is hope with that, but like I said, we can agree to disagree. Leadership is the only thing that separates the two.
CU's defense currently ranks 129th out of 133 D1 teams

that's the worst defense on the schedule by a country mile
 
Of course it does, which is why I said I don’t think he can get there. I really really can’t understand why you and thall are so emotional about this.
so, you're writing him off.

that's fine. just own it.

it's been noted.
 
CU's defense currently ranks 129th out of 133 D1 teams

that's the worst defense on the schedule by a country mile
It was a rivalry game on the road in a pretty loud environment. I'm not pro Sims and probably lean a little more toward HH, but our offense is god-awful. Sometimes in games it might just take a different guy to get it done. If HH has a stinker like he did on Friday, why not give Sims another chance? If he sucks, then shit ride HH to the end, but I'm all for competition to end the season. QB isn't the only position where this should happen either.
 
so, you're writing him off.

that's fine. just own it.

it's been noted.
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It was a rivalry game on the road in a pretty loud environment. I'm not pro Sims and probably lean a little more toward HH, but our offense is god-awful. Sometimes in games it might just take a different guy to get it done. If HH has a stinker like he did on Friday, why not give Sims another chance? If he sucks, then shit ride HH to the end, but I'm all for competition to end the season. QB isn't the only position where this should happen either.
progress isn't linear.

he did some things we've never seen from him on Friday (completed the longest air yards pass of his career, 3 option pitches).

he also did some things worse than we've seen from him before.

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He also played 2 power 5 teams one being a pretty heavy rivalry game. HH has played 3 cupcakes and 1 big time school. The funny part is HH actually played better again Michigan than he did against the others. Maybe there is hope with that, but like I said, we can agree to disagree. Leadership is the only thing that separates the two.
Leadership, ability to generate points, and not turning the ball over are what separates the two. Yknow, the 3 most important parts of being a QB

If you're under the impression I think HH is going to win a Heisman, then you'd be incorrect. You seem to be discounting how Sims was so bad that he is singlehandedly responsible for starting out 0-2

it's not a given we best Colorado with HH starting, but we definitely beat Minnesota.
 
Leadership, ability to generate points, and not turning the ball over are what separates the two. Yknow, the 3 most important parts of being a QB

If you're under the impression I think HH is going to win a Heisman, then you'd be incorrect. You seem to be discounting how Sims was so bad that he is singlehandedly responsible for starting out 0-2

it's not a given we best Colorado with HH starting, but we definitely beat Minnesota.
You have no idea if that happens... It's literally the first game of the year. Who ****in knows. All I know is right now our offense sucks dick. All I'm looking for is a spark to try and get us to bowl eligibility, but we won't make it if HH plays like he did on Friday. As Kong posted, we are 89th in the country in offense with HH and we have to be almost dead last in points scored. A little competition to try and get a better offense wouldn't hurt anything especially when we are that bad. It also might just shut the door on Sims.
 
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You have no idea if that happens... It's literally the first game of the year. Who ****in knows. All I know is right now our offense sucks dick. All I'm looking for is a spark to try and get us to bowl eligibility, but we won't make it if HH plays like he did on Friday. As Kong posted, we are 89th in the country in offense with HH and we have to be almost dead last in points scored. A little competition to try and get a better offense wouldn't hurt anything especially when we are that bad. It also might just shut the door on Sims.
our offense is - literally - 50% better today than it was behind Sims from a yardage standpoint and 150% better today from a points scored standpoint

with sims - 274 yards/game (131st in the country), 8.5 points/game (dead last)
with HH - 354.5 yards/game (89th in the country), 22.5 points/game (top 100)

wake up, dude
 
the last time we had a QB put together a 3-1 stretch was to start the 2019 season

we then lost 8 of our next 10 games

this time will be different
 
You have no idea if that happens... It's literally the first game of the year. Who ****in knows. All I know is right now our offense sucks dick. All I'm looking for is a spark to try and get us to bowl eligibility, but we won't make it if HH plays like he did on Friday. As Kong posted, we are 89th in the country in offense with HH and we have to be almost dead last in points scored. A little competition to try and get a better offense wouldn't hurt anything especially when we are that bad. It also might just shut the door on Sims.
I'm pretty convinced you're just trolling at this point

Out of respect for you, I don't want to believe you're too dumb to remember how bad Sims was, and how deflated the entire team felt after his 68 IQ turnovers. .

HH is the spark you're talking about.
 
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CU's defense currently ranks 129th out of 133 D1 teams

that's the worst defense on the schedule by a country mile
FWIW CU’s numbers are skewed in part because they played 2 of the better offenses in the country in Oregon and USC.
 
FWIW CU’s numbers are skewed in part because they played 2 of the better offenses in the country in Oregon and USC.
they're also skewed because they played the 131st offense in the Jeff Sims-led Huskers

had they not played Sims, they very well could be ranked dead last nationally in total defense after 6 weeks
 
I'm just appalled at the number of morons there are that are complaining about winning a football game and can't see the leadership that HH has brought to the team.. He has absolutely done a turnaround with this team and there are so many stupid people who can't see it. I'm just stunned at some of you people.

This is why being a Nebraska football fan is such a headache.. and it happens all the time.. the number of dumb people that wanted Bo out.. the number of dumb people that praised Mike Riley, the number of dumb people that supported Scott Frost.. heck, the number of dumb people that supported 2AM.. so many of you people are just idiots.. and here we are again.. now actually winning, things have changed, and you dumb dumbs want to screw it all up?????

Man, I think I've seen it all now.

This group of people, you are enemies of the program. Do you understand that?? I've fought with many of you over the years, on all these issues.. but this takes the cake.. GTFO with all this garbage.
 
I'm just appalled at the number of morons there are that are complaining about winning a football game and can't see the leadership that HH has brought to the team.. He has absolutely done a turnaround with this team and there are so many stupid people who can't see it. I'm just stunned at some of you people.

This is why being a Nebraska football fan is such a headache.. and it happens all the time.. the number of dumb people that wanted Bo out.. the number of dumb people that praised Mike Riley, the number of dumb people that supported Scott Frost.. heck, the number of dumb people that supported 2AM.. so many of you people are just idiots.. and here we are again.. now actually winning, things have changed, and you dumb dumbs want to screw it all up?????

Man, I think I've seen it all now.

This group of people, you are enemies of the program. Do you understand that?? I've fought with many of you over the years, on all these issues.. but this takes the cake.. GTFO with all this garbage.
Settle down. Most of us on here don't want you getting really upset and then taking it out on your wife.
 
I mean he is an upgrade from Sims, but he isn't good. Our defense won us the game against Illinois despite our offense doing everything possible to give it away.
 
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Leadership, ability to generate points, and not turning the ball over are what separates the two. Yknow, the 3 most important parts of being a QB

If you're under the impression I think HH is going to win a Heisman, then you'd be incorrect. You seem to be discounting how Sims was so bad that he is singlehandedly responsible for starting out 0-2

it's not a given we best Colorado with HH starting, but we definitely beat Minnesota.
No chance we beat Colorado with HH. Let’s be honest.
 
He also played 2 power 5 teams one being a pretty heavy rivalry game. HH has played 3 cupcakes and 1 big time school. The funny part is HH actually played better again Michigan than he did against the others. Maybe there is hope with that, but like I said, we can agree to disagree. Leadership is the only thing that separates the two.
You lose credibility saying beating Illinois on the road in a night game is a cupcake. It's EXACTLY the same game that Sims lost vs Minnesota. To be more specific, that he single handedly lost because of his abysmal performance.
 
That would have made up a few TDs? Ok. Our offense is pedestrian with HH too. Our D couldn’t stop their O. We were losing that game with current personnel.
Sure. But turnover machine Sims sure didn't help the defense. There definitely were some major breakdown by the defense in the 2md half. But they looked about gassed and folded when Sims couldn't handle simple. snap.
 
Sure. But turnover machine Sims sure didn't help the defense. There definitely were some major breakdown by the defense in the 2md half. But they looked about gassed and folded when Sims couldn't handle simple. snap.
Agreed - had we only had one turnover vs CO we win that game.
 
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Sure. But turnover machine Sims sure didn't help the defense. There definitely were some major breakdown by the defense in the 2md half. But they looked about gassed and folded when Sims couldn't handle simple. snap.
I’m just saying IMO we wouldn’t have beaten CU with HH. Turnovers didn’t help - you’re right.
 
You lose credibility saying beating Illinois on the road in a night game is a cupcake. It's EXACTLY the same game that Sims lost vs Minnesota. To be more specific, that he single handedly lost because of his abysmal performance.

Minnesota > Illinois

Not to mention first game of the year with a new staff. Not my fight, but he's right, Illinois is a cupcake and if you can't see that just by watching our game against them, I don't know what to tell ya.
 
You lose credibility saying beating Illinois on the road in a night game is a cupcake. It's EXACTLY the same game that Sims lost vs Minnesota. To be more specific, that he single handedly lost because of his abysmal performance.
I didn't lose any credibility. Minnesota was a full stadium and Illinois wasn't and it is also at different times of the year. Minnesota is a bad loss for sure as they should have been a cupcake as well. Also, he played a part in the loss, but if Grant doesn't fumble we probably win that game, but I'm not playing the ifs and buts game. Either way our offense blows and all I was discussing is if we could get a spark from somewhere. I have stated start HH, but we need some sort of spark. Jesus. Never have I seen people more triggered about having discussion on a message board.
 
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That would have made up a few TDs? Ok. Our offense is pedestrian with HH too. Our D couldn’t stop their O. We were losing that game with current personnel.
Not hanging your defense out to dry before the half. Continue to flip the field and make them drive 75+ yards instead of gifting them field position and momentum with turnovers.

Things that matter in a football game.
 
Minnesota > Illinois

Not to mention first game of the year with a new staff. Not my fight, but he's right, Illinois is a cupcake and if you can't see that just by watching our game against them, I don't know what to tell ya.
Minnesota just lost to northwestern and had a 50 burger hung on them

They’ll lose to illinois. They’re ass - even moreso than ILL, which also is ass
 
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