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Honestly, no. I think we've been the benefactor of a crappy schedule so far and when I watch us play I see a really average team that's average at best, at the most important position. Doesn't mean we can't get there, but I haven't seen the growth you're talking about, yet. Of course after last year I'm thrilled to be 2-0 and favored to beat Oregon, but I admit I have battered fan syndrome so I'm still not convinced about this team, yet. But before anyone thinks a negative thought about this post let me repeat, I'm happy we're 2-0, I think we have a great shot to beat Oregon and roll into Columbus undefeated, but I need to see better play out of the QB spot, and need to see us beat somebody with a pulse before I can get to excited and make the kind of proclamation you just did.
Honestly, no. I think we've been the benefactor of a crappy schedule so far and when I watch us play I see a really average team that's average at best, at the most important position. Doesn't mean we can't get there, but I haven't seen the growth you're talking about, yet. Of course after last year I'm thrilled to be 2-0 and favored to beat Oregon, but I admit I have battered fan syndrome so I'm still not convinced about this team, yet. But before anyone thinks a negative thought about this post let me repeat, I'm happy we're 2-0, I think we have a great shot to beat Oregon and roll into Columbus undefeated, but I need to see better play out of the QB spot, and need to see us beat somebody with a pulse before I can get to excited and make the kind of proclamation you just did.
Most teams have played a crappy schedule. Last year, that crappy Southern Miss team almost won, a crappy Purdue team won, a crappy Illinois team won, so there isn't improvement in closing the crappy teams out?Honestly, no. I think we've been the benefactor of a crappy schedule so far and when I watch us play I see a really average team that's average at best, at the most important position. Doesn't mean we can't get there, but I haven't seen the growth you're talking about, yet. Of course after last year I'm thrilled to be 2-0 and favored to beat Oregon, but I admit I have battered fan syndrome so I'm still not convinced about this team, yet. But before anyone thinks a negative thought about this post let me repeat, I'm happy we're 2-0, I think we have a great shot to beat Oregon and roll into Columbus undefeated, but I need to see better play out of the QB spot, and need to see us beat somebody with a pulse before I can get to excited and make the kind of proclamation you just did.
Do you not remember Taylor throwing the ball up in the air everytime he was tackled? Couldn't stand his attitude and inconsistent play! Yes TA>TM.
But, you're still saying you cannot see them finishing better against bad teams?I was respectful and honest, and answered a question that was posted, and I stand by everything I said 100%, doesn't mean I'm looking for the next loss, or that I'm not seeing improvement because I don't want to.
Or every time he was about to get hit he would stand straight up and get absolutely destroyed.Do you not remember Taylor throwing the ball up in the air everytime he was tackled? Couldn't stand his attitude and inconsistent play! Yes TA>TM.
Or how he would drop the ball when tackled and throw his arms up?I especially remember that season he sucked so bad he was being compared to Crouch and being talked about on ESPN as a potential Heisman candidate, and who can forget that one really crappy year he won first team all B1G.
I will say Taylor had a super high ceiling on his best days, but lower than the floor on bad days. Also, he was made of glass. You keep him healthy every year, who knows what he does.I especially remember that season he sucked so bad he was being compared to Crouch and being talked about on ESPN as a potential Heisman candidate, and who can forget that one really crappy year he won first team all B1G.
And no, I never put words in your mouth. All you are saying is with no improvement we'll go 7-0? All I was saying is if you see no improvement, obviously you do not see how we are finishing games, and are on an up swing in that area.If I'm not mistaken, the OP asked if I saw the same growth he has, and I said no. I made no predictions about how we'd do going forward, unless you count those negative remarks about having a great chance to beat Oregon and roll into Ohio State undefeated (sarc). You're putting words into my mouth.
I'm talking more the team as a whole.I especially remember that season he sucked so bad he was being compared to Crouch and being talked about on ESPN as a potential Heisman candidate, and who can forget that one really crappy year he won first team all B1G.
I don't always agree with you, but you always make me chuckle..."battered fan syndrome"....I'll be grinning at that all day...I was respectful and honest, and answered a question that was posted, and I stand by everything I said 100%, doesn't mean I'm looking for the next loss, or that I'm not seeing improvement because I don't want to.
I especially remember that season he sucked so bad he was being compared to Crouch and being talked about on ESPN as a potential Heisman candidate, and who can forget that one really crappy year he won first team all B1G.
+1
TM was 1st team all conference his junior year while TA, despite starting for 3 straight years (now his 4th), has yet to eek out an honorable mention
+1 but Tommy was honorable mention his freshmen year.
It concerns me that though we outscored the opponents 50-0 in the fourth quarter, the previous three quarters were pretty average considering the opposition. Of course, maybe both opponents are greatly improved.
What clearly has regressed is Special Teams, much of that related to the loss of Sam. But unless Special Teams can be fixed, any other improvements on offense and defense may not be enough to matter in close games.
+1
TM was 1st team all conference his junior year while TA, despite starting for 3 straight years (now his 4th), has yet to eek out an honorable mention
Thank you for the correction. I was looking at the Big ten coaches and big ten media and must have missed his name or overlooked a different media all conference team
19932014
McNeese State
31-24 W +7
2013
Wyoming
37-34 W +3
2010
South Dakota State
17-3 W +14
2016 Thanks Spartan!
Fresno State
43-10 W +33
Wyoming
52-17 W +35
Now that's improvement and growth.
I don't know. Last year was transition and learning curve. We should be off the steep part of the learning curve by now. Most all the skill position players are back, another year older another year better.
Not being snarky, if Mike Riley was hired to make this team better, I don't see it yet. I can't say that we've stepped up a tier. I'm not wanting to sell anyone short, but it's still a bit early for me to be talking progress.
Ok, I see your humor....1993
Kansas (unranked)
21-20 W +1
1994
Wyoming (unranked)
42-32 W +10
1999
So Miss (unranked)
20-13 W +7
Big time improvement, this year's team would crush those 90's teams.
1993
Kansas (unranked)
21-20 W +1
1994
Wyoming (unranked)
42-32 W +10
1999
So Miss (unranked)
20-13 W +7
Big time improvement, this year's team would crush those 90's teams.
Not true of course-you've never exactly been a Riley fan on here. So of course you won't see progress you don't want to see.I don't know. Last year was transition and learning curve. We should be off the steep part of the learning curve by now. Most all the skill position players are back, another year older another year better.
Not being snarky, if Mike Riley was hired to make this team better, I don't see it yet. I can't say that we've stepped up a tier. I'm not wanting to sell anyone short, but it's still a bit early for me to be talking progress.
I just happened to be checking out his profile on huskers.com so that's the only reason I knew he made honorable mention. 2013 HM all freshmen team, voted by BTN.
When Riley lifts that conference trophy some aren't gonna be very happy around here.![]()