I see your point Tuco and I agree that both Bo and Riley had shorter leashes than Frost has. But I think (and this is pure speculation since who the hell knows what would have happened) that if Bo had installed his read option offense in 2008, we would have been one hell of a team to contend with in 2009. Assuming we had a QB who could run that offense in 2009.
And I'm not sure this will be a quick fix. I don't have the roster in front of me, but I thought I saw someone say that we will only have 7 returning scholarship OL after this season. That's probably why they are after a few juco OL.
And it is more than just lacking physicality and athletic agility. They just don't seem to be mentally in the game. They look constantly confused. You can't convince me that the coaches did not practice with them this week to prepare for Michigan's blitz packages. Especially since Michigan was running many of the same line stunts and blitzes that Troy used so effectively. But they get in the heat of game action and it looks like their feet are stuck in wet cement and they are all looking around trying to figure out who to block as three defenders blow by them without being touched. And then either Bell or Ozigbo whiffing on their blocks in the backfield. We were damn lucky Martinez did not get totally messed up.
You mean on offense? Because I liked what I saw out of Barry and Bootle on defense.
If true it will take a 2 to 3 more years to recruit it out of the program, so buckle up. This is the results of bad leadership over many years with plenty of blame to go around.. It will have to be scrubbed out. It's obvious the problems run much deeper than we all know. Some of these kids have had 3 different coaches in the last 4 years. No easy fix.
We have four new verbals on the offensive line for next year. A few quality Jucos added to that would be nice.
I think Michael Decker retiring due to injuries was the biggest loss of the off season. When he played, he always seemed to be able to make the correct line calls and know when to slide protection. The line has looked like a dumpster fire when he's not in there.
Agree 100%. I find it telling that among all of the players in our offensive line room, not one guy could be found to play center who was better than Conrad. Yikes
Yes we need immediate help on the line but the JUCO route is often not helpful. I know it is depressing to many of us, me included, but what these games are showing us is that fixing our line is going to take several years of development. And that is depressing so we are all grasping for the quick fix.
Next year, Farniok and Jaimes return at OT. Boe Wilson and Bland will be available at guard. Does a kid like Hunter Miller get a crack at Center?
I'm as frustrated as everyone else but do you really think these guys don't want to win? The biggest issue I see is the lack of speed and first step quickness. When the opposing team's speed is so much greater it creates the appearance of lack of effort. We're pathetically non athletic!
I don't think the staff has lost anyone. I think there may be several players that don't understand what it takes to become a championship team. Whether it be lack of confidence, more likely discipline and learning assignments and giving up.
That is the question, can Nebraska pull in the speed to run the offense. It’s more than just a fast guy here and there. To run his offense you need five fast receivers, three fast running backs and a fast TE.
