Mickey Won’t replace Casey

[Frank3749]

Smothers gives this team the best chance to win. But Mickey plays Casey because he knows his dad. He might bench him a series, but not long term. Give Logan a shot.
Like TO said we need to run the ball to win and that’s Logan

 

[FamilyMan12]

Smothers gives this team the best chance to win. But Mickey plays Casey because he knows his dad. He might bench him a series, but not long term. Give Logan a shot.
Like TO said we need to run the ball to win and that’s Logan

I think Smothers has a TON of support from the fans. From his loyalty, to his performance in his first start last year (folks don’t realize he only had 4 days of practice with 1’s the entire year to coming out like he should’ve been doing it all year), to the way the crowd has gotten loud this year the few plays he went in. Also cool seeing how the guys on the sideline responds to him. Natter if it’s a spark or a scoring drive that he could create for us you nailed it. Mickey hates not to see his boy not out there and Whip hates not seeing his boy out there. Smothers is neither of them….

 

[drubendall]

Smothers gives this team the best chance to win. But Mickey plays Casey because he knows his dad. He might bench him a series, but not long term. Give Logan a shot.
Like TO said we need to run the ball to win and that’s Logan

Um, no😅. Casey is our best QB. Not perfect by any means, but better than the rest.

 

[king_kong_]

imagine being as stupid as OP

nearly impossible

 

[king_kong_]

I think Smothers has a TON of support from the fans. From his loyalty, to his performance in his first start last year (folks don’t realize he only had 4 days of practice with 1’s the entire year to coming out like he should’ve been doing it all year), to the way the crowd has gotten loud this year the few plays he went in. Also cool seeing how the guys on the sideline responds to him. Natter if it’s a spark or a scoring drive that he could create for us you nailed it. Mickey hates not to see his boy not out there and Whip hates not seeing his boy out there. Smothers is neither of them….

didn't smothers suck royally and blow the game in his first start?

get a new brain, guy. yours doesn't work properly

 

[huntered]

c'mon people. we all know the diamond in the ruff on this team is the kid from hastings. saw it plain as day in the spring game

 

[schuele]

Smothers gives this team the best chance to win. But Mickey plays Casey because he knows his dad. He might bench him a series, but not long term. Give Logan a shot.
Like TO said we need to run the ball to win and that’s Logan

Yeah Smothers was getting sooooooo much playing time before Mickey took over. Can't believe Mickey benched him.

Or, maybe you should stop sniffing the glue used to assemble your Marvel action figures?

 

[redwine65]

I don't think smoothers can replace thompson (doesn't have the arm), but I do beleive he could have a good series or two giving the opposing d something else to worry about...I lil grant smoothers 1-2 combo might be able to break something open now and then

purdy got a couple chances this year but it was with his back against the endzone..

 

[GretnaShawn]

While I disagree with the OPs reasoning for not playing Smothers, I actually see where he may be the offenses best chance to put up points.

The oline is terrible. Maybe one of the worst in the P5. Last night we couldn’t run block or pass block. And we would have a lot less rushing yards if it were not for Grant being a stud. And the rushing total was terrible even with Grant.

Casey has been pretty good and super freaking tough. Zac Taylor tough. It’s not about him. It’s that the oline cannot block and Casey isn’t a good enough running threat to stop the blitzing.

I wouldn’t mind Smothers getting some snaps if the line is being inept. Just to change the game up and give the offense a chance.

 

[Frank3749]

Casey won’t make it through the year unhurt. Get a rushing attack in now to win. Play action to Palmer deep when we need a score.

 

[Mack In Motion]

Casey won’t make it through the year unhurt. Get a rushing attack in now to win. Play action to Palmer deep when we need a score.

Solid plan. That logic is bulletproof.

 

[TruHusker]

Casey won’t make it through the year unhurt. Get a rushing attack in now to win. Play action to Palmer deep when we need a score.

Works flawlessly every time. No D coordinator would ever expect it.

 

[Mack In Motion]

Works flawlessly every time. No D coordinator would ever expect it.

Better option than starting your third string QB over the first and second string:

Should sit all the QB's. Let Grant play QB. That way, none of the QB's risk injury.

 

[headcard]

I don't think smoothers can replace thompson (doesn't have the arm), but I do beleive he could have a good series or two giving the opposing d something else to worry about...I lil grant smoothers 1-2 combo might be able to break something open now and then

purdy got a couple chances this year but it was with his back against the endzone..

I agree. Smothers isn’t the guy. And it’s not because of some grand conspiracy theory or because Mickey doesn’t know his Pa, it’s because he isn’t as good. But his legs do bring an element to the offense that I think we could/should use.

 

[Yantzeee]

If a mobile QB has no place in Whipps offense why did he want Watson so much? He’s been recruiting WW since 8th grade. I honestly just don’t understand Whipp. It’s like he’s more about doing it his way then what we can do. Maybe Bill Busch needs to read Old Hat, New Hat to him.

 

[dand84]

We have no viable backup

 

[king_kong_]

If a mobile QB has no place in Whipps offense why did he want Watson so much? He’s been recruiting WW since 8th grade. I honestly just don’t understand Whipp. It’s like he’s more about doing it his way then what we can do. Maybe Bill Busch needs to read Old Hat, New Hat to him.

there is a difference between a mobile QB and what we have behind CT (NAIA passers, at best)

purdy short-arming it into the line when his number was called was kind of funny in a sad, pathetic way

really wish the Gretna kid was coming next year, too. we need all the QBs with arms we can get

 

[moralvictories]

Smothers gives this team the best chance to win. But Mickey plays Casey because he knows his dad. He might bench him a series, but not long term. Give Logan a shot.
Like TO said we need to run the ball to win and that’s Logan

Smothers is one dimensional. Thompson truly gives us our best chance of winning

 

[drubendall]

I don't think smoothers can replace thompson (doesn't have the arm), but I do beleive he could have a good series or two giving the opposing d something else to worry about...I lil grant smoothers 1-2 combo might be able to break something open now and then

purdy got a couple chances this year but it was with his back against the endzone..

Unless he comes in cold, tries to do too much and fumbles the ball. We've seen that play before

 

[redwine65]

Unless he comes in cold, tries to do too much and fumbles the ball. We've seen that play before

true, I'm not saying replace thompson with him,but maybe if thompson is a lil off from a hit or interception just slide purdy or smothers in for a series or two..thompson ain't going to the nfl at the end of this season, but he might the year after...he has a arm.. so it's might be wise not to get him abused...
plus at the same time giving your backup qb's some glory..

like frost's deep love affair with martinez, where he would'nt let any other qb even look at a football...I think that might have hurt martinez not giveing him a breather or two..

credit to mickey for being the anti-frost on that
I miss the days of the back up qb's playing the second half in alot of game...

 

[jteten]

Good Lord no. We have a QB and need to keep getting better around him. Don’t F with things.

 

[Frank3749]

I agree. Smothers isn’t the guy. And it’s not because of some grand conspiracy theory or because Mickey doesn’t know his Pa, it’s because he isn’t as good. But his legs do bring an element to the offense that I think we could/should use.

We need to get Smothers ready for when leipold brings the option back to Nebraska next year.

 

[schuele]

We need to get Smothers ready for when leipold brings the option back to Nebraska next year.

So, Thompson's not playing just because Mickey knows his dad? Did that dog whistle not hunt?

 

[TruHusker]

Better option than starting your third string QB over the first and second string:

Should sit all the QB's. Let Grant play QB. That way, none of the QB's risk injury.

You don't recognize sarcasm when your see it.

 

[Frank3749]

So, Thompson's not playing just because Mickey knows his dad? Did that dog whistle not hunt?

He won’t play next year if Leipold is the head ball coach. Smothers will utilize his legs to win. Against good teams

 

[Bugeater]

We need to get Smothers ready for when leipold brings the option back to Nebraska next year.

Have you suffered massive brain trauma recently?

 

[dinglefritz]

I agree. Smothers isn’t the guy. And it’s not because of some grand conspiracy theory or because Mickey doesn’t know his Pa, it’s because he isn’t as good. But his legs do bring an element to the offense that I think we could/should use.

I think Smothers could win games for us but Whip would have to change his offense to fit Logan’s skill set

 

[TruHusker]

If a mobile QB has no place in Whipps offense why did he want Watson so much? He’s been recruiting WW since 8th grade. I honestly just don’t understand Whipp. It’s like he’s more about doing it his way then what we can do. Maybe Bill Busch needs to read Old Hat, New Hat to him.

I guess therin lies the question: what can we do? Right now, from my living room room view, I don't see us doing any aspect very well but overall OK. How can anyone watch this team and all the sudden assume we can start running the ball? No way.

 

[dinglefritz]

I guess therin lies the question: what can we do? Right now, from my living room room view, I don't see us doing any aspect very well but overall OK. How can anyone watch this team and all the sudden assume we can start running the ball? No way.

Tom’s staff could have won a lot of games with these same players and Smothers at QB.

 

[schuele]

He won’t play next year if Leipold is the head ball coach. Smothers will utilize his legs to win. Against good teams

Will Palmer also be benched next year? He’s clearly only playing ahead of Wyatt Liewer because, well, you know…

 

[Frank3749]

Will Palmer also be benched next year? He’s clearly only playing ahead of Wyatt Liewer because, well, you know…

No. He is good.

 

[TheNewNU]

I'm convinced Frost and Davidson offered Logan because one of them was trying to bang his mom more so than get him to play QB here.

 

[phoenix4nu]

I'm convinced Frost and Davidson offered Logan because one of them was trying to bang his mom more so than get him to play QB here.

Or maybe Verduzco had his eye on her?

 

[scarletred]

We need to get Smothers ready for when leipold brings the option back to Nebraska next year.

Liepold wants a both running and passing QB..

 

[Frank3749]

I think Smothers could win games for us but Whip would have to change his offense to fit Logan’s skill set

When Thompson drops back it’s never a 3 or 5 step drop. It’s always like 12. I get the line is bad, but he rarely steps up. He always goes back, back, and more back quickly. and the opponents know this. Little pocket presence.

 

[phoenix4nu]

When Thompson drops back it’s never a 3 or 5 step drop. It’s always like 12. I get the line is bad, but he rarely steps up. He always goes back, back, and more back quickly. and the opponents know this. Little pocket presence.

Just trying to wear the defensive linemen out, lol.

 

[schuele]

I'm convinced Frost and Davidson offered Logan because one of them was trying to bang his mom more so than get him to play QB here.

C’mon man, don’t make wild accusations like that

without pics.

 

[SomedayHusker]

I'm convinced Frost and Davidson offered Logan because one of them was trying to bang his mom more so than get him to play QB here.

Pics?

 

[TheNewNU]

C’mon man, don’t make wild accusations like that

without pics.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

Smothers gives this team the best chance to win. But Mickey plays Casey because he knows his dad. He might bench him a series, but not long term. Give Logan a shot.
Like TO said we need to run the ball to win and that’s Logan

NU can run the ball if TO loans us one of the pipelines.

Instead, NU's OLines do most of their damage in the Buffet Lines.