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If TA is done for the year, and POB is better than Fyfe, I think it's fine to pull his RS and throw him out there.

Interesting take, one that makes sense.

Basically, unless Wisconsin drops one, we're out of the west division race. Four games remain, and that's a heck of a jump start to spring ball and 2017. If our recruiting the QB position continues as it has, and by that I mean landing guys that seem to be at the top of our coaches list, preserving a shirt means little in the long run. At this moment.
 
Interesting take, one that makes sense.

Basically, unless Wisconsin drops one, we're out of the west division race. Four games remain, and that's a heck of a jump start to spring ball and 2017. If our recruiting the QB position continues as it has, and by that I mean landing guys that seem to be at the top of our coaches list, preserving a shirt means little in the long run. At this moment.

Interesting take and even more plausible considering Lee is supposed to be the real deal.
 
Interesting take, one that makes sense.

Basically, unless Wisconsin drops one, we're out of the west division race. Four games remain, and that's a heck of a jump start to spring ball and 2017. If our recruiting the QB position continues as it has, and by that I mean landing guys that seem to be at the top of our coaches list, preserving a shirt means little in the long run. At this moment.

I think the decision has more to do with the fact Fyfe is actually better in the offense right now. That isn't to say POB doesn't have a massively higher ceiling. Just talking about this moment in time.
 
I think the decision has more to do with the fact Fyfe is actually better in the offense right now. That isn't to say POB doesn't have a massively higher ceiling. Just talking about this moment in time.

As a back-up, and what's required, possibly. As a starter for the next 4 games, no way I can buy that opinion.
 
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We were getting dominated with Tommy playing. When he went down anyone with a brain saw what was coming. And the fans that have been waiting for a loss like this can all take the train.
My point stands. It's not crazy to expect us to be competitive, especially during the time tommy did play. Or our defense to be competitive the way psu, whisky, and northwestern were. And you're the one who can't wait to jump in with your holier-thanthou, hypocritical jibberish.
 
My point stands. It's not crazy to expect us to be competitive, especially during the time tommy did play. Or our defense to be competitive the way psu, whisky, and northwestern were. And you're the one who can't wait to jump in with your holier-thanthou, hypocritical jibberish.

Depends on your definition of competitive.
 
It's coming from the top, bro. It's not my opinion.

I know where you read it, guys at work belong there too. There are others that disagree and claim what I stated, which is why I said it, bro. Those same people you have on a pedestal also claimed O'B would challenge Tommy for the starting spot by conference play.
 
Darlington? Good gawd, how bad does our #2 & #3 have to be to plug Darlington in? How long has it been since that guy took a live snap?

Regardless, it will be interesting, I guess I'll trust MR to do what gives us the best chance to win and leave it at that.

Depends on what you define as a live snap. He was taking snaps in practice all last week working as the mock JTB. Been a QB all of his life. It's been a while since he's played in a "real game" @ QB but Fyfe can't be an option. I'm sorry but He can't be an option. Guy has lost all confidence and the team cant really have confidence in him. When that goes, talent and knowledge are really meaningless. Just seems like the teams out of options if POB isn't ready.

And ZA isn't exactly "wet behind the ears" either. He's old enough not to have the jitters that younger kids would have. Again, I know it's desperate but I think it's worth a look at, at least. They cant believe that RF has any value @ QB right now. And other teams have had to do this sort of thing before. I remember years ago in the sugar bowl, Florida State starting a SR. WR @ QB who hadn't played QB since high school.
 
If TA can't go, I would hope they get RF and ZD as ready as they can and let them both play.
 
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For those saying it's too late in the season to pull POB's RS, if we pull it now, he'll receive more meaningful playing time than the typical "garbage time duty" that young backups receive in a typical season. RF is clearly not ready, POB may not be ready, but FWIW, from what I "hear" from people, POB didn't want to RS this year. Sounds like someone who wants to be on the field. Shrug. GBR.
 
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Depends on what you define as a live snap. He was taking snaps in practice all last week working as the mock JTB. Been a QB all of his life. It's been a while since he's played in a "real game" @ QB but Fyfe can't be an option. I'm sorry but He can't be an option. Guy has lost all confidence and the team cant really have confidence in him. When that goes, talent and knowledge are really meaningless. Just seems like the teams out of options if POB isn't ready.

And ZA isn't exactly "wet behind the ears" either. He's old enough not to have the jitters that younger kids would have. Again, I know it's desperate but I think it's worth a look at, at least. They cant believe that RF has any value @ QB right now. And other teams have had to do this sort of thing before. I remember years ago in the sugar bowl, Florida State starting a SR. WR @ QB who hadn't played QB since high school.

In my world, a live snap is something you can get creamed on, has he taken one of those and has he been hit, hard? If those answers are yes, then throw the kid out there, fine by me. I know what we have in Fyfe, and it isn't good enough, so by all means whatever we have to do, do it. I'm all for it.
 
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It may be decided that Tommy is good to go and will be cleared to play Saturday, we will know in due time. Personally, I just don't think it's a good idea to play him, but I don't get to make that decision. If he was my son, I'd tell the doctors and coaches that my son matters a lot more than a football game and holding him out this Saturday should be a priority. Although a concussion is considered a mild brain injury, it can sometimes leave lasting damage. This is more likely if you don't rest long enough to let your brain fully heal afterward and you reinjure your brain.

Regardless, if Tommy isn't cleared and Fyfe gets the nod, I hope the staff can make a game plan that might be able to get him ready and confident enough to help get a win. I doubt anyone feels worse than Fyfe every time he makes a mistake, but I'm hoping his team mates and coaches can get him to higher level if he is called upon to start.
 
I know where you read it, guys at work belong there too. There are others that disagree and claim what I stated, which is why I said it, bro. Those same people you have on a pedestal also claimed O'B would challenge Tommy for the starting spot by conference play.

As you wish. But I never heard that comment from the people I trust.

P.S. I didn't mean anything by the 'bro' inclusion.
 
I'm not close enough to the program, so I have to piece things together.

If TA can't play, Fyfe will be the starter. Mike Riley is too smart to start a qb controversy. It appears that Tanner Lee is the anointed starter for next year. If POB or Darlington can be decent (god forbid a good game), we'd have a controversy next year.
 
It may be decided that Tommy is good to go and will be cleared to play Saturday, we will know in due time. Personally, I just don't think it's a good idea to play him, but I don't get to make that decision. If he was my son, I'd tell the doctors and coaches that my son matters a lot more than a football game and holding him out this Saturday should be a priority. Although a concussion is considered a mild brain injury, it can sometimes leave lasting damage. This is more likely if you don't rest long enough to let your brain fully heal afterward and you reinjure your brain.

Regardless, if Tommy isn't cleared and Fyfe gets the nod, I hope the staff can make a game plan that might be able to get him ready and confident enough to help get a win. I doubt anyone feels worse than Fyfe every time he makes a mistake, but I'm hoping his team mates and coaches can get him to higher level if he is called upon to start.

Honestly, I just don't know what you do to develop a plan like that. Our line is horrible and Fyfe seems to have serious confidence issues. We have been grinding out wins against below-average teams with Tommy. I'm not sure how you plan with Fyfe.
 
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Honestly, I just don't know what you do to develop a plan like that. Our line is horrible and Fyfe seems to have serious confidence issues. We have been grinding out wins against below-average teams with Tommy. I'm not sure how you plan with Fyfe.
QB draw every 3 plays. Element of surprise.

(I kid.)
 
Let's face facts: With this OL, most QBs wouldn't look good.

I'm not blaming the guys in there right now. They are walking wounded and backups. Injuries on top of poor depth have gotten us into our current situation. On the OL, that takes years to fix, not weeks.
 
No question. But the douchebags that have been hating on Riley from jump street were just waiting for a moment like this. They got it and have come out to play.

We are 7-2, ahead of schedule in year two, and recruiting is going well. I'm tired of the assholes who can't wait for opportunities to bash the staff.

The top 5-7 teams Alb-Wash-Clemson-Mich-Ohio State-and maybe one more could beat any other team behind them in the polls by 3-4 touchdowns with no surprise. The issue with Nebraska is our teams have no depth yet so when a great player that we have goes down there is a big drop-off. I have always looked at home many players we have that are NFL next level and or would start at any other team in the top 25 compared to those ranked above us. Or would how many of the starters on our team would start anywhere else ranked near or above us.

Telling story on depth and ability to overcome adversity of injuries, playing on the road, match ups etc. Thinks about this and last night is sad and worse than I thought would happen but understandable. Key is to close out the season with respect and hopefully 3 more wins and get a good bowl and finish with the best recruiting class we have had or possible.
 
I know where you read it, guys at work belong there too. There are others that disagree and claim what I stated, which is why I said it, bro. Those same people you have on a pedestal also claimed O'B would challenge Tommy for the starting spot by conference play.

Follow up question from me.

Your opinion on POB is devired from what, exactly? I'm just curious given our difference here.
 
Ironic. All my posts and interactions with the stellar OP have disappeared!

"The truth is what we selectively delete, and do not delete - we don't have an agenda at all." - Plato

17 mods on here yet you choose to single me out. Wow and none of your posts have disappeared.
 
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If TA can't play Saturday, to me the whole decision is based on whether Ryker Fyfe is a better QB right now than POB. If Fyfe really is better and gives NU the best chance to win, it's easy - POB keeps his redshirt.

It gets interesting if TA is just out for a single game and POB is actually better right now than Fyfe. I would not object to pulling his redshirt for a single game, though it would be tempting to roll the dice with Fyfe.

If TA is done for the year, and POB is better than RF, the decision is pretty simple. POB starts for the rest of the year. NU and POB would be getting greater value from 4-5 starts than they would from a RS year. Hell, you might be able to convince me that even 1 start from POB provides greater value for all concerned than potentially sacrificing wins in exchange for a RS year.
 
In College Football teams typically get blown out because of a difference in talent. When there's a blowout between two good teams, it's usually because both teams were so hyped up, then a key injury, big shift in momentum, or things just happen so that the outcome isn't indicative of the closeness of tje competing team's ability.

OSU isn't 62-3 points better than Nebraska any more than they were 59-0 points better than Wisky in the Big Championship Game a few years ago. As an OSU fan I can say we've been on the wrong end of a few of those games as well.
 
Honestly, I just don't know what you do to develop a plan like that. Our line is horrible and Fyfe seems to have serious confidence issues. We have been grinding out wins against below-average teams with Tommy. I'm not sure how you plan with Fyfe.

What you say is very valid. If, however, it is determined that Ryker will start, you have a week to get him ready with the first team. Not saying he'll be an All American in his performance, but knowing how he performed at Purdue last year, and it wasn't all bad, the coaches, if they're truly good coaches, should be able to determine some course of action and let him play within a certain area of parameters.

The staff will get some serious kudos if they can somehow form a plan that helps Fyfe and the team get a win. It's not going to be pretty, but you pull off a victory with a kid who's got to be down and out right now, then that will show us a lot. Somehow make him a game manager, don't ask him to do too much but don't totally harness him either. As bad as it may look right now, there's always a possibility of him and the rest of the team rising up and winning ugly. It's a reach I know, but we know even less about POB and I don't think a player like Darlington is ready to be a qb again this late in his career. Going to be interesting as the week progresses.
 
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