Oz and Wilbon had 0 carries today

[regionsdoc]

against a terrible run defense, on the road, with a backup QB.
That should be grounds for firing right there.
I bet better teams than the huskers would figure out ways to use them.
If we didn't pass 50 times a game, our best RBs could get on the field, and our running game might look better. We've all seen what Wilbon can do (the kid has vision). And oz' decisive cut back on the swing pass was awesome.

 

[ru4nu2win]

Wilbon hasn't had any since game one! Best running back we got IMO, and we don't play him SMFH!

 

[schuele]

Ozigbo had a really nice run on the swing pass, which was basically a sweep right - I don't really care if they pitch him the ball or throw it overhand. But they ran that play one more time and Ozigbo dropped it, so apparently that was proof positive that he should not touch the ball the rest of the game.

 

[barney44]

Wilbon hasn't had any since game one! Best running back we got IMO, and we don't play him SMFH!

In this type of offense I'd imagine pass blocking is a major factor in your playing time.

 

[ncaalover12]

In this type of offense I'd imagine pass blocking is a major factor in your playing time.

Must be more important than vision and decisiveness, as Newby demonstrates.

 

[barney44]

Must be more important than vision and decisiveness, as Newby demonstrates.

Newby has absolutely horrible decision making and hesitates all too often to make for a starting back. There have been plenty of holes that he could hit yet he takes too long and the gap closes.

 

[huskerbr12]

Did wilbon travel?

 

[regionsdoc]

Did wilbon travel?

I saw him standing next to Riley

 

[ExxHusker]

Newby did have one run where he didn't go down on first contact. Guess that is a positive?

 

[frankluv]

Put him in on a play where he is the runner. Then he would not have to know how to block

 

[ebred]

Did wilbon travel?

He was in on a Purdue kickoff

 

[regionsdoc]

Put him in on a play where he is the runner. Then he would not have to know how to block

I guess that kind of thinking is too complicated for this staff..........

 

[barney44]

Put him in on a play where he is the runner. Then he would not have to know how to block

They're predictable enough on third and short, no reason to be even more predictable by letting the opposing defense know that a run is coming.

 

[regionsdoc]

They're predictable enough on third and short, no reason to be even more predictable by letting the opposing defense know that a run is coming.

We almost always pass on third and short, so put Wilbon in and run! (Hell, there is no scouting report on him since he hasn't played since the first game). It will screw the other team up

 

[meo1960]

against a terrible run defense, on the road, with a backup QB.
That should be grounds for firing right there.
I bet better teams than the huskers would figure out ways to use them.
If we didn't pass 50 times a game, our best RBs could get on the field, and our running game might look better. We've all seen what Wilbon can do (the kid has vision). And oz' decisive cut back on the swing pass was awesome.

Langsdorf says we need to be balanced. Our best RB doesn't see the field because he's not as good at pass blocking as others. That tells me that Langsdorf wants to be a pass first OC regardless of what he says. Balance my a$$.

 

[frankluv]

It does not seem like we have a BEST running back according to our coaches.

 

[dinglefritz]

Langsdorf says we need to be balanced. Our best RB doesn't see the field because he's not as good at pass blocking as others. That tells me that Langsdorf wants to be a pass first OC regardless of what he says. Balance my a$$.

Yep..he's the best. That's why he's 4th on the depth chart.....

 

[GammaxuvirHusker]

Yep..he's the best. That's why he's 4th on the depth chart.....

I'm reminded of a similar situation we had with our last NFL-minded coach. Brandon Jackson & Marlon Lucky. It was clear to the casual fan that BJax was the better pure runner, but since we ran a system that required a RB to be good at pass pro, it took too long into the season before we got to see BJax on the field more.

Newby has his moments, but he doesn't consistently have good vision for the running lanes. From what little we've actually been able to see of Ozigbo and Wilbon, they appear to be the better pure runners.

 

[crinin the thane]

They suck, they were recruited by Pelini. Didn't you hear? These great coaches require better talent. Wait didn't I hear Riley was good at developing lesser talent. That his teams got better during the year. That he was really good at in game adjustments. That he would mold the style around the type of talent on the team.

 

[thrusts]

Wilbon is among many considering other options at other programs.

 

[Magni]

Put him in on a play where he is the runner. Then he would not have to know how to block

This. Pick 4 or 5 plays that you put him in there for, that are straight runs. He is so much faster than our other RB's and we need that type of home run hitter speed on the field.

 

[OmahaSker]

Newby did have one run where he didn't go down on first contact. Guess that is a positive?

Newby is the absolute least of our worries

 

[HuskerLegion]

In this type of offense I'd imagine pass blocking is a major factor in your playing time.

That is a huge problem.

 

[Mr.Scary13]

Wilbon is among many considering other options at other programs.

Hopefully many of them will be gone next year....