Packers just missed a chip shot field goal.

[itseasyas1-2-3]

Still want him gone next year..
No improvement on kickoffs and only status quo on punt returns which has been better this year so far..

I totally agree with you about Foley. We know it's not in Rhule's nature to boot coaches unless they do the booze or affair gig, but surely they can find a spot in the department for Foley to keep receiving his bloated salary in exchange for his services.

In this highly competitive, multi million dollar business, you just can't have subpar performers parading around as the head of critical positions such as ST's... or RB's or WR's or maybe even OL.

The only improvement we've shown on punt returns is that we are fielding the ball and not letting it hit the turf and roll. That's better than nothing, but we need that punt returner to be a weapon. Now who would that be?

They need to change Garcia's position description from WR to fair catcher of punts.

We've kind of hijacked this thread, so I'm gonna end my part now. LOL

 

[PeliniTheCrutch]

It has become way too convenient for ST coaches to put the punter at holder and have a specific LS so those guys can hang out all practice and they all end up preferring the same brand of sweet tea to drink during said practice. The problem is what to do when they are all sh!tty at their jobs.

There are other guys on Nebraska’s team that would be better holders and better long-snappers, but that would take a little extra work for everyone involved.

 

[schuele]

They need to change Garcia's position description from WR to fair catcher of punts.

Garcia's no game-breaker, but at least he's doing a little something back there. Compared to recent years, he's Johnny the Jet Rodgers.

 

[scarletred]

Garcia's no game-breaker, but at least he's doing a little something back there. Compared to recent years, he's Johnny the Jet Rodgers.

There was no one ever better than Johnny.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

It has become way too convenient for ST coaches to put the punter at holder and have a specific LS so those guys can hang out all practice and they all end up preferring the same brand of sweet tea to drink during said practice. The problem is what to do when they are all sh!tty at their jobs.

There are other guys on Nebraska’s team that would be better holders and better long-snappers, but that would take a little extra work for everyone involved.

It has become a total drag on the offensive approach when you know you can't rely on moving into 35 yard field goal range for an easy 3 points that moves the lead from 6 to 9 points, or to break a tie late in the game.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

Garcia's no game-breaker, but at least he's doing a little something back there. Compared to recent years, he's Johnny the Jet Rodgers.

Well. I watched JR return punts for 3 years and he never fair caught one in his Husker career, so that's a pretty poor example. And yes, JR was a weapon not just a defensive measure.

 

[dinglefritz]

Wow. Obvious blown replay call by the headquarters. That was a no doubter over turn and they let it stand. 😳

 

[schuele]

Well. I watched JR return punts for 3 years and he never fair caught one in his Husker career, so that's a pretty poor example. And yes, JR was a weapon not just a defensive measure.

Didn't really think I'd have to explain to anyone that I wasn't actually comparing Garcia to JR, but I guess I was wrong.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

Didn't really think I'd have to explain to anyone that I wasn't actually comparing Garcia to JR, but I guess I was wrong.

You said compared to recent years, he's Johnny the Jet Rodgers.

 

[schuele]

You said compared to recent years, he's Johnny the Jet Rodgers.

Yes, the point I was making was how horrifically awful the Huskers' punt return game has been for the past several years. For those teams, a fair catch was the best-case scenario, and just as often the ball would hit the ground and roll 15 yards.

Garcia's at least catching the ball, making a few short returns, and not giving up tons of field position. It's nothing to shout about, but he's actually a bright spot for NU's otherwise dismal special teams.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

Yes, the point I was making was how horrifically awful the Huskers' punt return game has been for the past several years. For those teams, a fair catch was the best-case scenario, and just as often the ball would hit the ground and roll 15 yards.

Garcia's at least catching the ball, making a few short returns, and not giving up tons of field position. It's nothing to shout about, but he's actually a bright spot for NU's otherwise dismal special teams.

But, isn't that the fricking minimum considering ST's are 1/3rd of the game?

 

[Walleye79]

Yes, the point I was making was how horrifically awful the Huskers' punt return game has been for the past several years. For those teams, a fair catch was the best-case scenario, and just as often the ball would hit the ground and roll 15 yards.

Garcia's at least catching the ball, making a few short returns, and not giving up tons of field position. It's nothing to shout about, but he's actually a bright spot for NU's otherwise dismal special teams.

Wow people actually thought you were comparing the 2. I think sometimes people read to fast and do not pick up the context of what was said. I understood what you were getting at

 

[Mr.Scary13]

Wow. Obvious blown replay call by the headquarters. That was a no doubter over turn and they let it stand. 😳

Typical call when you play in GB

 

[Walleye79]

Here come the Pack.

 

[Mr.Scary13]

Time for some holding calls to go against Minnesota......

 

[schuele]

Time for some holding calls to go against Minnesota......

You'll be shocked to learn that Aaron Rodgers just coughed up the ball on a game-ending fumble, but was ruled down.

 

[Walleye79]

Geezus Love what was the yolo ball. That would make Jeff sims proud

 

[dinglefritz]

Here come the Pack.

Prevent the win cover 2 defense.

 

[Mr.Scary13]

That spot....🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[Cedric]

Hohl yanked his first field goal attempt. The blocks weren't on him IMO. People bitching about the freshman kicker aren't being logical. Ultimately Foley will bear the responsibility but having kickers struggle isn't anything new at NU. We were spoiled with Tom but I seem to remember a missed field goal costing us an Orange Bowl,,,, Our starter for whatever reason hasn't recovered as expected from his surgery. We have a backup who if you actually watch him kick looks pretty damned good. Those 3 extra points are going to help him build confidence...I hope.

The blocks are at least partially on him. His kicks have a low trajectory

 

[king_kong_]

Love 0-2 after successfully extorting the owner-less packers

Hate to see it

 

[dinglefritz]

The blocks are at least partially on him. His kicks have a low trajectory

They didn't on the extra points with good snaps and holds. You're taking too much from a kid trying to kick a ball where the timing and place is messed up.

 

[schuele]

Wow people actually thought you were comparing the 2. I think sometimes people read to fast and do not pick up the context of what was said. I understood what you were getting at

Just wait until IGC actually fumbles or makes a mistake. Then we'll get treated to:

Somebody here wuz comparin' him to Johnny Rodgers!!!

 

[king_kong_]

Hohl yanked his first field goal attempt. The blocks weren't on him IMO. People bitching about the freshman kicker aren't being logical. Ultimately Foley will bear the responsibility but having kickers struggle isn't anything new at NU. We were spoiled with Tom but I seem to remember a missed field goal costing us an Orange Bowl,,,, Our starter for whatever reason hasn't recovered as expected from his surgery. We have a backup who if you actually watch him kick looks pretty damned good. Those 3 extra points are going to help him build confidence...I hope.

I read somewhere that Hohl has only made 3 FGs during games in his entire life (all his sr year of HS)

Is this true?

 

[PeliniTheCrutch]

I read somewhere that Hohl has only made 3 FGs during games in his entire life (all his sr year of HS)

Is this true?

Per his bio on Huskers,com:


“At Lincoln Southwest High School, Hohl saw action at both place-kicker and punter. In his senior season, Hohl made all three of his field goal attempts and was a perfect 18-of-18 on extra points.”

 

[Mr.Scary13]

Enough about Nebraska in this thread....let's talk about those Vikings bitch slapping GB into next week.

 

[drubendall]

Enough about Nebraska in this thread....let's talk about those Vikings bitch slapping GB into next week.

Great win on the road. Would have liked to have stepped on their throat in the 2nd half, but we’ll take it.

 

[scarletred]

I totally agree with you about Foley. We know it's not in Rhule's nature to boot coaches unless they do the booze or affair gig, but surely they can find a spot in the department for Foley to keep receiving his bloated salary in exchange for his services.

In this highly competitive, multi million dollar business, you just can't have subpar performers parading around as the head of critical positions such as ST's... or RB's or WR's or maybe even OL.

The only improvement we've shown on punt returns is that we are fielding the ball and not letting it hit the turf and roll. That's better than nothing, but we need that punt returner to be a weapon. Now who would that be?

They need to change Garcia's position description from WR to fair catcher of punts.

We've kind of hijacked this thread, so I'm gonna end my part now. LOL

In the spring I thought Barney was that player would be that player, but it’s one thing to catch punts in a spring than fielding when the game is on the line..

I thought the Benning kid caught punts for Westside? would think he could be pretty good at it..

 

[leodisflowers]

In the spring I thought Barney was that player would be that player, but it’s one thing to catch punts in a spring than fielding when the game is on the line..

I thought the Benning kid caught punts for Westside? would think he could be pretty good at it..

If we add a few more Barney like athletes, look out. Then if we finally find a stud RB that has speed and power combo. We could be pretty good.

 

[HBK4life]

Enough about Nebraska in this thread....let's talk about those Vikings bitch slapping GB into next week.

Nice win but bitch slapped? Really? Winning by two points after the Packers missed two FG's and had 4 turnovers? We always split our series.

 

[drubendall]

Nice win but bitch slapped? Really? Winning by two points after the Packers missed two FG's and had 4 turnovers? We always split our series.

Love had a good game, but I wonder if he’s fully ready to be back. He looked tentative with that knee

 

[Thortulz]

Nice win but bitch slapped? Really? Winning by two points after the Packers missed two FG's and had 4 turnovers? We always split our series.

The Vikings took their foot off the gas and let the final score be respectable. The Peckers are only as good as they think they are in their own heads.

 

[HBK4life]

Love had a good game, but I wonder if he’s fully ready to be back. He looked tentative with that knee

Definitely rusty. Got going in the second half. I'm more disappointed with our D in the first half. On to LA.

 

[Huskers123456]

Love had a good game, but I wonder if he’s fully ready to be back. He looked tentative with that knee

It was a knock off the rust game. Tough D to start against as your first game back but hopefully he continues to progress.

 

[Lincoln100]

fire Bisaccia. Never mind that he's one of the highest regarded special teams coaches in the NFL....

This is a strange hill that you are choosing to die on