Throwing in windy conditions.

[HuskerClassic]

Riley chuckled to himself when he had lunch with Tom Osborne, when Tom warned him about passing in unfavorable weather conditions. Still chuckling Mike?

21-59, 36%, 234 yards and 1 TD, 1 int in 2 games trying to throw in windy conditions.

The blueprint for success is there. You've gotta be an idiot to not follow it. Remember Tom tried a passing offense and surmised it wouldn't work because of weather conditions at home and within the conference.

 

[Jimmy Frank]

Good thing all NFL teams play in perfect weather.

 

[HuskerClassic]

Good thing all NFL teams play in perfect weather.

We are not the NFL who have many years of experience.

 

[G0B1GRED]

How's our run game looked this year? Need a better O-line to run the ball. IMO the wind wasn't a major factor on Saturday in the passing game, just need to make better decisions and catch the damn ball!

 

[Jimmy Frank]

We are not the NFL who have many years of experience.

Oh so it doesn't have anything to do with the weather, got it.

 

[leodisflowers]

Some of this is Tommy just has to get better. Stave chucked it pretty well into the wind. Granted out secondary is porous, but still he made some good throws and doesnt have near the Arm that armstong does

 

[Mr.Scary13]

Apparently it's only windy when Nebraska has the ball.

 

[HuskerClassic]

Oh so it doesn't have anything to do with the weather, got it.

What? Can you not see we haven't thrown well because of the wind? The NFL has a lot more experience. Just because it works in the NFL doesn't automatically mean it works in college. Conversely, would an option offense work in the NFL?

 

[Mr.Scary13]

Riley chuckled to himself when he had lunch with Tom Osborne, when Tom warned him about passing in unfavorable weather conditions. Still chuckling Mike?

21-59, 36%, 234 yards and 1 TD, 1 int in 2 games trying to throw in windy conditions.

The blueprint for success is there. You've gotta be an idiot to not follow it. Remember Tom tried a passing offense and surmised it wouldn't work because of weather conditions at home and within the conference.

Tom chucked the passing offense because Oklahoma was kicking his ass on a yearly basis...

 

[HuskerClassic]

Some of this is Tommy just has to get better. Stave chucked it pretty well into the wind. Granted out secondary is porous, but still he made some good throws and doesnt have near the Arm that armstong does

I don't think Stave threw it for 50 percent either. 50 passes and no int's is just bad pass defense.

 

[HuskerClassic]

Tom chucked the passing offense because Oklahoma was kicking his ass on a yearly basis...

Are you sure about that? lol Tom has said several times he changed his offense because of weather conditions.

 

[HuskerClassic]

Apparently it's only windy when Nebraska has the ball.

Huh?

 

[mkbrkloster]

Riley chuckled to himself when he had lunch with Tom Osborne, when Tom warned him about passing in unfavorable weather conditions. Still chuckling Mike?

21-59, 36%, 234 yards and 1 TD, 1 int in 2 games trying to throw in windy conditions.

The blueprint for success is there. You've gotta be an idiot to not follow it. Remember Tom tried a passing offense and surmised it wouldn't work because of weather conditions at home and within the conference.

Both Riley and TA admitted in the post game press conferences that in the 2nd half the wind changed directions to where it wasn't a factor in the passing game.

 

[HuskerClassic]

Both Riley and TA admitted in the post game press conferences that in the 2nd half the wind changed directions to where it wasn't a factor in the passing game.

It changed directions after we changed ends after a quarter ended? So why are the throwing stats so bad in the last 2 games then?

I think they don't want to make excuses which is admirable.

 

[HuskerClassic]

One thing no one asked the staff is why didn't we take the wind in the 4th quarter? Wisconsin won the coin toss and deferred to us. 2nd half they take the ball and we choose which end we defend. Why didn't we go against the wind so we could have the wind for the 4th quarter?

 

[GBR_Atlanta]

There is a lot of wind and weather issues in Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, Penn, North Dakota, Utah...and they all throw the ball just fine. We threw the ball just fine when it was Zac Taylor back there chucking the rock. Lets just wait and see when we have a consistent thrower.

 

[mkbrkloster]

It changed directions after we changed ends after a quarter ended? So why are the throwing stats so bad in the last 2 games then?

I think they don't want to make excuses which is admirable.

TA's throwing stats are so bad because he is not a consistent nor accurate passer.

 

[Jimmy Frank]

TA is 2nd in the big in passing with 52% completion and has thrown for 1500yds.

 

[Diplomat_Dean]

TA is 2nd in the big in passing with 52% completion and has thrown for 1500yds.

TA is 21-59 (35.6%), 1 INT, 1 TD for 234 yards in 2 conference games. With 96 yards of those coming from 2 plays.

 

[Jimmy Frank]

Okie States qb is 11 in the country in passing, that's one of the windiest places in the country.

 

[cubsker]

Tommy has played terribly the last two games. Make whatever excuses you want for him.

 

[jeans15]

There is a lot of wind and weather issues in Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, Penn, North Dakota, Utah...and they all throw the ball just fine. We threw the ball just fine when it was Zac Taylor back there chucking the rock. Lets just wait and see when we have a consistent thrower.

And Ohio St wouldn't be undefeated if they didn't have a strong running game
Strong running games and defense have won the last 8 NC its why the SEC has dominated.

Pass first teams don't win championships that often in college football.

 

[jeans15]

I agree....but he hasn't had help from his OL, Wr, TE or OC

 

[jeans15]

I wonder if TA can see over the OL at times.

 

[GBR_Atlanta]

And Ohio St wouldn't be undefeated if they didn't have a strong running game
Strong running games and defense have won the last 8 NC its why the SEC has dominated.

Pass first teams don't win championships that often in college football.

I never said anything about NU being a pass first team. I like any football player/fan know the importance of a running game. I'm just not going to blame our passing woes on weather.

 

[MOhusker12]

Riley chuckled to himself when he had lunch with Tom Osborne, when Tom warned him about passing in unfavorable weather conditions. Still chuckling Mike?

21-59, 36%, 234 yards and 1 TD, 1 int in 2 games trying to throw in windy conditions.

The blueprint for success is there. You've gotta be an idiot to not follow it. Remember Tom tried a passing offense and surmised it wouldn't work because of weather conditions at home and within the conference.

Conditions in Green Bay are always perfect for throwing teams. Aaron Rogers says Hi.

 

[HuskerClassic]

There is a lot of wind and weather issues in Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, Penn, North Dakota, Utah...and they all throw the ball just fine. We threw the ball just fine when it was Zac Taylor back there chucking the rock. Lets just wait and see when we have a consistent thrower.

We don't need to wait for that. Osborne had 2 great throwers in Humm and Ferragamo but still changed his offense because of weather conditions.

 

[GBR_Atlanta]

We don't need to wait for that. Osborne had 2 great throwers in Humm and Ferragamo but still changed his offense because of weather conditions.

What do you want to change the offense to? Do you want to be more like Wiscy or Arkansas? Or back to the 90s power/option attack? Or would you like to see a pro-style North Dakota State offense like Craig Bohl ran? I lean toward the NDSU attack.

 

[GBR_Atlanta]

We don't need to wait for that. Osborne had 2 great throwers in Humm and Ferragamo but still changed his offense because of weather conditions.

What do you want to change the offense to? Do you want to be more like Wiscy or Arkansas? Or back to the 90s power/option attack? Or would you like to see a pro-style North Dakota State offense like Craig Bohl ran? I lean toward the NDSU attack.

 

[HuskerClassic]

Conditions in Green Bay are always perfect for throwing teams. Aaron Rogers says Hi.

Pro vs college. A guy who's going to be in the hall of fame with a great amount of experience. You're talking about a place that's cold. Do they have the kind of wind that we do in Memorial Stadium?

 

[HuskerClassic]

What do you want to change the offense to? Do you want to be more like Wiscy or Arkansas? Or back to the 90s power/option attack? Or would you like to see a pro-style North Dakota State offense like Craig Bohl ran? I lean toward the NDSU attack.

I would like to see a power/option offense. A big thing is that it's easier to recruit to given our location.

 

[TheBeav815]

Oh so it doesn't have anything to do with the weather, got it.

The elite NFL teams also have solid running games. Re-watch that Pats-Colts AFC Title game and remind me whether Blount had 200+ yards rushing.

Seattle with multiple Super Bowl appearances, and one of the best RBs in football.

 

[timnsun]

One thing no one asked the staff is why didn't we take the wind in the 4th quarter? Wisconsin won the coin toss and deferred to us. 2nd half they take the ball and we choose which end we defend. Why didn't we go against the wind so we could have the wind for the 4th quarter?

I do think the question was asked... I read somewhere that since we got the ball first in the second half the hope was that we could deliver a knockout blow with one or two scores... which never happened. That was the reasoning behind the choice, and as hindsight is 20/20, it was a poor choice. I didn't like it even when he made the choice. Always have the wind at your back in the fourth is my thinking...

 

[HuskerClassic]

The elite NFL teams also have solid running games. Re-watch that Pats-Colts AFC Title game and remind me whether Blount had 200+ yards rushing.

Seattle with multiple Super Bowl appearances, and one of the best RBs in football.

You're correct of course and the old adage "run the ball, stop the run, to win championships" still applies.

 

[HuskerClassic]

I do think the question was asked... I read somewhere that since we got the ball first in the second half the hope was that we could deliver a knockout blow with one or two scores... which never happened. That was the reasoning behind the choice, and as hindsight is 20/20, it was a poor choice. I didn't like it even when he made the choice. Always have the wind at your back in the fourth is my thinking...

I agree, I would always want the wind in the 4th quarter no matter what.

 

[TarheelHuskerFan]

I wonder if TA can see over the OL at times.

Nope. That's why he scrambles to the right sideline every play

 

[Mr.Scary13]

There is a lot of wind and weather issues in Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, Penn, North Dakota, Utah...and they all throw the ball just fine. We threw the ball just fine when it was Zac Taylor back there chucking the rock. Lets just wait and see when we have a consistent thrower.

You forgot Purdue. That terrible weather killed the passing game there when Brees, Orton, and company were flinging it around.

 

[HuskerClassic]

You forgot Purdue. That terrible weather killed the passing game there when Brees, Orton, and company were flinging it around.

Yeah and they won several national championships.

 

[leodisflowers]

I do think the question was asked... I read somewhere that since we got the ball first in the second half the hope was that we could deliver a knockout blow with one or two scores... which never happened. That was the reasoning behind the choice, and as hindsight is 20/20, it was a poor choice. I didn't like it even when he made the choice. Always have the wind at your back in the fourth is my thinking...

We had a couple grand opportunities with excellent field position. Just didn't convert.

 

[mkbrkloster]

Conditions in Green Bay are always perfect for throwing teams. Aaron Rogers says Hi.

Please stop comparing anything about our (or any other college) team to elite professionals. Apples and oranges.