Only 3 things speak to the truth. Small children, drunk people, yoga pants.This. Donovan can't be accurately judged as an Oline coach until we see what HIS recruits do.
Only 3 things speak to the truth. Small children, drunk people, yoga pants.This. Donovan can't be accurately judged as an Oline coach until we see what HIS recruits do.
Line 1, yes. Again, with the shitshow under Floss what good lineman would give NU a second look? Not one, and not Donovan's fault.so, in year 5 we can judge? because he, of course, did not sign a recruit in his first year.
worth noting the '24 season is the final year of his contract. also worth noting Corc has been practicing and playing tackle for 5 years now in college and all 4 years in high school (not natural, LOL).
this sentence not only makes perfect sense, it's probably the most likely outcome this season to any who dare take an objective look at our '24 forecast:
Dylan comes to NU because of Donovan, but winds up being crushed by a line that can't protect him
DR staying upright and healthy all year long with this line in front of him would be a major, major statistical outlier
I just hope we can keep him in Lincoln in '25 and beyond should the most likely outcome come to fruition.
I'm adding 18 y/o Swedish coeds who have bad judgement and know only one word of English: Okay!Only 3 things speak to the truth. Small children, drunk people, yoga pants.
last year Uncle Donnie's line produced the worst sack/attempt ratio in the country.Line 1, yes. Again, with the shitshow under Floss what good lineman would give NU a second look? Not one, and not Donovan's fault.
Line 2, Corc was forced into other positions on the line which were not his natural positions, due to injuries. Not Donovan's fault.
Line 3, you can call it an outlier, or more rationally, if DR stays upright due to the line it's because the line is improved under Donovan.
Line 4, if DR has to run for his life (see AM under Austin) all season, point to you. If he generally has time, point to Donovan.
Like I said, let's revisit this after Donovan has three years with his recruits. The lines for the last few years have been shit but if the line gets better.....well, that context thing.
Well, yes. Context: he inherited players he didn't recruit who had abysmal conditioning. I'm not defending the line's performance last year because it was (almost) indefensible. But-----context------we also had QBs who couldn't make a pass to save their lives. Makes a team one-dimensionable and dead simple to figure out. That is not HH's fault but he was not a threat to pass and everyone knew it and so loaded the box ALL SEASON LONG. That'll play hell with your offensive stats.last year Uncle Donnie's line produced the worst sack/attempt ratio in the country.
the only time Satt has had a QB of DR's caliber he was sacked at a top 20 rate.
allow me to adjust my statement: it's not only very likely DR is running for his life this year, it would be an actual miracle if he's not
especially since we don't have a consistent running game to take any heat off him
you keep saying he inherited bad players. I don't disagree.Well, yes. Context: he inherited players he didn't recruit who had abysmal conditioning. I'm not defending the line's performance last year because it was (almost) indefensible. But-----context------we also had QBs who couldn't make a pass to save their lives. Makes a team one-dimensionable and dead simple to figure out. That is not HH's fault but he was not a threat to pass and everyone knew it and so loaded the box ALL SEASON LONG. That'll play hell with your offensive stats.
Who are your sleepers for this years team to have a big year:
DB - Larry Tarver. Talked with someone who watched practice and said he looks pretty damn good for a frosh
DL - Kai Wallin. Played a decent amount last year at the end and I think this kid has a bright future. Kind of was looking Jared Crickish. My opinion is the future could be bright for this kid.
LB - Shavers isn't really a sleeper at this point as he is getting a lot of pub. Gonna go with Genatone only for the fact he is a Nebraska kid and mad a "freaks" list.
QB - No under the radar
OL - Seagren or Brix. Just don't trust TC and think we are going to need someone off the radar. Gottula probably fits here as well.
RB - Mekhi Nelson. Just have zero trust with anyone outside of EJ
TE - Heinrich Haarburg. I feel like he is going to make the switch at some point and is too athletic to keep of the field. We are in good shape at TE, but he runs better than all of them by far.
WR - Bonner. So much attention on so many other WR's and the kid seems to just be a solid football player all around. Have heard he may get used like Deebo Samuel and just line up everywhere including RB.
K - John Hohl. Wouldn't be surprised if he replaces Alvano early. Hopefully TA gets it together, but feel like we have a good one with Hohl and it sounds like Nico looks decent as well
P - Koch. Same as above. I feel like BB is going to have a short leash as well. Either punt like you should or get the **** out.
Agreed he's had three recruiting cycles but I'm doing something you don't want to do: give him a mulligan on that first cycle. I won't regurgitate why I'm not faulting him on that first cycle, and I grant that another contributing factor in that first cycle was: who the hell is Donovan Raiola? Floss picking him out of relative obscurity caused good lineman to look at him and say "pass". I have zero beefs with that because it's a good argument but I'm also not holding that against Donovan. It was what it was. Again, adding context, Donovan wasn't responsible for the shitshow that made good linemen look elsewhere.you keep saying he inherited bad players. I don't disagree.
yet, he still cannot replace them after 3 recruiting cycles (context)
army and air force were each sacked less often per pass attempt than we were, and they're the most one-dimensional teams on the planet (more context)
can anyone even list who's up next at each tackle spot? Gottula seems to be one, then it's a big question mark - especially at LT. Brix is a popular name, but he has basically zero pass pro experience. who else?
Uncle Donnie was not a "new OL coach" last year. he was a 2nd year OL coach. he was hired in Dec of 2021.Agreed he's had three recruiting cycles but I'm doing something you don't want to do: give him a mulligan on that first cycle. I won't regurgitate why I'm not faulting him on that first cycle, and I grant that another contributing factor in that first cycle was: who the hell is Donovan Raiola? Floss picking him out of relative obscurity caused good lineman to look at him and say "pass". I have zero beefs with that because it's a good argument but I'm also not holding that against Donovan. It was what it was. Again, adding context, Donovan wasn't responsible for the shitshow that made good linemen look elsewhere.
RE: Army and AF, neither team dealt with a new Oline coach and chances are both teams were better conditioned that NU. Also, not gonna research this but I'm guessing that neither of those teams had to deal with a lack of QBs who could actually complete a pass. That inability made it easy for every opponent NU faced to load the box because they knew our QBs had to run. Sacks become pretty simple, and context explains that.
As for Guttula, he would never start under Uncle Milt because back then our lines weren't replaced, they reloaded. But one indisputable difference between then and now? Milt had a culture in place for years, and that's why I'm giving Donovan three years of his recruits to get it done. It's just intellectually lazy to say a line (or team) culture can be fully flipped in one year.
These are reasons, not excuses: he had never been an Oline coach at a single high profile job; I would be surprised if the service academies had to deal with overcoming poor culture, poorly conditioned linemen or trying to overcome a stupid number of injuries to starting linemen.Uncle Donnie was not a "new OL coach" last year. he was a 2nd year OL coach. he was hired in Dec of 2021.
Army completed just 50.6% of its passes last year. Air Force 52.4%. We completed 52.1%.
the transfer portal has existed during each of Uncle Donnie's 3 recruiting cycles here. we have had immediate playing time available to pitch during each of his 3 seasons here.
again, this is not a one year flip. it's his 3rd season running that room.
I honestly don't know which of his high school recruits will even play next year, much less this year, so I'm not sure what you'll be able to judge.
we will have to hit the portal hard, especially at tackle.
agreeThese are reasons, not excuses: he had never been an Oline coach at a single high profile job; I would be surprised if the service academies had to deal with overcoming poor culture, poorly conditioned linemen or trying to overcome a stupid number of injuries to starting linemen.
Our center came from the portal.
He has had TWO seasons, and under him Benhart went from being a thud to potential stud.
While I agree with you irt the OL in general, Kong, I think a (hopefully) vastly improved receiving corps can cover some of that up.Well, yes. Context: he inherited players he didn't recruit who had abysmal conditioning. I'm not defending the line's performance last year because it was (almost) indefensible. But-----context------we also had QBs who couldn't make a pass to save their lives. Makes a team one-dimensionable and dead simple to figure out. That is not HH's fault but he was not a threat to pass and everyone knew it and so loaded the box ALL SEASON LONG. That'll play hell with your offensive stats.
No reason to take out the best player in the 2024 class and get gimmicky. Ride or die with DR.
Yep. Good teams wouldn't take out a superstar in the making for some random backup, just for a change of pace.This is where I'm at with it. Raiola is clearly a better QB. The coaches seem to be excited about 3-4 RBs in TJ,EJ, GE and DD. The WRs appear to be the biggest improvement area in the entire team. Plus the TEs also appear super solid up to 3 deep. Not only that you also have big bodied WRs like Banks, Neyor, Bonner, and the super frosh Nelson who is likely playing WR this year. I'm not taking any of those guys out to play a guy whom while athletic likely isn't a better player than those guys at said positions.
Would it surprise me if he got some short yardage/goal line wildcat run? Not at all but other than that I wouldn't play him unless it was a blowout and then he's at QB or a trick play .
At least that's how I'd do it
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I wouldn't call us loaded at TE. HH is more valuable as a semi-experienced backup qb right now. If he were to get passed as top backup then move him to TE. Or he may even want to move there next year, assuming he has NFL aspirations.I remember the position switch talk with sims last year, and while HH is more of a football player than sims, I feel the same way about it. I dont think people realize how hard it is to play football at this level, and while its possible and people have switched positions before, its very rare, but its incredibly difficult. I do not expect HH to switch positions and if he does I doubt he becomes a regular. We are loaded at TE. If HH goes to TE and becomes a regular it means our roster management has sucked. Maybe theyll throw him out wide a time or two to set up mike stuntz black 41 reverse. I could see that happening.
HH’s best bet is to be a wildcat QB. Maybe they’ll run him in 3rd and short.
But he will not play regular QB and if he ever does again were in trouble. I appreciate what HH did last year but if we ever want to be more than a 6 win team HH cant be the 2nd string QB let alone in a rotation.
You think he can be an NFL tight end? Why?I wouldn't call us loaded at TE. HH is more valuable as a semi-experienced backup qb right now. If he were to get passed as top backup then move him to TE. Or he may even want to move there next year, assuming he has NFL aspirations.
No, I don't necessarily think he is an NFL TE. But if he wants to give the NFL a shot, TE is where his chance will be. Having a full season under his belt as a TE/special teams player would be very beneficial.You think he can be an NFL tight end? Why?
Not trying to argue but I just don't understand it...this isn't high school, it's not easy to switch positions and it's not as simple as "Hey kid you want a chance at the NFL just slide over to TE." If he was an NFL prospect at TE, he would have already been at TE.
HH reminds me a little of Tebow. Terrific athlete, but an NFL QB? Nope. Agree that his best shot in the league is at TE. NFL isn't big on wildcat plays but his passing seems to be improved that he could do it. Hope so, I'm pulling for young man.No, I don't necessarily think he is an NFL TE. But if he wants to give the NFL a shot, TE is where his chance will be. Having a full season under his belt as a TE/special teams player would be very beneficial.