It's in my post history I'm sure, my friend from the Oregon AD had thoughts on CU and Sanders. He/they don't thinknas much of him as the national media. One of his quotes was make them drive the field and they can't. Watch the Oregon CU game from last year. NU has on defense players very close to that talent level.
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Those holes were so big once their QB got out of the pocket that even Dylan will get 10-15 yards on a scramble if they don't shore that up.
Not a concern of mine at this point. Rhule is a grinder. DR is a grinder. This team has no reason to be cocky and I haven't seen any indication anyone is. The first game isn't the one you usually worry about anyway. It's the middle of the season. My gawd, if we somehow managed to overlook UTEP and get beat then it probably wouldn't matter anyway. We weren't going to have a good year.
I should also add that CU will do everything it can to get in DR’s. Lots of pre snap movement to confuse his line calls, lots of stunting, bring the pressure big and often. You always want to see what a young QB can handle.
Expect some busts, blitzes that work against us, some miscommunication between QB and WR. All that can be mitigated with a good running game relying on the bigs up front and not the myriad of things going through Raiola’s head especially at the beginning. The game will naturally be sped up for him.
Expect some busts, blitzes that work against us, some miscommunication between QB and WR. All that can be mitigated with a good running game relying on the bigs up front and not the myriad of things going through Raiola’s head especially at the beginning. The game will naturally be sped up for him.
Not sure he didn't see better defenses playing in Georgia HS. ...minus Hunter.
I hope the little shit tries his BS against Nebraska.
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Colorado’s Shilo Sanders draws ire for late hit against NDSU: ‘Dirtiest player in college football’
Shilo Sanders Jr. was looking to get a free lick on his opponent in Thursday night’s win against North Dakota State.
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We'll learn a lot about this Husker squad tomorrow. Couple things about the CU game.....
1) They are definitely a one dimensional offense. Good power 5 defenses make teams like that pay.
2) Their defense and really team overall looks soft.
3) It's a night game vs Colorado in Memorial stadium. This is gonna be a HUGE factor. More than most people think.
4) I believe we finally have a true QB who won't turn it over 1000 times per game.
I'm not too worried about the Puffs. Hopefully I'll feel the same way this Sunday morning! Lol
1) They are definitely a one dimensional offense. Good power 5 defenses make teams like that pay.
2) Their defense and really team overall looks soft.
3) It's a night game vs Colorado in Memorial stadium. This is gonna be a HUGE factor. More than most people think.
4) I believe we finally have a true QB who won't turn it over 1000 times per game.
I'm not too worried about the Puffs. Hopefully I'll feel the same way this Sunday morning! Lol
I thought there were 2 things that decided the game. #1-- Ihe NDSU secondary kids are playing at that FCS level for a reason, a clear lack of footspeed. The NU secondary will match up much better speed wise, although, their WR's and Sanders will be a handful.
I 100% agree with you on inserting the other QB which screwed up their offensive rhythm. Overall, I felt Miller their starting QB was excellent in terms of doing everything well. The backup made one nice run in the 4th quarter, other than that, when they inserted him, the offense seemed to bog down and lose momentum. Never been a fan of making a change just for the sake of making a change. Especially when Miller was doing such a great job of leading the NDSU offense.
I feel the CU OLine is very weak. As is the DL. "Assuming" NU is another year bigger, stronger and in better condition, would not be surprised to see NU push them around pretty well.
I don't like the idea that Rhule has said NU will play all 4 RB's, that's a good way to disrupt a good rhythm that a back may be in. After spring and fall ball, IF a RB coach doesn't know who his top 2 backs are, then I see that as a weakness in a coach. Make a fricking decision based upon ball carrying skill, ball security, pass pro and passes out of the backfield and go with it.
It's like the old saying, if you have 2 QB's you don't have any QB, same thing with the RB spot, if you have 4 RB's then you don't have any.
That’s what he does best!
So long as we don’t have a bad day in special teams, and aren’t worse than -1 on turnovers, we should win by 14+
Q Newsome did a great job on Hunter last year, holding him to 3 catches for 73 yards
Hartzog started opposite him at corner, like he'll do this year opposite Hill
he gave up 10 catches, 170 yards and a TD
Hartzog started opposite him at corner, like he'll do this year opposite Hill
he gave up 10 catches, 170 yards and a TD
Their offense is wayyyy too explosive to be this confident. Will be an interesting match up for our defense, especially since both schools now know what the other's system looks like.
last year CU committed 9 penalties for 80 yards against us
last night only 3 for 30
this is another area where we have a chance to show we're a better coached team
last night only 3 for 30
this is another area where we have a chance to show we're a better coached team
I predict a LOT more penalties by them next weekend. I also worry a little about cheap shots to our QB.
We will see if the refs let him get away with that shit next week. Also if the refs let Hunter get away with his blatant offensive pass interference. Some of the clips I have seen of both players leaves me scratching my head about the officials in that game. I mean … come on. These were not even marginal. Blatant penalties left uncalled.I hope the little shit tries his BS against Nebraska.
Colorado’s Shilo Sanders draws ire for late hit against NDSU: ‘Dirtiest player in college football’
Shilo Sanders Jr. was looking to get a free lick on his opponent in Thursday night’s win against North Dakota State.
Exactly. CU’s skill position players made our defense look bad in the second half last year. Essentially the same players this year. We simply must pressure Shadeur or it will be a long day for our defense.
I guess the thing we have to be worried about is if Colorado is able to play lights out, error free football next week.
It's possible the star could align and Nebraska f's up all over the place and Colorado takes advantage.
But I'm hoping it's more likely we carry over improvement from last year and our skill positions and o-line take a big jump.
That's why we play the games. Can't wait for Lincoln to show them all the hospitality they deserve.
It's possible the star could align and Nebraska f's up all over the place and Colorado takes advantage.
But I'm hoping it's more likely we carry over improvement from last year and our skill positions and o-line take a big jump.
That's why we play the games. Can't wait for Lincoln to show them all the hospitality they deserve.
Our DL has to pressure the QB, and our offense has to control the clock and move the chains. With CU's quick strike style of offense, one of the defenses is going to get worn down, we need to make sure it is them.
While a true statement, a team still has to make them drive the field. Last year they had the short field constantly. Short field, long field, they can make a long field pretty short in a hurry.
They also need to get their hands up in the throwing lanes if they can't get home. Our dudes are just so much bigger and longer wingspan and could really help make SS hold the ball because the throwing lane is blocked.
QB Sanders got damn lucky with some of his playground BS last night. NDSU secondary doesn't have the same talent as Nebraska. But NDSU played with patience, played smart football and stuck with their game plan.
Agree, we are going to have to play some pass defense. Probably best to pressure sanders rather than try to lock down those receivers.
If NU is gonna go after him, I would hope they would come after him with some kids that can run.
I think throughout the course of the day, NU is gonna beat the living shit out of the Buffs physically.
the play that put us away last year was 3rd & 10, zero blitz and T Hill getting beat over the top for a 50 yard gain
set up the TD that put them ahead 20-7
Colorado is a rare type of team.
Elite of the elite at QB and WR.
Everywhere else looks like a Group of 5 team with a few Power 5 level players sprinkled in.
We need to hit Sanders, Hunter and Horne early and often.
Swarm to the ball like crazy because all three of those guys can make 1, 2, 3 guys miss on a single play.
Elite of the elite at QB and WR.
Everywhere else looks like a Group of 5 team with a few Power 5 level players sprinkled in.
We need to hit Sanders, Hunter and Horne early and often.
Swarm to the ball like crazy because all three of those guys can make 1, 2, 3 guys miss on a single play.
Big play ability is all they have. They have no depth. Horn or Hunter go out they are screwed. Sanders goes down they are done. Defensive lineman goes down, they are more screwed. Defense looks lost. There is no cohesiveness. They have no run game. Since they have such a powerful passing attack, according to some on this board, this shouldn't matter but it does. Have fun in the Big 12 where I see 1 win, 5 legit losses and 3 tossup games. It would be better to play Colorado as the season goes, since they have no depth, but this should be an auto win for Rhule. If we lose, it will be on the coaching staff.
They have a 5'11'' 280 pound dt who has horrible technique. They are screwed against p4 teams.
Whoever gets better pressure on the QB will win this game.
I know many here are prone to getting their panties in a wad over any Rhule slander, but I’m gonna find it very hard to justify him being the guy if we lose this game.
Colorado is also in year 2 of a rebuild/new coach, and they just squeaked by an FCS team who is in year 1 of a new coach.
We have gotten too comfortable making excuses for failures, and it needs to end this year with beating the teams we should beat.
I know many here are prone to getting their panties in a wad over any Rhule slander, but I’m gonna find it very hard to justify him being the guy if we lose this game.
Colorado is also in year 2 of a rebuild/new coach, and they just squeaked by an FCS team who is in year 1 of a new coach.
We have gotten too comfortable making excuses for failures, and it needs to end this year with beating the teams we should beat.
Best way to neutralize CU is to keep their offense off the field as much as possible. You want to burn a lot of the clock on offense and get some three and outs from your defense, it really is a simple as that, but not easy to do.
I just looked at their depth chart. Their WLB is the same size as Tommi Hill! They are kind of undersized. Hopefully our interior can move them. Singleton would probably play MLB for them.
Hopefully another year in our system and having better playmakers on offense turns the tide
It would have been a lot more if NDS didn't have 7 and 8 minute drives in the first half. Blame their defense for them not scoring more, not their offense.
if the defense can force QB Sanders to go to his third and fourth options consistently, the line will beat on him until the team can get some turnovers.
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