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Topic: Nebraska 2018 Season Thread

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FearlessF

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Re: Nebraska 2017 Offseason Thread
« Reply #518 on: April 19, 2018, 05:24:50 PM »
I will be in the stands Saturday watching

you tailgating Ent?
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Re: Nebraska 2017 Offseason Thread
« Reply #519 on: April 19, 2018, 05:28:53 PM »
I won't be in Lincoln

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Re: Nebraska 2017 Offseason Thread
« Reply #520 on: April 20, 2018, 09:55:31 AM »
the first tunnel walk of shame of the season...

https://imgur.com/gallery/Sn4UzTO

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Re: Nebraska 2017 Offseason Thread
« Reply #521 on: April 20, 2018, 09:55:54 AM »
you'll want to scroll down

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Re: Nebraska 2017 Offseason Thread
« Reply #522 on: April 20, 2018, 10:19:11 AM »
nice work!
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Re: Nebraska 2017 Offseason Thread
« Reply #523 on: April 20, 2018, 10:19:30 AM »
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Re: Nebraska 2017 Offseason Thread
« Reply #524 on: April 20, 2018, 11:11:02 AM »
I got a kick out of the Casey's pizza comment...

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Re: Nebraska 2017 Offseason Thread
« Reply #525 on: April 20, 2018, 11:28:19 AM »
funny, because true
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Re: Nebraska 2017 Offseason Thread
« Reply #526 on: April 20, 2018, 11:43:19 AM »










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Re: Nebraska 2017 Offseason Thread
« Reply #527 on: April 20, 2018, 04:06:17 PM »
There were some rumors he might follow his OC to Illinois too
Totally missed this, but Dawkins is heading to the Big Ten.  Not to Illinois or Nebraska, but to Indiana.

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Re: Nebraska 2017 Offseason Thread
« Reply #528 on: April 24, 2018, 11:27:15 AM »
thoughts on the spring game?


I only saw the first half..   As with any spring game, it is difficult to say anything definitively, but I think UNL has a few QB options.   Frankly, from an expectations to performance, Bunch impressed me the most.   I don't think he's in the top 2, but he's much better than you'd think for a walkon as a sophomore.   For the first time in years, I feel like UNL actually can go 3 deep with quality.

RB appears to be position on offense that has the largest skill vs system mismatch.   I don't see a group that can line up at RB one play and then split out at WR the next... something this system requires.   Same with TE... UNL wants a player who can split out, line up at h-back or next to the tackle.   UNL has recruited guys who play with their hands down, so while not a perfect harmony, they still exhibit more versatility than the RB's (as a group).

On D...  DL has depth.   I think that is clear.   DB.... I actually believe this is the weakest unit on the team (as a whole).  There are guys who have shown moments of great play, but then get burned on a simple go route.   Consistency is needed.  Fall is going to be big for this group.  Low scholarship numbers mean the coaches need higher success rates and they must avoid injuries.   Fall is going to be big for this group.

Special teams were not special at all...  missing extra points is not a good sign.  Maybe nerves or new holders.. but..
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Re: Nebraska 2017 Offseason Thread
« Reply #529 on: April 24, 2018, 11:54:46 AM »
That's a pretty sound assessment.  I've watched some of the spring game, (on DVR) with not intense focus.

The secondary is indeed quite thin.


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Re: Nebraska 2017 Offseason Thread
« Reply #530 on: April 24, 2018, 12:32:33 PM »
the first tunnel walk of shame of the season...

https://imgur.com/gallery/Sn4UzTO
Hella fun stuff there.

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Re: Nebraska 2017 Offseason Thread
« Reply #531 on: April 24, 2018, 12:56:05 PM »
spring game?

I like the top 2 QBs, 3rd and 4th weren't bad.  I was actually pleased with the QB play overall with so little experience in the system and youth.  Hopefully Martinez can be that guy.  He seems to have the wheels to run the system.  I don't think he scores 3 rushing TDs without the green jersey, but.......... he's a runner.

D-Line is promising, but only if they can continue to build size and muscle to handle Big Ten O-lines like Wisconsin and Iowa.  Daishon Neal is a good example, but needs to continue his path to size and strength.

Same with the O-line.  Need to be bigger and stronger across the board.  I think the system can hide some O-line weakness, but not all of it.

The back 7 or 8 on defense need to be faster and strike harder.  Still learning to tackle and take better angles.

The WRs are obviously the best fit and deepest group.  Hopefully, the young QBs can get them the ball consistently.

the punting and kicking was not good.  Hopefully just a poor day.

overall I was pleased because of the decent QB play.  As Frost says, just getting started and a LONG way to go to be a good football team.  But, moving in the right direction.
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