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Title: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 27, 2022, 09:34:00 AM
We got a couple going today in the league.

Northwestern and Nebraska play in Ireland while Illinois hosts Wyoming.

OK, so I waited to start this one, thinking @MaximumSam (https://www.cfb51.com/index.php?action=profile;u=1572)  might swoop down and get it rolling. I beat him to it anyway.

Weather is not good for boating today, so instead a bunch of errands I've been putting off, and then some cooking and football later.

Split chicken breasts are in the brine. Flank steak is in the marinade. Gonna pick up some Polish sausage whilst at the German butcher later on (no Polish stores close by).
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 27, 2022, 09:38:57 AM
ya need 3 proteins? 
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Honestbuckeye on August 27, 2022, 09:41:34 AM
ya need 3 proteins?
😂😂.  I was going to say - 847 doesn’t play around on game day.    
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 27, 2022, 09:43:37 AM
I'm having chicken wings in the air fryer, but it's just me
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on August 27, 2022, 09:43:58 AM
When was the last time that Northwestern and Illinois were both 1-0? 
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 27, 2022, 09:45:22 AM
I give up
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Abba on August 27, 2022, 09:45:38 AM
At Siesta Key beach now.  Could start raining at any time, but has held off so far.  Captain Curt's opens at 11, so I'll be heading there soon.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on August 27, 2022, 09:46:52 AM
I give up


Before a single down has even been played? 

Last year you at least waited until they beefed the Bert game. 
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 27, 2022, 09:51:46 AM
beefed that on the first series
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: utee94 on August 27, 2022, 09:55:24 AM
At Siesta Key beach now.  Could start raining at any time, but has held off so far.  Captain Curt's opens at 11, so I'll be heading there soon.
Watching football at a bar in the Keys whilst it's raining outside sounds like about the most perfect day in the world.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: utee94 on August 27, 2022, 09:59:26 AM
We're taking our boat out to a friend's marina slip and gonna hang with them all day,  They've got TVs and and a full bar, and a houseboat-slized slip that'll easily fit our wakeboat and their runabout.  We'll grill hot dogs and burgers for the kids, and prime ribeyes and strip for us.  Gonna be a pretty good day here, too.

Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 27, 2022, 10:19:14 AM
Watching football at a bar in the Keys whilst it's raining outside sounds like about the most perfect day in the world.
Siesta is not in "the" keys. It's a key off of Sarasota.


(https://i.imgur.com/WtG4yhM.png)
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 27, 2022, 10:20:30 AM
ya need 3 proteins?
Some of it is for company tomorrow. Today, I'll probably drink dinner.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 27, 2022, 10:23:32 AM
I'm with ya on a Husker gameday

the wings are merely a snack

gotta 12 pack of Guinness for the main course
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 27, 2022, 10:25:51 AM
(https://scontent.ffod1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/302244163_5441500115917335_6917700616876564816_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s640x640&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=a26aad&_nc_ohc=bAqw_C_v_jYAX-E1hoG&tn=_MnT8OkIfzNoswba&_nc_ht=scontent.ffod1-1.fna&oh=00_AT8hiWrw2VyBm90L5C4DkcL_B_SjYOBRI2_I71AUwzhGqg&oe=630ECC01)
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 27, 2022, 10:37:44 AM
Coaches look more scary than the mascots.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 27, 2022, 10:39:58 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/vz1DiCT.png)
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Cincydawg on August 27, 2022, 10:46:53 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/eTNEPrx.jpg)
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 27, 2022, 10:59:31 AM
Coaches look more scary than the mascots.
Willy don't even look Purple
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: bayareabadger on August 27, 2022, 11:13:51 AM
ya need 3 proteins?
As a person who overspends for the four-meat barbecue platter, need and want are two different things
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Cincydawg on August 27, 2022, 11:22:12 AM
As a person who overspends for the four-meat barbecue platter, need and want are two different things
Impossible to overspend on such a thing ...
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on August 27, 2022, 11:28:49 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/RAnIB4Q.jpg)

Maybe this belongs in the "Hotties" thread....
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on August 27, 2022, 11:29:18 AM
Isn't the real N Notre Dame?  Esp in Ireland.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: bayareabadger on August 27, 2022, 11:32:59 AM
Impossible to overspend on such a thing ...

A month ago, friends and I hit up what I think is the best place in town. Texas style that got lost out east. I think it was $170 after tip for 4. 

Was worthwhile 
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Cincydawg on August 27, 2022, 11:37:05 AM
The best I've found here is Fox Bros.  The "everything plate" is $35, so four of those get you to $140, tax here is 8.9%, add a few drinks ...

fox-bros_westside-menu_03UPDATED PRICING (foxbrosbbq.com) (http://www.foxbrosbbq.com/downloads/fox-bros_westside_menu-food.pdf)

This place is really good IMHO.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Abba on August 27, 2022, 11:44:00 AM
Manning is out for Nebraska?  
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 27, 2022, 12:13:21 PM
haven't heard that yet
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 27, 2022, 12:18:36 PM
going for some Irish luck...........

wearing my 2003 Alamo bowl T-shirt - gotta a little green helmet on it\\eating Jalapeno Verde green salsa

pairs well with my Guinness in a World Beer Tour glass

Husker flag is flying in the back yard - fight song has been sung

Husker underwear? check
Husker socks? check
Husker shoes? check
Husker shorts? check
Husker cap? check
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on August 27, 2022, 12:20:07 PM
WKU up early on Austin Peay
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 27, 2022, 12:24:23 PM
Manning is out for Nebraska? 
looks to be correct, not suited up
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on August 27, 2022, 12:42:07 PM
I hate hurry-up offenses.  

That was great coverage on the TD.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: MarqHusker on August 27, 2022, 12:54:45 PM
Just want to note,  Vandy is a 9.5 road favorite at Hawaii.    When was the last time that happened. 

How horrible is Hawaii.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on August 27, 2022, 01:00:19 PM
Well, their new HC was previously the receivers coach at Colorado State.
Oh, and he's their all-time passing legend.  
When you hire people based on their name and not their qualifications, that's how you're a 9.5 dog vs Vandy.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: bayareabadger on August 27, 2022, 01:22:51 PM
Just want to note,  Vandy is a 9.5 road favorite at Hawaii.    When was the last time that happened.

How horrible is Hawaii.
What is "that" in this case. 
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: bayareabadger on August 27, 2022, 01:24:49 PM
Well, their new HC was previously the receivers coach at Colorado State.
Oh, and he's their all-time passing legend. 
When you hire people based on their name and not their qualifications, that's how you're a 9.5 dog vs Vandy.
I mean, also when you hire a coach who is so abrasive, you lose 20 players, and then you have to rebuild fast being a four-hour flight from the west coast. While your school is a financial mess and you're playing in a HS stadium.

(I think it was a bad hire, but anyone they could've hired, they'd be about this bad)
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on August 27, 2022, 01:29:58 PM
Interesting pass coverage scheme by the Huskers there.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: CatsbyAZ on August 27, 2022, 01:35:03 PM
Nebraska and Northwestern are known to have about the most polite, well-mannered fans in college sports. I wonder if that has anything to do with getting their field trip across The Pond? It doesn’t, but to think of the impression left in Dublin if it was Tennessee playing South Carolina?

(https://i.imgur.com/tgvLpOz.jpg)
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Abba on August 27, 2022, 02:14:28 PM
Northwestern being Northwestern and keeping it close, even leading 17-14 at half. Eye test says Nebraska is the better team, but let's see what happens on the field in the 2nd.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Honestbuckeye on August 27, 2022, 02:15:52 PM
Northwestern being Northwestern and keeping it close, even leading 17-14 at half. Eye test says Nebraska is the better team, but let's see what happens on the field in the 2nd.
Yes- good game so far.  
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 27, 2022, 02:23:50 PM
same old Scott Frost team

O-line Sucks and no pass rush from the defense

I'm not impressed

the refs blew the call on the fumble(twice), but regardless, I'm not impressed with the team on the field
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: GopherRock on August 27, 2022, 02:25:47 PM
Field report from the stadium...

Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: GopherRock on August 27, 2022, 02:27:35 PM
https://twitter.com/BussinWTB/status/1563578608089956359?t=MZHTe4pdbZeqX-35HVQ0JQ&s=19
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Honestbuckeye on August 27, 2022, 02:41:40 PM
same old Scott Frost team

O-line Sucks and no pass rush from the defense

I'm not impressed

the refs blew the call on the fumble(twice), but regardless, I'm not impressed with the team on the field
I am actually impressed with Casey Thompson and the offense.    If not for the debatable turnover they would likely be up 10-14 at half.  
My guess is they pull away in the 2nd half.  
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on August 27, 2022, 02:59:34 PM
They pulled away in the second half
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on August 27, 2022, 03:02:27 PM
You're Scott Frost.
You have a lead in the 2nd half.
You've had issues keeping leads in the 2nd half.
And you call for an onside kick...........(https://i.imgur.com/TLusQt9.jpg)
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: RestingB!tchFace on August 27, 2022, 03:10:45 PM
That onsides kick was an absolutely boneheaded decision.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: ELA on August 27, 2022, 03:12:56 PM
Win or lose, Nebraska taxpayers may be off the hook for Frosts return flight
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Cincydawg on August 27, 2022, 03:34:29 PM
I think I read his due if fired drops a lot after a few games.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Honestbuckeye on August 27, 2022, 03:45:43 PM
I am actually impressed with Casey Thompson and the offense.    If not for the debatable turnover they would likely be up 10-14 at half. 
My guess is they pull away in the 2nd half. 
Or…..with the lead, and all of the momentum, Frost will give it all away…
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on August 27, 2022, 03:51:56 PM
On the bright side, the onsides kick was a lot less bone headed of a special teams gaff to blow the game on than the one in the Illinois game last year.

Progress man, baby steps.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: ELA on August 27, 2022, 03:52:32 PM
How is Bennetti-Huard not the FOX A Team?
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Cincydawg on August 27, 2022, 03:57:27 PM
The amended deal signed in 2021 reduces the buyout from $15 million to approximately $7.5 million if Frost is fired after Oct. 1, 2022.

“Approximately” because it’s a prorated amount of $2.5 million for each remaining year through Dec. 31, 2024, and $1.25 million for each remaining year from Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2026.

Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on August 27, 2022, 04:03:20 PM
Frost looks like he's already given up on this game. 
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Honestbuckeye on August 27, 2022, 04:04:40 PM
Frost looks like he's already given up on this game.
Or maybe he’s got Northwestern right where he wants them and he’s going to flip the script on last year and just win a bunch of those games 🥴
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: TyphonInc on August 27, 2022, 04:08:10 PM
Man, it feels like we have seen this show about 20 times in the last 4 years. (20 one possessions losses by Nebraska in the last 4 years, most in NCAA.)
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: TyphonInc on August 27, 2022, 04:09:17 PM
How is Bennetti-Huard not the FOX A Team?
Gus Johnson.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Cincydawg on August 27, 2022, 04:10:22 PM
NW has 535 yards according to ESpin.  Ouch.  NW givem 91% chance of winning.  A good punt here ...

They dropped the broadcast here for some reason and are showing some preseason Falcons game.

Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on August 27, 2022, 04:11:08 PM
Kinda disappointed in NWestern from a "play to win the game" perspective.  Among their last couple of drives with a 3rd and 7 and then a 3rd an 8, running up the middle both times.

Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on August 27, 2022, 04:13:18 PM
HOT POTATO!
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Abba on August 27, 2022, 04:14:20 PM
Don't doubt the Cats.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: TyphonInc on August 27, 2022, 04:14:39 PM
Ghosts of Martinez strike again... (by throwing a game ending interception.)
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Abba on August 27, 2022, 04:15:23 PM
Dat onside kick doh.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Cincydawg on August 27, 2022, 04:15:30 PM
Zounds.  Just what.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: TyphonInc on August 27, 2022, 04:16:15 PM
Kinda disappointed in NWestern from a "play to win the game" perspective.  Among their last couple of drives with a 3rd and 7 and then a 3rd an 8, running up the middle both times.


Why? Nebraska has proven for the last four years they can't make a come back. Hearing rumors Frost is buying a home in Dublin... Cause he ain't coming home.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Abba on August 27, 2022, 04:20:38 PM
Cats today, Cats tomorrow, Cats in December. 
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 27, 2022, 04:31:25 PM
well, that sucked

Frost is done
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: GopherRock on August 27, 2022, 05:13:33 PM
well, that sucked

Frost is done
https://twitter.com/CKElsbecker/status/1563621026470268928?t=HnZGJzLiJoab86qFlK7Ucg&s=19

Frost will not be the coach of the Huskers when the Gophers come to town in November. 
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 27, 2022, 05:13:39 PM
Fighting Berts looking decent at the present. I have no idea if Wyoming is any good.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 27, 2022, 05:14:33 PM
Northwestern is tNU, I reckon.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: ncbuck71 on August 27, 2022, 06:19:33 PM
Blast from the past Rich Rodriguez has Jacksonville State up 42-17 over 10th ranked (FCS) SFA, closing in on the end of the 3rd Quarter
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: bayareabadger on August 27, 2022, 06:24:56 PM
A. If Frost was gonna survive, that was one you needed. That might be overstating it, but it's probably not.

B. Michigan announces different QBs to start Games 1 and 2. This feels kinda insane, but also maybe fine. 
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: bayareabadger on August 27, 2022, 06:26:19 PM
Blast from the past Rich Rodriguez has Jacksonville State up 42-17 over 10th ranked (FCS) SFA, closing in on the end of the 3rd Quarter
I kinda love that spot for him.

Rich Rod was the kind of guy who could do well at places where you need to overachieve a bit. Giving him an FCS power could be very fun. 
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: medinabuckeye1 on August 27, 2022, 06:45:05 PM
well, that sucked

Frost is done
Yeah, I have a hard time seeing this ending well for him.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Honestbuckeye on August 27, 2022, 06:51:27 PM
A. If Frost was gonna survive, that was one you needed. That might be overstating it, but it's probably not.

B. Michigan announces different QBs to start Games 1 and 2. This feels kinda insane, but also maybe fine.
I like it. He has 2 good QBs, and 3 glorified scrimmages to start the season.   Why not?

And, is this the season you finally come out- and admit you are a big UM fan?  
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on August 27, 2022, 09:19:53 PM
Fighting Berts looking decent at the present. I have no idea if Wyoming is any good.
They are not.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on August 27, 2022, 09:30:22 PM
They aren't great, but they're not like New Mexico State-bad or anything. 

Definitely the top team in their state. 
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on August 27, 2022, 09:34:31 PM
UNC must be rusty to only be up 21-14 on FAMU.  The Rattlers are down 20-25 players, due to ineligibility issues.  Apparently, it's not just a bad grades thing, it's also the school screwing up on student enrollment/schedules and/or transfer issues, plus a few injuries.

Anyhow, UNC should be up 42-0 at half, but it's a 1-score game.  
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Honestbuckeye on August 27, 2022, 09:42:11 PM
UNC must be rusty to only be up 21-14 on FAMU.  The Rattlers are down 20-25 players, due to ineligibility issues.  Apparently, it's not just a bad grades thing, it's also the school screwing up on student enrollment/schedules and/or transfer issues, plus a few injuries.

Anyhow, UNC should be up 42-0 at half, but it's a 1-score game. 
Yes- I have that game on.   FAMU moving the ball nicely.  

That freshman QB for NC ( Maye) looks like he might be pretty good down the road.  
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: GopherRock on August 27, 2022, 10:52:42 PM
Since Michigan has two QBs, they have no QB.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: bayareabadger on August 27, 2022, 11:39:07 PM
Fighting Berts looking decent at the present. I have no idea if Wyoming is any good.
I think they're perfectly fine mid-major, which means not enough strength/talent to counter a non-basement P5 (Bert's Illinois is non-basement, though I'm not sure if it's above that).
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: bayareabadger on August 27, 2022, 11:45:00 PM
I like it. He has 2 good QBs, and 3 glorified scrimmages to start the season.  Why not?

And, is this the season you finally come out- and admit you are a big UM fan? 
It's different. Maybe totally a game-changer. The cynic in me makes me think it's a sort of soft soft change without just benching the vet off the bat. 

And ... what? What have I done to make you think this? Because I'm neither a big UM fan, nor a little one. Like, honestly, they're not even in the top half of Big Ten teams that I'd be prone to taking a liking to. (honestly, when someone says "you like Michigan," my first thought is about having some goof Zingerman's and even then, had I not been able to expense it, I might not have as warm of feelings to the meal)
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Honestbuckeye on August 28, 2022, 06:43:43 AM
Not that there’s anything wrong with that.   😂
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 28, 2022, 08:06:50 AM
Illinois won 38-6. 

Who is available for UNL to hire, and why would that person be interested in the job?

Very little in-state talent, and huge expectations from the fan base.

Tough gig - for anyone.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 28, 2022, 08:27:00 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/nRHRJqA.png)
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: bayareabadger on August 28, 2022, 09:01:45 AM
Illinois won 38-6.

Who is available for UNL to hire, and why would that person be interested in the job?

Very little in-state talent, and huge expectations from the fan base.

Tough gig - for anyone.
They should think about options. Maybe three of them at a time?
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 28, 2022, 09:25:08 AM
What options are out there right now?
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: bayareabadger on August 28, 2022, 09:33:26 AM
What options are out there right now?
Usually dive, keep, pitch. But sometimes something else 
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 28, 2022, 09:40:13 AM
One of us is drunk. 

I have no clue what you are trying to get at.

I'm not drunk.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: bayareabadger on August 28, 2022, 09:47:20 AM
One of us is drunk.

I have no clue what you are trying to get at.

I'm not drunk.
I’m saying they should run the option. It would be interesting if I was drunk. But no. Maybe sleepy. 
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 28, 2022, 09:56:41 AM
I'm not sure what options are out there, but they are doing some digging and will find out

maybe steal Bert from Illinois?  He knows about the O-line and D-line
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 28, 2022, 10:21:39 AM
I think Bert's happy where he is. He's building a program there.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 28, 2022, 10:24:29 AM
I’m saying they should run the option. It would be interesting if I was drunk. But no. Maybe sleepy.
They don't have the ponies to run the option. Can't afford to get Thompson killed either.

I still think yer drunk. :)
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Cincydawg on August 28, 2022, 10:26:57 AM
I think they wait until after Oct.1 to make a move, and by then maybe they look better, and NW looks better.

Of course, as implied above, NW can beat Ohio State in then lose to N. Ill.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 28, 2022, 10:33:27 AM
I think Bert's happy where he is. He's building a program there.
I think yer right, but ya never know what is running around in his head
there's obviously more $$$ and support in Lincoln and perhaps better recruiting
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Cincydawg on August 28, 2022, 10:40:18 AM
Scott Frost under fire following Nebraska 31-28 loss to Northwestern in Dublin, onside kick decision ripped (247sports.com) (https://247sports.com/college/georgia/LongFormArticle/Scott-Frost-under-fire-following-Nebraska-31-28-loss-to-Northwestern-in-Dublin-onside-kick-decision-ripped-192161450/?fbclid=IwAR1HlFrbIh-BLBQvxa0befWLsDDzhGET8JdljkKOnP1Arg659bIKISsGpZI)

Up 28-17 in the third quarter fresh off a touchdown, Nebraska was cruising along at that point. But then Scott Frost decided to have the Huskers go for an onside kick. With that questionable decision, Northwestern recovered, received a short field and promptly went down the field and scored, making it 28-24 and ultimately forced the Huskers to punt on the ensuing drive.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 28, 2022, 10:46:25 AM
LMAO

(https://i.imgur.com/MzpSxbK.png)

Jimmy turned down a chance to be the Packers DC 6 months ago. He ain't going to Lincoln.

Who do we get? (247sports.com) (https://247sports.com/college/nebraska/board/142/Contents/who-do-we-get-192170342/?page=1#M192170448)
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: bayareabadger on August 28, 2022, 10:57:04 AM
Not that there’s anything wrong with that.  😂
Debateable. 

It's honestly more that I'm a person who sprouts affinity for all sorts of random teams/players/schemes/coaches, and really very few have been from Michigan. I absolutely hated them in college (and had a soft spot for OSU), but that mellowed as they got less good and it grew clear that if OSU was humming, they'd be fighting hard for 10-2. 

I'm sure I've liked some defenders or schemes, or said something nice about them from time to time, but honestly they don't have that much spark for me. I've also seen at least 3.5 rise-and-fall narratives with them, which is always odd to watch. 
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 28, 2022, 11:09:17 AM
Scott Frost under fire following Nebraska 31-28 loss to Northwestern in Dublin, onside kick decision ripped (247sports.com) (https://247sports.com/college/georgia/LongFormArticle/Scott-Frost-under-fire-following-Nebraska-31-28-loss-to-Northwestern-in-Dublin-onside-kick-decision-ripped-192161450/?fbclid=IwAR1HlFrbIh-BLBQvxa0befWLsDDzhGET8JdljkKOnP1Arg659bIKISsGpZI)

Up 28-17 in the third quarter fresh off a touchdown, Nebraska was cruising along at that point. But then Scott Frost decided to have the Huskers go for an onside kick. With that questionable decision, Northwestern recovered, received a short field and promptly went down the field and scored, making it 28-24 and ultimately forced the Huskers to punt on the ensuing drive.
perhaps this person was not watching the game at this point
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Cincydawg on August 28, 2022, 11:15:38 AM
I wasn't watching, our feed got bounced.  I'd say up 28-17 is not too far from "cruising along" even though NW showed considerable offensive potential.

Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 28, 2022, 11:24:10 AM
not sure any head coach is comfortable up 11 with that much time left

I know I wasn't and most Husker fans have seen bigger leads squandered in the past 4 or 5 seasons

if the person was watchng, they would have noticed that the Husker O-line was getting little push in the run game and not protecting the QB in the pass game
they also would have noticed the defense was giving up big plays and plenty of yardage

not most folk's definition of cruising

heck, any call is a bad call if it doesn't work

there's a pretty good chance, looking at the defensive performance, that if they would have kicked the ball deep, the Wildcats would have still scored but just put another 50 yards on the board
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Cincydawg on August 28, 2022, 11:31:46 AM
Sure, 28-17 is not a safe lead, but it's a decent lead.  I personally would never think of an on side in that situation.  I gather he didn't trust his defense to get a stop.

As you say, if NW starts at their 25 maybe it takes an extra 4-5 plays to get to midfield.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 28, 2022, 12:48:07 PM
watching Big football in 60.............

cruising the the start of the 3rd quarter because of a scramble broken play big play pass for about 60 yards to set up a TD
then a fumble by Northwestern to give the Huskers the ball

then a 46 yard run for a TD to give them a quick 14 points that erased  being behind at the half

so, 3 big plays that were very uncommon and they're cruising

nothing sustained either side of the ball
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: CatsbyAZ on August 28, 2022, 12:55:39 PM
same old Scott Frost team

O-line Sucks and no pass rush from the defense

I'm not impressed

Unfortunately the Huskers looked like the same team they've been the previous four seasons under Scott Frost. He's had four years to patch up an OL that got pushed around yesterday. He's had four years to tighten up a defense that yesterday gave up big plays, was pushed around on the DL, and was consistently out of position at linebacker. I see an interim coach leading out the team for the November 5th game at home Vs Minnesota.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Cincydawg on August 28, 2022, 01:29:58 PM
So, North Dakota and Georgia Southern, should be wins, ha.  Oklahoma, almost not possible.   Indiana on 10/1 at home, a loss there and ....

An unimpressive win there might trip it also.  Rutgers/Purdue/Ill, should be three wins, any mediocre+ team now should be 6-2.   Then probably four losses in a row.

Yeah, I think after 10/1 ....

 
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on August 28, 2022, 01:32:08 PM
yup, it would take a miracle
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: bayareabadger on August 28, 2022, 05:14:19 PM
So, North Dakota and Georgia Southern, should be wins, ha.  Oklahoma, almost not possible.  Indiana on 10/1 at home, a loss there and ....

An unimpressive win there might trip it also.  Rutgers/Purdue/Ill, should be three wins, any mediocre+ team now should be 6-2.  Then probably four losses in a row.

Yeah, I think after 10/1 ....

 
I tried to map out their numbers using the current projection systems.

unless something drastic happens, they look to be notable favorites five games, and probably slight underdogs in three more. Granted, those systems aren’t really built to account for the funk that program is in.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on August 28, 2022, 11:43:03 PM
They'll go like 2-2 against Indiana, Rutgers, Purdue and Illinois. 
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: 847badgerfan on August 29, 2022, 06:59:00 AM
They'll go like 2-2 against Indiana, Rutgers, Purdue and Illinois.
I was going to say... Rutgers, Purdue and Illinois are better than UNL right now.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Temp430 on August 29, 2022, 07:11:29 AM
Watched a bit of the first half of the Illinois game.  Looks like Illinois has a good OL and RB in Brown.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Cincydawg on August 29, 2022, 07:23:33 AM
At times, our judgment of a team after a single game is inaccurate.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: MrNubbz on August 29, 2022, 07:37:08 AM
Didn't see but not sure what happened lots of folks complaining about an on side kick i want to say. Frost has certainly lost that once lofty luster,seems likeable but he might have to damn near run the table to save his headset
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: NorthernOhioBuckeye on August 29, 2022, 09:37:19 AM
At Siesta Key beach now.  Could start raining at any time, but has held off so far.  Captain Curt's opens at 11, so I'll be heading there soon.
That's a great spot on the key. 
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on September 01, 2022, 01:34:36 PM
https://twitter.com/HOMAGE/status/1565308489752367105?s=20&t=AWsPIQ4bUCpi1kMj4I5Mgw
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: FearlessF on September 01, 2022, 01:58:46 PM
wrong thread... the Weird History thread is over there >>>>>>>
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Kris60 on September 01, 2022, 06:49:48 PM
Getting ready for the Brawl baby!  Eat Shit Pitt!
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: utee94 on September 01, 2022, 08:33:24 PM
Come on 'Eers!
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: utee94 on September 01, 2022, 09:35:27 PM
https://twitter.com/seangentille/status/1565508841332215808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1565508841332215808%7Ctwgr%5E252047e5f527445ead379d26adba1840b6c73071%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surlyhorns.com%2Fboard%2Findex.php%3Fapp%3Dcoremodule%3Dsystemcontroller%3Dembedurl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fseangentille%2Fstatus%2F1565508841332215808%3Fs%3D2026t%3DDMvBdoaoV1N_JwjlSvNsKw
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Kris60 on September 01, 2022, 09:38:58 PM
https://twitter.com/seangentille/status/1565508841332215808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1565508841332215808%7Ctwgr%5E252047e5f527445ead379d26adba1840b6c73071%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surlyhorns.com%2Fboard%2Findex.php%3Fapp%3Dcoremodule%3Dsystemcontroller%3Dembedurl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fseangentille%2Fstatus%2F1565508841332215808%3Fs%3D2026t%3DDMvBdoaoV1N_JwjlSvNsKw

So am I. Drinking my wife’s Smirnoff Ice’s.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: utee94 on September 01, 2022, 09:44:16 PM
So am I. Drinking my wife’s Smirnoff Ice’s.
That is some desperation I can respect!

Fun game to watch so far, lots of energy.  I'm pulling for y'all.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: Kris60 on September 01, 2022, 10:06:49 PM
That is some desperation I can respect!

Fun game to watch so far, lots of energy.  I'm pulling for y'all.
Good competitive  game. Gotta find a way to win.
Title: Re: Week Zero Stream - Who gets to be the real NU?
Post by: bayareabadger on September 01, 2022, 10:10:54 PM
https://twitter.com/ShutdownFullcas/status/1565511352004780032?s=20&t=gHI_3WuRpmIIDBiyDRqv_w