Northwestern is the Point of Inflection

[kupuna133]

Don’t look now but 2 of the Al-iases are conversing.

 

[Knight Shift]

Don’t look now but 2 of the Al-iases are conversing.

 

[Knight Shift]

F Herbie and his dog

 

[RU on Manns Planet]

No they didn’t. And the transfer class reflects Schiano’s inability to assess and recruit talent even though he hasn’t same amount of money as NW

It may not be inability as Schiano said a few weeks ago that the DC hiring process was a distraction that had an impact. Of course when some of us told Al this as it was happening in real time, he rejected the concept. ‘Opportunity cost’ isn’t limited to money…..it’s time also.

 

[RU on Manns Planet]

No, there are no teams with better facilities than Northwestern. These are the best facilities money can buy. They spared no expense.

Next, we lost to UMass and BC because our QB had bad games. Had we paid $2M for a QB, like UVA did, we’d be 4-2, rather than 2-4.

Thankfully, our qb is playing a lot better than he did the first game. But it took a lot for him to. Get to this point.

money and facilities get you an opportunity. But it’s up to the players to win the game. This is why Michigan almost loses to Western Michigan, despite having every advantage.

NIL has very little to do with it. This same QB had 5 INTs all last season. How did our staff make him worse?

Answer it.

 

[RU on Manns Planet]

It’s called coachspeak for a reason, though Northwestern has a good team.

Did you watch the game Saturday? We were multiple and executed as well. The quarterback had a great game last Saturday and he has a chance to replicate his performance against Nortwestern. 291 passing yards with 3 TDs to go along with an interception. I’m starting to wonder whether our QB is starting a Mike Teel 2008 performance stretch. This is exactly what we need.

Lonergan had a good game. It’s easier to have a good game versus a bad team. He, and the other 10 guys on the field with him, will need to do it again versus Northwestern before I get too excited.

 

[Knight Shift]

 

[RutgersAl]

Lonergan had a good game. It’s easier to have a good game versus a bad team. He, and the other 10 guys on the field with him, will need to do it again versus Northwestern before I get too excited.

It’s easier for QBs to have a good game against teams that struggle to defend against the pass. Northwestern is #100 in passing yards allowed. Indiana did well against them, as did Michigan State. Duff and Carter should have big games

 

[RutgersAl]

NIL has very little to do with it. This same QB had 5 INTs all last season. How did our staff make him worse?

Answer it.

Harasmyiak knew what plays were coming based on his experience here, so he coached his defense accordingly. With the Left Tackle unable to block anyone, the quarterback was under pressure all night. Hard for any quarterback to succeed under the Circumstances.

 

[ClassOf02v.2]

Harasmyiak knew what plays were coming based on his experience here, so he coached his defense accordingly. With the Left Tackle unable to block anyone, the quarterback was under pressure all night. Hard for any quarterback to succeed under the Circumstances.

So Joe H game planned based on data available to him and our coaches didn’t? Yay Greg!

 

[RutgersAl]

So Joe H game planned based on data available to him and our coaches didn’t? Yay Greg!

Joe worked for Greg and his defense practiced against Kirk. His defense knew what was coming.
On the flip side UMass had a very good Offensive Coordinator who was coaching there for the first time. They also had a new qb who was the difference in the game. We didn’t know what was coming.

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

Don’t look now but 2 of the Al-iases are conversing.

Does this mean they'll both be sucked into vortex, never to be heard from again?

 

[kupuna133]

Does this mean they'll both be sucked into vortex, never to be heard from again?

Highly doubt it.

 

[Caliknight]

Joe worked for Greg and his defense practiced against Kirk. His defense knew what was coming.
On the flip side UMass had a very good Offensive Coordinator who was coaching there for the first time. They also had a new qb who was the difference in the game. We didn’t know what was coming.

But Kirk practiced against Joes defense so he knew what was coming. Al is retarded

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

Harasmyiak knew what plays were coming based on his experience here, so he coached his defense accordingly. With the Left Tackle unable to block anyone, the quarterback was under pressure all night. Hard for any quarterback to succeed under the Circumstances.

Shouldn't KC have changed parts of the offense in that case? And why couldn't the Left Tackle block anybody? Was he overwhelmed by the rotation of Lawrence Taylors that UMass acquired through their massive NIL budget, rich donors, and palatial fieldhouse? And wasn't one of your excuses that the offense struggled against UMass because they didn't start a guy who was so badly overwhelmed that he got benched against Maryland when he DID start?

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

Joe worked for Greg and his defense practiced against Kirk. His defense knew what was coming.
On the flip side UMass had a very good Offensive Coordinator who was coaching there for the first time. They also had a new qb who was the difference in the game. We didn’t know what was coming.

For the whole game? That's a coaching problem.

 

[kupuna133]

But Kirk practiced against Joes defense so he knew what was coming. Al is retarded

Yep works both ways. Easier to scheme against a d you know than an o you know.

 

[soundcrib]

That's been the case from before 2024 through this season so far. RU has left a lot of wins on the table. They should have been at least 9-3 in 2024 and 8-4 in 2025. 2 of the losses this season were disgraceful. None of the losses in winnable games had anything to do with facilities and NIL. They had everything to do with coaching.

Nailed it.

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

Joe worked for Greg and his defense practiced against Kirk. His defense knew what was coming.
On the flip side UMass had a very good Offensive Coordinator who was coaching there for the first time. They also had a new qb who was the difference in the game. We didn’t know what was coming.

So what's the excuse for KC not knowing what UMass was doing defensively? His offense practiced against Joe's defense.

 

[Anon1751565407]

It’s easier for QBs to have a good game against teams that struggle to defend against the pass. Northwestern is #100 in passing yards allowed. Indiana did well against them, as did Michigan State. Duff and Carter should have big games

 

[AreYouNUTS]

It’s easier for QBs to have a good game against teams that struggle to defend against the pass. Northwestern is #100 in passing yards allowed.

True….HOWEVER….they’re 25th in Pass Efficiency Defense (interesting that you left that out so you could fit your personal narrative). Also, btw, 26th in Scoring D.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

Harasmyiak knew what plays were coming based on his experience here, so he coached his defense accordingly. With the Left Tackle unable to block anyone, the quarterback was under pressure all night. Hard for any quarterback to succeed under the Circumstances.

EXCUSES as usual!!!

 

[AreYouNUTS]

So what's the excuse for KC not knowing what UMass was doing defensively? His offense practiced against Joe's defense.

Doesn’t fit the narrative!!!!

 

[RutgersAl]

So what's the excuse for KC not knowing what UMass was doing defensively? His offense practiced against Joe's defense.

There wasn’t an issue with KC. The line didn’t block and the quarterback didn’t execute. Impossible for the offense to execute that way.

True….HOWEVER….they’re 25th in Pass Efficiency Defense (interesting that you left that out so you could fit your personal narrative). Also, btw, 26th in Scoring D.

their 25th ranked pass efficiency defense isn’t going to help them cover Korey Duff or Dyzier Carter. Bombs Away!

 

[NickRU714]

Every remaining game is the most important one, and Northwestern is a particularly formidable opponent. My friend is a near billionaire, having started an ad serving company when the internet was just in its infancy. This is the caliber of graduate Northwestern produces. Mike Greenberg of ESPN is another prominent graduate. The Sullivan Family has donated over a billion dollars to finance a new stadium and an exceptional Fieldhouse. Academically, they are one notch below Harvard.

These days, they have a pretty good football team, aided in part by the best facilities money can buy, and significant NIL support. I watched them absolutely destroy Penn State on the ground, so the thought of their running game going up against our defense is scary. Aiden Chiles is a dual threat, with strong running skills, a strong arm, and excellent decision making. On the year, he’s thrown for 1,398 yards and 9 touchdowns with no interceptions, which is pretty phenomenal. He sports an impressive 70.5% completion %, which is phenomenal, and is one of the better passers in college football. He is the biggest reason Northwestern sports a 5-1 record, destroying nearly everyone they played, though losing to Indiana, and beating MSU in a close game. He is complemented by a very strong running game. They destroyed Penn State on the ground with Caleb Komolafe rushing for 188 yards and Joseph Himan adding 162 yards rushing. Griffin Wilde is their best receiver and he has 482 receiving yards on 30 catches.

Their defense is allowing a stingy 17 points per game, and is led by #33 Braydon Brus, who has 52 tackles and 3 sacks on the season.

As formidable as Northwestern is, Rutgers has a fighting chance. Korey Duff Jr. is having a phenomenal All American caliber season. Dyzier Carter broke out against Maryland with an 88 receiving yard effort. If Antwan Raymond is banged up, Clay Thevinin will step up and give the running game a boost. Our prospects mostly depend on Dylan Lonergans right shoulder. He has a great game, then we’ll have a great chance. If he struggles we will struggle.

Defense won’t stop anyone so we’ll have to score.

Rutgers 42
Bad Guys 37

If NW is the "point of inflection" does that mean if Rutgers loses (or is blown out) the you would call for Schiano to be fired?

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

There wasn’t an issue with KC. The line didn’t block and the quarterback didn’t execute. Impossible for the offense to execute that way.

their 25th ranked pass efficiency defense isn’t going to help them cover Korey Duff or Dyzier Carter. Bombs Away!

Why couldn't the line block anybody? Why didn't the QB execute? Is it possible that KC not changing the offense when going against someone that saw his offense in practice day in and day out made it difficult for the QB to execute because they knew what was coming?

Was the OL overwhelmed by the platoon of junior Lawrence Taylors and Reggie Whites that UMass was able to acquire and attract because of their palatial fieldhouse and huge NIL war chest? It was coaching. In both cases.

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

If NW is the "point of inflection" does that mean if Rutgers loses (or is blown out) the you would call for Schiano to be fired?

He'd just say we aren't donating enough. He doesn't think coaching is the problem.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

There wasn’t an issue with KC. The line didn’t block and the quarterback didn’t execute. Impossible for the offense to execute that way.

their 25th ranked pass efficiency defense isn’t going to help them cover Korey Duff or Dyzier Carter. Bombs Away!

Putting Duff and Carter in the same breath lol…. OK.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

He'd just say we aren't donating enough. He doesn't think coaching is the problem.

I don’t think Greg’s sons are as far up their dad’s *** as Al.

 

[RutgersAl]

If NW is the "point of inflection" does that mean if Rutgers loses (or is blown out) the you would call for Schiano to be fired?

No, because they bout a better transfer class. We have an uphill battle, but have an opportunity, nonetheless, due to the high school kids like Duff we recruited.

 

[LETSGORU91]

QB had 4 turnovers. 3 ints and lost a fumble. Hard to win when your QB turns it over 4 titimes.

Hard to win when your offensive and defensive lines were getting blown up and a HC who got thoroughly out smarted by his disciple.

 

[LETSGORU91]

NIL has very little to do with it. This same QB had 5 INTs all last season. How did our staff make him worse?

Answer it.

Welllll, he didn't play against UMass last year is the obvious answer.

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

There wasn’t an issue with KC. The line didn’t block and the quarterback didn’t execute. Impossible for the offense to execute that way.

their 25th ranked pass efficiency defense isn’t going to help them cover Korey Duff or Dyzier Carter. Bombs Away!

It will if Vigna the MVP gets snaps.

 

[RutgersAl]

Hard to win when your offensive and defensive lines were getting blown up and a HC who got thoroughly out smarted by his disciple.

We beat Nortwestern or Michigan and no one will care about what happened against UMass.

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

No, because they bout a better transfer class. We have an uphill battle, but have an opportunity, nonetheless, due to the high school kids like Duff we recruited.

They hired better coaches. Chip Kelly alone is a better coach than the entire RU staff stacked up on top of each other.

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

We beat Nortwestern or Michigan and no one will care about what happened against UMass.

Well, we beat Maryland and no one has forgotten. You're running out of teams that RU needs to beat to forget the disgraceful UMass and BC losses.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

We beat Nortwestern or Michigan and no one will care about what happened against UMass.

Wrong. 100% WRONG.

(not that we’re beating either of them anyway, but nonetheless…)

 

[Caliknight]

So what's the excuse for KC not knowing what UMass was doing defensively? His offense practiced against Joe's defense.

RetardedAl didn’t think that hot take through. As usual.

 

[Caliknight]

He'd just say we aren't donating enough. He doesn't think coaching is the problem.

He’s go back to field house

 

[RU#1fan]

Don’t look now but 2 of the Al-iases are conversing.

We all know he has mental health issues