Hartzog OUT for UCLA

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We haven't played many guys there, so we are pretty thin with experience. Could be a big week for some guys who haven't got much PT so far.

 

regionsdoc

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We haven't played many guys there, so we are pretty thin with experience. Could be a big week for some guys who haven't got much PT so far.


Why would Rhule announce this on Thursday and give UCLA two days notice about how short we are at CB? Obviously the Bruins could see MH limp off the field last Saturday, but no reason in 2024 to announce injuries until you have to hand in your list 2 hrs before the game.
 

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Why would Rhule announce this on Thursday and give UCLA two days notice about how short we are at CB? Obviously the Bruins could see MH limp off the field last Saturday, but no reason in 2024 to announce injuries until you have to hand in your list 2 hrs before the game.

And we would also complain if he didn't answer the question.

Plus, if we are being honest, most teams were probably planning to go after Hartzog in the passing game anyway.
 

dinglefritz

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And we would also complain if he didn't answer the question.

Plus, if we are being honest, most teams were probably planning to go after Hartzog in the passing game anyway.
Yep. Hartzog was already a target of opposing OCs.
 

oldjar07

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And we would also complain if he didn't answer the question.

Plus, if we are being honest, most teams were probably planning to go after Hartzog in the passing game anyway.
Hartzog has played very well the last few games. I expect Gifford to come on strong like Hartzog did in the Ohio State game.
 

BTF69

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If you are changing your entire offensive game plan, based off a pretty average CB being out for the game...you are making a huge mistake.
 

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Charles got pressed into duty against a very good WR group last week and played a bunch against Indiana. And the other three are not wanting in terms of game experience. NU will be fine.
 

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Why would Rhule announce this on Thursday and give UCLA two days notice about how short we are at CB? Obviously the Bruins could see MH limp off the field last Saturday, but no reason in 2024 to announce injuries until you have to hand in your list 2 hrs before the game.
I heard Hartzog was in concussion protocol. Is that not the case?
 

Dean Pope

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Charles got pressed into duty against a very good WR group last week and played a bunch against Indiana. And the other three are not wanting in terms of game experience. NU will be fine.
We've been playing very few guys in the defensive backfield. I have a feeling there are a few backups who are ready to prove themselves but they haven't yet gotten the opportunity.
 

oldjar07

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We've been playing very few guys in the defensive backfield. I have a feeling there are a few backups who are ready to prove themselves but they haven't yet gotten the opportunity.
They'll get their chance next year. Defensive backfield is generally not a position you want to sub out experience for youth.
 

Sodakred

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Hartzog has played very well the last few games. I expect Gifford to come on strong like Hartzog did in the Ohio State game.
Against OSU he gave them a huge first down when we had them stopped and also got torched deep. But he also had an INT. So I guess on balance he was OK at least in that game.

I’m sure UCLA has a bunch of injuries, too.
 

Huskers123456

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Against OSU he gave them a huge first down when we had them stopped and also got torched deep. But he also had an INT. So I guess on balance he was OK at least in that game.

I’m sure UCLA has a bunch of injuries, too.
Good ball skills but small and a half step slow.
 

Redscarlet

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We haven't played many guys there, so we are pretty thin with experience. Could be a big week for some guys who haven't got much PT so far.


Was afraid of this when they helped him to the sideline last Saturday..
 

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I assume they’re planning to redshirt Blye Hill, but I don’t think he has played much if at all. Maybe he can help without burning year of eligibility. Wasn’t he expected to start before his injury?
 

Kakdawg

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And we would also complain if he didn't answer the question.

Plus, if we are being honest, most teams were probably planning to go after Hartzog in the passing game anyway.


I know I would.


Holla
 

Zeke2005

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Why would Rhule announce this on Thursday and give UCLA two days notice about how short we are at CB? Obviously the Bruins could see MH limp off the field last Saturday, but no reason in 2024 to announce injuries until you have to hand in your list 2 hrs before the game.
It’s not that big of a deal. If you wanted to hide the fact that your QB was out I can see that.
 

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best db on our defense for 60 minutes. not the most athletic or fastest. slow yet continuous improvement over his time here
 
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This sucks. We need all hands on deck for this one. Most important game of the Rhule era. This one is a must win.
Agree that this is a very important game for Rhule and the team, and its disappointing that this game has morphed from what seemed like a check the box win in the pre and early season to such a high-stakes one. Its also a great opportunity for the team to take a step forward. We are just so used to seeing the team fail in these must-win moments - the win against CU and another one here would be big despite some of the other let downs this season.