Front 7 is undersized and slow. No different than last year. There is some talent in the back end.
Yeah. Pretty tough to gauge much but Rule and Coleandra looked the part. Good to get the new guys snaps in a somewhat game setting. Colandrea did look like the top QB. Just a scrimmage but I liked how Booth moved the pile against stacked boxes. Ives looked quicker but I think he’s down the depth chart. Liked seeing a little I formation power in the redzone.
Colandrea has accuracy issues and doesn't have a strong arm. He has very good mobility, but turnovers will be an issue.
Threw some nice balls. Missed badly on some deep throws. Not sure if the wind was a factor. Threw in to traffic that led to an INT. Never a dull moment. The sacks he took would have likely been chunk plays if not for the touch rule on QBs.
Yes, that’s fine. The point is you still teach the returners to get away from the ball inside the 5 or 10. You allow crap in practice, the same thing will happen when the pressure is on. It’s an example why we see so many WTH moments in games…
Today's conditions are what he will face come November. I wasn't impressed outside of his mobility.
Well wind does affect longer passes. Where I’m sitting it’s blowing 30-40 mph out of the south.
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If I hadn't gotten a room, we would have blown it off. Tickets are cheap and it was cold and windy this morning. The Mrs was not thrilled but she soldiered on because of the idiot she married
Gonna be a long 2 seasons before that happens
Sure, but the early start comes into play too. It's cold out there. Too early in the day and too early in the spring.
They will be on board soon. Most deep down already know. It's the pride that is holding them back.
I'd say apathy is pretty high.
Which is just another example of how and why this staff sucks. There are only so many practice reps allowed. Why not not take advantage of every opportunity to work on the finer points. It’s a different atmosphere and a valuable rep. Is our punt returner some uber elite athlete, the key to our offensive success next season, in contention for postseason individual awards, and a sure high round draft pick? No? Then let him return a punt in practice months before the season starts. So maybe he will be a little better when it matters.
the staff might turn out okay.. i think we got a lot better at some positions..
It is. TO and Devaney had plenty of these kind of spring games attendance.
Ives might be the worst RB to get snaps at NU in the last 50 years. Barthel literally has recruited one good rb in 4 yearsMy thoughts..
I thought the energy from the players during the tunnelwalk was weird.. I later realized why I think.
Colandrea is what I expect. The interception I'm not sure was his fault.. the receiver tipped it away from himself, but I liked his spark and energy.
TJ, not impressed. He is still in his 'kid' body.. if that makes sense.
I like what I see in DK and his #12 jersey too. Danny physically looks like he's ready.
Freshman RB looks #1 to me. He looks like a real deal, runs a bit with his hair on fire. I like him.
Physically, Ives could be a battering ram, but he runs like a *****. If you could inject that Kid with some Aggression to just go run someone over, Ives physically could do that. I don't know what is with him though.
The post game interview with the defensive coordinator gave me Satterfield 'hick' vibes.. it's not important, but it's the kind of ppl Matt likes to hire. Dana is one too. Speaking of which, i liked the emphasis on running the ball early, and we even got a few no look syle pitch plays.. no doubt due to my excellent woman's rugby thread.
I can't watch or listen Matt talk anymore, he spits constantly or when talking he speaks like a battered man.. I'm horrified and also repulsed at the same time.
I don't think we are a team yet.. these guys are still learning each other, so it's only going to get better from here on out. We could end up pretty good, but I don't even want to discuss the leadership anymore.
Our dline is again slow and undersized. It will be a long and brutal season for NU this fall.
i thought everyone looked slow, and wasn't sure if it was the goofy helmet covers or what
Our defense doesn't have much talent in the front 7. Rhule has struggled now that's Frost's players are gone.
I can't wait...Hopefully it is not some lame *** tired coach. Please go talk to the Indiana asst coaches. See if one of them is interested. I know fans will lose their mind because they are young and have not been a head coach but rhule is old and has been a head coach and he can't do it.
I didn't watch the Spring game, but do you really think this team is better? What, .. like if they replayed Utah we would only lose 44-29 instead of 44-22? It was less than 3 months ago and we still have pretty much the same stupid staff. I dont buy it. Let me know when the boys get rid of their x-box's, ps5's, pipes and vape pens too.
I saw a RB get stuffed, a pass batted down and another couple plays plus the interception, but I'm not usually watching the defense
I do think we could be a much better team than what we had last year. I think we have much better offensive line coach, and results so far.. I know there are guys that specialize in this better than me, but to me, the line looks good, the holes were there and the pass pro was adequade from what I could tell.
We don't have game changers on defense. Offense will have to carry this team.
But remember that "Bo couldn't recruit" that was the mantra of all the Bo-haters.