Reality Bites (long)

[The_Guy_Behind_The_Guy_Behind_The_Guy]

The Minnesota loss is easily in my top 5 of all Husker losses. It simply came down to coaching and Frost was out coached in a game where he could have followed a simple script and it was there for the taking. Frost feels compelled to dazzle everyone with an inexplicable game plan every time. No wonder this team shoots themselves in the foot every time because that is what the head coach does.

Say what you want about PJ Fleck. His team was undermanned and he got them ready to play. That is good coaching.

Frost has been out coached by everyone this year. After all of the bravado of wanting to play this year.

Frost is not a good Head Coach (not right now anyways). We have the worst Head Coach in the BIG-10. The questions remain: will he be a good coach, how long will it take, and how much patience does Husker Nation have?

I’ll admit it has taken me longer than others here to see the writing on the wall because I want Frost to be successful here but in year three there are no signs of him turning this around. No signature victories, no upsets. I have been a Husker fan since the 80’s and some of you go back farther. To be clear, I do not expect the glory days of the ‘90s but would like to see competent level of coaching and play to compete and win against teams in our division. Didn’t think it was possible to do worse than the Riley era but the Frost era is worse.

Maybe the program needs a large number of fans to be apathetic right now. It is almost like when a person knows they are being watched, they’re constantly looking over their shoulder, they often and always mess up. Maybe it is best to hit snooze for a while, let the program find its own way without all the critique and come back in like 8 years and see how the program is doing? I know that sounds crazy to become a casual fan. I hope it doesn’t come to that. I hope Frost will realize it isn’t working here and step down so Nebraska doesn’t have to fire him.

GBR!!

 

[Husker Hambone]

It’s tough to watch and see how poorly prepared the team is each week. It’s not like they are playing teams that have elite talent with the exception of Ohio St...The losses this season are just gut wrenching. I’ve told myself on at least three occasions this year that I’m done, but just can’t walk away or turn it off, in hopes that they somehow someway get it figured out. But I’m majorly teetering on quitting them, and college football in general. The playoffs have completely destroyed the sport in my opinion... as well as the opting out and transfer portal. But that’s another thread...

Obviously they aren’t getting blown out, and I think the defense improved... but what the heck happened to our offense? My god, every snap I’m on edge and expecting a massive blunder. It’s the sloppiest offensive play I’ve ever seen in my life and I’ve been watching college football for 35 yrs. we look like Kansas or Some other cupcake on offense and it’s just mind blowing.

how long until everyone runs out of patience? Will Frost take an honest look at the program and where’s its at? Does he have to win 6-7 games next year to get another year? Can he afford another losing season? Why has the offense regressed so so so so much? Where has Mills been all year? Why can’t our QB make an accurate throw to an open WR in a game?

 

[SLOHusker]

I've never been apprehensive about snaps, until this team. Never saw so many missed wide open receivers, until this team. Never expected every long play to be called back for holding, until this team. Never expected every drive stopping tackle to be called back for targeting, until this team. Never saw such head-scratcher play-calling, until this team. It's quite possibly the worst NU team overall at season's end since I started following the Huskers back in the 80s as a kid. They literally do nothing really well. Two years ago the offense was clicking as the year went along but this season it seems to just get steadily worse. Even in the two wins it seemed NU was ready to lose.

 

[The_Guy_Behind_The_Guy_Behind_The_Guy]

It’s tough to watch and see how poorly prepared the team is each week. It’s not like they are playing teams that have elite talent with the exception of Ohio St...The losses this season are just gut wrenching. I’ve told myself on at least three occasions this year that I’m done, but just can’t walk away or turn it off, in hopes that they somehow someway get it figured out. But I’m majorly teetering on quitting them, and college football in general. The playoffs have completely destroyed the sport in my opinion... as well as the opting out and transfer portal. But that’s another thread...

Obviously they aren’t getting blown out, and I think the defense improved... but what the heck happened to our offense? My god, every snap I’m on edge and expecting a massive blunder. It’s the sloppiest offensive play I’ve ever seen in my life and I’ve been watching college football for 35 yrs. we look like Kansas or Some other cupcake on offense and it’s just mind blowing.

how long until everyone runs out of patience? Will Frost take an honest look at the program and where’s its at? Does he have to win 6-7 games next year to get another year? Can he afford another losing season? Why has the offense regressed so so so so much? Where has Mills been all year? Why can’t our QB make an accurate throw to an open WR in a game?

Great post and all valid points! If our Offense had any sort of pulse (and that was the Hallmark Frost was supposed to bring) we’d have a few more wins this year and the last two years. I agree the Defense has played much better - certainly enough for the Offense to go win it for us. But bad Offensive play calling and bad Offensive execution have lost so many games. All the Offensive side has to do is take what the Defense gives you. Frost refuses to do that. I have no words to explain this? There is doing things the smart way, doing things the hard way, and then even worse...doing things the Frost way! smh

 

[Fed-Up]

It’s tough to watch and see how poorly prepared the team is each week. It’s not like they are playing teams that have elite talent with the exception of Ohio St...The losses this season are just gut wrenching. I’ve told myself on at least three occasions this year that I’m done, but just can’t walk away or turn it off, in hopes that they somehow someway get it figured out. But I’m majorly teetering on quitting them, and college football in general. The playoffs have completely destroyed the sport in my opinion... as well as the opting out and transfer portal. But that’s another thread...

Obviously they aren’t getting blown out, and I think the defense improved... but what the heck happened to our offense? My god, every snap I’m on edge and expecting a massive blunder. It’s the sloppiest offensive play I’ve ever seen in my life and I’ve been watching college football for 35 yrs. we look like Kansas or Some other cupcake on offense and it’s just mind blowing.

how long until everyone runs out of patience? Will Frost take an honest look at the program and where’s its at? Does he have to win 6-7 games next year to get another year? Can he afford another losing season? Why has the offense regressed so so so so much? Where has Mills been all year? Why can’t our QB make an accurate throw to an open WR in a game?

I feel your pain because I only watched about 10 minutes. I knew what to expect...because they had the best practice this week that Frost has seen....and he guaranteed that the guys were ready to play. When I heard that statement I knew we would see exactly what we saw...unemotional uninspired poorly executed football...coached by someone who absolutely has no clue what he is doing.

 

[VictoryRed]

The Minnesota loss is easily in my top 5 of all Husker losses. It simply came down to coaching and Frost was out coached in a game where he could have followed a simple script and it was there for the taking. Frost feels compelled to dazzle everyone with an inexplicable game plan every time. No wonder this team shoots themselves in the foot every time because that is what the head coach does.

Say what you want about PJ Fleck. His team was undermanned and he got them ready to play. That is good coaching.

Frost has been out coached by everyone this year. After all of the bravado of wanting to play this year.

Frost is not a good Head Coach (not right now anyways). We have the worst Head Coach in the BIG-10. The questions remain: will he be a good coach, how long will it take, and how much patience does Husker Nation have?

I’ll admit it has taken me longer than others here to see the writing on the wall because I want Frost to be successful here but in year three there are no signs of him turning this around. No signature victories, no upsets. I have been a Husker fan since the 80’s and some of you go back farther. To be clear, I do not expect the glory days of the ‘90s but would like to see competent level of coaching and play to compete and win against teams in our division. Didn’t think it was possible to do worse than the Riley era but the Frost era is worse.

Maybe the program needs a large number of fans to be apathetic right now. It is almost like when a person knows they are being watched, they’re constantly looking over their shoulder, they often and always mess up. Maybe it is best to hit snooze for a while, let the program find its own way without all the critique and come back in like 8 years and see how the program is doing? I know that sounds crazy to become a casual fan. I hope it doesn’t come to that. I hope Frost will realize it isn’t working here and step down so Nebraska doesn’t have to fire him.

GBR!!

I feel the same way about Frost sticking to his douche bag Duck ball that doesn't work week to week so far. Run the ball first and slowly inject his offense till the kids grasp it. This is the Big 10 and he hasn't changed it

 

[Husker Hambone]

Great post and all valid points! If our Offense had any sort of pulse (and that was the Hallmark Frost was supposed to bring) we’d have a few more wins this year and the last two years. I agree the Defense has played much better - certainly enough for the Offense to go win it for us. But bad Offensive play calling and bad Offensive execution have lost so many games. All the Offensive side has to do is take what the Defense gives you. Frost refuses to do that. I have no words to explain this? There is doing things the smart way, doing things the hard way, and then even worse...doing things the Frost way! smh

Another thing I do not comprehend is when we get a lead, the team goes into a shell... it’s like holy **** we might actually win if we can just hang on and not make a huge mistake. There is a MAJOR trust issue with the coaches and the offense. That is very evident. We should have kept the foot on the gas against Purdue, and Penn St... instead we go into conservative mode and almost blow the game... it happened against Colorado last year too! Trust is lacking!

 

[The_Guy_Behind_The_Guy_Behind_The_Guy]

Another thing I do not comprehend is when we get a lead, the team goes into a shell... it’s like holy **** we might actually win if we can just hang on and not make a huge mistake. There is a MAJOR trust issue with the coaches and the offense. That is very evident. We should have kept the foot on the gas against Purdue, and Penn St... instead we go into conservative mode and almost blow the game... it happened against Colorado last year too! Trust is lacking!

Yep! Coaching scared is a Frost staple here. The bizarre play calling by Frost compounds this!

 

[Baxter48_rivals204143]

I’m beginning to think that a good percentage of the players don’t respect coach frost as the coach there treating him as a equal and he’s letting them slide or he doesn’t want to clamp down on them like a boss should do from time to time. we all presume the Florida players that left were soft but has anyone considered that they wanted more structure and discipline? I personally can see after three years this team lacks a lot of discipline and I don’t mean Marine boot camp

 

[The_Guy_Behind_The_Guy_Behind_The_Guy]

I’m beginning to think that a good percentage of the players don’t respect coach frost as the coach there treating him as a equal and he’s letting them slide or he doesn’t want to clamp down on them like a boss should do from time to time. we all presume the Florida players that left were soft but has anyone considered that they wanted more structure and discipline? I personally can see after three years this team lacks a lot of discipline and I don’t mean Marine boot camp

I think you’re on to something. On Husker Hangover it has also been said by someone that he is trying to be their friend rather than their coach.

 

[SWIowahawks_rivals44758]

I disagree that there aren’t “signs” of things getting better. The defense has come a long ways since Riley. It’s not going to win any division championships soon but it’s way better than four years ago. Not as many big plays, better tackling, etc. I think the biggest thing I’ve noticed is that the Nebraskan defense is a lot more physical than even Frosts first years.

If you would have told me that in year three the defense would be ahead of the offense, I would have said you’re nuts. I think that fact that the defense is a decent sign.

 

[King Kong]

I think you’re on to something. On Husker Hangover it has also been said by someone that he is trying to be their friend rather than their coach.

Yeah, I mentioned earlier this season they were calling him Frostie, he is your ******* coach not your drinking buddy.

 

[Husker.Wed._rivals]

Yeah, I mentioned earlier this season they were calling him Frostie, he is your ****ing coach not your drinking buddy.

Can't imagine players calling Vince Lombardi "Vinny", Woody Hayes "Woodsie" or Bob Stoops "Stoopie".

 

[Headcard]

I’m beginning to think that a good percentage of the players don’t respect coach frost as the coach there treating him as a equal and he’s letting them slide or he doesn’t want to clamp down on them like a boss should do from time to time. we all presume the Florida players that left were soft but has anyone considered that they wanted more structure and discipline? I personally can see after three years this team lacks a lot of discipline and I don’t mean Marine boot camp

This one just isn’t accurate. Fleming and Delancy left because they were disciplined. Frost has the respect of the kids and they play hard, that isn’t where this issue lies. AM didn’t over throw to wide open TD’s because of a lack of respect, he didn’t fail to see multiple wide open WR’s for what would have been easy TD’s because of a lack of respect. It’s because he is being asked to do something he can’t. Complete a forward pass down the field.

 

[HUSKERFAN66]

I feel your pain because I only watched about 10 minutes. I knew what to expect...because they had the best practice this week that Frost has seen....and he guaranteed that the guys were ready to play. When I heard that statement I knew we would see exactly what we saw...unemotional uninspired poorly executed football...coached by someone who absolutely has no clue what he is doing.

Yep. Sure didn't seem like a team that was playing with their backs against the wall trying to get bowl eligible. Unemotional uninspired were good words

 

[Night Goat]

This one just isn’t accurate. Fleming and Delancy left because they were disciplined. Frost has the respect of the kids and they play hard, that isn’t where this issue lies. AM didn’t over throw to wide open TD’s because of a lack of respect, he didn’t fail to see multiple wide open WR’s for what would have been easy TD’s because of a lack of respect. It’s because he is being asked to do something he can’t. Complete a forward pass down the field.

This is it. If we had a QB that could complete passes to open receivers, we would have won the game yesterday. The question is: can we find one for next season? If we can’t, then we’ll have another losing season in 2021.

 

[John_J_Rambo_rivals315142]

this program is in the toilet & isn't getting out anytime soon

the silver linings are such pathetic reaches

we're losers. scoreboard is all that matters.

 

[Headcard]

This is it. If we had a QB that could complete passes to open receivers, we would have won the game yesterday. The question is: can we find one for next season? If we can’t, then we’ll have another losing season in 2021.

But if we can’t or don’t, we need to stop beating our head against the wall trying. Since we have a stable of glorified RB’s playing QB, run more option and zone read.

 

[Baxter48_rivals204143]

This one just isn’t accurate. Fleming and Delancy left because they were disciplined. Frost has the respect of the kids and they play hard, that isn’t where this issue lies. AM didn’t over throw to wide open TD’s because of a lack of respect, he didn’t fail to see multiple wide open WR’s for what would have been easy TD’s because of a lack of respect. It’s because he is being asked to do something he can’t. Complete a forward pass down the field.

You and I agree most of the time, I still think the team is lacking discipline because we’re see the same mistakes over and over again we’re stuck in ground hog day. I do agree Adrian played really good against Iowa except for his fumble and really good against Purdue but yesterday he reverted to his game he had against northwestern his passing was hard to watch

 

[Headcard]

You and I agree most of the time, I still think the team is lacking discipline because we’re see the same mistakes over and over again we’re stuck in ground hog day. I do agree Adrian played really good against Iowa except for his fumble and really good against Purdue but yesterday he reverted to his game he had against northwestern his passing was hard to watch

I totally agree the team is lacking discipline on game day, that isn’t even debatable. But the post claiming the staff doesn’t discipline the kids, that they are packing it in and that they aren’t playing hard is just wrong.

Look at AM’s comments about the guys that left not liking the staffs tough love approach and not being able to handle getting yelled at in practice, etc.

Clearly what they are doing isn’t leading to results on the field and if they stay around, they need to evaluate everything and fix it. But they idea that these Florida kids left because they wanted more structure and discipline is beyond laughable.

 

[Baxter48_rivals204143]

I totally agree the team is lacking discipline on game day, that isn’t even debatable. But the post claiming the staff doesn’t discipline the kids, that they are packing it in and that they aren’t playing hard is just wrong.

Look at AM’s comments about the guys that left not liking the staffs tough love approach and not being able to handle getting yelled at in practice, etc.

Clearly what they are doing isn’t leading to results on the field and if they stay around, they need to evaluate everything and fix it. But they idea that these Florida kids left because they wanted more structure and discipline is beyond laughable.

It was more of a question to ponder ya just never know. I fully understand that es the last two that left didn’t want anything to do with discipline

 

[Headcard]

It was more of a question to ponder ya just never know. I fully understand that es the last two that left didn’t want anything to do with discipline

It’s a mess. I think Frost is far too consumed with the offense and needs to give that up, to fix all this other stuff, ASAP.

 

[Bradjens]

Why doesn’t Nebraska play hard nose , power run football . Big nasty offensive lineman. Hard hitting D. That’s the Nebraska I loved watching

 

[Tarheelhusker]

yeah, I can not even conger up calling Mike Ditka ...Mikey. ol’ # 89 would knock you on your ***.

 

[oldjar07]

Minnesota was the same ole, same ole for me. It's the same poorly coached mess we've seen for 3 years. Illinois is the first game since Riley I felt like turning off the TV because our guys didn't seem like they gave a ****.

 

[leodisflowers]

I disagree that there aren’t “signs” of things getting better. The defense has come a long ways since Riley. It’s not going to win any division championships soon but it’s way better than four years ago. Not as many big plays, better tackling, etc. I think the biggest thing I’ve noticed is that the Nebraskan defense is a lot more physical than even Frosts first years.

If you would have told me that in year three the defense would be ahead of the offense, I would have said you’re nuts. I think that fact that the defense is a decent sign.

This is true. Outside of the OSU game and the debacle of Illinois, our D has given us more than every opportunity to win. Our offense and our ****** QB's are what are killing this team.

 

[Capdanjou]

This one just isn’t accurate. Fleming and Delancy left because they were disciplined. Frost has the respect of the kids and they play hard, that isn’t where this issue lies. AM didn’t over throw to wide open TD’s because of a lack of respect, he didn’t fail to see multiple wide open WR’s for what would have been easy TD’s because of a lack of respect. It’s because he is being asked to do something he can’t. Complete a forward pass down the field.

Fair enough. So it would seem the obvious question is why don't we have a QB who can complete a forward pass down the field? Frost has brought in 3 scholarship QBs, and while we haven't seen one of them in action, we know the top two are terrible passing QBs. Is it bad scouting of prospects, or terrible player development, or maybe both? Whatever it is, I can't wrap my head around it. Frost was supposedly this offensive genius, who ran a wide open offense, where the QB slung the ball around the field for big plays all day long. What we have seen is as close to the complete opposite as humanly possible.

 

[Headcard]

Fair enough. So it would seem the obvious question is why don't have a QB who can complete a forward pass down the field? Frost has brought in 3 scholarship QBs, and while we haven't seen one of them in action, we know the top two are terrible passing QBs. Is it bad scouting of prospects, or terrible player development, or maybe both? Whatever it is, I can't wrap my head around it. Frost was supposedly this offensive genius, who ran a wide open offense, where the QB slung the ball around the field for big plays all day long. What we have seen is as close to the complete opposite as humanly possible.

Man I wish we knew. Not only has he recruited three 3 QB’s, he had two more transfer out and brought in Vedral. Yet we still can’t complete a downfield pass. It is maddening.

 

[Capdanjou]

Man I wish we knew. Not only has he recruited three 3 QB’s, he had two more transfer out and brought in Vedral. Yet we still can’t complete a downfield pass. It is maddening.

We have no business being this bad. The truly maddening thing is that most of these problems predate Frost. Sloppy, mistake prone and given to total collapse, all of those things have been killing us since Callahan.

 

[CatColumbia]

I agree with the OP. This is all on Frost and he’s not a good coach and his staff is bad. Essentially we have the worst staff in the B10.
Scott’s offense has been horrendous and a complete **** show. No running game and tries to cover that up with cute swing passes that result in fumbles and loss of yardage. Only reason AMart has a high throwing percentage is because he takes the short yardage that the defense gives him.
Frost says that this is a complete rebuild. He’s essentially rebuilding his own mess he created so in other words, he does appear to be fraud. Unfortunately we are stuck with him and his buddies. He extended all of their contracts until the end of 2021. We can’t fire him yet, and Moos gets excited when thinking about Frost.

 

[bigboxes]

But if we can’t or don’t, we need to stop beating our head against the wall trying. Since we have a stable of glorified RB’s playing QB, run more option and zone read.

If Frost were a winner, he'd be playing towards his players strengths. Instead, he insists on recreating Oregon. I'd rather win games, but that's just me. I wish it were Scott Frost. Frost was a poor passer himself. If he has QBs that are poor passers, he should run and throw in play action passes when necessary.

 

[Capdanjou]

If Frost were a winner, he'd be playing towards his players strengths. Instead, he insists on recreating Oregon. I'd rather win games, but that's just me. I wish it were Scott Frost. Frost was a poor passer himself. If he has QBs that are poor passers, he should run and throw in play action passes when necessary.

Here is one of the more confounding aspects of Frost's time at Nebraska. He runs an offense that QBs he recruited can't operate. Still he insists on running his offense, refusing to either recruit the right guys to his system or adapt his system to the QBs he has on campus.

 

[leodisflowers]

I am 100% down on Frost right now for sure, but hear me out. I think it wouldn't take as much to turn this thing around as people are saying. Yes, it does look like a clown show right now at times, but if we can get the offense rolling a bit it would turn around fairly quickly in my opinion. Quick analysis of what needs to happen:

QB: Need to go get a transfer that can throw. It would help if they can run a little, but I think the ability to make the throw when it counts and Identify and open WR would drastically change this offense. There are plenty of weapons and they are open, we just don't have a QB that can find them. Can Verduzco and restructure this position.

RB: I actually think we are ok here. I think our passing game will open these kids up to be able to run.

WR's/TE's: I do like some of the talent we have here. I think Nixon will help and also need to start really developing Alante Brown. He has burst, just need to get him going.

OL: Need to can Austin. We have some decent lineman and I hope with some attrition and graduation that this group would actually be decent if coached well. I will be nice to get the Farniok's out and Wilson gone as well. There are some decent youngsters.

Defense: I can see improvement. Just need to develop and work on shoring the DB room. I think our DL is decent and the LB group looks ok.

Special Teams: Just get the best people on the field. I can see some improvements, just need to make plays.

 

[Capdanjou]

I am 100% down on Frost right now for sure, but hear me out. I think it wouldn't take as much to turn this thing around as people are saying. Yes, it does look like a clown show right now at times, but if we can get the offense rolling a bit it would turn around fairly quickly in my opinion. Quick analysis of what needs to happen:

QB: Need to go get a transfer that can throw. It would help if they can run a little, but I think the ability to make the throw when it counts and Identify and open WR would drastically change this offense. There are plenty of weapons and they are open, we just don't have a QB that can find them. Can Verduzco and restructure this position.

RB: I actually think we are ok here. I think our passing game will open these kids up to be able to run.

WR's/TE's: I do like some of the talent we have here. I think Nixon will help and also need to start really developing Alante Brown. He has burst, just need to get him going.

OL: Need to can Austin. We have some decent lineman and I hope with some attrition and graduation that this group would actually be decent if coached well. I will be nice to get the Farniok's out and Wilson gone as well. There are some decent youngsters.

Defense: I can see improvement. Just need to develop and work on shoring the DB room. I think our DL is decent and the LB group looks ok.

Special Teams: Just get the best people on the field. I can see some improvements, just need to make plays.

I so thoroughly disappointed with Frost's abilities as a coach, but I do think he's a smart guy, and he's a Nebraska guy. Where I lack confidence in his Xs and Os, I hold out hope that he make changes to his staff, ie. become a manager who hires the right people. Sure we could always use better players, but we've recruited well enough to compete in our division. At this point the problem is coaching and player development.

 

[JRich52806]

Two years ago the offense was clicking as the year went along but this season it seems to just get steadily worse. Even in the two wins it seemed NU was ready to lose.

How much of the signs of improvement 2 years ago can be attributed to opposing coaches playing against Frost for the first time? Seems it didnt take too long to figure out what is a very predictable offense. 95% of the time the play will either be a QB run or swing pass. Frost either is incapable of, or too stubborn to make any adjustments (among many other problems). Just bad coaching all the way around. I know Nebraska fans have an emotional attachment to him, but the sooner he is out of there the better it will be for your program.

 

[Huskerz99]

This one just isn’t accurate. Fleming and Delancy left because they were disciplined. Frost has the respect of the kids and they play hard, that isn’t where this issue lies. AM didn’t over throw to wide open TD’s because of a lack of respect, he didn’t fail to see multiple wide open WR’s for what would have been easy TD’s because of a lack of respect. It’s because he is being asked to do something he can’t. Complete a forward pass down the field.

Maybe they don’t have to do the small things like call your coach “coach” to where it leads to bigger issues later on. Take care of the small things and the big things take care of themselves?