still predicting 9 wins

[redwine65]

frost last year, 3 wins
rhules first year, 5 wins
rhules second year, 7 wins
rhules third year, 9 wins
3 > 5 > 7 > 9 (upward trajectory)

I predicted loses to mich, usc and penn state...all of them teams have not come back from the dead like us
all of them teams are in much bigger population centers
this is not cope, this is joe friday facts

I predict we win the next 4 games, we have the talent to do it..
Riley and frost had a dumpster fire culture, that kinda thing takes time to rebuild
especially if you don't cheat a-lot

so my prescription is just work harder..thats it...don't freak out, just watch the film and work/recruit/nil, accordingly...

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

frost last year, 3 wins
rhules first year, 5 wins
rhules second year, 7 wins
rhules third year, 9 wins
3 > 5 > 7 > 9 (upward trajectory)

I predicted loses to mich, usc and penn state...all of them teams have not come back from the dead like us
all of them teams are in much bigger population centers
this is not cope, this is joe friday facts

I predict we win the next 4 games, we have the talent to do it..
Riley and frost had a dumpster fire culture, that kinda thing takes time to rebuild
especially if you don't cheat a-lot

so my prescription is just work harder..thats it...don't freak out, just watch the film and work/recruit/nil, accordingly...

People act as if the NU football team is the only team that works hard.

 

[BugsAreQualityProtein]

People act as if the NU football team is the only team that works hard.

And watches film for any weaknesses they might be able to exploit.

 

[HuskAir]

Maryland won’t be a pushover. Malik Washington might carve up our secondary.

Same with Michigan State. Chiles is a dual threat QB who didn’t look awful against USC last night and has learned to not be the turnover machine he was last year.

 

[Cruel Halo]

And watches film for any weaknesses they might be able to exploit.

Film? Not necessary at Nebraska.

They will just honor a previous national champion team; trot out a boxer and expect that to be adequate.

 

[dinglefritz]

frost last year, 3 wins
rhules first year, 5 wins
rhules second year, 7 wins
rhules third year, 9 wins
3 > 5 > 7 > 9 (upward trajectory)

I predicted loses to mich, usc and penn state...all of them teams have not come back from the dead like us
all of them teams are in much bigger population centers
this is not cope, this is joe friday facts

I predict we win the next 4 games, we have the talent to do it..
Riley and frost had a dumpster fire culture, that kinda thing takes time to rebuild
especially if you don't cheat a-lot

so my prescription is just work harder..thats it...don't freak out, just watch the film and work/recruit/nil, accordingly...

It’s possible. 7 or 8 are more likely.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

Film? Not necessary at Nebraska.

They will just honor a previous national champion team; trot out a boxer and expect that to be adequate.

You forgot about spending all week speaking the win into existence.

 

[Pennsyhuskers]

Maryland won’t be a pushover. Malik Washington might carve up our secondary.

Same with Michigan State. Chiles is a dual threat QB who didn’t look awful against USC last night and has learned to not be the turnover machine he was last year.

We will be in a dogfight against Maryland and Minnesota on the road. We have only played two real teams so far. Lost to one and damn near lost to the other. We are not a dominant team since we are mediocre to bad on both lines. I don’t see a single team left on our schedule that is a greater than 75% probability that we win. And the UCLA game is the only one that comes close to that 75%. Every other game is either a toss up or a probable loss, with Northwestern being a slight lean to us winning.
I could see us go 9-3. But it would not surprise me to see 6-6 or 5-7

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

We will be in a dogfight against Maryland and Minnesota on the road. We have only played two real teams so far. Lost to one and damn near lost to the other. We are not a dominant team since we are mediocre to bad on both lines. I don’t see a single team left on our schedule that is a greater than 75% probability that we win. And the UCLA game is the only one that comes close to that 75%. Every other game is either a toss up or a probable loss, with Northwestern being a slight lean to us winning.
I could see us go 9-3. But it would not surprise me to see 6-6 or 5-7

We need to find a way to go at least 8-4 or 9-3.

6-6 or 5-7 are not likely but would be devastating to this program.

 

[orclover11]

We need to find a way to go at least 8-4 or 9-3.

6-6 or 5-7 are not likely but would be devastating to this program.

I think at this point our choices as a husker fan are a slow collapse where Rhule gets two more seasons, or an implosion this year where our defense gives up huge points and we can't protect Dylan and he gets hurt or gets worse and our AD is forced to go out and get his guy. I hope he keeps Rhule around just long enough for our AD to fire him right when the perfect candidate comes available, even if Rhule makes a bowl game. I just don't think Rhule, even at his best is a great coach, much like Scott, he took over for teams that were successful in the preceding 5 years, but had a single rough patch and was able to get those teams one additional win over their 5 year average. He wasn't turning those programs around.

 

[Spinner4]

The next 3 are make or break. Thank god for a bye week this week cause I think we lose to State without it. 9 wins is the best this team can do without a screw up. Lincoln is Matt’s daddy and always has been. We aren’t beating USC unless weather plays a significant factor. Penn state will embarrass us. Think those backs for Michigan are good, wait until PSU.

but sadly I see a screw up or two with this team due to coaching. It we lose to Michigan State, things could implode

8-4, the less intelligent fans think it’s Rhule year 3 magic.

 

[redwine65]

People act as if the NU football team is the only team that works hard.

I guess I meant that more in the context of NU football has alot less population base then a michigan...thus lets say NU won 5 nc's since 1970 and michigan won 1 since 1948......this was the result of hard work alone....not of having more dollars, or donors or or or..

this is what I mean of sola hard work

 

[redwine65]

And watches film for any weaknesses they might be able to exploit.

I suspect the michigan film will bring more honest film of the state of NU football then the 3 prior games combined....

 

[redwine65]

Maryland won’t be a pushover. Malik Washington might carve up our secondary.

Same with Michigan State. Chiles is a dual threat QB who didn’t look awful against USC last night and has learned to not be the turnover machine he was last year.

we lost by 3 points to michigan (ten if you don't count the Hail Mary, but hail Mary's ARE PART OF PASS HAPPY)
this is not a Scott frost team anymore we have alot more to bring to the table now, even if it is pass happy.
if we play to our abilities each of the next 4 games, I see wins until usc...

 

[BugsAreQualityProtein]

I suspect the michigan film will bring more honest film of the state of NU football then the 3 prior games combined....

Rhule and co need to go full pad practice the next two weeks, get back to the basics.

 

[HoggI74]

You do have 8 home games you know...

 

[redwine65]

personally if I'm dana I break out the mahomes running tapes...and widen raiola's game...
if he gets hurt we always have a decent #2 qb to fill the void till he gets better...

I have seen mahomes win a game or 2 with his feet

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

I guess I meant that more in the context of NU football has alot less population base then a michigan...thus lets say NU won 5 nc's since 1970 and michigan won 1 since 1948......this was the result of hard work alone....not of having more dollars, or donors or or or..

this is what I mean of sola hard work

I wasn't really criticizing you. I meant, we always hear Rhule and many players talk about "how hard they worked or are working." Big deal, every football team out there is working hard. Not limited to NU.

 

[redwine65]

I wasn't really criticizing you. I meant, we always hear Rhule and many players talk about "how hard they worked or are working." Big deal, every football team out there is working hard. Not limited to NU.

I guess I mean it more like dr.tom meant it...
I was against pass happy 100%... but having made the break with the running game (see dr. tom again).....I'm fully in support of the pass happy team/fans...and wish them to do well...and if raiola is not a pass happy qb, I have no idea what is..

 

[Cornspiracy]

D line is young and undersized. Really missing Ty and Nash. IMO Lb has experience that isn't talented enough and talent that isn't experienced enough yet. Jack looks decent but needs to keep building quality depth. I feel good about the secondary but also needs to keep building quality depth. Tackling is to hit or miss needs major work especially on angles and over pursuit.

On offense The potential to be really good is there. Need RB depth and OT needs an overhaul. I gotta admit I admire Teddy for coming back from multiple devastating injuries but I just dont think he has it physically anymore. As for Gunner I dont know what happened he looked better last year. Maybe his injury is effecting him to? I think we're looking at 8-4. with some good luck 9-3. With enough bad luck 7-5. Fingers crossed. GBR!

 

[TarheelHuskerFan_rivals]

I agree. 8-9 wins still. We’re exactly where most thought we’d be right now.

 

[broken record]

D line is young and undersized. Really missing Ty and Nash. IMO Lb has experience that isn't talented enough and talent that isn't experienced enough yet. Jack looks decent but needs to keep building quality depth. I feel good about the secondary but also needs to keep building quality depth. Tackling is to hit or miss needs major work especially on angles and over pursuit.

On offense The potential to be really good is there. Need RB depth and OT needs an overhaul. I gotta admit I admire Teddy for coming back from multiple devastating injuries but I just dont think he has it physically anymore. As for Gunner I dont know what happened he looked better last year. Maybe his injury is effecting him to? I think we're looking at 8-4. with some good luck 9-3. With enough bad luck 7-5. Fingers crossed. GBR!

Yeah Teddy just flat out could not handle the edge rush. He was just driven back on speed rushes. I would be inclined to see whether Corcoran or Pritchett can switch to that side and make Teddy a hybrid TE. His height and athleticism would seem to make him a good candidate for that role. Heck we could probably use him at DT. Right now he isn't going to be drafted as an OT so what wold it hurt?
I know Gunner struggled but after watching some replays it wasn't quite as bad as it seemed. When he met his man 1-1 he held his own.
Watch 7:01 or 7:23 for an example of Teddy versus Gunner on the edge:

 

[Cornspiracy]

Yeah Teddy just flat out could not handle the edge rush. He was just driven back on speed rushes. I would be inclined to see whether Corcoran or Pritchett can switch to that side and make Teddy a hybrid TE. His height and athleticism would seem to make him a good candidate for that role. Heck we could probably use him at DT. Right now he isn't going to be drafted as an OT so what wold it hurt?
I know Gunner struggled but after watching some replays it wasn't quite as bad as it seemed. When he met his man 1-1 he held his own.
Watch 7:01 or 7:23 for an example of Teddy versus Gunner on the edge:

I agree that Gunner didn't struggle as much as Teddy but he doesn't seem to move as well as he did last year. I dont know what it is. Injury maybe to heavy? Or maybe he was just tentative in this game. But like u said would like to see Pritchett moved there. Corcoran has always looked like more of a guard to me. Foot work is sluggish.

 

[dinglefritz]

personally if I'm dana I break out the mahomes running tapes...and widen raiola's game...
if he gets hurt we always have a decent #2 qb to fill the void till he gets better...

I have seen mahomes win a game or 2 with his feet

Ben Rothisberger run tapes would be more appropriate. Throw in a little Tom Rathman while he’s at it. Raiola can’t outrun backers like Mahommes but he can knock one on his butt from time to time. We appear to have a capable backup. Time to put the big boy pants on.

 

[dinglefritz]

I agree. 8-9 wins still. We’re exactly where most thought we’d be right now.

Most fans had marked Mecheatin down as a L long ago. Doesn’t make it sting less especially after the way we marched the ball down the field on them to start the game

 

[dinglefritz]

Yeah Teddy just flat out could not handle the edge rush. He was just driven back on speed rushes. I would be inclined to see whether Corcoran or Pritchett can switch to that side and make Teddy a hybrid TE. His height and athleticism would seem to make him a good candidate for that role. Heck we could probably use him at DT. Right now he isn't going to be drafted as an OT so what wold it hurt?
I know Gunner struggled but after watching some replays it wasn't quite as bad as it seemed. When he met his man 1-1 he held his own.
Watch 7:01 or 7:23 for an example of Teddy versus Gunner on the edge:

Absolute no on Corcoran. He’s gotten fat and slower. Mecheatin has excellent edge talent. Most OTs are going to struggle with those guys.

 

[oldjar07]

Maryland won’t be a pushover. Malik Washington might carve up our secondary.

Same with Michigan State. Chiles is a dual threat QB who didn’t look awful against USC last night and has learned to not be the turnover machine he was last year.

Every game is a tossup besides Penn State. And with no easy games left on the schedule, I see 5-7 being more likely than 9-3. But I'll probably stick with 7-5.

 

[oldjar07]

personally if I'm dana I break out the mahomes running tapes...and widen raiola's game...
if he gets hurt we always have a decent #2 qb to fill the void till he gets better...

I have seen mahomes win a game or 2 with his feet

That's not how it works. Dylan is what he is, and that's nowhere near Mahomes.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

Ben Rothisberger run tapes would be more appropriate. Throw in a little Tom Rathman while he’s at it. Raiola can’t outrun backers like Mahommes but he can knock one on his butt from time to time. We appear to have a capable backup. Time to put the big boy pants on.

I wonder when was the last time Dylan ever willingly took on a defender.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

Most fans had marked Mecheatin down as a L long ago. Doesn’t make it sting less especially after the way we marched the ball down the field on them to start the game

I had the game as a toss-up with an edge to Michigan.
After the game, I say Michigan beats NU 10-10 times.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

Rhule and co need to go full pad practice the next two weeks, get back to the basics.

We should not have to be reminded that last year we beat Rutgers in a tough 14-7 game, had a bye week then were promptly trounced by Indiana on the road. Then we got beat by UCLA, had another bye week and were then beaten by USC on the road.

Whatever they're doing in practices/preparation during bye weeks is not trending in the right direction.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

Most fans had marked Mecheatin down as a L long ago. Doesn’t make it sting less especially after the way we marched the ball down the field on them to start the game

In my opinion, this is what needs to happen for NU to reach that magical 10 win season, and this will include a win in a bowl game to reach double digits.

We are very likely to lose to both USC and Penn State.

NU cannot afford to stub its toe against either NW or UCLA, we are just a superior team.

Among Mich St, Mary, Minn, and Iowa we can't afford to lose to any of them. Not a given.

NU has now lost 28/29 straight times to a ranked opponent.

NU has not beaten Minn since 2018. They remain streaks until they're not.

 

[gaper]

I had the game as a toss-up with an edge to Michigan.
After the game, I say Michigan beats NU 10-10 times.

I wasn't quite at tossup, but felt we could win with a perfect game, of which we dont have a head coach that cares about details enough to get the perfect game.

Michigan at -115 on the moneyline was the easiest bet in in a long time.

All that said, I was happy we kept the score close.

 

[HuskerHusaria]

I'm still saying 7-8 wins

 

[Anon1756440239]

8 is the absolute max. Penn State and USC aside, going 3-1 against MSU, Maryland, Minnesota, and Iowa would be nothing short of a miracle

Michigan is not a very good team this year

 

[NU65]

You do have 8 home games you know...

This used to mean something it doesn't anymore.

 

[Pennsyhuskers]

We got physically mauled by Michigan. And yet we had our chances to win. We left 13 points on the field. If Rhule kicks the field goal, if we don’t miss hit the next very makeable field goal, if Hunter doesn’t step out of bounds…
The fact is what kept us in the game is the unbelievable talent of Dylan. I think too many on here are ignoring the fact that he made play after play after play while under extreme pressure. He has the ability to scan the field while running around a collapsing pocket and make throws that are completely on target. He is an amazing talent. Michigan won, but he outplayed Underwood by a mile.
Our defense is soft against the run. But all our defense has to be is good enough to keep things close. Michigan is a good team with a great defense. And yet Dylan picked them apart. Had he been given more time in the pocket he would have carved them up even worse. We won’t be facing another defense that good until PSU. I am optimistic we can get to 9 wins or even 10. USC is good but they are beatable and we have them at home. Hopefully for a night game, which it just might be if we are 7-1 at that point.

 

[RBigredMax1]

I wasn't quite at tossup, but felt we could win with a perfect game, of which we dont have a head coach that cares about details enough to get the perfect game.

Michigan at -115 on the moneyline was the easiest bet in in a long time.

All that said, I was happy we kept the score close.

We didn’t need a perfect game to win. We had so many clear mistakes to within 3.

TD taken off the board for stepping out of bounds - easily controllable.

FG taken off the board because Rhule didn’t take the points.

Missed FG.

In spite of how the lines were beaten - we should have won.

they could obviously argue their huge 3rd down when the receiver was out by 1/8” of an inch and their late run when he took a knee instead of extending the play further.

ours were legitimate points off the board though.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

We got physically mauled by Michigan. And yet we had our chances to win. We left 13 points on the field. If Rhule kicks the field goal, if we don’t mishit the next very makeable field goal, if Hunter doesn’t step out of bounds…
The fact is what kept us in the game is the unbelievable talent of Dylan. I think too many on here are ignoring the fact that he made play after play after play while under extreme pressure. He has the ability to scan the field while running around a collapsing pocket and make throws that are completely on target.
Our defense is soft against the run. But all our defense has to be is good enough to keep things close. Michigan is a good team with a great defense. And yet Dylan picked them apart. Had he been given more time in the pocket he would have carved them up even worse. We won’t be facing another defense that good until PSU. I am optimistic we can get to 9 wins or even 10. USC is good but they are beatable and we have them at home. Hopefully for a night game.

Earlier in this thread you said we would be anywhere from 9-3 or could be 6-6 or 7-5.
Can I put you down for 8-4 also, then you're totally covered? LOL

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

We didn’t need a perfect game to win. We had so many clear mistakes to within 3.

TD taken off the board for stepping out of bounds - easily controllable.

FG taken off the board because Rhule didn’t take the points.

Missed FG.

In spite of how the lines were beaten - we should have won.

they could obviously argue their huge 3rd down when the receiver was out by 1/8” of an inch and their late run when he took a knee instead of extending the play further.

ours were legitimate points off the board though.

Or like when their DB got the Unsportsmanlike Conduct penalty that gave us a first down on 3rd and 17 and led to the fg after Hunter stepped out of the end zone. Without that Michigan penalty that play in the endzone with Hunter and the ensuing 3 points never happen. Those 3 points come off the board.
No doubt the once in a decade Hail Mary are legitimate points.