This is the year
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I think the Huskers are something like 43-63 since Bo was shown the door. It definitely time to start winning games.
Amen. Locals keep reminding us that these are all going to be one-score games. They shouldn’t be, and I wish they would shut the F up.
I cannot quote this enough.
This level of hype is sort of reminding me of 2019. Frost was coming off of a 4-8 season in his first year but finished with some momentum, and so all the experts were very high on the Huskers in his second year. They even started 2019 ranked in the preseason polls.
Then that first game against South Alabama happened. They won, but it was not the blowout everyone thought it would be. At one point, South Alabama was only down by a touchdown, if I remember correctly. Then Nebraska pulled away late with some defense and special teams play. Overall, they didn't look all that impressive.
The next week, they lost to Colorado. The rest is history.
This is why I keep saying the first game against UTEP is so important. It doesn't necessarily make or break the season, but it could be a tone-setter and confidence-builder. Or the reverse.
All that being said, there is reason to be optimistic. Rhule is not Frost. The defense is salty as hell thanks to Tony White, and there appears to be better overall talent on this team than there was in 2019, particularly at the QB position and on the coaching staff.
The only thing we can do is wait and see.
I'm somewhat liberal myself, but i get that there's a lot of the stupid Seattle's non best types mucking up the place. And dad about how prices skyrocketing there from that Cali money
Although I am also skeptical after the last 20 years, I do believe we go bowling at worst. I think we have enough talent and experience in year 2 to make some noise. It is going to be fun!
I will do you one better with my attitude.
I feel like a kid in a divorce where Mom tells me Dad is on his way to pick me up. When he arrives, he has long hair, boobs, a dress (and very likely still his weiner).
Last year NU finally put players on the field that resembled football players. They lacked the confidence to compete on a weekly basis against above-average teams. Ruhle made progress but the distance between the ears was still lacking.
This year, it looks like they know what it means to compete for four quarters with the confidence they lacked. The first close game will show if it has improved. DR is still an unknown quantity, and indications are he is better than what there was last year. The difference between college and high school is mental; the speed is faster, the players are bigger, and decisions need to be quicker. Many QB's never make the adjustment. Wearing a green jersey makes you look like Tarzan, let's see what happens after a few good pops in the mouth. (Not being a doubter, just expressing facts) I love that they brought in the NAIA QB; he should be able to mentor DR on a peer level, which should help. The WR room is tons better and that should help open the running game some. If the RB's stay healthy tey can shorten the game and take pressure off DR.
By week 3 or 4 we will know the results. Cheers!
This year, it looks like they know what it means to compete for four quarters with the confidence they lacked. The first close game will show if it has improved. DR is still an unknown quantity, and indications are he is better than what there was last year. The difference between college and high school is mental; the speed is faster, the players are bigger, and decisions need to be quicker. Many QB's never make the adjustment. Wearing a green jersey makes you look like Tarzan, let's see what happens after a few good pops in the mouth. (Not being a doubter, just expressing facts) I love that they brought in the NAIA QB; he should be able to mentor DR on a peer level, which should help. The WR room is tons better and that should help open the running game some. If the RB's stay healthy tey can shorten the game and take pressure off DR.
By week 3 or 4 we will know the results. Cheers!
Yeah, relying on a true freshman QB is not ideal. The good news is that we have a fairly favorable schedule to break him in. Most P4 teams are going to have some dudes on defense... last year even struggling Purdue had some guys who beat the crap out of Haarburg.
Opponents are going to throw the kitchen sink at Raiola and it's going to be interesting to see how he and the team handle it. IF he doesn't get rattled or beat up I think we will roll, if he does, it's going to be a battle to get 6-7 wins.
It’s been almost a decade since Nebraska started off 2-0. Let’s hope to break that streak this year
Still need talent. 3* might get you to the middle of the pack but that’s about it. Can only hire so many kids dads before reality sets in. It’s an old team so hope this is the year they win 8 games maybe 9.
Vegas has us favored in our first 7 games of the season.
Any look at our recent history, and that seems ridiculously insane. However, the schedule does set up to be THAT easy.
Colorado should be telling. We need to be slapping that team around by at least 2 to 3 TDs in week 2. They are a team in complete disarray with an arrogant coach fighting with his local press.
I'll be a 7 year old on Christmas morning yet again in 13 days. Time for a Phoenix rebirth of our beloved Husker football program. No better time than now.
Any look at our recent history, and that seems ridiculously insane. However, the schedule does set up to be THAT easy.
Colorado should be telling. We need to be slapping that team around by at least 2 to 3 TDs in week 2. They are a team in complete disarray with an arrogant coach fighting with his local press.
I'll be a 7 year old on Christmas morning yet again in 13 days. Time for a Phoenix rebirth of our beloved Husker football program. No better time than now.
Agree. However, after years of winning (since the Devaney days) and getting used to not only the "w's", but good, hard, tough play, so even in the painful (and few) losses, you felt good that our players played well and left their mark (usually black & blue). Then since losing to Miami, it's been 20 years of the opposite. Got used to one and couldn't change, then the other.
So, I'd love to be a fanatic again, but been in the gutter too long. CMR's speech about why we lose brought national attention, but didn't make me feel any more confident. Felt like a jolt to the funny bone. Also, last years closeout without wins to miss bowling made a hard statement similar to what Rhule just preached about.
Certain coaches have "it". Devaney, Osborne, Saban, and others. Rhule has been moving too far & fast to know. So show us. We all want it, but Husker delivery has been 20 years late, and the sellout crowd stayed but the magic didn't.
I like what I see, recruiting's been decent, 5* QB = cool & new, WRs of interest have signed in, D played well last year, seems like the right moves are being made, but sorry, just can't know until the season is underway. Too many processes in 20 years to trust the process.
When our O-Line returns to dominance, the team will follow, regardless of the QB. We will have a decent year, but we will not be dominant unless those dudes up front put on their big boy pants.
I still remember trailing Wyoming in the second half in Lincoln under Osborne......
I agree that Rhule deserves criticism for not getting the team to bowl eligibility last year. The 4 games played after their 5th win were reminiscent of his predecessor. Turning a victory into a defeat. Let us hope Matt has figured out how to heal the fragile psyche of the players and those days are behind us. No excuses, just win. I do not have crazy expectations. Looking at this year's schedule it looks to me there are 7-8 games we should be very completive in. Other than Ohio State and maybe USC (who knows how good they will be?) the remaining games I think the Huskers will have a chance if they can get over the hump. (I am growing more and more impatient. I want the season to begin)