Nebraska Football 2018

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Wed Oct 24, 2018 4:02 am

GrandpaaSmucker wrote: Tue Oct 23, 2018 7:56 pm
MadMartin8 wrote: Tue Oct 23, 2018 7:06 pmDoesn't he run a Husker Football Recruiting website? I mean, he reports on Husker Football recruiting, and the Football program. That's it. Why would he care about CU and UNO?
Hes pushing his luck trying to tell us what Scott Frost should be doing and when he starts telling us to go get our prostates checked its time some one throws a flag on that joker. In short Sean's Husker Expert act has gotten very tired and old and is starting to grind.

Okay that's nice.

GrandpaaSmucker · Post by **GrandpaaSmucker** » Wed Oct 24, 2018 9:59 am

MadMartin8 wrote: Wed Oct 24, 2018 4:02 amOkay that's nice.

It is not nice when we go to an AM sports station for a little R&R time and the fool who has been telling us how to run the Huskers for years is now telling us how to run our personal health care. I don't like it when Johnny Rogers is telling me where to go to have a hip replacement either but he has a legit connection to the program so he he gets a free pass. Sean never earned a free pass.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed Oct 24, 2018 12:40 pm

If you know football/study your team roster/know the depth chart, listen to the coaches (and select AD) press conferences, plus get regular updates on injuries, follow the recruiting trail, you don’t need an “expert” to tell you about Husker (or any other team) college football...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 12:24 pm

I’ll predict win #2 on the season for NU-

Huskers- 48
Bethune Cookman- 21...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:14 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Fri Oct 26, 2018 12:24 pm I’ll predict win #2 on the season for NU-

Huskers- 48
Bethune Cookman- 21...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

I'm hoping it'll be better than that. I'm hoping for a beat-down, score at least 42 points in the first half, rest the starters and the backups will still continue to put up points. I'm looking for a feel good score of 66-20.

Of course, that doesn't mean it'll happen. There's not a good way to try and make a prediction on this one... Interesting bit - as far as I know, the last time the Husker's played an FCS team was McNeese State... I think we all remember how uncomfortably close that was.

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:38 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Fri Oct 26, 2018 12:24 pm I’ll predict win #2 on the season for NU-

Huskers- 48
Bethune Cookman- 21...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Unless it is late scores with all the young guys in I hope we do not give up 21 to BC

GrandpaaSmucker · Post by **GrandpaaSmucker** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 9:05 pm

Busguy2010 wrote: Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:14 pm I'm looking for a feel good score of 66-20.

Nebraska's defense could not stop a good high school team so don't expect them to be able to hold this team to only 20 points. Expect Bethune Cookman will to run up more like 30 to 35 points. The good news is Nebraska's offense will roll up 40 to 45 points.

Nebraska 48 Bethune Cookman 31

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Fri Oct 26, 2018 9:29 pm

GrandpaaSmucker wrote: Fri Oct 26, 2018 9:05 pm
Busguy2010 wrote: Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:14 pm I'm looking for a feel good score of 66-20.
Nebraska's defense could not stop a good high school team so don't expect them to be able to hold this team to only 20 points. Expect Bethune Cookman will to run up more like 30 to 35 points. The good news is Nebraska's offense will roll up 40 to 45 points.

Nebraska 48 Bethune Cookman 31

Hopefully BC's offensive players are just plain too small, because you have a point. Most of Nebraska's defenders are nothing more than a body on the field. I'm thinking a size advantage will make some difference.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 12:48 pm

Busguy2010 wrote: Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:14 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Fri Oct 26, 2018 12:24 pm I’ll predict win #2 on the season for NU-

Huskers- 48
Bethune Cookman- 21...

Ciao..LiO...Peace
I'm hoping it'll be better than that. I'm hoping for a beat-down, score at least 42 points in the first half, rest the starters and the backups will still continue to put up points. I'm looking for a feel good score of 66-20.

Of course, that doesn't mean it'll happen. There's not a good way to try and make a prediction on this one... Interesting bit - as far as I know, the last time the Husker's played an FCS team was McNeese State... I think we all remember how uncomfortably close that was.

Based on the 38-3 halftime NU lead, you're well on your way to the Husker 66 point prediction!

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 12:49 pm

nebugeater wrote: Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:38 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Fri Oct 26, 2018 12:24 pm I’ll predict win #2 on the season for NU-

Huskers- 48
Bethune Cookman- 21...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Unless it is late scores with all the young guys in I hope we do not give up 21 to BC

Right now, you're right. it's looking like the only way BC gets any scores will be late on garbage time...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 3:18 pm

Final score:

Nebraska-45
Bethune-Cookman-9

BC got a last-second touchdown, wanted to kick the extra point, but time expired.

Post by **nebugeater** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 4:18 pm

I was there and it played out about how I expected. THe one take away I have with the bench playing most of the second half is that if anyone ever thought we didn't have depth this sure proved it. I do believe it will get better though.

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 4:29 pm

You know who Nebraska hasn't played yet in the history of their program? Boston College. Their basketball teams have played each other before, but their football teams haven't. I hope Nebraska schedules them as a non-conference opponent in the future.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 6:08 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Oct 27, 2018 12:48 pm Based on the 38-3 halftime NU lead, you're well on your way to the Husker 66 point prediction!

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Well, the first stringers held up they part of the deal. I'm a bit impressed they held the other team to basically 3 points, though BC was using their backup quarterback.

I'd say these two wins have to give the guys a lot of motivation to finish the season strong now that they've finally got the taste of blood on their lips. This may or may not help with Ohio State... We'll see.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Oct 28, 2018 9:15 am

I was surprised Vedral didn't play better, but he didn't play well in the Spring game. Granted he hasn't been given many snaps, but he played in Frost's system last year. Also surprised Bunch didn't get any snaps.

But you have to love B-C's 5'4" 210lb kicker, Uriel Hernandez.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Oct 28, 2018 9:40 am

Bethune-Cookman HC Terry Sims wrote:"Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect, we actually stayed in Omaha and everyone involved with our program echoed the same thing: it’s probably the nicest group of people you’ll ever be around. Everyone was very welcoming, they didn’t ask us to do anything outside of the norm. It made it very comfortable for us, which we’re thankful for, and like I said, I didn’t know what to expect, but I know now and I wouldn’t hesitate to come back, not only to play a game but come back and visit. It’s a great place.”

I also like the story about B-C sideline ordering Runzas in the first half.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sun Oct 28, 2018 12:05 pm

Busguy2010 wrote: Sat Oct 27, 2018 6:08 pm I'd say these two wins have to give the guys a lot of motivation to finish the season strong now that they've finally got the taste of blood on their lips. This may or may not help with Ohio State... We'll see.

I’m hoping NU just competes in this Ohio St game. I’d be nice, for once, if the Huskers could go to the Horseshoe and not get completely blown out...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Sun Oct 28, 2018 4:25 pm

Coyote wrote: Sun Oct 28, 2018 9:15 am I was surprised Vedral didn't play better, but he didn't play well in the Spring game. Granted he hasn't been given many snaps, but he played in Frost's system last year. Also surprised Bunch didn't get any snaps.

But you have to love B-C's 5'4" 210lb kicker, Uriel Hernandez.

Vedral was also playing with mostly second and third string players in the time he was in there.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Oct 29, 2018 6:19 am

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sun Oct 28, 2018 12:05 pm
Busguy2010 wrote: Sat Oct 27, 2018 6:08 pm I'd say these two wins have to give the guys a lot of motivation to finish the season strong now that they've finally got the taste of blood on their lips. This may or may not help with Ohio State... We'll see.
I’m hoping NU just competes in this Ohio St game. I’d be nice, for once, if the Huskers could go to the Horseshoe and not get completely blown out...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

As has been mentioned a number of times all over it would be a good step forward to just require OSU to punt. Something they have not done in at least the last two games.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 12:12 am

Well, there's not much to talk about this week. I can't wait for the day games like the one coming up are marquee match-ups. I still would like to see some predictions from ya'll.

I think the final score will be OSU 49+ to Huskers 24 or 27 or something like that, which would be an acceptable improvement over recent games. I think the Husker's secondary will be subject number one in this loss, but the offense will give us something to be sorta proud of.

Of course I'll be happy if I'm wrong.

jag42 · Post by **jag42** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 4:41 pm

Why not...

NU 31
OSU 28

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 9:08 pm

NU 24
OSU 48

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:14 am

If only the Huskers defense was more solid.. *sigh*..

Ohio St- 45
Nebraska- 28...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

GrandpaaSmucker · Post by **GrandpaaSmucker** » Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:44 am

Ohio State scores 35 in the first half.

Final score Ohio St 65 Nebraska 30

If Nebraska wins I will ban myself from this forum until Easter

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Sat Nov 03, 2018 3:55 pm

Final:

Nebraska-31
Ohio State-36

It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I thought Ohio State was just going to steamroll Nebraska like Michigan did, but they didn't.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Sat Nov 03, 2018 5:03 pm

I'm actually pretty impressed with the way they played. That little bit of hope sprinkled throughout the game makes it sting a little more than if it went how I thought it would. I expect for games like this to matter way, way more in the future.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Sun Nov 04, 2018 12:44 am

Busguy2010 wrote: Sat Nov 03, 2018 5:03 pm I'm actually pretty impressed with the way they played. That little bit of hope sprinkled throughout the game makes it sting a little more than if it went how I thought it would. I expect for games like this to matter way, way more in the future.

I pretty much agree with you. The Husker offensive played about as well as I expected.. The NU defense actually played better than expected and forced several Ohio St punts for the 1st time in 3 games.. But in the end, this was a completely winnable game for the Huskers.. What sunk them was LOUSY special teams play and an inept offensive performance in the 3rd quarter..

The Huskers are on their way.. And it would not surprise me if they win out and finish 5-7.. At least I hope that’s the case. Anyway, Scott Frost has his team believing they can complete with anyone. And that’s the most encouraging thing to me moving forward...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Sun Nov 04, 2018 6:56 am

Urban Meyer on Nebraska: 'That's a two-win team that people don't want to play right now'

"I get that that was a two-win team, but that's a two-win team that people don't want to play right now," Meyer said. "On videotape, I wasn't expecting to see what I saw."

“Very good players, very good scheme and guys are going to get very good," he said.

https://www.omaha.com/huskers/blogs/urb ... f6fbb.html

GrandpaaSmucker · Post by **GrandpaaSmucker** » Sun Nov 04, 2018 9:53 am

Uffda wrote: Sun Nov 04, 2018 6:56 am Urban Meyer on Nebraska: 'That's a two-win team that people don't want to play right now'

"I get that that was a two-win team, but that's a two-win team that people don't want to play right now," Meyer said. "On videotape, I wasn't expecting to see what I saw."

“Very good players, very good scheme and guys are going to get very good," he said.

https://www.omaha.com/huskers/blogs/urb ... f6fbb.html

The real news is Ohio State is not the team people thought they was. The Ohio state quarterback has a weak passing game and the Ohio State defense is weak against the run. Ohio State does not deserve to be ranked 10th in the country and will be lucky to end the season in the top 20. Ohio State got past Nebraska but they will not be so lucky against Michigan and Michigan State. The Nebraska offense is just not ready yet to go out and score the 40 points most teams are going to be able to run up against our weak defense. The Nebraska kicking game has been nothing short of a joke all year. It is a given that any on side kick attempt is a long shot but good grief when the kicker is an uncoordinated boob

We would expect that kind of a lame on side kick out of our sister not a guy who is trying to pass himself off as an athlete.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Nov 05, 2018 12:54 pm

NU’s next two games are at home against Illinois this Saturday and Michigan St the following. I’d think the Huskers should beat Illinois.. If they could pull off what some would call a “minor upset” of Michigan St.. This would set up a rather interesting end of season clash at Iowa on Black Friday..

One month ago, I would have said “Iowa will crush Nebraska”.. But if my wishful thinking prevails and the Huskers go into Iowa City riding a 2 game winning streak, I’d say they’ve got a decent shot of winning that game..

The remainder of November should be very interesting for this football team. I sense they’re starting to believe they can compete and win games that most of us would predict they’d lose...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

GrandpaaSmucker · Post by **GrandpaaSmucker** » Mon Nov 05, 2018 1:52 pm

Nebraska is favored by 18 this week. The experts got the part about Nebraska being a sure win against Illinois right but it is highly unlikely that they win by more then 18 points. The only way that can happen is if both the Offense and the Defense really click which ain't happening

Uffda · Post by **Uffda** » Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:07 am

Ameer Abdullah waived by Detroit.

'During the offseason, the Lions signed running back LeGarrette Blount in free agency and added Kerryon Johnson, Auburn's 2017 SEC rushing leader, in the draft.

Abdullah had been inactive for five of Detroit's eight games in 2018. He had one carry for 1 yard, two receptions for 18 yards and four kickoff returns for a 26.8-yard average this season.'

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Nov 07, 2018 5:27 pm

Uffda wrote: Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:07 am Ameer Abdullah waived by Detroit.

Claimed by the Vikings.

mrsticka · Post by **mrsticka** » Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:24 am

So Nebraska got their 3rd win this year. I was expecting a slugout early on, but that didn't happen.

Busguy2010 · Post by **Busguy2010** » Sun Nov 11, 2018 1:39 pm

mrsticka wrote: Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:24 am So Nebraska got their 3rd win this year. I was expecting a slugout early on, but that didn't happen.

It went better than I expected, actually. I guess it's been kinda quiet around here cause they're 3-7 and it was Illinois. The game really doesn't say much if won closely, but since it was a nice win, I feel much more confident about the remainder of the season. This game and the Minnesota game are just how I expect the team to play against the bottom feeders going forward. A good sign indeed.

Post by **nebugeater** » Sun Nov 11, 2018 5:52 pm

O is solid.

D has it moments but has a ways to go.

Special teams are a |expletive| shoot. This week they were better but one game is not the measuring stick.

The only game I have been at that was colder than this one was the first time we played at Iowa on Black Friday. That was miserable. This was just cold.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Nov 11, 2018 6:15 pm

nebugeater wrote: Sun Nov 11, 2018 5:52 pm The only game I have been at that was colder than this one was the first time we played at Iowa on Black Friday. That was miserable. This was just cold.

My brother and I were in the South Stadium for the '93 Oklahoma game where the wind chill had to be close to -10.
Nobody stood up lest our collective body heat blew away.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Nov 12, 2018 6:15 am

Coyote wrote: Sun Nov 11, 2018 6:15 pm
nebugeater wrote: Sun Nov 11, 2018 5:52 pm The only game I have been at that was colder than this one was the first time we played at Iowa on Black Friday. That was miserable. This was just cold.
My brother and I were in the South Stadium for the '93 Oklahoma game where the wind chill had to be close to -10.
Nobody stood up lest our collective body heat blew away.

Wasn't there but you are not the only one to say that was terrible. The other one that Was not at home but you hear about is the Big 12 Champ game at Arrowhead. I have had people tell me that that was worse than 93.

GrandpaaSmucker · Post by **GrandpaaSmucker** » Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:40 am

Michigan State is only favored by 1 1/2 points Saturday at Memorial Stadium. That means the experts think Nebraska has a chance.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:56 am

This game went pretty much as I expected. The Huskers have a defense that has immense trouble stopping the run and Illinois can run the football. The Illini also really shot themselves in the foot with 5 turnovers including a blocked punt.. Give the Huskers credit for causing 3 of those..

The Husker offense keeps getting better every week. Nice overall win for the Huskers..

I do think have have a good shot at beating Sparty at home this Saturday...

Ciao..LiO...Peace