Greatest Common Factor

[NebSailor]

For losing these games especially this season is at QB. I like AM, I think he’s a great kid but he lacks urgency and decision making abilities that cost us drives and eventually games. His 1 BIG play vs 3-4 bone head ones per drive is frustrating. Against OSU alone I can come up with a solid 10 mistakes that cost a drive, field position, and the game.

 

[Husker316]

No doubt he is a bigger liability than asset. But one would have to ask if HCSF knew this why in four years haven't they corrected that by the transfer portal or development. These are issues why HCSF should be held accountable when he sits with ADTA at the end of the year.

 

[NebSailor]

No doubt he is a bigger liability than asset. But one would have to ask if HCSF knew this why in four years haven't they corrected that by the transfer portal or development. These are issues why HCSF should be held accountable when he sits with ADTA at the end of the year.

As someone posted in another thread. He’s got a big ego problem. Frost can’t admit he’s wrong and take ownership. Nothing gets corrected if the HMFIC doesn’t have self awareness.

 

[innmc]

As someone posted in another thread. He’s got a big ego problem. Frost can’t admit he’s wrong and take ownership. Nothing gets corrected if the HMFIC doesn’t have self awareness.

I think to some people he comes off a a big ego guy but I also seen him be very humble especially when talking about his faith in the good Lord

 

[Uenth]

No doubt he is a bigger liability than asset. But one would have to ask if HCSF knew this why in four years haven't they corrected that by the transfer portal or development. These are issues why HCSF should be held accountable when he sits with ADTA at the end of the year.

Yes, yes and yes! The buck stops with Frosty.

 

[Crazyhole]

Disagreed. I think the common factor has been the running backs room. Yeah, Verduzco has done a terrible job developing talent that can challenge Martinez, but he has also shown more times than not that he is an adequate qb. The problem there is that he's the only option. RB on the other hand, well that position is akin to when Gillespe was the coach.

 

[HuskersNC949597]

Every offensive position since 2018 was basically in shambles except tight end. WR has been rescued this year from the toilet by Samori Toure. OL = stagnant. QB = stagnant. RB = stagnant but also injury plagued. It's year 4, no excuse, the offense should be dotted with upperclassmen, not trying to use youth as an excuse, especially up front.

 

[aztonick]

If Frost didn't land Toure in the portal, we would still have the same record, 3 wins. The problem starts with the OL and ends with Martinez. He is a bad QB that can make sexy plays that makes people think he is good, but when it comes down to the "it" time, he always fails.

He has never taken this team on his back and driven them to victory. After 4 years you can't either do it or you can't. He can't.

Martinez needs to move on from Nebraska. Him coming back for another season, people will not bother to renew their season tickets. You already know what you will get.

 

[Hunchback Johnny]

Fear Factor. This team is afraid of success. It is so weird to watch week after week. Obert1 in the chat room today said "Why does this team hate winning so much?" Strange perspective but that almost seems to be the case.

 

[Husker99]

If Frost didn't land Toure in the portal, we would still have the same record, 3 wins. The problem starts with the OL and ends with Martinez. He is a bad QB that can make sexy plays that makes people think he is good, but when it comes down to the "it" time, he always fails.

He has never taken this team on his back and driven them to victory. After 4 years you can't either do it or you can't. He can't.

Martinez needs to move on from Nebraska. Him coming back for another season, people will not bother to renew their season tickets. You already know what you will get.

I agree AM needs to move on, which is a shame because he's a good young man by all accounts. By this is the real world and he plays the toughest position and always has the brightest spotlight on him of anyone on the team.

I tend to think Frost and Martinez are joined at the hip. Said it before: If Frost is fired, Martinez will go. If Frost stays, Martinez will stay (most likely). I think this way because AM is not an NFL QB. No team is gonna waste a draft pick on him, I doubt any other P5 school would want him (although who knows, maybe another coach could fix AM-it's possible, however unlikely).

 

[GIJoeRed]

As someone posted in another thread. He’s got a big ego problem....

That could 99.99999999% of us. Some are the silent majority. They don't want to believe it, but deep down they know it's true.

 

[Pavlov's Dog]

Fear Factor. This team is afraid of success. It is so weird to watch week after week. Obert1 in the chat room today said "Why does this team hate winning so much?" Strange perspective but that almost seems to be the case.

"No Fear of Failure" Is way too negative. It was the first thing I thought of when I first heard it. The words NO and FEAR and FAILURE are strong negative words. But then again, it's not a slogan, cause sloganeering is wrong.

 

[MRJFB]

On that, what does no fear of failure mean? I never caught on to it. It's the same feeling I had when in my glorious football career in Frosh football I was told to give 110 percent juxtaposed to my equally notable math career they were telling me that would be impossible.
I really think that hampered me. While I was pondering that they were coaching us some important stuff and I missed most of it.

Back to reality, what is the no fear trying to convey. It doesn't matter if you lose? You can screw up and won't be held accountable? Anyone?

 

[Doc Fumble]

If The problem starts with the OL and ends with Martinez. He is a bad QB that can make sexy plays that makes people think he is good, but when it comes down to the "it" time, he always fails.

He has never taken this team on his back and driven them to victory. After 4 years you can't either do it or you can't. He can't.

I freely admit I'm 'Old School' but how can a QB be a leader who takes his team 'on his back and drive them to victory' when he's getting the play call signaled to him the same way the other ten players are? In this new shotgun era of everybody standing and looking to the sidelines, what makes the QB a leader? If we're no longer trying to speed our way down the field, what's this approach to play-calling do for us?

In the old huddle days, the QB made it clear who was in charge. He could also get feedback from his receivers ("hey man, I was open -- look for me!") Did you ever stop and wonder what happened to the QB changing the play at the line of scrimmage? Is that all out-the-window now in this new era of calling the play in? Are the defenses supposed to stand pat after our play calls?

 

[Husker99]

On that, what does no fear of failure mean? I never caught on to it. It's the same feeling I had when in my glorious football career in Frosh football I was told to give 110 percent juxtaposed to my equally notable math career they were telling me that would be impossible.
I really think that hampered me. While I was pondering that they were coaching us some important stuff and I missed most of it.

Back to reality, what is the no fear trying to convey. It doesn't matter if you lose? You can screw up and won't be held accountable? Anyone?

I'll take a stab at this...

Frost's "No Fear Of Failure" is supposed to mean that as long as players are giving their all, and going 100%, whatever mistakes they make can be coached and corrected without the players being cursed at, belittled, and/or made to feel bad. That is what I think the intent is.

However, and this is merely my extrapolation, this approach, while theoretically good, produces a mindset where players don't feel comfortable getting on other players for mistakes because it would make them look bad. Because, how can you have "no fear of failure" if there is accountability for mistakes? Again, while I understand the thought process behind it, the harsh reality is this type of thinking is setting these young men up for failure in the future. Because of the few that will go to the league, you think coaches in the NFL are going to coddle these players so their feelings don't get hurt? Nope. They make mistakes and they're going to get an earful. For those that just go from their playing days to work in the real world, all people care about is your ability to deliver. Get hired for a job and results aren't what is expected and you're fired, and nobody gives two fecal piles what your feelings are. I dunno, that's just my .02 on the matter and why I think "no fear of failure" has backfired.

 

[Jimbosc]

My thoughts after tOSU - this team plays hard and has "want to" - but they just have too many weaknesses that show up in games to win.
AM2 didn't have huge mistakes - but he also took a few sacks he should not have and more importantly missed several throws that we there when he had time to set and get the ball out. One of his faults is accuracy on downfield throws.
Speaking of sacks - the oline especially tackle had a tough day. Not alot of push up front on runs although Ramir runs hard and gets what is there. But end rushers essentially running by our OT should not happen.........not like this new - been an issue for 4 years.
Ramir was it at RB - Stepp and Yant were in at times but I don't think either got a carry. I like Ramir but he is not a guy that can carry a team - especially with this oline.
Special teams again hurt us badly - including missed field goals - but we had another shanked punt (net 13) and still no sign of any return game. Sorry.....Year 4 - there is no way special teams should be this much of a liability. Either Frost does not care or he is incompetent. Probably both.
Defense played well - our major liability is we don't generate consistent pass rush without blitzing - this defense would be really good with a Randy Gregory type DE. I think Day realized OSU's best bet was the pass game - too hard to run consistently and he trusts his QB/WR to produce.

 

[GIJoeRed]

When you're coaching snowflakes...you work the "no fear of failure"...what is that chit anyway?...out of them until they don't fail. Period.

Sounds like they have no confidence. Play to win, not to lose. Don't they know that that is when you usually DO lose?

 

[Doc Fumble]

I'll take a stab at this...

Frost's "No Fear Of Failure" is supposed to mean that as long as players are giving their all, and going 100%, whatever mistakes they make can be coached and corrected without the players being cursed at, belittled, and/or made to feel bad. That is what I think the intent is.

Here's the deal though, the coaching is about correcting player mistakes after-the-fact in the video room. Frost's theme is that we can get twice as many reps in if we don't stop for coaching.

That's all well and good on paper but if I keep doing a technique/route wrong for a whole bunch of plays, it starts to get ingrained in my muscle memory.

 

[Hunchback Johnny]

"No Fear of Failure" Is way too negative. It was the first thing I thought of when I first heard it. The words NO and FEAR and FAILURE are strong negative words. But then again, it's not a slogan, cause sloganeering is wrong.

This team has made it abundantly clear they do not fear failure. Quite the contrary. Subconsciously they have grown to embrace it.

 

[innmc]

Here's the deal though, the coaching is about correcting player mistakes after-the-fact in the video room. Frost's theme is that we can get twice as many reps in if we don't stop for coaching.

That's all well and good on paper but if I keep doing a technique/route wrong for a whole bunch of plays, it starts to get ingrained in my muscle memory.

You are right! It all starts at practice... I don't think he's running practice the Nebraska way. The way he practiced when he was a player here. I don't know.