Yes. Yes it would. I should also add this caveat, if we can get a Special Teams coach that can make our Special Teams just average we will win 3 or 4 more games. DH will get the offense to where it needs to be he'll do his part, but if we fail on defense and Special Teams scoring 35 or 40 pts a game won't matter if we can't stop anyone. In short our D is as good or a little better and our Special Teams is average we will be so much better.
That was Satterfield's spiel going in as our OC: "Huddle up, pound da ball, and take time off the clock." Even though Satt's record as an OC was suspect, that kind of talk brought goosebumps to Old School Husker fans. But when you're stuffed on first down, that's kind of hard to keep doing. As much as we love those 90s teams, it requires an All-American OL to successfully operate a run-heavy offense against Big Ten defenses. Last I checked, it's been a while since we've had one first team All-Conference -- let alone an All-American - lineman at Nebraska.
It took me a second reading before I noticed the "more" in Hunchie's post. ^^^^^
Okay look because here's the thing. With the current floor mat of the college playoff system and my knowledge of the Dewey Decibel System, as well as my expertise with a abacus, I've come to the conclusion that you're going to need at a minimum 14-15 victories to win the hole enchilada. AMIRITE?It took me a second reading before I noticed the "more" in Hunchie's post. ^^^^^
If you're the one doing the math, the results are immediately suspect!
Bingo and well said. You have got to be multiple. Defenses in the Big are too good, the old concept of we are just going line up and out-execute you will not work anymore. You need to run on passing downs, pass on running downs and keep them guessing. You cannot let a Big defense get comfortable. That was Satt's downfall. He was easy to predict.That was Satterfield's spiel going in as our OC: "Huddle up, pound da ball, and take time off the clock." Even though Satt's record as an OC was suspect, that kind of talk brought goosebumps to Old School Husker fans. But when you're stuffed on first down, that's kind of hard to keep doing. As much as we love those 90s teams, it requires an All-American OL to successfully operate a run-heavy offense against Big Ten defenses. Last I checked, it's been a while since we've had one first team All-Conference -- let alone an All-American - lineman at Nebraska.
As long as Rhule is HC, we're not abandoning the run. But against quality defenses, you've GOT to be multiple. Otherwise, a good DC is going to be scheming his D to stop you. That's one reason I like Holgorsen's up-temp style. Don't give the D time to react. Like Frost, Holgorsen likes plays designed to get the ball to his RBs, WRs, and TEs in open space. It remains to be seen DH can do it more successfully than SF did.
It took me a second reading before I noticed the "more" in Hunchie's post. ^^^^^
It's not true everywhere in CFB, but it is common to see B1G and SEC coaches with NFL experience. Once upon a time, back in the day, Nebraska had a coaching advantage over every school on its schedule with the exception of OU and an occasional non-con foe. That's no longer the case. Nowadays, we hope our guys are at least on par with the other conference coaches.
I think Rhule was aware of what he was jumping into. He has too much on the ball to have been caught by surprise. A football program has a lot of pieces to put together to make a winner. Assembling the right coaches and necessary players takes time. There has to be a balance between coaching and recruiting when choosing a staff. That balance is hard to find. I would also bet that he did not get his first choice with some coaches as well. The important part is he does not stick with choices that are not working. He is making the necessary changes. As with any business, adjustments over time are necessary. I think he has a vision for what he wants and is working to find the right pieces to make it work. It is taking time, but we should have expected that.
I agree, but the dilemma is how much development are you willing to spend on an athlete who takes that developmental investment and sells it to the highest bidder. The only way I see out of this are contracts....... as distasteful as they are. If someone wants to take an athlete from another school, they will have to buy out the contract which reimburses the school/program which invested in the development and NIL money of said athlete. I hope there is another way out, but a breach of contract with an athlete is a no-win situation. How many will have any money left over after a period of time. I doubt bankruptcy is a viable solution. Maybe escalating contracts or something on that order, but...........I confess I fear for the eight-man athletes out there. How many will spend the time and money to see what they turn into, and if they blossom.....walk away.
