Honas to Nebby

[Red Burns Brighter]

Kinda of a head scratcher on his decision when comparing Iowa's dline to Nebraska's as Iowa is loaded upfront which would allow Honas to roam sideline to sideline defending the run or in coverage. Then throw in the fact Iowa is losing all three starters at linebacker. That decision doesn't make sense but his life and decision. Best of luck, just not against Iowa.

A lot of things could contribute to why he decided to be a Cornhusker. Scott Frost name has been all over lately. Coach of the year. The massive success he has had at Oregon and UCF. Now at a name brand school like Nebraska momentum is rolling good in Frost favor. I mean we had a horrible looking class when he arrived and it’s top half now. Obviously nothing special but the class is in solid shape considering he had 3 weeks to get things in order before early signing period. Frost also seems to be a genuinely good guy to play for.

Plus, Nebraska defense SUCKS! It was a easy sale to intrigue a guy to help turn it around and be the anchor of a fresh new defense. Nobody will have a head start on a starting position because no one has played in it yet. No one knows the playbook.

Iowa has a good defense and while you lost your Linebackers, it is intriguing to know you could be the anchor in a defense that is potentially fresh and exciting.

Iowa is going to be just fine. You guys saw how bad we were. We needed the help.

 

[Dick Rambone]

A lot of things could contribute to why he decided to be a Cornhusker. Scott Frost name has been all over lately. Coach of the year. The massive success he has had at Oregon and UCF. Now at a name brand school like Nebraska momentum is rolling good in Frost favor. I mean we had a horrible looking class when he arrived and it’s top half now. Obviously nothing special but the class is in solid shape considering he had 3 weeks to get things in order before early signing period. Frost also seems to be a genuinely good guy to play for.

Plus, Nebraska defense SUCKS! It was a easy sale to intrigue a guy to help turn it around and be the anchor of a fresh new defense. Nobody will have a head start on a starting position because no one has played in it yet. No one knows the playbook.

Iowa has a good defense and while you lost your Linebackers, it is intriguing to know you could be the anchor in a defense that is potentially fresh and exciting.

Iowa is going to be just fine. You guys saw how bad we were. We needed the help.

We could also just throw 25 lbs on Craddieth and give Him Christian Kirkseys number and spot.

 

[kceasthawk]

So Iowa has only made one Big 10 Champ. Game and no titles during NU's downturn? What are you going to do now?

Wow, you joined us just for that? 96-24 buddy, nuff said.......

A lot of things could contribute to why he decided to be a Cornhusker. Scott Frost name has been all over lately. Coach of the year. The massive success he has had at Oregon and UCF. Now at a name brand school like Nebraska momentum is rolling good in Frost favor. I mean we had a horrible looking class when he arrived and it’s top half now. Obviously nothing special but the class is in solid shape considering he had 3 weeks to get things in order before early signing period. Frost also seems to be a genuinely good guy to play for.

Plus, Nebraska defense SUCKS! It was a easy sale to intrigue a guy to help turn it around and be the anchor of a fresh new defense. Nobody will have a head start on a starting position because no one has played in it yet. No one knows the playbook.

Iowa has a good defense and while you lost your Linebackers, it is intriguing to know you could be the anchor in a defense that is potentially fresh and exciting.

Iowa is going to be just fine. You guys saw how bad we were. We needed the help.

That really doesn't make much sense. Yes, they'll be fresh alright, and they won't turn it around overnight either, unless they get a lot more physical upfront. So the kids going to waste his two years in the hopes they'll be good by the time he leaves? Good for him. Sounds like an "N" stands for knowledge decision to me.

 

[hawkeye bb n fb fan]

Totally agree. Way better that he go to N, then Wisky, from Iowa's perspective. He'll have a hard time being free to get to the ball carriers at N.

I agree on the part about going to Wisconsin instead of Nebraska and that being better for Iowa. Not sure why he think Hockaday and Taylor will start next year, but, to each his own

 

[terrehawk]

So Iowa has only made one Big 10 Champ. Game and no titles during NU's downturn? What are you going to do now?

Keep ass raping Nebraska 40-10 etc

 

[kceasthawk]

Might be the first thing he's actually said that makes sense. I have no idea who this Taylor guy is that he thinks will be a starting LB next year, though. And why he think he will start I have no idea either. So maybe it wasn't a very good post

I assume he's talking about Kyle Taylor. Miles brother is a RS freshman LB. He was actually a fairly highly rated prospect when he committed. Not sure where he's at on the depth chart, but my guess is the starter at Mike next year will be Welch or Hockaday.

 

[Layoutman]

Maybe Honas didn't want to step up and be the man. I don't say that to besmirch his character, hear me out. Josey Jewell will be a tough act to follow. Iowa spends an inordinate amount of plays in their base scheme 4-3 defense. Exposing their linebackers into more coverage mismatches than teams operating in nickel packages. What is his comfort level operating in that type of environment?

For that matter, what is his comfort level with having the whole defensive scheme funneling tackles to the "Mike" backer?

Maybe the kid is wired differently and wants to avoid being out on an island that the Iowa scheme would force him on.

 

[hawkeye bb n fb fan]

I assume he's talking about Kyle Taylor. Miles brother is a RS freshman LB. He was actually a fairly highly rated prospect when he committed. Not sure where he's at on the depth chart, but my guess is the starter at Mike next year will be Welch or Hockaday.

Huh, not sure why I've never heard of him. Either way, I think the linebackers will be:

Mends/Jones
Welch/Hockaday
Niemann/Wade

 

[Red Burns Brighter]

Wow, you joined us just for that? 96-24 buddy, nuff said.......

That really doesn't make much sense. Yes, they'll be fresh alright, and they won't turn it around overnight either, unless they get a lot more physical upfront. So the kids going to waste his two years in the hopes they'll be good by the time he leaves? Good for him. Sounds like an "N" stands for knowledge decision to me.

I’m saying those are the reasons that could. Could contribute.

But it does make sense. Plus as I said, he is riding the momentum that Frost and his staff are bringing to Nebraska. Will Honas doesn’t look at this as a waste of 2 years. Frost and Ruud sold him on the 2 years he has. They told him if we could turn UCF winless to undefeated in 2 years, imagine what we can do at Nebraska in 2 years.

Obviously we are not going undefeated. But Will really likes what Nebraska offered. Both from a beginning and where he can finish. I think we can be competitive for the West in two years. But obviously not going to the college playoffs anytime soon.

 

[bagdropper]

Can't get 'em all. Congrats to the Huskers.

As for Iowa, we may need depth obviously, but I have a hard time believing the guys we got coming back aren't capable.

Next man in.

 

[Randall Stanhope]

IF Frost does get things turned around at Nebraska, it will take at least until the second half of 2019 (Honas' senior season) for the momentum to start to kick-in.

 

[Bruce1981]

I know why he was fired. My point is if you are expecting better W-L success than what Pelini had you will probably be disappointed. Believe it or not, Iowa feels they are about to go on a 3-4 year upswing.

When has Iowa ever went on a 4 year upswing?

 

[N.Legend]

Someone over on the Nebraska forums said they would rather be coached by Scott Frost as opposed to Kirk Ferentz... Dumb Fuskers

Hisseys are old school. Worked for them in the past. 2018 Trending down.

 

[MWardT]

This is why I think the early signing period both helps and hurts Iowa. Now, they can't go steal a kid from a MAC school (such as Geno Stone) because those kids have already signed.

But, it works both ways. Now a blue blood can't steal a high recruit like Craddieth when they miss on their top prospects.

 

[TailgateTom]

This is a much bigger win for Nebby than a loss for Iowa, IMO. Love his tapes. Hate that we can’t seem to keep/lockdown some of these kids.

 

[hawkeye bb n fb fan]

This is why I think the early signing period both helps and hurts Iowa. Now, they can't go steal a kid from a MAC school (such as Geno Stone) because those kids have already signed.

But, it works both ways. Now a blue blood can't steal a high recruit like Craddieth when they miss on their top prospects.

Agreed, as most things go both ways, so does this. Iowa can keep their top rated guys before the blue bloods lose out on their guys and try to poach our guys, but if we happen to lose one and one of the the MAC guys we were looking at signs, then we are potentially screwed

 

[Wasnt-drunk-didnt-troll]

This is a much bigger win for Nebby than a loss for Iowa, IMO. Love his tapes. Hate that we can’t seem to keep/lockdown some of these kids.

I 100% agree nebby NEEDED him and he was going to be more about strengthening the competition for us. I want Nebraska to get nothing but 2 stars from here until the end of time, because F Nebraska. All and all we went like 18 for 19 though, can't complain.

 

[kceasthawk]

Huh, not sure why I've never heard of him. Either way, I think the linebackers will be:

Mends/Jones
Welch/Hockaday
Niemann/Wade

Good group. Should be some solid competition. Excited to see where Colbert fits in as well.

 

[biggreydogs]

Well we can thank Eichorst for making Riley hire Diaco for that..
Worse Defense I ever seen at Nebraska in over 55 years.

Diaco wasn’t the issue. You had no talent. Mediocre Mike recruiting

 

[IowaHawkeyeFBnBB4Life]

I think Honas is a better 4-3 fit, but if the kid wants to play for the team west of the Missouri, then so be it. Best of luck to him.

 

[blackbrd12]

If he has NFL aspirations, what school would give him the best opportunity to reach the next level? This should have been a no brainer for him, but then again-maybe this is why he was a JUCO in the first place.

 

[Forgery5]

Nebraska has always had more star worthy talent than Iowa, yet we continue to kick their ass every year. One commit won’t change the fact that we will continue to beat them soundly. Next year we need to make linebacker the priority, we’ll be fine.

 

[passrush1]

Agreed, as most things go both ways, so does this. Iowa can keep their top rated guys before the blue bloods lose out on their guys and try to poach our guys, but if we happen to lose one and one of the the MAC guys we were looking at signs, then we are potentially screwed

I'm surprised you post over here. You post more on the Husker Rivals board than do Husker fans post there.

 

[Stormn Norman]

With the D Line depth and talent forming up so nicely it’s gonna be nice for LB’s, I wonder if he thought about it??? Welp some other backers will get all big ten access.. ✌ Out Honnie!

 

[Hawkeye_311]

I am sure his parents being able to make an easy drive to Lincoln to watch him play was also a factor.

 

[cap_tain8]

so lets be done talking about him. next subject

 

[Hans81]

Well we can thank Eichorst for making Riley hire Diaco for that..
Worse Defense I ever seen at Nebraska in over 55 years.

Perhaps, but also B10 offenses actually block and play big boy football, unlike old Big 8 and current Big 12 conferences, so it's hard to compare prior year Nebraska defenses vs last year's defense.

 

[Hans81]

Who says Diaco was a guru of the 3-4 ? Brains behind Diaco was Bob Elliott.

No question we have a lot of work moving forward on Defense. Chinander being a former Hawkeye will bring a physical style in practice which from what we heard Riley staff was soft and we played that way on both sides of the ball.

Nebraska really likes former Hawkeye coaches!

 

[Hans81]

I mean it was pretty obvious that this was gonna happen

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Alright, now let's go find the next Josey Jewell

Honus looks kind of "odd" in that picture.

 

[kwik44]

When has Iowa ever went on a 4 year upswing?

2001-2004

 

[CelticHawk]

He looked game ready and like a starter. He will have a rough time next year at NU, IMO, because NU has work to do on D. But man, I hope this isn't a trend. Would rather he play with us vs against us. At the same time, BIG football isn't kind and having a couple guys coming up in the system eases my criticism.

 

[Hans81]

A lot of things could contribute to why he decided to be a Cornhusker. Scott Frost name has been all over lately. Coach of the year. The massive success he has had at Oregon and UCF. Now at a name brand school like Nebraska momentum is rolling good in Frost favor. I mean we had a horrible looking class when he arrived and it’s top half now. Obviously nothing special but the class is in solid shape considering he had 3 weeks to get things in order before early signing period. Frost also seems to be a genuinely good guy to play for.

Plus, Nebraska defense SUCKS! It was a easy sale to intrigue a guy to help turn it around and be the anchor of a fresh new defense. Nobody will have a head start on a starting position because no one has played in it yet. No one knows the playbook.

Iowa has a good defense and while you lost your Linebackers, it is intriguing to know you could be the anchor in a defense that is potentially fresh and exciting.

Iowa is going to be just fine. You guys saw how bad we were. We needed the help.

Yep, Iowa beats Nebraska next couple of years (with or without Honas).

 

[BCRoss89]

It will be sad t see him achieve so much less than he could have at Iowa. Oh well.

I like our depth at LB...and we have another month and a half to pick up a better prospect.

I hope Debby keeps chasing Juco LBs.

Best of luck Will!

Time to move on.

 

[CelticHawk]

When is the last time we didn't have good LB's and guys that stepped up and stepped in?

 

[AZHusker1979]

IF Frost does get things turned around at Nebraska, it will take at least until the second half of 2019 (Honas' senior season) for the momentum to start to kick-in.

Frost DID take a 0-12 UCF team to 6-7 in his first year and 12-0 in his second year, so not sure why it would take a year and a half for momentum to start to kick-in. He and his staff have already proved they can turn around a team quickly. Won't happen next year, but 6-6 is possible and then make a jump in 2019 with a friendlier schedule. Not sure why Honas picked NU, but happy he did. Also, happy I don't have to see him play against NU and blowing fools up. Day one started and huge upgrade.

 

[pharmdfd]

Yep, Iowa beats Nebraska next couple of years (with or without Honas).

Neb will be terrible next year, then they lose quite a few starters and based on the past couple recruiting classes it doesn’t look any better. They have recruited zero talent on either line. No way they succeed in the big 10 with no strength at the LOS.

 

[madmax1191]

Gentlemen this is a juco LB we’re talking about here. He is not the fulcrum that sways the the change for any program. Iowa or Debbie. We just produced Josey ****ing Jewel and still went 7-5. So not getting Honas is .... well .... um... really no biggie. We got plenty of backers on the roster and if we get the S.D. kid Benson ( another forgotten leftover who was the S.D. Player of the year ) then all is well. Why all the bitching, whining, complaining??

 

[Hans81]

Gentlemen this is a juco LB we’re talking about here. He is not the fulcrum that sways the the change for any program. Iowa or Debbie. We just produced Josey ****ing Jewel and still went 7-5. So not getting Honas is .... well .... um... really no biggie. We got plenty of backers on the roster and if we get the S.D. kid Benson ( another forgotten leftover who was the S.D. Player of the year ) then all is well. Why all the bitching, whining, complaining??

Good post. Games are certainly not won by recruiting rankings, but rather by patient player development...which Iowa has over Nebraska.

 

[Hock-I]

Someone over on the Nebraska forums said they would rather be coached by Scott Frost as opposed to Kirk Ferentz... Dumb Fuskers

Good grief...I just checked out several posts you made over there. You’re making Iowa fans look like whiney bitches. They got a recruit over us - it happens - move on. And somehow you are surprised that another fan base says they prefer their new coach over Ferentz?

 

[Randall Stanhope]

Frost DID take a 0-12 UCF team to 6-7 in his first year and 12-0 in his second year, so not sure why it would take a year and a half for momentum to start to kick-in.

Because: Big Ten.

It's not, whatever conference UCF is in.

How were his defenses at UCF?