Frost's offense will score points. My question is, who is his defensive coordinator? His DC at UCF is a first year DC who coached linebackers at Oregon. That will be Frost's challenge in the B1G.
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Hey, there you are! Can we expect Diaco to finally switch things up on D this next week, or do you think it’s gonna be yet another week of just plain vanilla?Here's something to ponder. When UCF played Maryland this year, due to hurricane Irma, they hadn't played a game in 3 weeks and didn't practice all of the practices available to them during that time. They had only played one game this season so far. So I could imagine their team being at least a little rusty.
Well, they beat Maryland by a larger margin than Wisconsin, Michigan, Michigan State, and Northwestern did, and had only played 1 game when Maryland had already played 2 games. *Both Ohio State and Penn State beat Maryland by a larger margin than UCF.
Before you start talking about Maryland losing all of their QBs in that game, their 2nd string QB, Kasem Hill started, and was injured sometime in the 1st quarter. Their 3rd string QB, Max Bortenschlager, finished the game and started the rest of the year. Which means UCF actually played a quarter against Maryland's 2nd string QB before their 3rd stringer came in. All of the B1G teams I mentioned went up against Maryland's 3rd stringer from the start of the game.
This tells us that at least by score, that Maryland gave Wisconsin, Michigan, Michigan State, and Northwestern a more difficult game than they gave UCF. Keep in mind this was at the very start of Frost's 2nd year.
So...14 games into Frosts tenure at UCF, Maryland had a more difficult game against UCF than against a 3rd year Jim Harbsugh coached Michigan team...a 3rd year Paul Chryst coached Wisconsin team...an 11th year Mark Dantonio coached Michigan State team...and a 12th year Pat Fitzgerald coached Northwestern team.
I think you guys get the point. It looks like Nebraska will be a substantially better team coached by Frost than certainly Riley and Callahan, and more than likely better than Pelini's teams as well. And what was Pelini's record against Iowa again?
Looking forward to some very competitive games in the future.
yup. frost is an offensive minded guy and nebby needs a defensive minded one.
It is hard to stop a power run game when you don't see one in practice.
he also will inherit a team that is soft as hell on both lines, that will be his biggest hurdle.
I don't know if the Big Ten style of play was underestimated by Nebraska. The fact of the matter is, when Nebraska joined, the Huskers were built to defend spread option and air-raid attacks. You don't just change personnel and schemes overnight. With that said.....Nebraska has not done a good job at all at adapting to the Big Ten and they've now had plenty of time to do so.
It's never announced as a suspension for drugs. It, along with other issues, is called a "violation of team rules". How many times do you hear of a player suspended for breaking team rules?
Yes, time will tell. However, in short term, Nebraska simply does not have the horses to keep up with Iowa or other heavy weights in B10. Regardless of who the coach is next season, I'm predicting a 6 - 6 type record for Nebby.Here's something to ponder. When UCF played Maryland this year, due to hurricane Irma, they hadn't played a game in 3 weeks and didn't practice all of the practices available to them during that time. They had only played one game this season so far. So I could imagine their team being at least a little rusty.
Well, they beat Maryland by a larger margin than Wisconsin, Michigan, Michigan State, and Northwestern did, and had only played 1 game when Maryland had already played 2 games. *Both Ohio State and Penn State beat Maryland by a larger margin than UCF.
Before you start talking about Maryland losing all of their QBs in that game, their 2nd string QB, Kasem Hill started, and was injured sometime in the 1st quarter. Their 3rd string QB, Max Bortenschlager, finished the game and started the rest of the year. Which means UCF actually played a quarter against Maryland's 2nd string QB before their 3rd stringer came in. All of the B1G teams I mentioned went up against Maryland's 3rd stringer from the start of the game.
This tells us that at least by score, that Maryland gave Wisconsin, Michigan, Michigan State, and Northwestern a more difficult game than they gave UCF. Keep in mind this was at the very start of Frost's 2nd year.
So...14 games into Frosts tenure at UCF, Maryland had a more difficult game against UCF than against a 3rd year Jim Harbsugh coached Michigan team...a 3rd year Paul Chryst coached Wisconsin team...an 11th year Mark Dantonio coached Michigan State team...and a 12th year Pat Fitzgerald coached Northwestern team.
I think you guys get the point. It looks like Nebraska will be a substantially better team coached by Frost than certainly Riley and Callahan, and more than likely better than Pelini's teams as well. And what was Pelini's record against Iowa again?
Looking forward to some very competitive games in the future.
Therefore, steroids are likely NOT "rampant" at nearly every college, as you flippantly stated.
Here's something to ponder. When UCF played Maryland this year, due to hurricane Irma, they hadn't played a game in 3 weeks and didn't practice all of the practices available to them during that time. They had only played one game this season so far. So I could imagine their team being at least a little rusty.
Well, they beat Maryland by a larger margin than Wisconsin, Michigan, Michigan State, and Northwestern did, and had only played 1 game when Maryland had already played 2 games. *Both Ohio State and Penn State beat Maryland by a larger margin than UCF.
Before you start talking about Maryland losing all of their QBs in that game, their 2nd string QB, Kasem Hill started, and was injured sometime in the 1st quarter. Their 3rd string QB, Max Bortenschlager, finished the game and started the rest of the year. Which means UCF actually played a quarter against Maryland's 2nd string QB before their 3rd stringer came in. All of the B1G teams I mentioned went up against Maryland's 3rd stringer from the start of the game.
This tells us that at least by score, that Maryland gave Wisconsin, Michigan, Michigan State, and Northwestern a more difficult game than they gave UCF. Keep in mind this was at the very start of Frost's 2nd year.
So...14 games into Frosts tenure at UCF, Maryland had a more difficult game against UCF than against a 3rd year Jim Harbsugh coached Michigan team...a 3rd year Paul Chryst coached Wisconsin team...an 11th year Mark Dantonio coached Michigan State team...and a 12th year Pat Fitzgerald coached Northwestern team.
I think you guys get the point. It looks like Nebraska will be a substantially better team coached by Frost than certainly Riley and Callahan, and more than likely better than Pelini's teams as well. And what was Pelini's record against Iowa again?
Looking forward to some very competitive games in the future.
That 3rd string QB for MD vs UCF was about as prepared to play as Husker Du would be to take the stage at 1st Ave tmrw night. You realize how little reps the backup and 3rd string QB get in game prep? He got all the reps once he became the starter after the UCF game.
When will any losses that Frost has count in Neb minds? I see that the last 3 years no losses count bc it was the “Riley” years. Do you guys acknowledge any Pelini losses? You never count any Callahan losses either. You guys are a hoot.
Waiting for your next excuse....
The current DC at UCF if Erik Chinander, who was a walk-on OL at Iowa under Fry and Ferentz. Has since spent time at Oregon and with the Eagles among other places. My own opinion is that Nebraska has some fundamental things to fix in terms of establishing an identity that don't get fixed overnight. But that there is enough talent on the roster currently to be bowl eligible next year. By Year 3 they could be contending for a division title. But Frost will need to be given space and time to establish that identity and weed out the guys who either don't fit or won't get on board.
To be fair if I were a Nebraska fan (not pretty) and experienced the 1990s I would probably be the same way. Fans want the good times to return. Much different scale in terms of national relevance, but Iowa wrestling fans who went through the dominance of Gable are somewhat similar. Finishing second or 3rd or 4th or whatever nationally is tolerated somewhat, but watching PSU win title after title gets the fans clamoring for change with Brands.
Nebraska has unbelievable support. The game last Friday was a 4-7 team that had been horrible the last few weeks and the place was darn near full (other than student seats). And many stayed even when it was 42-14 in the third quarter. I do think Frost can "win," with the caveat that winning in today's realities might be different than in the 1990s. It wouldn't surprise me at all to see Frost win a couple of division titles over a 5-year span. But I think the days of Nebraska winning 8 or 9 out of 10 division titles, with 4 CFP appearances in that timeframe, are not coming back. Or are unlikely to come back.
Here's something to ponder. When UCF played Maryland this year, due to hurricane Irma, they hadn't played a game in 3 weeks and didn't practice all of the practices available to them during that time. They had only played one game this season so far. So I could imagine their team being at least a little rusty.
Well, they beat Maryland by a larger margin than Wisconsin, Michigan, Michigan State, and Northwestern did, and had only played 1 game when Maryland had already played 2 games. *Both Ohio State and Penn State beat Maryland by a larger margin than UCF.
Before you start talking about Maryland losing all of their QBs in that game, their 2nd string QB, Kasem Hill started, and was injured sometime in the 1st quarter. Their 3rd string QB, Max Bortenschlager, finished the game and started the rest of the year. Which means UCF actually played a quarter against Maryland's 2nd string QB before their 3rd stringer came in. All of the B1G teams I mentioned went up against Maryland's 3rd stringer from the start of the game.
This tells us that at least by score, that Maryland gave Wisconsin, Michigan, Michigan State, and Northwestern a more difficult game than they gave UCF. Keep in mind this was at the very start of Frost's 2nd year.
So...14 games into Frosts tenure at UCF, Maryland had a more difficult game against UCF than against a 3rd year Jim Harbsugh coached Michigan team...a 3rd year Paul Chryst coached Wisconsin team...an 11th year Mark Dantonio coached Michigan State team...and a 12th year Pat Fitzgerald coached Northwestern team.
I think you guys get the point. It looks like Nebraska will be a substantially better team coached by Frost than certainly Riley and Callahan, and more than likely better than Pelini's teams as well. And what was Pelini's record against Iowa again?
Looking forward to some very competitive games in the future.
A 9 win Pelini beat 6-6 Iowa 20-7, 4-8 Iowa 13-7, 7-5 Iowa 37-34(OT)-Iowa led 24-7 late in 3rd.
Ferentz has beaten UNL in the series 38-17, 28-20, 40-10, 56-14.
Iowa has control & will remain in control as long as the emphasis is on physical Big Ten football.
It will be interesting. Kelly dominated the PAC with that spread hurry up offense. I don't recall it ever being used in the B1G. I guess Frost is going to test the perception that you win in the B1G with physical football.
The closest thing to that type of offense in the Big Ten right now would be Jeff Brohm's attack at Purdue, no?
