The Good...and the Not So Good (Wash edition) plus Nebraska look forward

[ru-baby]

The Good:

1. Running backs. What can be said-KM had a run for the agers (and a Heisman campaign?, especially if he runs wild vs USC, and Browns TD run and balance-wow. Will Benjamin and Raymond get some time? Packed room.
2. QB--AK has answered the bell each week. The td throw to Strong was very nice. All around a sold B10 qb.
3. Strong" The leap and the TD (we who have been crying for the end zone high point opportunity exulted) were great and each week looking more big time.
4. Bend dont break D. Not really liking concept but cant argue that it dint work at least Wash week.
5. Pass break ups. Were there when needed (Dixon, Lbeam etc)
6. Duff-Showed flashes of possible stardom.

Not So Good:

1. Linebackers: Powell is solid and his tip was excellent. Djabome has done better than expected. But the rest are concerning. Walker has seemed small in the spring game and currently and has been pushed around, bad angles etc. Gather Wright is the 3rd, and this explains why going to 2 LB set. Dont see how this is not a portal area #1. Powell going down w injury would be VEY concerning.
2. Pass rush--Been well documented.
3. Using blitzes creatively for pressure. This had been a staple and not so much so far. Hear we blitzed 40% of pass plays but sure didnt feel that way. Needs to be re-incorporated.
4. Special teams: Wash blocks a kick but we dont get close on multiple fg? Thought that was our thing. No real attempts at advancing punts while not blocking. Surprisingly ST needs some work
5. Right side of OL--Didnt seem to struggle as much as against VT, but still a concern

GOOD hope to see v Nebraska

1. OL getting a push on run plays allowing RU to control time of possession
2. Big play to either Duff Strong or Miller on long ball
3. No turnovers
4. A punt block-could be game decider
5. Let Black return kickoffs-could be the big play needed to take pressure off ground slow plan.
6. Disguised blitzes leading to 2 sacks.

 

[mdk01]

Weather Channel still showing 94 in Lincoln Saturday. Benjamin and/or Raymond could well see some time.

 

[ru-baby]

Good point. Heat could be a huge factor. Raymond's burst in the second half may be a difference if at the right time. Hope the DL rotation benefits from heat and multiple players in getting a push.

 

[RUbacker]

Weather Channel still showing 94 in Lincoln Saturday. Benjamin and/or Raymond could well see some time.

it’s not the RBs you have to worry about in the heat.

 

[Cornicator]

Weather Channel still showing 94 in Lincoln Saturday. Benjamin and/or Raymond could well see some time.

94 is hot, regardless. But the humidity is supposed to be around 25%. Guys this is a weird forecast for October in Nebraska. On Friday, there are Freeze warnings in mid-Nebraska. The weather is absolutely schizophrenic.

Will it be hot? Yes.

But I really don't think low 90s with virtually no humidity is that difficult to manage. The shade in Memorial Stadium will also cover the whole field by the start of the 3rd quarter.

 

[RUbacker]

94 is hot, regardless. But the humidity is supposed to be around 25%. Guys this is a weird forecast for October in Nebraska. On Friday, there are Freeze warnings in mid-Nebraska. The weather is absolutely schizophrenic.

Will it be hot? Yes.

But I really don't think low 90s with virtually no humidity is that difficult to manage. The shade in Memorial Stadium will also cover the whole field by the start of the 3rd quarter.

both teams play in same weather so play ball !

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

both teams play in same weather so play ball !

According to the Rant Rhule switched the sidelines so that RU will be in the blazing sun at kick off. Nebraska sideline will already have shade cover.

 

[RUbacker]

both teams play in same weather so play ball !

According to the Rant Rhule switched the sidelines so that RU will be in the blazing sun at kick off. Nebraska sideline will already have shade cover.

bastards ! lol

 

[ru-baby]

While it may not be the rbs re the heat, if the OL or DL is gassed because of the heat, then yes the rbs will have a huge impact, including a potential fresh Raymond in the late 3rd qrtr for ex.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

Weather Channel still showing 94 in Lincoln Saturday. Benjamin and/or Raymond could well see some time.

The wind is going to be a bigger factor than the heat. So long as we have our cool zone fans with us this time, which I’m sure we will, he shouldn’t have the same effect that it did at Lane Stadium.

 

[beaced]

The Good:

1. Running backs. What can be said-KM had a run for the agers (and a Heisman campaign?, especially if he runs wild vs USC, and Browns TD run and balance-wow. Will Benjamin and Raymond get some time? Packed room.
2. QB--AK has answered the bell each week. The td throw to Strong was very nice. All around a sold B10 qb.
3. Strong" The leap and the TD (we who have been crying for the end zone high point opportunity exulted) were great and each week looking more big time.
4. Bend dont break D. Not really liking concept but cant argue that it dint work at least Wash week.
5. Pass break ups. Were there when needed (Dixon, Lbeam etc)
6. Duff-Showed flashes of possible stardom.

Not So Good:

1. Linebackers: Powell is solid and his tip was excellent. Djabome has done better than expected. But the rest are concerning. Walker has seemed small in the spring game and currently and has been pushed around, bad angles etc. Gather Wright is the 3rd, and this explains why going to 2 LB set. Dont see how this is not a portal area #1. Powell going down w injury would be VEY concerning.
2. Pass rush--Been well documented.
3. Using blitzes creatively for pressure. This had been a staple and not so much so far. Hear we blitzed 40% of pass plays but sure didnt feel that way. Needs to be re-incorporated.
4. Special teams: Wash blocks a kick but we dont get close on multiple fg? Thought that was our thing. No real attempts at advancing punts while not blocking. Surprisingly ST needs some work
5. Right side of OL--Didnt seem to struggle as much as against VT, but still a concern

GOOD hope to see v Nebraska

1. OL getting a push on run plays allowing RU to control time of possession
2. Big play to either Duff Strong or Miller on long ball
3. No turnovers
4. A punt block-could be game decider
5. Let Black return kickoffs-could be the big play needed to take pressure off ground slow plan.
6. Disguised blitzes leading to 2 sacks.

To sum it up. We lost a game that we should have won Nebraska is kinky a fair team. Hopefully this was a one of a kind F UP and willNOT be rrprated

 

[ru-baby]

Will address the Neb good and not so separately, but yes we let one get away, and were fortunate to win vs Wash. A one td loss to New at home aint so bad. Long road and lot of grinder games ahead that will make or break season.