Comments on: Nebraska 10 – Oklahoma 3 http://www.huskerzone.com/2009/11/08/nebraska-10-oklahoma-3/ Husker football blog by Huskers Fans, for Husker Fans. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:06:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bugeater http://www.huskerzone.com/2009/11/08/nebraska-10-oklahoma-3/comment-page-1/#comment-106561 Bugeater Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:19:13 +0000 http://www.huskerzone.com/2009/11/08/nebraska-10-oklahoma-3/#comment-106561 Well said Mr. Coffee. Players need to play up to (and beyond) their ability. That's why they came to Nebraska. To be great. You're also right that we had true leadership in Joe Ganz. He was a great Husker, one of the best of this decade. Well said Mr. Coffee.

Players need to play up to (and beyond) their ability. That’s why they came to Nebraska. To be great.

You’re also right that we had true leadership in Joe Ganz. He was a great Husker, one of the best of this decade.

]]> By: Mr. Coffee http://www.huskerzone.com/2009/11/08/nebraska-10-oklahoma-3/comment-page-1/#comment-106453 Mr. Coffee Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:15:31 +0000 http://www.huskerzone.com/2009/11/08/nebraska-10-oklahoma-3/#comment-106453 I don't agree with throwing Watson under the bus yet. He was spectacular in his first two seasons with the Huskers (One under Callahan and the rest under Pelini? I might be wrong on the number with Callahan...). The problems I see with this year's offense: 1. No leadership or experience in the "key" positions (QB, WR, RB) 2. Having trouble establishing a good running game through some games (Castille gone; Helu Jr. injured; Burkhead injured) 3. In the 3 losses, the Huskers had many drive killing penalties, a lot of turnovers, and a lot of dropped balls. You can't blame Watson completely for these Bonehead mistakes. It's hard for any offense to establish rhythm when nobody on that side of the ball steps up and holds their teammates accountable. Look back to the Joe Ganz and Sam Keller offenses; Ganz was a true leader and got things done (even though Lee and Green are better athletes). Leadership is hard to coach; it's gained through experience and repetition and confidence. With inexperienced WR's, and the injuries at RB; it's hard to gain confidence within that system. Who else can coach QB's like Watson in the country? If we bring someone else in to revamp the system, it's going to be a long 4 years to try to turn things around. I mean, we only have a few seniors on the offense; Period. I don’t agree with throwing Watson under the bus yet. He was spectacular in his first two seasons with the Huskers (One under Callahan and the rest under Pelini? I might be wrong on the number with Callahan…).

The problems I see with this year’s offense:
1. No leadership or experience in the “key” positions (QB, WR, RB)
2. Having trouble establishing a good running game through some games (Castille gone; Helu Jr. injured; Burkhead injured)
3. In the 3 losses, the Huskers had many drive killing penalties, a lot of turnovers, and a lot of dropped balls.

You can’t blame Watson completely for these Bonehead mistakes. It’s hard for any offense to establish rhythm when nobody on that side of the ball steps up and holds their teammates accountable. Look back to the Joe Ganz and Sam Keller offenses; Ganz was a true leader and got things done (even though Lee and Green are better athletes).

Leadership is hard to coach; it’s gained through experience and repetition and confidence. With inexperienced WR’s, and the injuries at RB; it’s hard to gain confidence within that system.

Who else can coach QB’s like Watson in the country? If we bring someone else in to revamp the system, it’s going to be a long 4 years to try to turn things around. I mean, we only have a few seniors on the offense; Period.

]]> By: Lee http://www.huskerzone.com/2009/11/08/nebraska-10-oklahoma-3/comment-page-1/#comment-106388 Lee Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:05:19 +0000 http://www.huskerzone.com/2009/11/08/nebraska-10-oklahoma-3/#comment-106388 Can Watson. Lee Rife Omaha Benson '58 St.Paul MN4NU Can Watson.
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]]> By: Cleo http://www.huskerzone.com/2009/11/08/nebraska-10-oklahoma-3/comment-page-1/#comment-106322 Cleo Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:03:38 +0000 http://www.huskerzone.com/2009/11/08/nebraska-10-oklahoma-3/#comment-106322 The game was electric and as everyone says the defense was spectacular. I wonder if Shawn Watson has actually taken another job because he seems to have checked out on this one. But, what I think is really the issue- we need to get back to being an option team. There was nothing wrong with it when we were one and things started going wrong when we stopped being one. Being King of the Option means being able to do it all. The offensive line will like playing the option better than just being a post in the way of someone throwing the ball most of the time which has not worked well for us this season. Defense: Awesome, keep it up. Offense: Keep working hard boys we know you have the heart and abilities.... COACHES- WAKE UP AND BRING BACK THE OPTION... GO HUSKERS!!! I LOVE NEBRASKA!!!!!!!!! The game was electric and as everyone says the defense was spectacular. I wonder if Shawn Watson has actually taken another job because he seems to have checked out on this one. But, what I think is really the issue- we need to get back to being an option team. There was nothing wrong with it when we were one and things started going wrong when we stopped being one. Being King of the Option means being able to do it all. The offensive line will like playing the option better than just being a post in the way of someone throwing the ball most of the time which has not worked well for us this season. Defense: Awesome, keep it up. Offense: Keep working hard boys we know you have the heart and abilities…. COACHES- WAKE UP AND BRING BACK THE OPTION… GO HUSKERS!!! I LOVE NEBRASKA!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Husker Hopeful http://www.huskerzone.com/2009/11/08/nebraska-10-oklahoma-3/comment-page-1/#comment-106285 Husker Hopeful Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:09:12 +0000 http://www.huskerzone.com/2009/11/08/nebraska-10-oklahoma-3/#comment-106285 The defense was stellar. I still can't understand why we only had 2 first downs. Watson needs to borrow offensive playbooks from 2001 and before to get some ideas on how we can offensively move the ball. The defense was stellar. I still can’t understand why we only had 2 first downs. Watson needs to borrow offensive playbooks from 2001 and before to get some ideas on how we can offensively move the ball.

]]> By: hac http://www.huskerzone.com/2009/11/08/nebraska-10-oklahoma-3/comment-page-1/#comment-106280 hac Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:28:49 +0000 http://www.huskerzone.com/2009/11/08/nebraska-10-oklahoma-3/#comment-106280 Wow what a defense. Special teams played well. I think more end around and misdirection plays on the offense would have help. I believe in this coaching staff and think the future look brite for Big Red football Wow what a defense. Special teams played well. I think more end around and misdirection plays on the offense would have help. I believe in this coaching staff and think the future look brite for Big Red football

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