2016 Husker Football season

[Huskerpapa]

I will start this as a general subject with the thought It will last all season.  There may be a more specific topic on occasion, but this can be used throughout the year.

 

I am anxious about this season.  I am not sure what to think.  We may be pretty good.  We have depth and talent in a number of positions.  I have to believe two of the groupings (defense and offense) will be better.  Special teams sans Sam can still be good.  There will be a step or two backwards with punting, but otherwise we should be the same or better.   

 

GBR.

[bobcat402]

I'm nervously excited for this season, I think it's going to be a special one

[AuroranHusker]

It seemed like it took forever to get to the season, now it will go quickly. NU will be good, how good will remain to be seen. The back-to-back Oregon & Northwestern games will tell a lot about the momentum of the 2016 Huskers. GBR

[khoock]

I'm calling 9-3 (6-3) with losses @Indiana, @Wisconsin, and @Ohio State.

[khoock]

I think we will be alot better this year than last. The loss at Ohio State is an easy pick. I went with Indiana bc Mike Riley is notorious for a let down game throughout his career, so this seems like the perfect trap game. I went with Wisconsin bc there's no way I feel comfortable picking us to win 10 regular season games and @Wisconsin seems like the toughest game left on our schedule.

[HB]

Predicting 8-4.   GBR.

[Silverbacked1]

We win those close games this year so we will have a better record.

[huskerbaseball13]

I will start this as a general subject with the thought It will last all season.  There may be a more specific topic on occasion, but this can be used throughout the year.

 

I am anxious about this season.  I am not sure what to think.  We may be pretty good.  We have depth and talent in a number of positions.  I have to believe two of the groupings (defense and offense) will be better.  Special teams sans Sam can still be good.  There will be a step or two backwards with punting, but otherwise we should be the same or better.   

 

GBR.

 

 

We have some talent to work with at some positions but...I'm afraid our downfall will be 1. TA is still at QB.  He will continue to make some plays....but his turnovers will lose us games.  2.  Little depth on both lines.....we can't afford any more injuries to the Oline and until we can generate a pass rush we will have issues on defense.  I look forward to the season but I'm thinking our cap will be 8-9 wins. 

[Huskerpapa]

 

I will start this as a general subject with the thought It will last all season.  There may be a more specific topic on occasion, but this can be used throughout the year.

 

I am anxious about this season.  I am not sure what to think.  We may be pretty good.  We have depth and talent in a number of positions.  I have to believe two of the groupings (defense and offense) will be better.  Special teams sans Sam can still be good.  There will be a step or two backwards with punting, but otherwise we should be the same or better.   

 

GBR.

 

 

We have some talent to work with at some positions but...I'm afraid our downfall will be 1. TA is still at QB.  He will continue to make some plays....but his turnovers will lose us games.  2.  Little depth on both lines.....we can't afford any more injuries to the Oline and until we can generate a pass rush we will have issues on defense.  I look forward to the season but I'm thinking our cap will be 8-9 wins. 

 

It is always difficult to judge a team prior to the season.  I too, worry about Tommy and his turnover machine.  If that improves, he can be a dynamic QB.  Last year I thought the weakness of our team would have been our LB group, yet they ended up pretty darn good.  So the lines are a concern.  But, and this is big, if both lines end up cohesive, and can do their collective jobs, we could be dancing in January.  But the if's are certainly concerning.

[khoock]

Imagine if Armstrong could cut his interceptions in half this season.

[HB]

Imagine if Armstrong could cut his interceptions in half this season.

 

Part of that will depend on the game plan and what they ask him to do.

[huskerbaseball13]

 

Imagine if Armstrong could cut his interceptions in half this season.

 

Part of that will depend on the game plan and what they ask him to do.

 

 

I hope they run the hell out of him.  Obviously if he gets hurt we are probably in trouble but I think they should unleash him.  Also, I think Newby/Ozigbo are going to turn out to be a pretty darn good 1/2 punch this year.  We shall see

[atskooc]

I wouldn't be surprised if Oz surpasses Newby sometime this year.  I like the way that dude runs.

[Bugeaters1]

I wouldn't be surprised if Oz surpasses Newby sometime this year.  I like the way that dude runs.

Oz is definitely a north south guy. So much to like about him.

[HuskerFever]

A nice little distraction to help time pass by before the Nebrasketball season starts:

 

[Huskerpapa]

Football game day!!!

[Huskerpapa]

We were better, especially in the second half; yet we have a long way to go

[HuskerFever]

We were better, especially in the second half; yet we have a long way to go

It's amazing how momentum cam change after turnovers. We're going to need a lot more of those in tight games down the road.

[HuskerFever]

Nebraska sure knows how to create special moments in Memorial Stadium. I know we all saw it, but it never gets old to watch. I never knew Foltz, but his legacy has touched many people.

[Huskerpapa]

I (along with ohhh about 90,000 others) were at the game and it was a roller-coaster of emotions.  The hype of the game, the sadness of the loss of Sam, the struggles, the big plays, the big hits, the win...goodness.  We could be a pretty good team...but we have a ways to go to be back to the upper tier.  That said, 1 & 0 baby!!!

[AuroranHusker]

Bevy of emotions. Some joy, some sadness. Overall, another great experience at Memorial Stadium with my 90k extended family of Cornhuskers. Oh, and, good thing Nebraska has Wyoming this week instead of Oregon.

[HuskerFever]

Such a compelling radio call by Greg Sharpe:

 

[HuskerFever]

Here's some good news in a horrible situation:

http://www.omaha.com/news/crime/suspect-in-burglary-of-sam-foltz-s-brother-s-house/article_689a824e-7448-11e6-9db7-0b891c5a15f7.html

(Scott Van Pelt has his input on the matter as well: http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=17474659)

[AuroranHusker]

Michael Rose-Ivey calls for a No-Sit Saturday...

 

 

[Silverbacked1]

Cool.