Week 6 Report Card: Texas Tech
by Husker Mike
on Oct 12, 2008 8:00 AM CDT
in Football
9 comments
Nebraska doesn't believe in moral victories, but today's game should be seen as a sign that attitudes are changing in this football program. Two weeks ago, some Husker players expressed surprised that they could play with a team like Virginia Tech. Today, they learned they can play with a top ten team.
Offensive Line: B+ Nice push to create holes for the running backs. A couple of holding penalties were the biggest negatives. Great job getting this group back in sync, Barney!
Running backs: B+ Marlon Lucky got a few holes, and was very productive in the running game...even more productive catching the ball. Roy Helu was solid for the most part as well.
Quarterback: A- Through regulation, this would have been a solid A. Ganz made good decisions almost all game, and completed over 80% of his passes.
Wide Receiver: A OK, these guys aren't speed burners for the most part. But how long has it been since we've complained about these guys having the dropsies? This group made the clutch catches to maintain possession after possession.
Defensive Line: B- OK, they only had 1 tackle for loss. But they occasionally got pressure on Graham Harrell.
Linebacker: Incomplete. OK, the stat sheet said that Cody Glenn and Phillip Dillard played. But really, Nebraska was down to playing true freshman Matt Holt (a walk-on!) at linebacker.
Secondary: B- Several blown coverages (especially against Michael Crabtree on 4th and 4) hurt, but some solid fundamentals minimized the damage. Did you see Larry Asante out there today?
Coaching: B+ A lot of improvement on the field this week. Still need to find a way to address all of the penalties, though. And a great game plan, especially on offense.
Overall: B Taking a top-ten team to overtime is a sign of progress.
Elsewhere in College Football:
Karl Richins Big XII officiating crew: F You guys looked befuddled last Saturday night in Lincoln. Today, you looked even stupider at the Cotton Bowl. I especially remember a personal foul flag on Oklahoma when Colt McCoy essentially fell down.
Missouri: D- That was one nasty loogie you coughed up tonight at home.
LSU: F Ricky Jean-Francois probably should keep his mouth shut when he's healthy enough to play again.
Penn State: A Best in the Big MAC, to be sure.
0 recs |
9 comments
|
Email
Print
Comments
ill post first
WOW, i have always respected the NU nation and there football team. But after yesterday i have to say if this was the first game of big 12 play i would say NU would be 2nd or 3rd in the north on there way to a bowl game. Since they have already layed an egg against Mizzu i think they could beat everyone else in the north if they play like that again. outstanding game on NU’s part against a great offense that they played great 95% of the game. If the NU offense could have kept the ball anylonger TTU would have lost that game badly.
If you not having fun....then your not playing the game right.
by texastfan on
Oct 12, 2008 11:57 AM CDT
reply
actions
0 recs
We sucked last night.
I’m here for my crow.
Ridiculous Upside: All the "Almost NBA" info you can handle!
by Ridiculous Matt on
Oct 12, 2008 3:10 PM CDT
reply
actions
0 recs
hahahah
man, I’m amazed no one else has given you some crap. I got home just in time to watch the end of that game. I had a feeling going into it that Missouri would have problems – I was going to pick an upset, but ended up not doing it.
Okie State over you guys, Texas over Oklahoma – what a big friggin’ weekend in the Big 12.
How badly do you tink this hurt Daniel’s Heisman chances?
Go Big Red Nebraska!
Our Cobs Are Bigger Than Yours!
Corn Nation!
by corn blight on
Oct 12, 2008 3:51 PM CDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
I think Chase
can rebound if he puts up horrifically good numbers and get to the Big XII title game to face whomever. I also think Crabtree may have snuck in at the #5 slot. Bradford and Harrell are two to consider so there’s four legit ones from the Big XII right there.
by Blankman on
Oct 12, 2008 3:57 PM CDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Sorry
have respectfully disagree on Harrell. He is an ok qb to an even good qb but he is not a Heisman candidate. Bradford has an outside chance but dont think he is really a candidate either. Crabtree is going to get some votes and deserves to be mentioned and is the only other real candidate from the Big XII with Daniel. I dont think either will win it though and that was my thought even before Chase stunk up the joint last night. Wonder if OSU is now the dirtiest team ever.
by taflorom on
Oct 12, 2008 4:33 PM CDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
#6 for Nebraska
How many times did Crabtree or any other Texas Tech receiver just flat out run by this guy while he was standing flat footed? UGH!!! I wanted to reach through the screen and snatch him up!
The Minnesota Vikings - Undefeated in the Playoffs at Lambeau Field!
by BaldViking on
Oct 13, 2008 8:57 PM CDT
reply
actions
0 recs
Armando Murillo
he did not have a good game.
The 4th and four play to Crabtree was killer….. I think everyone got caught off guard by that, and the huskers paid dearly for it
Go Big Red Nebraska!
Our Cobs Are Bigger Than Yours!
Corn Nation!
by corn blight on
Oct 13, 2008 9:19 PM CDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
If you
listen to the coaches they were in zone coverage and it was Asantes responsiblilty both times to cover the deep route. The first time Crabtree caught the ball the second time Murillo recovered and broke up the pass. It was not Murillo who blew the coverage, he was to take the short pass or the out route.
The question I have is, why didn’t we simply put double coverage on Crabtree. You simply dont let the best player on the other team beat you. Make someone else do it.
by taflorom on
Oct 13, 2008 9:44 PM CDT
up
reply
actions
0 recs
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
Related FanShots on Corn Nation
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recent FanPosts
New FanPost
Cornhusker Kickoff 2009
"Cornhusker Kickoff" is our 2009 preseason yearbook. With 128 pages of analysis, stats, history, and pictures, Cornhusker Kickoff is the only preseason magazine devoted exclusively to Nebraska football. We'll have more about it soon, but you can pre-order it at Maple Street Press, where it will ship on July 6th. It will be available stores throughout Nebraska where you can find other preseason magazines on July 21st.
If you have comments or feedback, please contact us here at Corn Nation. We're always looking for ways to improve!
Certain photos copyright © 2009 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
