Nebraska Offensive Coordinator Shawn Watson to Run For Governor

by Jon Johnston on Aug 27, 2010 9:03 AM CDT in Nebraska Husker Football

You could vote for him, right?

It's too bad elections aren't held in August, because if they were, Shawn Watson might have a shot. He says all the right things in August, just like when yesterday he was talking about our starting quarterback race:

"Zac has become a better runner," Watson said. "Cody has become a better manager. Taylor's become a better passer. They've enhanced themselves because they've had to compete.

Wow! Each one has become better at exactly the skills they need to master in order to win the starting job, and more importantly, games, and possibly more important than that, the hearts of Husker fans everywhere.

August makes you forget that Watson is the guy that's had to re-tool the offense twice in midseason the past two seasons. With Ganz, it happened after the 55-17 loss against Missouri, and last season, the Huskers went ultra-conservative after the 9-7 loss to Iowa State.

Nebraska should have the depth to make sure that doesn't happen this season.... right? I mean, the offensive line should have depth, despite that they're looking at possibly starting a redshirt freshman, Jeremiah Sirles, at left tackle. The running back position looks good, and the receivers are settled compared to last season. It isn't bugging me that they haven't named a starter at quarterback because I never expected them to - it's like a game they like to play with the media as much as anything (rather enjoyable, at that).

I feel good about the offense heading into this season, but it makes me cringe when Shawn Watson talks, because it's the same stuff he's fed us the past two seasons, and while it was great in August, it didn't have much lasting power beyond the middle of September.

I so want to believe Watson, too, probably because of his great hair, and his great smile. Unfortunately, elections are held in November and this is an election year. Will I be voting for Watson in November? It's so far away, and there's so much that can happen between now and then.

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Did Wats make those types of statements in the previous two Augusts?

I don’t recall Watson saying that previously. We fans might have…but Watson didn’t…

by Husker Mike on Aug 27, 2010 10:01 AM CDT reply actions

A stroll down memory lane

“and while it was great in August, it didn’t have much lasting power beyond the middle of September.”

Funny, here was a quote from Watson after the Arkansas State game last year. "Zac was lights out. What I like about him the most is he’s so doggone efficient. He doesn’t get rattled about anything. He can throw it, run it. I’ve really grown to trust him". The next week against VaTech 11-30 with 2 picks (although I think this is the game where Zac hurt his elbow)

By the Missouri game, that trust seemed to have eroded when Wats was considering yanking him after 3 quarters. As we all know, take what happens with these first two games with a grain of salt – it’s a long season.

by Turfburner on Aug 27, 2010 10:57 AM CDT reply actions

That injury...

…had a lot more to do with Zac’s performance last year than most people want to admit. But the proof of that won’t come in August, but October…

by Husker Mike on Aug 27, 2010 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions

The injury

I am sick of hearing about this “injury”. The fact remains he made HORRIBLE decisions again and again last year. You can’t blame every bad decision on an injury. He has a lot to prove this year. I really hope he proves me wrong but I don’t think he is the answer. But who does that leave us Green, he didn’t exactly take advantage of his opportunites last year either. Then their’s Martinez he is a freshman so who knows. Our schedule doesn’t help matters out either the first two games are money games, no tests at all. After that we go to Washington which really scares me. Lee on the road in a hostile environment hasn’t been his strong suit. Watson showed a little versatility in the bowl game with Burkhead I hope it continues because our QB position is still pretty weak.

by Huzkerfan on Aug 27, 2010 7:52 PM CDT reply actions

Yep.

Green didn’t tear it up as a TRUE FRESHMAN, so he’s no good. Patience, get some.

Hadoken!!

by Brizzle T on Aug 27, 2010 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions

I think...

Zac Lee has more potential than people give him credit for. Sure, we shouldn’t blame the injury completely for how poorly he performed in some big games. You definitely can’t blame him completely for the loss to Iowa State (that belongs to Niles Paul and about 7 others).

In Zac, we did see flashes of a good quarterback last season, like in the 4th quarter at Missouri, or the Holiday Bowl. Give this guy another chance. If he blows it, then we’ve got other options. But for now, I really believe Zac Lee is the best option because of his experience and potential in the passing game. And heck, he isn’t AS bad of a runner as people say he is. He can run the ball if he has to, he proved that against Texas and Arizona…and I think this year we’ll see him take off a little more.

by Billgrip on Aug 28, 2010 9:31 AM CDT reply actions