[Husker] Some somments

[Scott R Lawson]

>>>3. During last year's recruiting, I felt strongly that some 
>>>scholarships being meted out to "skill" positions should have gone 
>>>toward bolstering the O-line. Perhaps I was wrong, but it doesn't 
>>>look that way.

Steve, I'd be surprised if very many true freshman offensive linemen would be seeing significant playing time at any of the division 1-A schools, let alone Nebraska right now- I will wait another year (or maybe two) to agree/disagree with you on this. I do not have hard evidence to back this up, but it seems that even highly recruited offensive linemen usually redshirt the first year, or see limited time as backups. That said, the line has so far not played as well as many expected, nor is it nearly deep enough.

Scott in NY  



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From: husker-bounces at tssi.com [mailto:husker-bounces at tssi.com]On Behalf
Of Steve Stone
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 2:48 PM
To: husker-tssi.com
Subject: [Husker] Some somments


I've stayed mum for most of this season in an attempt to maintain 
equipoise regarding the Huskers, and the only cannon fodder I offer 
atg this point are several comments:

1. When it became clear that Matt Herian was not going to play this 
year, it became clear that the Huskers would have limited success. 
Reason: the WC offense requires a big, strong, pass-catching tight 
end in order to function properly.

2. The unsettled O-line was clearly a question mark even during fall 
camp, particularly at tackle. Any coach will tell you that his team 
is as good as his tackles.

3. During last year's recruiting, I felt strongly that some 
scholarships being meted out to "skill" positions should have gone 
toward bolstering the O-line. Perhaps I was wrong, but it doesn't 
look that way.

4. This Husker team is remarkably young, and young players tend to 
make mistakes like thoseover the past three weeks. Nothing cures that 
but time and experience.

5. Zach Taylor is playing as well as can be expected, given the 
circumstances. RSFs Nate Swift and Todd Peterson are playing three 
levels above what should be expected. Ditto Corey McKeon and Cody 
Glenn.

6. I have no idea why Zach Taylor has played every offensive down 
this year while Joe Ganz has not handled even one snap. If this 
continues, Harrison Beck will have a redshirt year whether he wants 
one or not. Frankly, it seems a pity to burn his redshirt year at 
this point.

7. Almost no one has mentioned special teams which have played 
extremely well. Guess no one remembers Dr. Tom's axiom that a squad 
had three first teams. Rigoni is due for a Medal of Valor or some 
sort.

Steve Stone
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