[Husker] Maine 7 @ Nebraska 25

[Kurt Holst]

I watched on PPV and would add that most of the offensive problems 
(except Ross's two fumbles) were the result of poor O-line play.  The 
backs were getting initial contact while still in the backfield and 
Taylor was pressured on his two interceptions as well as most of the 
pass attempts later in the game.  Lets hope the O-line was just out of 
sync tonight, otherwise it could be a long season.  Frantz Hardy looked 
like a goto receiver and special teams were much improved.  Octavien, it 
is being reported, has a broken leg and could miss the season.

Kurt in FL

George Rapp wrote:

>Good news:
>o No penalties.
>o Offensive "pacing" seems to be much improved from last year. 
>Listening to the Webcast, it seemed like Jim Rose barely had time
>between plays to pontificate before the next snap.  Seems like the
>coaches are more in sync this year with respect to playcalling
>o Some lost opportunities (dropped passes, turnovers on punts, missed
>PAT) are silly, first-game errors that probably won't happen with a
>little more game-speed experience.
>o Surpassed last year's punt return total in a single game.  Nunn and
>Grixby both had a great game, though their production tailed off as
>the game went on, probably due to punt coverage adjustments by Maine.
>o Blackshirts broke the single-game sack record with 13 (?)
>o RUUUUUUUUUD!  8^)
>
>Not-so-good news
>o Running game was nonexistent, at least until Lucky came in.  That's
>a function of the offensive line more than the runner.
>o Didn't capitalize on exceptionally good field position ... mostly
>due to the silly things.
>o Octavien - sounds like he may be hurt for at least a few games, but
>Bo Ruud seems like he can handle things in Steve's absence ...
>
>Pitt is getting punked badly by (unranked) Notre Dame 42-13 in the
>3rd, and it looks like Oklahoma may even be beatable this year ... 8^)
>
>George
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