[Husker] my thoughts (pretty long)

[Steve Reichenbach]

> GOOD:
> 
> 1) Although he was out of position on a couple plays (to be expected in your
> first ever game at linebacker) Cody Glenn looks the part.  He's probably one
> of the top 3 or 4 fastest guys on the defense, CLEARLY faster than Dillard
> or Wortman.  He ran down the speedy RB a couple times and caught some
> receivers in time to breakup the pass.  I was blown away by his speed
> though.
> 
> 2) Dillard has always been great in the run, but he does seem to have more
> mobility this year and should be able to help out in the passing game.
> 
Glenn played great but clearly had some confusion.  Dillard looked to
be solid, and playing your assignment is important for the MLB, but I
hope he is able to have a bit more impact as he settles into the starting
role.

> 9) Great day for Swift, he seemed to always be open at the right time.
> Menelik Holt had one drop, but everywhere else looked solid.  There was a
> couple times where Niles Paul looked like he had a little dear in the
> headlights, but I think he'll be good in the long run.
> 
I liked what I saw from Holt.  The receivers were blocking better downfield,
but there were times they let down.

> BAD
> 
> 1) Offensive line seemed to have trouble pushing WMU back.  Running backs
> were dealing with a lot of defenders in the backfield.  Part of that could
> be WMU stacking the box, which they certainly did.  Good thing we have an OC
> who was willing to adjust and throw the ball all over their DBs on an
> island.
> 
I'd say the line play on both sides are still the biggest concerns.  On
the D, they need better pass rush.  On the O, they need better push off
the line on runs.

> 2) The first interception from Ganz I can live with.  It was a VERY slightly
> overthrown ball that the receiver got his hands on, but skipped into the DBs
> hands instead.  The second one was just plain bad.  He tried to throw it
> through the linebacker to a guy that was blanket covered anyway.
> 
This is my biggest worry about Ganz.  I was pleased with how well he took
care of the ball during the first half.  Hopefully, that's more what we'll
see, because he's going to have more pressure and closer games.

> 3) Despite getting 4-sacks versus the 13 we had all year last year (I still
> can't believe we only had 13), I really thought their QB had a lot of time
> to throw and we didn't get sufficient pressure on the QB, even when we
> blitzed.
> 
I agree.