[Husker] Game Observations

[Rod Wellman]

Good observations Steve.  I'll add just a couple things:


On Sep 8, 2008, at 5:22 PM, Steve Stone wrote:

> 1. The TV camera appeared to be operated by an on-the-job trainee  
> who wa used to using a Kodak Brownie - - and the
> 8. The punting game has deteriorated from last year. Don't know why  
> but hope it will reverse itself soon.
>

Punt coverage seems to be good.  Kickoff coverage worries me a bit.

> 9. All of Adi's kicks but one sailed into the end zone. The guy is a  
> weapon. Bet he's saved the kickoff team(s) from dozens of injuries,  
> major and minor.
>
> 10. After a stunning field-goal day last week, not a single one on  
> Saturday.
>
> 11. Hunter Teatafiller showed up in the third quarter.

He was also in there on towards the very beginning, I believe.  Maybe  
even the first play.

>
>
> 12. Didn't see hide nor hair of Justin Mackovicka in either game.
>
> 13. Swift and Peterson = Mo who?
>
> 14. Freshman Alfonso Dennard did indeed play like a senior on  
> special teams.

Niles Paul said that Dennard told him before his TD return, "Just  
follow me".  Lots of confidence for a Fresman!

After a certain amount of optimism from last week, this team has a lot  
to work on this week.  I believe this season might be a roller coaster  
ride.  Strap yourselves in!

Rod Wellman
Sioux City, Ia.