[Husker] Refs

Steve Reichenbach reich at inetnebr.com
Sun Nov 7 11:16:19 CST 2010


Green's numbers weren't so bad.  On a very windy day:
Green was 7/12 (nearly 60%) with no INTs and nearly 6.6 YPA
Arnaud 21/32 (nearly 66%), but threw two INTs and had only 6.3 YPA

> I think Green would be the starter for a lot of teams and showed he 
> could do some good things for the Huskers yesterday.  I didn't get to 
> watch the game and forgot to record it so won't get to see it after the 
> fact either.  However the radio broadcast indicated that part of the 
> incomplete passes were on target and dropped and at least one was 
> overthrown to a receiver in coverage so it may have been intentional.  I 
> also suspect the wind was a huge factor in his passing in the 2nd and 
> 4th quarter.  He also was playing after a helmet to helmet hit for much 
> of the game which may have had a lot to do with his play later.
> 
> The bottom line is we have another win.  I too am a bit concerned about 
> aTm.  After yesterday I don't think we can assume a cake walk this 
> week.  It would do my heart good to see Texas lose out for sure!
> 
> > I still think he has a lot of potential.  However, he just doesn't 
> > have the quick explosiveness to run the current offense.  For the zone 
> > read/option, the QB needs a burst of speed after deciding to take the 
> > ball himself. Taylor Martinez has that ability, and Zac Lee has shown 
> > that he has it (although to a lesser degree).  Green is fast, and he 
> > can be a good passer at times.  He just doesn't seem to be able to 
> > flash into the hole.  Maybe when he is in there, they need to adjust 
> > the playcalling and formations to suit his assets.
> >
> >> Green is third string for obvious reasons IMO. I really thought he 
> >> was the real deal when he got here
> >>
> >> > And let's be honest, Green is our 3rd string QB.



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