[Husker] Re: Monday press conference

[Andrew Smith]

I don't think Watson or the play calling is the main problem.  I think 
the OL is not a top-25 run blocking unit.  We saw that last year and we 
see it this year against decent rush defenses.

On 11/22/2010 7:57 PM, Shawn Sherlock wrote:
> Assuming we do look to change our offensive coordinator for next year, I
> would be interested in checking into Mangino.  I know it sounds crazy.  But
> I have a friend that played for OU back in the 80's (started opposite of the
> Boz on the 85 NMC team).  He thinks that Big Game Bob's early success was
> actually due to Mangino's offensive abilities (pun intended).  Plus him
> being a loud Ohio Italian he probably can communicate well with the other
> Ohio Italians in the coaches' offices
>
> While Watson is probably a solid coach, I do not think his offensive skill
> set matches the current job description.  We are not a WC offense anymore
> and his play calling in this system seems to be too predictable with no
> solid adjustments or wrinkles to change things up when a defense has our
> number.  That said I do miss that dump off pass that Sam use to throw to
> Lucky all the time.
>
>
>
>
> On 11/22/10 6:06 PM, "Tommy Thompson"<huskertt at charter.net>  wrote:
>
>> My concern about the playcalling is with the flanker/wide receiver screen in
>> the flat.   I think the Huskers ran that play 4 times or so during the aTm
>> game, and it never was successful.   Seems like the TE or WR over the middle
>> works better.  Is the screen an audible, or is that called from the bench?
>>
>> The Husker defense is playing very well, but the offense seems to sputter
>> when presented with a run-stop defense.  Hopefully, they can figure
>> something out before the CO game, or it could be another heart-stopper.
>>
>> Tommy Thompson (Pa)
>> "GO BIG RED"
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Nick Chevance"<nickchevance at gmail.com>
>> To: "DAVID L MCGEE"<mcgee4646 at sbcglobal.net>
>> Cc: "Husker List"<husker at tssi.com>
>> Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 5:38 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Husker] Re: Monday press conference
>>
>>
>>> On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 5:18 PM, DAVID L MCGEE<mcgee4646 at sbcglobal.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>> I just listened to the press conference. Near the end Bo is asked about
>>>> some player's status and whether they were available on Saturday. He said
>>>> they were available and would be available on Friday. I thought it was
>>>> Zac Lee he was talking about. Can anyone confirm?
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Jean
>>> I didn't hear the conference but they were talking about it on
>>> Unsportsmanlike Conduct with Steve Sipple this afternoon.  According
>>> to them, Bo did mention the availability of Lee, said that he was
>>> available this last weekend and was available the week before.  Sipple
>>> said that Lee was seen warming up before the game on Saturday, and
>>> that he could throw the ball, but not likely for distance or with much
>>> zip.  You might call him serviceable.
>>>
>>> Cody Green throws a nice ball, but at times he seems to try and really
>>> wing it, which almost always results in an overthrow.  He tried to fit
>>> one in on McNeil this weekend, a tight hole in the defense, and it was
>>> WAY over thrown and intercepted.  If Lee plays, he's not likely to be
>>> able to throw any deep balls, which has been our big play ability this
>>> year.  But I think he runs the current offense better than Cody.  He's
>>> quicker with reads, and his ball handling seems harder to read by the
>>> defense.
>>>
>>> With that, Cody can be effective, but the offense we're running isn't
>>> one well suited to his skills.  I'm not sure why we don't use him in
>>> the wildcat; he's not quick with the ball, but once he gets moving,
>>> he's a force to reckon with.  He does need to work on his ball
>>> handling skills - at ISU he almost lost a couple of hand offs where he
>>> pulls the ball out after leading the RB to the line.  The ball
>>> sometimes comes loose, which means he loses that first step trying to
>>> get control of the ball.  And then there are the fumbles.
>>>
>>> Again, this Friday, I don't have a problem with our defense stopping
>>> CU.  As last year (and I didn't think I'd say that this year) I have a
>>> concern with the offense scoring enough to support the defense.
>>>
>>> Is it Watson?  Is it not having the right players on the line to run
>>> this?  We don't have an outstanding WR corps, but they've been good
>>> enough to get us this far.  We clearly have the running backs.  We
>>> have three QB's - clearly Martinez was the one to lead the team this
>>> year, but did we have a contingency for a loss of Martinez?  I'm not
>>> terribly sure anymore.
>>>
>>> Just a minor worry for a Monday.
>>>
>>> Nick
>>> -- 
>>> "For every person with a spark of genius, there are hundreds with an
>>> ignition problem"
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