[Husker] More analysis....

[Nick Chevance]

On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 5:27 PM, David Strong <gbrlist at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> So, I guess what some are suggesting
>> is that Gilbert is a dual run-pass
>> threat *and* the coaches did not adjust?
>>
>
> First I've heard anyone suggest that.  Gilbert wasn't very good yesterday, our defense did a good job on him most of the time.  However, Gilbert had 21 yards rushing the entire season before yesterday, and he had 51 in the first quarter against us, contributing nicely to a 10 point Texas lead.  After that, our offense generated 6 points...2 field goals...the entire game, and one of those drives was helped by 30 yards of penalties against Texas. It was not a good day for the O.
>
> Dave
> Bo Pelini is a dadgum good defensive coordinator.

Actually I suggested that the coaches didn't appear to have a plan for
Gilbert taking off.  Unlike what we did for Locker.  Face it, if he's
the second leading rusher for the game as a non-rushing QB, and as
Dave points out, he had 21 yards all season so far, looks like Texas
had a plan that we didn't account for, and it worked for them.  I
think we did adjust somewhat, but he still got them downfield and
first downs with his feet into the fourth quarter.  Not good.  But I
didn't suggest he was a dual run-pass threat, but he turned out that
way.

And I agree that we handled him pretty well yesterday.

Nick
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