[Husker] Obsevations we will need to learn to live with

[Aaron Wolfson]

Eric Martin came here as a linebacker, and he was moved to defensive end.


Aaron


On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 12:30 AM, Martin, Douglas W. <MartinDW at stlukes.org>wrote:

> OK.
>
> After watching this team for the first four games, the outcome v. Wisconsin
> is not unexpected from my view.  We have taken some steps backwards compared
> to last year.
>
> So after seeing this team after five games, here is what we will need to
> learn to live with this year, like it or not
>
> 1.  Our defensive line is slower than usual, especially the ends.  This
> will be exploited by mobile quarterbacks all year long and by teams who can
> seal the end and then with a back who is good enough to recognize to bounce
> things outside.
>
> 2.  Our linebackers, despite being hyped in the preseason, are average.
>  There are flashes of greatness from David, but both he and Compton do not
> plug the hole, but instead react once the ball carrier is at the line of
> scrimmage.  I did not notice this so much last year, which leads me to think
> that there is a slightly different defensive scheme being taught.  Perhaps,
> it is because we are lacking that hybrid player like Hagg.  Or should I say
> that David is probably that hybrid player but he must play the regular LB
> position.
>
> 3.  Our d backs are less than average.  This is mostly because they are
> young, not because they are not athletic.  The deal is that they must react
> correctly at once or boom, they are beat.  I dont think there is any
> confidence between the d backs who are on the field at the same time.
>
> 4.  Martinez will only look at the primary receiver, and if not open, will
> tuck and run.  If he never learns to look off the receiver, then you can
> expect more of the same if we get into pass necessary situations.
>
>
> Wants
>
> A.  I want fast defensive ends like I see in the SEC who can actually run
> with the QB.  Notice I said run with not run down.  Our d ends fall behind.
>  If you can at least run with a mobile quarterback they feel pressure, but
> you saw no pressure versus Wilson.  If this does not get fixed with a change
> in scheme, please expect losses to Michigan and perhaps Penn State.
>
> B.  I want Martinez to be put into shorter roll out passing situations.
>  But, not the type where he is passing on the run......you saw tonight that
> he throws behind the receiver when doing that more than normal.  Take
> advantage of his speed....roll him out but then stop, look, plant and throw.
>  And if that doesnt work, then put Burkhead in wildcat......he can
> throw.....he played some qb in high school.
>
> C.  I want linebackers who can stuff a hole.  Can Eric Martin play
> linebacker.......I suppose the coaches might have already thought of that.
>
> It will be interesting next Saturday.  Battle of teams going in the wrong
> direction.  Ohio State gets four very important players back after their
> suspensions.  I do not feel good about much right now.  Much is unsettling.
>
> Doug Martin, MD
>
> UNL
> UNMC
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