[Husker] Washington

[Tommy Thompson]

I thought the offense was VERY much improved.  They were able to move the 
ball downfield, without having to rely on 40+ yd plays.  While the big play 
is exciting, sustained drives are much more important.  That said, 3rd down 
conversion is abysmal.  I'm hoping that gets addressed very quickly.

The defense still needs some work, although I'm not certain it's as bad as 
it looks.  Receivers were wide open at times.  Was that due to poor DB play 
or a poor pass rush?  Maybe a little of both.  I think Price was very good 
at moving in the pocket, which made both the rush and the coverage look bad. 
I think, had they had a less mobile QB, the Defense would have looked way 
better.   Tackling still seems to be a problem, though.  Lots of yds after 
contact.

One note...how about the hit Crick put on Price.  That was a game-changer 
for awhile.

Last note...Huskers were more effective on defense when they blitzed.  I 
think we'll be seeing more of that in the future...especially when Dennard 
gets on the field.

Tommy Thompson (Pa)
"GO BIG RED"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nick Chevance" <nickchevance at gmail.com>
To: "Husker List" <husker at tssi.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 9:51 AM
Subject: [Husker] Washington


> Where is everyone?  The only thing I've seen since the end of the game is
> some mild concerns about the defense, and whether the N in the field turf
> was red enough.  Really?
>
> Somebody not notice the rushing game?  That we ran three backs out of the
> backfield, and for lots of yardage?  That Rex had 120 yards rushing? 
> Green
> and Heard looked really good?  That the O line that had trouble opening 
> the
> door to the fridge two weeks ago, opened real holes in a decent defensive
> front?  That Martinez got the message, and after the first quarter, slid
> down rather than take punishment?  Nobody noticed the fullback draw?????
>
> Hello?  tink-tink-tink I'm knocking on the screen but I don't see 
> anything.
> Everyone must have taken the weekend off.  To me, the offense looked like
> what I had been led to believe they'd looked like.  I'm extremely pleased.
> Bo sounded that way too.  All is good, right?
>
> Nick
> -- 
> "If a million people believe a foolish thing, it is still a foolish 
> thing."
> Anatole France
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