[Husker] It's Game Week!

[David Strong]

No blow-out losses for sure, but also to win some big games and beat some
good teams.  We did that a couple of times last year and it was really
good.  Our recent history seemed to be to lose to anyone any good.  Some
heartbreak losses to be sure, but still losses.

Less worried about #3 this year than last.  He is no longer "new" or
"young", he is an experienced veteran ready to have a good, solid year.
Made far less bad plays the second half of last year.  Didn't have a good
bowl game but that was one of the best defenses in the country.  It seemed
to me the coaches didn't call his number on running plays as much, not
because he was hurt, but more because they were afraid he would get hurt
(not great confidence in his backup) .  The problem with this is that you
take away the one thing he does really well, run.  He is not going to be a
great passer, he does not cut well, he does not scramble well, he does not
make people miss well.  But if he finds some room, the guy can run
north-south like a scalded dog!  He will continue to run the ZR well and
I'm hopefull he takes the option to another level.  Some were really good
last year and some were just awful.  If he can add a reliable option to the
zone-read then he is really dangerous.  TM will do his part this year,
really needs the OL to do theirs.

Dave

On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 11:26 AM, Shawn Sherlock <
shawnsherlock at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Not to inject negativity at this time, but my goal for this year are no
> blow out losses. That is what I truly hate. This team should be good enough
> to be on the field with any other team. Maybe not beat them all, but at
> least give them a good run.
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