[Husker] Martinez Co-Offensive Player of the Week, Time set for Minnesota

[Scott Stewart]

I agree with this post; however, earlier this year I referred to the
Huskers as a team that couldn't win because they were trying not to lose.

I think my opinion on that is changing.

I attended BYU when they won the MNC in 1984. During that streak, they did
not play consistent defense, they threw interceptions, and they committed a
lot of penalties. But they consistently won despite these flaws. I hated
it!!!!

But, if you have an explosive offense that can score quickly and taxes the
defense you can win. 1st and 20 was not a big deal for BYU, and it is
becoming less important to NU. If you can throw the ball effectively, down
and distance matter less. It really depends on your offensive philosophy.

I am not sure I like the direction we are going regarding control of the
game and discipline. I am not sure you can't have an explosive offense
without these mistakes...But an explosive multidimensional offense can
overcome these "flaws."

On the other hand, holding penalties and formation penalties are a part of
this scheme. BYU taught their players to hold; hopefully without being
caught. They also counted on not being caught with too many men in the
backfield (because the more you bend the offensive line they better pocket
you create). I can't explain being offsides or jumping the snap.

Defensively, Bo appears to be willing to give up some interference
penalties to have tight coverage. I also can't argue with that, because I
don't know better.

All I can say, is that we are winning. This team has gone from a team that
could not come from behind (for decades) to one that is dangerous
regardless the score. We have less control of the game, but with
explosiveness and confidence that is less important.

To be honest I gave up on NU this past week, and against MU, and against
Northwestern. That is because I viewed them through my antique "scarlet"
glasses. This is not your father's Huskers, but a different bird. (I hope).

Scott


On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 7:56 PM, RJ Wessel <da_huskers at cox.net> wrote:

> Please - I was not referring to anyone as dumb. Just the erratic play
> comparison
>
>
> ---- RJ Wessel <da_huskers at cox.net> wrote:
>
> =============
> I know what you mean - this keeps popping in my head
>
> From the movie Dumb and Dumber
>
> [after Lloyd trades the van in for a moped]
> Harry: Just when I thought you couldn't possibly be any dumber, you go and
> do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
> ---- Don Rietsch <drr at livgenmi.com> wrote:
>
> =============
> I know I'll probably get in trouble for what I'm going to write but here
> goes.  I have a very hard time understanding how Martinez was given this
> honor for his game last Saturday.  Yes, he made a bunch of great plays with
> his legs and his arm.  But, he threw 3 interceptions, would have had 5 if
> the DB had made two other easy catches, fumbled once, and lost the ball
> when
> he went down several other times.  He impresses the h_ll out of me and
> drives me crazy at the same time.  I  compare him to my '61 Chevy Belair
> (w/612HP BBC).  When I can get it started, it runs like a raped ape.  The
> only problem is sometimes after I shut it off it won't re-start.  So I
> can't
> say it's a great car, at least not with a straight face.
>
> Drietsch
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: husker-bounces at tssi.com [mailto:husker-bounces at tssi.com] On Behalf
> Of
> Killmar, John
> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 4:33 PM
> To: husker at tssi.com
> Subject: [Husker] Martinez Co-Offensive Player of the Week, Time set for
> Minnesota
>
>
> For the fourth time this season, Martinez has been named Big Ten offensive
> player of the week, sharing the honor with wide receiver Cody Latimer of
> Indiana.
>
>
> http://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/life-in-the-red/martinez-earns-big-ten
> -honor/article_b381fc32-276d-11e2-9c16-001a4bcf887a.html
>
> The Nebraska-Minnesota game has been set for 2:30 on November 17th.
>
> John Killmar
>
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