2022 The Transfer Season

[Tsakoi]

Nebraska loaded up on transfers following another disappointing season. But, will the 2022 team be like MSU's 2021 team in which Mel Tucker was able to blend the numerous new faces together with some holdovers to find success?

Or....

Will Scott's 2022 team resemble Fred Hoiberg's Nebraska basketball teams that have seemed to add from the portal and turnover lots of players but never find any chemistry......or wins? (Like not even one in the Big 10 this year)

I am a huge believer in team chemistry leading to positive outcomes in sports. From my personal experiences and what I've observed as a fan. I also think that you need an established system that is in place for your guys to execute. When you have both team chemistry and a proper system in place then you have a formula for winning some games.

Frost hasn't really shown us that he knows how to build both. All of a sudden, in 2022, he will be starting from scratch on the offensive side of the ball with so many new faces and a revamped coaching staff. Can he throw them all into the blender and end up with a winner in such a short turnaround time? Seems unlikely to me.


Ideas?

 

[Pipe Line]

I think raw offensive talent alone will get us to 6 or 7 wins, excluding everything else. That alone will get Frost a 2 year.

 

[Baron Winnebago]

Chemistry matters more in basketball than football (to the degree it matters at all). The offensive line doesn't really need chemistry with the quarterback to block for him. To the degree that transfers will create issues it seems like it would be in specific rooms in which players have been bumped down the depth chart by new guys, but that's more of a regular occupational hazard

 

[Lionsfan93]

Frost's team have had plenty of chemistry the last two seasons, and it hasn't resulted in shit. Might as well try your hand at a decrease in team chemistry, but an increase in overall talent.

Chemistry matters more in basketball than football (to the degree it matters at all). The offensive line doesn't really need chemistry with the quarterback to block for him. To the degree that transfers will create issues it seems like it would be in specific rooms in which players have been bumped down the depth chart by new guys, but that's more of a regular occupational hazard

This isn't exactly true. Football is very much about knowing and trusting that the guy next to you is doing his job. It takes rhythm and chemistry. For example. early on in his career, JoJo played a little bit of hero-ball, taking himself out of position and leaving his teammates to get exposed. But later in his career he played more within the system and himself - both the team and JoJo benefited greatly. Or, an offensive lineman need to know how his QB is going handle different pressure - is he going to step up in the pocket, roll the pocket or take off and run? All of those are things that you gain with chemistry and make a more well-oiled machine.

 

[Baron Winnebago]

Frost's team have had plenty of chemistry the last two seasons, and it hasn't resulted in shit. Might as well try your hand at a decrease in team chemistry, but an increase in overall talent.


This isn't exactly true. Football is very much about knowing and trusting that the guy next to you is doing his job. It takes rhythm and chemistry. For example. early on in his career, JoJo played a little bit of hero-ball, taking himself out of position and leaving his teammates to get exposed. But later in his career he played more within the system and himself - both the team and JoJo benefited greatly. Or, an offensive lineman need to know how his QB is going handle different pressure - is he going to step up in the pocket, roll the pocket or take off and run? All of those are things that you gain with chemistry and make a more well-oiled machine.

That's fair. Basketball seems more zero sum to me which can create problems with everyone on the court. To use your Domann example, him playing hero ball seems to have more to do with positioning than chemistry. Now maybe that isn't a clear distinction.

The OL thing is a very good point though.

 

[Tsakoi]

Let's consider for a moment.....(if we look at only the position groups and exclude that the groups themselves also need to develop chemistry between each other)...where we stand.

New QB (presumed starter) working with new WRs. The passer needs to be in sync with the pass catchers. We have one spring and summer to get on the same page and everybody is in a new offensive system. New OC, new WR coach. Chemistry is starting at zero, basically.

Add the TEs to that. QB is new, top returning TE won't be available for spring. Top back up coming off of injury. Coach is the same. Another starting from scratch scenario.

OL - Positions are up for grabs. We need a center. 2 top young guys out for spring. New faces, new coach. Chemistry starting from zero again.

RB - New coach. New faces. No established hierarchy so playing time is available. New OC with new system. Luckily 4 of 5 available for spring. 2 freshmen to arrive in summer. Chemistry with OL (starters unknown) and QB (probably a new guy) needed. Chemistry low if any.

DL - 3 spots up for grabs. Some good returning players. Lost their coach but the new coach is a familiar face. No new faces. Seems like a situation where chemistry should be easy to develop.

LBs - Basically everyone returning outside of JoJo. The most chemistry based on that and they kept their coaches. High amount of chemistry seems to be established.

DBs - Basically all spots are up for grabs. Tons of new faces. Same coach. Communication is the big chemistry piece here so guys don't blow assignments. Low chemistry here.

ST - Complete revamp. New K, new P, new long-snapper, new coach.....all spots better be open to competition. Zero chemistry.

 

[Pipe Line]

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Let's consider for a moment.....(if we look at only the position groups and exclude that the groups themselves also need to develop chemistry between each other)...where we stand.

New QB (presumed starter) working with new WRs. The passer needs to be in sync with the pass catchers. We have one spring and summer to get on the same page and everybody is in a new offensive system. New OC, new WR coach. Chemistry is starting at zero, basically.

Add the TEs to that. QB is new, top returning TE won't be available for spring. Top back up coming off of injury. Coach is the same. Another starting from scratch scenario.

OL - Positions are up for grabs. We need a center. 2 top young guys out for spring. New faces, new coach. Chemistry starting from zero again.

RB - New coach. New faces. No established hierarchy so playing time is available. New OC with new system. Luckily 4 of 5 available for spring. 2 freshmen to arrive in summer. Chemistry with OL (starters unknown) and QB (probably a new guy) needed. Chemistry low if any.

DL - 3 spots up for grabs. Some good returning players. Lost their coach but the new coach is a familiar face. No new faces. Seems like a situation where chemistry should be easy to develop.

LBs - Basically everyone returning outside of JoJo. The most chemistry based on that and they kept their coaches. High amount of chemistry seems to be established.

DBs - Basically all spots are up for grabs. Tons of new faces. Same coach. Communication is the big chemistry piece here so guys don't blow assignments. Low chemistry here.

ST - Complete revamp. New K, new P, new long-snapper, new coach.....all spots better be open to competition. Zero chemistry.

Which NY6 Bowl do you think we'll be in?

 

[Kaladin]

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Which NY6 Bowl do you think we'll be in?

We are going to the Rose Bowl

 

[Pipe Line]

We are going to the Rose Bowl

All jokes aside, that would be a sick trip as a fan depending on COVID restrictions.

 

[Driveway Jordan]

We may get to 6 wins just because of our pud schedule, but anything more than that is going to depend almost entirely on the OL.

 

[Faux Sean Callahan]

Will Scott's 2022 team resemble Fred Hoiberg's Nebraska basketball teams that have seemed to add from the portal and turnover lots of players but never find any chemistry......or wins? (Like not even one in the Big 10 this year)

Both Fred and Frost have problems with systems/values in place. To me the bigger question is will the changes made to the systems/values make meaningful impact on Saturdays?

I would like to think hiring a ST coordinator and adding 3 scholarship guys (Punter, Kicker and Returner) to help solve ST is a step in the right direction. Now will he continue the path of investment in special teams or will we have 8 walk ons covering a kickoff in Madison?

For it being the offseason I think Frost has checked a lot of boxes. The one I really worry about is what the OL spot looks like with Raiola. I think they have some good raw talent there that was poorly managed/coached.

 

[Red Finger]

We may get to 6 wins just because of our pud schedule, but anything more than that is going to depend almost entirely on the OL.

Extensions all around, kool-aid aw floooowin ✊🎈

 

[Faux Sean Callahan]

Frost's team have had plenty of chemistry the last two seasons, and it hasn't resulted in shit. Might as well try your hand at a decrease in team chemistry, but an increase in overall talent.


This isn't exactly true. Football is very much about knowing and trusting that the guy next to you is doing his job. It takes rhythm and chemistry. For example. early on in his career, JoJo played a little bit of hero-ball, taking himself out of position and leaving his teammates to get exposed. But later in his career he played more within the system and himself - both the team and JoJo benefited greatly. Or, an offensive lineman need to know how his QB is going handle different pressure - is he going to step up in the pocket, roll the pocket or take off and run? All of those are things that you gain with chemistry and make a more well-oiled machine.

I think chemistry is more important on OL and defense than other spots.

I think QB to WR is something that could be picked up rather quickly.