Husker Preseason is over - Worse, Same, or Better than you thought?

[Jim14510]

I said 8-4 preseason. 11-1 now.

 

[Ext. 55]

I was thinking of if I were to switch it today, I’d switch UCLA to a win and that’s the only change.

I voted for better because I can see this team going 11-1

Actually came back to post almost that same exact thing. After I thought about it and after watching the UCLA game last night…they aren’t good.

We beat Michigan…look out.

 

[PLA]

I feel better. This team is as talented, or more talented than everyone left on the schedule. The thing that is glaringly different, and much improved is down field blocking, tackling, O-line, special teams, penalties, and most of all is ATTITUDE AND FOCUS! This a great staff, that really seems to get along! Best thing Rhule did is back off, and stick to marketing/culture building. I’m actually not freaking out about the run defense as much as most. I think the linebackers are deep and fast, and they will draw up some good for the conference games.

 

[ShortSideOption]

While I had us at 3-0 heading into Michigan so we are on pace there, I voted 'better' in the poll. There are things I worry about for us a week from today, but there are things that I think are much better that what I thought they could be such as:

-Our offense is putting people away, our WRs were upgraded for sure
-On the other side, our defense is shutting down who they should be
-Defensively, we don't appear to have a huge dropoff when our 2nd string is in. With that said, I don't think our first string is as elite as last year
-Our offense and special teams are much better this year than last year

Rubber meets the road in a week... very interested to see what the spread comes out at. Still think we end where I had us at 8-4 since overall I still have the same concerns as before the season.

 

[BIGSTICK67]

I see @DuckSker voted.

 

[BIGSTICK67]

Can’t fathom anyone saying it’s not better.

Clear as day that the team is better and the mentality has changed.

You cannot argue with changed attitude.

How about turnovers, penalties and generally stupid mistakes. The only negative in special teams are the kick offs out of bounds.

 

[Milo-of-Croton]

I am eager to see what Holgerson has in store next week. Go Huskers.

 

[ShortSideOption]

While I had us at 3-0 heading into Michigan so we are on pace there, I voted 'better' in the poll. There are things I worry about for us a week from today, but there are things that I think are much better that what I thought they could be such as:

-Our offense is putting people away, our WRs were upgraded for sure
-On the other side, our defense is shutting down who they should be
-Defensively, we don't appear to have a huge dropoff when our 2nd string is in. With that said, I don't think our first string is as elite as last year
-Our offense and special teams are much better this year than last year

Rubber meets the road in a week... very interested to see what the spread comes out at. Still think we end where I had us at 8-4 since overall I still have the same concerns as before the season.

-3 Michigan

 

[MaxHuskers34]

-3 Michigan

FanDuel has it -1.5 Michigan

 

[Mavsker]

-3 Michigan

FanDuel has it -1.5 Michigan

I think there was a preseason like that was -3.5 Michigan. Nice to see it moving our way

 

[ShortSideOption]

FanDuel has it -1.5 Michigan

I think it will fluctuate a bit but the line makes sense.

 

[Jim14510]

I see @DuckSker voted.

@HuskerDocCo explain yourself!

 

[tman87]

I voted better. I made no pre-season prognistications, as there were just too many unknowns for me to do so. The Cincy game was frustrating, but there was some definite improvement (receivers, DB's, DR improved, OLine decent) AND we got the win in a game we normally lose the last 10 years.

The last two games we kicked ass and took names. Yes, took no-names, names. But we got to see some real talented youth show out, and got to see the team show they were not a one-quarter wonder or one-half wonder kind of team.

We have some holes/weaknesses, but we also are better in several areas. I think we are improving and will continue to improve. We are young, DR is looking really good, our WR's are a much better and deeeper group, and DB's look really good. Next Saturday is a great measuring stick. Go out, kick ass and take meatchickens names.

 

[Ext. 55]

64% or almost 2/3rds say better. Bring on Michigan and let’s settle this shit for good.