We will find out about Chins this year.

[Faux Sean Callahan]

I'm more worried about zone scheme than gap scheme. IMO. Gap is easier to fit. Zone, gaps move horizontal & vertical, and if you're not good up front vs those, then your defenders get displaced creating some vertical seam in the defense. That's they Cockeyes has been so effective running the ball vs us. Gap scheme you can dictate more of where the ball goes IMO via spilling or boxing and then leveraging off of that.

You fucking play Cockeye and Minnesota who major in wide zone every fucking year. I hate how you need to maintain gap discipline for fucking ever.

Minnesota is really good at then going with an RPO when your safeties jump into the run game too quickly.

 

[Faux Sean Callahan]

In my opinion we found out about Chinander and his coaching last year. He rebuilt a defense in 4 years just like he was asked. And that was with an offense that stunk in the redzone and shitty special teams.

Offense didn't suck in the red zone. Look at the stats.





We were literally #1 in the B1G in TD% when we entered the RZ. The offense was not the problem IMO. We couldn't fucking hit a gimmie FG at a high clip. You have a FG kicker who can hit RZ FGs at a good clip and the overall number looks really good.

 

[Faux Sean Callahan]

Not finesse IMO.

Not the word I would use either.

Maybe simple where they focus on having better athletes and execution to win, but not finesse.

Day does do a few things with motion and alignment to get advantages, but overall I do think he focuses on execution and lets Olave, Wilson, etc..... be 1st round athletes.

 

[Faux Sean Callahan]

I thought Wisconsin was really the only opponent that really took it to Nebraska's defense. Its still pretty odd how that game ended in a shootout.

That was a game where the defense just looked gassed and I really think we missed Daniels.

I still put that one largely on special teams. You have a kicker who can kick RZ FGs you likely don't have 2 empty RZ possessions where you force it on 4th down early in the game and then are in a spot for a game winning RZ FG to end it. Also, you don't allow an opening kickoff return and then you are in a spot for a game winning FG at the end of the game.

Fucking crazy game to think back on.

 

[Baron Winnebago]

Offense didn't suck in the red zone. Look at the stats.

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We were literally #1 in the B1G in TD% when we entered the RZ. The offense was not the problem IMO. We couldn't fucking hit a gimmie FG at a high clip. You have a FG kicker who can hit RZ FGs at a good clip and the overall number looks really good.

Nebraska :The offense wasn't the problem
Also Nebraska: fires every offensive coach except Becton

 

[Cornicator]

Offense didn't suck in the red zone. Look at the stats.

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We were literally #1 in the B1G in TD% when we entered the RZ. The offense was not the problem IMO. We couldn't fucking hit a gimmie FG at a high clip. You have a FG kicker who can hit RZ FGs at a good clip and the overall number looks really good.

By definition, the Red Zone equates to the 20 yard line. But the Huskers weren't very good unless they reached the 10 yard line. And as you go out further, the numbers get pretty awful.

Of the 25 TDs scored in the Red Zone, only 4 of them were longer than 10 yards, and only 1 was longer than 15 yards. If we want to get really granular, it stinks.

Nebraska reached a Big Ten opponents 21 to 35 yard line 22 times and only scored five times, 1 TD and 4 FGs, 19 Points total. That also lends to having a dreadful kicking game.

In 2021, Nebraska football reached an opponents 35 yard line 59 times during Big Ten games, and only scored 34 times total. (26 Total TDs)

More Math:

Nebraska had 26 possessions that reached anywhere from an opponents 11 to 35 yard line. The Huskers scored 9 times total on those 26 possessions and only scored 5 TDs total.


There are two significant culprits behind those struggles:
1. Teams weren't scared of Adrian Martinez executing the short to intermediate passing game. This mean they could load the box as the field shrunk.
2. Nebraska's play calling was entirely contingent upon having zero faith in the kicking game.

 

[Bootleg11]

Offense didn't suck in the red zone. Look at the stats.

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We were literally #1 in the B1G in TD% when we entered the RZ. The offense was not the problem IMO. We couldn't fucking hit a gimmie FG at a high clip. You have a FG kicker who can hit RZ FGs at a good clip and the overall number looks really good.

Thanks was including FG % as part of the red zone offensive struggles

 

[Bootleg11]

By definition, the Red Zone equates to the 20 yard line. But the Huskers weren't very good unless they reached the 10 yard line. And as you go out further, the numbers get pretty awful.

Of the 25 TDs scored in the Red Zone, only 4 of them were longer than 10 yards, and only 1 was longer than 15 yards. If we want to get really granular, it stinks.

Nebraska reached a Big Ten opponents 21 to 35 yard line 22 times and only scored five times, 1 TD and 4 FGs, 19 Points total. That also lends to having a dreadful kicking game.

In 2021, Nebraska football reached an opponents 35 yard line 59 times during Big Ten games, and only scored 34 times total. (26 Total TDs)

More Math:

Nebraska had 26 possessions that reached anywhere from an opponents 11 to 35 yard line. The Huskers scored 9 times total on those 26 possessions and only scored 5 TDs total.


There are two significant culprits behind those struggles:
1. Teams weren't scared of Adrian Martinez executing the short to intermediate passing game. This mean they could load the box as the field shrunk.
2. Nebraska's play calling was entirely contingent upon having zero faith in the kicking game.

Lot of “might as well go for it on 4th” and inability to run the ball on early downs.

 

[Huskerbuck85]

Minnesota totaled 1 first down and 47 total yards from the beginning of the 3rd quarter to the 2:58 minute mark of the 4th quarter. During that span, Nebraska had 4 possessions inside the Gophers 35 yard line and scored 7 points. They had two possessions inside the Minnesota 10 yard line where they scored 0 points.

With the safety added to the equation, Minnesota allowed 300 yards while totaling 47 yards. They gave up 14 first downs while only gaining 1. They committed 2 turnovers while not accumulating any, and yet Minnesota was only outscored 7-2 in that timeframe. Sadly, that's Scott Frost football.

Its pretty difficult to fault the DC and the defense for giving up a late touchdown after they absolutely dominated their opponent after halftime, only to see the offense and the special teams completely fall apart again.

Vs. Cockeyes, Nebraska only allowed 1 OFFENSIVE TOUCHDOWN.

I thought Wisconsin was really the only opponent that really took it to Nebraska's defense. Its still pretty odd how that game ended in a shootout.

Vs Minn Goat Turds, on the 4 possessions inside the 35, is that Frost play calling or is that Martin Ez shitting the bed as usual?

 

[Huskerbuck85]

Offense didn't suck in the red zone. Look at the stats.

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We were literally #1 in the B1G in TD% when we entered the RZ. The offense was not the problem IMO. We couldn't fucking hit a gimmie FG at a high clip. You have a FG kicker who can hit RZ FGs at a good clip and the overall number looks really good.

How many of those were Vs Northwestern and the other completely shit teams tho? Could be said for everybody but I’ll almost bet we shit the bed in the “Red Zone when it counts” category.

 

[ChocaEgg]

Vs Minn Goat Turds, on the 4 possessions inside the 35, is that Frost play calling or is that Martin Ez shitting the bed as usual?

Both, really.

 

[Faux Sean Callahan]

How many of those were Vs Northwestern and the other completely shit teams tho? Could be said for everybody but I’ll almost bet we shit the bed in the “Red Zone when it counts” category.

I don't remember the exact stats but I'll be pretty close... When we played Wisconsin they allowed 3 red zone rushing TDs all year (week 11) and we had 3 RZ rushing TDs that game. They had 4 total RZ TDs vs a very very good defense.

They had 5 RZ TDs vs NW. FYI

Also considering we were in so many 1 score games I think you could say they almost all were when they counted

 

[Faux Sean Callahan]

Thanks was including FG % as part of the red zone offensive struggles

Yeah fucking sucks not having a FG kicker

 

[Faux Sean Callahan]

Lot of “might as well go for it on 4th” and inability to run the ball on early downs.

That's basically what Wisconsin game was. Iirc we had 3 4th down RZ attempts that ended up as empty possessions.

 

[Faux Sean Callahan]

By definition, the Red Zone equates to the 20 yard line. But the Huskers weren't very good unless they reached the 10 yard line. And as you go out further, the numbers get pretty awful.

Of the 25 TDs scored in the Red Zone, only 4 of them were longer than 10 yards, and only 1 was longer than 15 yards. If we want to get really granular, it stinks.

Nebraska reached a Big Ten opponents 21 to 35 yard line 22 times and only scored five times, 1 TD and 4 FGs, 19 Points total. That also lends to having a dreadful kicking game.

In 2021, Nebraska football reached an opponents 35 yard line 59 times during Big Ten games, and only scored 34 times total. (26 Total TDs)

More Math:

Nebraska had 26 possessions that reached anywhere from an opponents 11 to 35 yard line. The Huskers scored 9 times total on those 26 possessions and only scored 5 TDs total.


There are two significant culprits behind those struggles:
1. Teams weren't scared of Adrian Martinez executing the short to intermediate passing game. This mean they could load the box as the field shrunk.
2. Nebraska's play calling was entirely contingent upon having zero faith in the kicking game.

Yeah I think as soon as the field condensed play calling changed. Martinez strength wasn't in the quicker passing game.

I have no clue on the number but it doesn't seem like we ever threw the ball actually into the end zone. I think that's just going to your QBs strengths of running.

One of the biggest shifts from Martinez to Casey. Casey is very good at ball placement is short passing and getting the ball out on time to guys.

There is a reason he lead the big 12 in passing TDs.

 

[Driveway Jordan]

Minnesota totaled 1 first down and 47 total yards from the beginning of the 3rd quarter to the 2:58 minute mark of the 4th quarter. During that span, Nebraska had 4 possessions inside the Gophers 35 yard line and scored 7 points. They had two possessions inside the Minnesota 10 yard line where they scored 0 points.

With the safety added to the equation, Minnesota allowed 300 yards while totaling 47 yards. They gave up 14 first downs while only gaining 1. They committed 2 turnovers while not accumulating any, and yet Minnesota was only outscored 7-2 in that timeframe. Sadly, that's Scott Frost football.

Its pretty difficult to fault the DC and the defense for giving up a late touchdown after they absolutely dominated their opponent after halftime, only to see the offense and the special teams completely fall apart again.

Vs. Cockeyes, Nebraska only allowed 1 OFFENSIVE TOUCHDOWN.

I thought Wisconsin was really the only opponent that really took it to Nebraska's defense. Its still pretty odd how that game ended in a shootout.

I just recall giving up back-breaking long runs during 4-minute offense in both of those games. Stats are meaningless if you don’t get a stop when you need one.

 

[Driveway Jordan]

Not finesse IMO.

In games where they lose or struggle, Day gets enamored with throwing the ball every play. Throw in bad weather in November, and that’s not a recipe for winning. I love Michigan’s offense because the power run is the staple.

 

[slattimer]

In games where they lose or struggle, Day gets enamored with throwing the ball every play. Throw in bad weather in November, and that’s not a recipe for winning. I love Michigan’s offense because the power run is the staple.

They run a tight zone that is anything but finesse. Plus power/counter read. That’s my point….and why I get triggered when people say spread offenses are finesse

 

[Driveway Jordan]

They run a tight zone that is anything but finesse. Plus power/counter read. That’s my point….and why I get triggered when people say spread offenses are finesse

I’m not arguing schematically. It’s more a tendency with Ryan Day to get enamored with throwing the ball every play when he has studs on his OL and a freak RB.

 

[slattimer]

I’m not arguing schematically. It’s more a tendency with Ryan Day to get enamored with throwing the ball every play when he has studs on his OL and a freak RB.

Yeah, I get where you're coming from. I'm a spread guy mostly, so I get triggered easily with the whole finesse thing.