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Nebraska...
Huskers are looking pretty good. Raiola looks pretty good. Line is blocking well.
Stiff challenge for CU next Saturday, but I expect a close, competitive game.
UTEP is a cupcake compared to NDSU in my opinion. Does that play in our favor?
NU last yr vs this yr
Trying to find ways to be optimistic prior to my trip to Lincoln. I looked at last year's stats against NU. I am starting with the assumption that this year's defense and offense are better than last year's and that the CU D is better than UTEP. Last year we gave up 222 yds rushng (5.4 per carry) of which 67 came from the QB. Against UTEP, NU had 223 yds and 4.7 per and nothing from the QB.
I believe we need to control the running game and force their QB to make plays. If our D can do better than last year and this year's UTEP team, we should be in pretty good shape. Seems doable, even on the road. Our LBs need to be on their game from kickoff to final gun.
From a Offensive perspective we gained 123 yds on the ground, 100 without QBSS yards and managed to win. It feels like we should be able to match that at least.
WE were +3 on turnovers.
I listened to a 75 minute podcast from a lincoln anyalst last night - Dr Ron i believe. He was not mincing words and spoke of his hate for CU, the players, the fans, the coaches. I know this is a common sentiment for the Husker fans this week, I know several NU Fans that have said the same to me. THeir freshman QB with a cornhusker dad will be under incredible pressure to not lose this game. We need to keep this baby
close and let QBSS and the offense takeover in Q4. If we are within 7 points to start the 4th we should have a good chance to win.
OL Improvement
Not sure the validity of the source, but was looking for some way to compare OL performance with last year. If this is accurate, the improvement in game 1 looks pretty significant.
Per X account @statsowar:
“In 2023, Shadildo Sanders was pressured on 37.0% of dropbacks, completed 48.8% of the passes, sacked on 25.1% of pressures, and gained 6.4 yards per attempt.
In his first game in 2024, Sanders was pressured on 25.0% of dropbacks, 71.4% of completions, sacked on 10% of pressures, and 18.3 yards per attempt.”
From 247 Buff Stampede
Pro Scouts Take on buffs
My buddy had dinner with a pro scout (I think eagles) who has been up to Boulder this fall.
He said the skill positions are as good as any college team he has seen. Including multiple pro type guys on both side of the ball.
He also said the OL is going to struggle. Did not look cohesive, especially right side of the line. Doesn’t think they will be any better than last year on pass protection. Said Seaton will be a stud eventually.
I am very curious to see the OL play. Starting to hear not so great reports. And the only time we have seen them in open practice they really struggled albeit vanilla stuff.
Also I think we have a top 4 DL in the Big 12. So I hope that helps train the Oline!
Way to make all of our boners go limp hours before the season kicks off
There is a ton riding on Loadholt to bring this group together, and that feels a risky proposition for a first-time OL coach.
Nebraska...
Huskers are looking pretty good. Raiola looks pretty good. Line is blocking well.
Stiff challenge for CU next Saturday, but I expect a close, competitive game.
UTEP is a cupcake compared to NDSU in my opinion. Does that play in our favor?
NU last yr vs this yr
Trying to find ways to be optimistic prior to my trip to Lincoln. I looked at last year's stats against NU. I am starting with the assumption that this year's defense and offense are better than last year's and that the CU D is better than UTEP. Last year we gave up 222 yds rushng (5.4 per carry) of which 67 came from the QB. Against UTEP, NU had 223 yds and 4.7 per and nothing from the QB.
I believe we need to control the running game and force their QB to make plays. If our D can do better than last year and this year's UTEP team, we should be in pretty good shape. Seems doable, even on the road. Our LBs need to be on their game from kickoff to final gun.
From a Offensive perspective we gained 123 yds on the ground, 100 without QBSS yards and managed to win. It feels like we should be able to match that at least.
WE were +3 on turnovers.
I listened to a 75 minute podcast from a lincoln anyalst last night - Dr Ron i believe. He was not mincing words and spoke of his hate for CU, the players, the fans, the coaches. I know this is a common sentiment for the Husker fans this week, I know several NU Fans that have said the same to me. THeir freshman QB with a cornhusker dad will be under incredible pressure to not lose this game. We need to keep this baby
close and let QBSS and the offense takeover in Q4. If we are within 7 points to start the 4th we should have a good chance to win.
OL Improvement
Not sure the validity of the source, but was looking for some way to compare OL performance with last year. If this is accurate, the improvement in game 1 looks pretty significant.
Per X account @statsowar:
“In 2023, Shadildo Sanders was pressured on 37.0% of dropbacks, completed 48.8% of the passes, sacked on 25.1% of pressures, and gained 6.4 yards per attempt.
In his first game in 2024, Sanders was pressured on 25.0% of dropbacks, 71.4% of completions, sacked on 10% of pressures, and 18.3 yards per attempt.”
From 247 Buff Stampede
Pro Scouts Take on buffs
My buddy had dinner with a pro scout (I think eagles) who has been up to Boulder this fall.
He said the skill positions are as good as any college team he has seen. Including multiple pro type guys on both side of the ball.
He also said the OL is going to struggle. Did not look cohesive, especially right side of the line. Doesn’t think they will be any better than last year on pass protection. Said Seaton will be a stud eventually.
I am very curious to see the OL play. Starting to hear not so great reports. And the only time we have seen them in open practice they really struggled albeit vanilla stuff.
Also I think we have a top 4 DL in the Big 12. So I hope that helps train the Oline!
Way to make all of our boners go limp hours before the season kicks off
There is a ton riding on Loadholt to bring this group together, and that feels a risky proposition for a first-time OL coach.
- Replacing 5 starters
- New OC
- First time OL coach, with nothing more than an Analyst background (and a strong playing career).
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