Nebraska Fail

[ISUAlum2002]

Frosty said before the game that the worst was behind them. Evidently not.

Hell, he said that 3 weeks ago and they've had 3 losses since then. Purdue at home, then Wisconsin and NW on the road.

 

[KnappShack]

 

[cycophagus]

I saw a news clip flash by on the TV. It said:

"Nebraska falls to 0-6 for the first time after blowing ..."

Can someone fill me in on exactly how that sentence ended?

 

[Gunnerclone]

Nebraska has fallen to about tier 4 of the recruiting hierarchy that is the issue. No coach that will go there or be there will change that.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

I saw a news clip flash by on the TV. It said:

"Nebraska falls to 0-6 for the first time after blowing ..."

Can someone fill me in on exactly how that sentence ended?

They had a 10 point lead with 5:41 left. NW went 99 yards in about 1:53 to tie it up with about 6 seconds left. In OT NU decided to go for it on fourth down and did this.

 

[Newell]

The only bad thing about what has happened to Nebraska is the Cyclones no longer play them.

 

[NWICY]

I agree with all of that, and I have enjoyed my Nebby Fail Fun. But if I HAVE to choose, I'm hoping they can find a way to start spanking EIU. On a regular basis.

If it's their only win of the yr I can live with it.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

Remember when they had 8 turnovers against us?

 

[throwittoblythe]

It’s quite the feeling to see NU do to themselves what we consistently did to ourselves for years. Good teams find ways to win, bad teams find ways to lose. That was a Rhoads vs KSU-esque meltdown today.

 

[dirtyninety]

It’s quite the feeling to see NU do to themselves what we consistently did to ourselves for years. Good teams find ways to win, bad teams find ways to lose. That was a Rhoads vs KSU-esque meltdown today.

That was a MacCarney vs KSU/Colorado/Nebraska/Missouri-esque meltdown. Northwestern had no business winning that game.....and as much as it disgusts me to say, Nebraska was the better team. Their coaching absolutely blew it.......and I LOVE it.
Scott Frost is getting fired in two years.....not sure if Husker fans can buck up for Sabin or not.

 

[UnCytely]

Nebraska has fallen to about tier 4 of the recruiting hierarchy that is the issue. No coach that will go there or be there will change that.

Ok, you know how much I dislike Nebraska. But I'd just like to play the devil's advocate for a second here. I looked at Frost's first recruiting class, and it looks decent, especially for him not starting recruiting until January. He has four 4-stars and nobody lower than a 3-star. We would be happy with that.

 

[UnCytely]

Scott Frost is getting fired in two years.....

I think he will be their Greg McDermott. After firing -- and buying out -- several coaches, they'll be stuck with Frost because they won't be able to afford to fire him.

 

[throwittoblythe]

Ok, you know how much I dislike Nebraska. But I'd just like to play the devil's advocate for a second here. I looked at Frost's first recruiting class, and it looks decent, especially for him not starting recruiting until January. He has four 4-stars and nobody lower than a 3-star. We would be happy with that.

As much fun as it is to beat upon NU and Frost, it’s far too early to write this hire off as a failure, to be fair. Going 0-6 to start out your career in the worst start is program history is embarrassing, but it will take 2-3 years before anyone knows if this is going to work or not.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Ok, you know how much I dislike Nebraska. But I'd just like to play the devil's advocate for a second here. I looked at Frost's first recruiting class, and it looks decent, especially for him not starting recruiting until January. He has four 4-stars and nobody lower than a 3-star. We would be happy with that.

Yep I agree we would because we’re like tier 6 when it comes to recruiting. This is t 1997 a couple four stars every class doesn’t get you any where close to even the second tier of teams in their own conference like PSU let alone the top tier teams like Michigan and OSU.

You have to remember the delusion level we’re dealing with in the fan base and program. They think they are on the same level as OSU, Bama, Georgia, OU, etc.

 

[Acylum]

missed illinois

Thanks, possibly the worst of them all.

 

[CyBobby]

So maybe Frost can ignore the 1st half, the 2nd half collapse, and the OT and still brag about winning the2nd half and turning the corner.

The best part is that some bone headed coaching decisions paved the way to the loss.

The key play of the whole game was the roughing the passer penalty while Thorson was throwing out of the end zone...Completely undisciplined play on both Defense and Offense.....This is a very young coaching staff and you can tell it by the way this team plays in pressure situations....Its been an Epic Husker Failure this season......The decision to move to the big ten little fourteen has been a disaster ....Enjoy it Husker Fans......

 

[CyBobby]

As much fun as it is to beat upon NU and Frost, it’s far too early to write this hire off as a failure, to be fair. Going 0-6 to start out your career in the worst start is program history is embarrassing, but it will take 2-3 years before anyone knows if this is going to work or not.

I agree with your sentiments but it could take 3-4 years to before anyone knows if Frost will work out at Nebbie...going to be a Long Painful Road back to 1997...If they ever get there in the big ten.....

 

[dirtyninety]

I am a very caring and empathetic person....ask Taylor Swift. But after watching Frosty in post-game interviews....NOT for this guy and program. No sympathy for him and I can't even go into the abrasiveness of his comments.
ROW The BOAT baby. Go Gophers.

 

[hoosman]

Frost has laid a turd at Memorial Stadium this year. A Lincoln Log.

 

[Mr Janny]

Sorry if already posted, but if you want a laugh:

https://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/88051-officiating-bias-against-frost/&

Here's a great response to someone asking why anyone would conspire against Nebraska:

"To keep us down. The refs in the game today probably went to the schools we were beating 56-0 back in the day. People can, and do, hold grudges for a lifetime."

And he goes on:

"The last thing that the Big Ten teams want is Nebraska arising from the dead and becoming a real threat to win games every year. Nobody in the Big Ten wants to play a Nebraska team that is as good or better than Wisconsin, Penn State, Ohio State, Michigan, etc. If Frost, the hottest coach hire in the country, is successful in resurrecting Husker football, then every other program in the conference is threatened. The Big Ten wanted NU when we were NOT perceived to be a real challenger to the conference elites but did bring with it a strong national brand and big fan base and following to help the lessers sell lots of tickets etc. The Big Ten wanted Nebraska's image and fan appeal but without the real power. They wouldn't have wanted us in 1997 I am quite sure. So Yes, there are plenty of reasons or motivations for the Big Ten powers that be to manipulate things to keep Nebraska down. I feel the home and away schedule we've faced since we joined is strong evidence that the other members want every advantage over us that they can get.

Right now, the have us exactly where they want us in my view. We bought half the tickets to Northwestern's 'home coming' game for pete's sake. That is great. Nationally, we have lots of fans who will tune in to see the Huskers but wouldn't have cared if NW were playing Rutgers. Once the 'splash' of the Frost hire has dissipated, then it will benefit the Big Ten to have the Huskers make a few small waves now and then but don't bet on any titles anytime soon if the Ohio States, Michigans, Wiscy and PSU insiders have any say in it. Conspiracy theory: maybe but with literally billions of dollars at stake, for the conference elites, it seems unlikely they will leave anything to chance. We left the Big 12 because UT was 'fixing' things to their advantage.

As for bowl slots, the Big Ten is guaranteed so many and it matters little whether NU gets one as one of the other teams will gladly participate. It seems quite logical to me that the Big Ten will be quite pleased to keep the Huskers in the middle or back of the pack when it comes to football championships. I am sure it grinds on the Big Ten that we might keep Penn State and Wiscy and Minne from owning the volleyball titles but having NU keeping women's VB in the national spotlight is quite helpful."

So, long story short, the Big 10 brought Nebraska into the league, but wanted them to suck. And they've been really successful in keeping the huskers down... except in volleyball.