Pelini's dick is a scabby husk

[Danimal]

We got really outcoached today. Hell that fake 2pt--play should've worked, he just lollipopped it too much and the wind caught it. Playing not to lose on O nearly bit us in ass, probably should've, but it didn't. Our last series in regulation was just absurd. We really miss Martinez. D did not look good. Not tackling and we need to get out of the freaking dime and get some LB help in there. Paul went back to maddening screw-ups, running the ball out was just dumb then fumbling after bad decision? That's classic Paul.

We probably shouldn't have won, ISU played their ass off, but I'll take the scabdick W.

[Mace]

True. ISU played one hell of a game and Rhoads showed some balls going for two, although my son and I were watching the game and both thought it would be the good call. I just didn't know if Rhoads would try it. Props to the Huskers for pulling it out, and to the Clones for playing for the win.

[King Crimson]

bad throw on the 2 pt. i did enjoy the camera shot up Bo's snotty snoz for the post-game. on-field.

[minorthreat]

This game was a heartbreaker but going for the 2 points was the right call. Fun atmosphere yesterday.

[Mace]

This game was a heartbreaker but going for the 2 points was the right call. Fun atmosphere yesterday.

Yep, it was the perfect call, just poorly executed pass. Tough loss for the Cyclones in a game they deserved to win.

[TheJON]

I didn't get to see any part of the game and was actually following it on my phone in Indiana but I said they should go for 2. I don't like the fake field goal call though. You either go for 2 or you kick it. If you go for 2 with the game on the line, you put your starters out there and live or die with them.

A fake FG is more likely to work than a fake extra point because you really have to be insane to allow a fake extra point to work against you because there's really no point in actually attempting to block a PAT since its almost impossible without a complete blocking failure by the line.

So why fake a PAT? Especially with the game on the line. Put your offense in there and go tell them to get you 3 yards. I like Rhoads' aggression but the play call just isn't a smart call.

I looked at the stats and I see Nebraska had a 5:1 rush:pass ratio. I know Martinez was out but that is just stupid. Heard it was windy but ISU still threw the ball 32 times. Unless you run a triple option, no team should ever have that kind of a ratio under any circumstances.

[Mace]

I didn't get to see any part of the game and was actually following it on my phone in Indiana but I said they should go for 2. I don't like the fake field goal call though. You either go for 2 or you kick it. If you go for 2 with the game on the line, you put your starters out there and live or die with them.

A fake FG is more likely to work than a fake extra point because you really have to be insane to allow a fake extra point to work against you because there's really no point in actually attempting to block a PAT since its almost impossible without a complete blocking failure by the line.

So why fake a PAT? Especially with the game on the line. Put your offense in there and go tell them to get you 3 yards. I like Rhoads' aggression but the play call just isn't a smart call.

I looked at the stats and I see Nebraska had a 5:1 rush:pass ratio. I know Martinez was out but that is just stupid. Heard it was windy but ISU still threw the ball 32 times. Unless you run a triple option, no team should ever have that kind of a ratio under any circumstances.

Actually, it was the perfect call. Nebraska had every reason to go for a block, JON, because they win if they block it. They were expecting a kick and were completely fooled by the fake....ISU just didn't execute the pass into the wind. The element of surprise worked but they failed to execute, but there is no element of surprise if you line up to go for 2. It was a very smart call that failed only because of poor execution on the pass. It was also a great call because I don't think ISU could have survived playing multiple OTs on a 25 yard field with Nebraska, and it was great to see Rhoads have the balls to attempt the fake. If there's any criticism due for Rhoads, it might be for taking a knee with 40 seconds remaining in regulation and having 3 TOs to move the ball from their own 20 into FG position for a kicker who had hit a 57 yarder to end the first half. (similar to the Ferentz decision last season against tOSU) He might have second thoughts about that move, but I doubt he has second thoughts about the fake PAT...at least he shouldn't.

[TheJON]

But that's my point. You said they just didn't execute. Well, like I said, I'm not relying on my special teams players to win a football game for me by completing a pass. I will take my offense and live or die with them out there. Either that or I'm just kicking the PAT.

The 40 seconds and running the clock out was probably the right call given their QB and offense. I probably would have at least given it to A-rob on the 1st play and if he busts a 15+ yard run, then I start throwing. But even with the wind you are asking a lot out of Arnaud. He throws a poor deep ball and is interception prone. Has he ever effectively run a 2-minute drill?

[Mace]

But that's my point. You said they just didn't execute. Well, like I said, I'm not relying on my special teams players to win a football game for me by completing a pass. I will take my offense and live or die with them out there. Either that or I'm just kicking the PAT.

The 40 seconds and running the clock out was probably the right call given their QB and offense. I probably would have at least given it to A-rob on the 1st play and if he busts a 15+ yard run, then I start throwing. But even with the wind you are asking a lot out of Arnaud. He throws a poor deep ball and is interception prone. Has he ever effectively run a 2-minute drill?

Arnaud wouldn't have needed to throw a deep ball. They needed to pick up 50 yards or so in 40 seconds and had 3 TOs to work with. I would have given it a shot but I'm not criticizing Rhoads for killing the clock and going to OT. The fake PAT was still a great call and could have/should have worked, just like Indiana's last pass to the endzone should have beaten Iowa. Good call but failed to execute.

[Danimal]

I didn't get to see any part of the game and was actually following it on my phone in Indiana but I said they should go for 2. I don't like the fake field goal call though. You either go for 2 or you kick it. If you go for 2 with the game on the line, you put your starters out there and live or die with them.

A fake FG is more likely to work than a fake extra point because you really have to be insane to allow a fake extra point to work against you because there's really no point in actually attempting to block a PAT since its almost impossible without a complete blocking failure by the line.

So why fake a PAT? Especially with the game on the line. Put your offense in there and go tell them to get you 3 yards. I like Rhoads' aggression but the play call just isn't a smart call.

I looked at the stats and I see Nebraska had a 5:1 rush:pass ratio. I know Martinez was out but that is just stupid. Heard it was windy but ISU still threw the ball 32 times. Unless you run a triple option, no team should ever have that kind of a ratio under any circumstances.

We not only lost Martinez but his back-up Lee was hurt too. We were down to our #3 in Green and staff don't have much faith in him. Says a lot that the wildcat with Burkhead made it's first appearance since the bowl yesterday. Probably could've used it more, ISU had trouble with it. I do think we needed to run our offense more with Green, outside of the fumbles(which aren't scheme-specific) he did alright. Not good but alright. Our D isn't playing nearly well enough to go into a shell and expect to win.

I think Rhoads made a decent decision on the fake. Guy was open, holder just lollipopped it too much given the wind.

There has been controversy about whether Rhoads should've went for at it at the end of regulation. I can go either way. ISU did have two picks that half and could've easily had a third. I can see being wary. I think I'd have tried to move the ball but with some safer stuff like high-percentage passes and draws. If I can get past my 40 then I put it downfield a bit.

[Cornhusker]

Niles Paul doing his best impersonation of his own performance from last year against ISU, is why the Clones were on the verge of setting off armaggedon #2 in Nebraskaland. Add that in with Watson's play calling and you get a team like ISU flirting with another upset that would cause Rhodes to scream "I'm so proud to be your coach!" part deux.

That dude can't pick up his diploma fast enough for me. He was one of the many quilty parites dropping 6 against the Whorns.

[TheJON]

Niles Paul doing his best impersonation of his own performance from last year against ISU, is why the Clones were on the verge of setting off armaggedon #2 in Nebraskaland. Add that in with Watson's play calling and you get a team like ISU flirting with another upset that would cause Rhodes to scream "I'm so proud to be your coach!" part deux.

That dude can't pick up his diploma fast enough for me. He was one of the many quilty parites dropping 6 against the Whorns.

How many career fumbles and dropped passes does he have? Seems like every time I watch Nebraska he is making great plays, but also dropping passes and/or fumbling.

[Danimal]

Niles Paul doing his best impersonation of his own performance from last year against ISU, is why the Clones were on the verge of setting off armaggedon #2 in Nebraskaland. Add that in with Watson's play calling and you get a team like ISU flirting with another upset that would cause Rhodes to scream "I'm so proud to be your coach!" part deux.

That dude can't pick up his diploma fast enough for me. He was one of the many quilty parites dropping 6 against the Whorns.

Paul is maddening, he's a great big-play threat, problem is you don't know what team he'll make the big play for.

[PSUFAN]

RACK the thread title. Danimal never fails to deliver.

[Terry in Crapchester]

A scabdick win is a gazillion times better than a loss to an inferior team.

Sin,

NDFan