Husker Extra live chat: Steven M. Sipple, 12.12.16

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OK, I'll end it there. I hope we didn't encounter the technical issues that slowed the chat last week. At any rate, talk to you next week!

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 8:28:15 PM

3rd & 7 37yd

Let's see if we can get this thing going ...

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 7:31:23 PM
What do you think of the prospect of a Keith Williams Donte Williams reality show? Boost in recruiting?

by Jay 12/12/2016 7:33:59 PM
@Jay: I've heard (and seen) worse ideas for reality shows. Boost in recruiting? Hey, whatever works, right?

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 7:34:45 PM
Maliek Collins looked pretty disruptive last night. Good to see. Is Valentine still with Dallas?

by Zadi 12/12/2016 7:34:55 PM
@Zadi: Collins apparently is having a decent rookie season, as is Valentine in New England.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 7:35:33 PM
The biggest difference between NU and the upper echelon of CFB imo is the play of the OL and DL. Is there enough talent in the program right now to improve to the level needed to compete for B1G and national titles?

by FLhusker 12/12/2016 7:35:35 PM
@FLhusker: I like the offensive line talent in the system, especially sophomores Nick Gates, Jerald Foster, Tanner Farmer and Cole Conrad. As for defensive linemen, the Davis twins and Mick Stoltenberg provide an excellent interior core. But pass-rushers are needed badly on the edge.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 7:38:58 PM
Who do you think will be the next commit for the 2017 class?

by Brindley 12/12/2016 7:39:14 PM
@Brindley: I try not to follow recruiting on a day-to-day basis.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 7:39:30 PM
As we are deep into another recruiting cycle, how do you think we are positioned vs what Riley wants? I.e. How many more recruiting cycles does he need to call it his team. Obviously QB change will be significant

by Al 12/12/2016 7:39:32 PM
@Al: I think you can call it his team -- in the context of your question -- after this class.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 7:40:21 PM
What player are you most excited to see in action next year? What young player will have the biggest impact?

by Josh 12/12/2016 7:40:23 PM
@Josh: I'm really interested in how big of a jump Tre Bryant could make at running back. As for a rising freshman, I think JD Spielman could have an immediate impact. He needs to have an immediate impact.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 7:42:26 PM
Love him or hate him, you have to tip your cap to Bo Pelini and the Youngstown State football team.

by JimNE 12/12/2016 7:42:35 PM
@JimNE: As I get older, I care more and more about the bottom line and less and less about the superfluous minutiae that often accompanies college football discussions. Bottom line, Youngstown State is in the final four. Break it down any way you want.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 7:45:18 PM
After the Iowa game one of their defensive lineman made an allegation of a racial slur directed at this by a Husker offensive lineman. Nebraska indicated they would launch an investigation. Since the list of possible involved players is pretty short, and wouldn't take long to complete, did I miss the results of that inquiry?

by jj 12/12/2016 7:45:45 PM
@jj: You have not missed the results. There have been no results. It's possible the "investigation" faded into oblivion. We, as a sports staff, need to check on this story. Thanks for asking.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 7:48:01 PM
Whooo Hooo A Chat! I have a question but before that a comment and a pause to consider that we elected a smart smart man in Mr Trump. He says so all the time.

by rickylee41 12/12/2016 7:48:03 PM
@rickylee41: Fire away.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 7:48:15 PM
If TA isn't able to go, do you think that Langdorf & Riley can successfully gameplan around Fyfe's skills? Do you think the lack of film on Fyfe helps the Huskers?

by Robin 12/12/2016 7:48:17 PM
@Robin: I thought Mike Riley and Danny Langsdorf had a good game plan ready for Ryker Fyfe's start against Maryland. After all, Nebraska had 270 yards in the first half, and led 21-0 at the break. The Huskers tailed off in the second half. We now know Fyfe injured his wrist early in the final 30 minutes, which may have held back the offense.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 7:51:15 PM
Is the coaching staff "saving" some of the scholarships for the bigger fish that are making their decisions later in the recruiting process? How many of the "big fish" is a realistic haul?

by FLhusker 12/12/2016 7:51:28 PM
@FLhusker: I wouldn't be surprised if Donte' Williams can haul in three or four big California fish.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 7:52:06 PM
how worried should tim miles be? pretty disappointed with a few losses.

by jw 12/12/2016 7:52:07 PM
@jw: I think you have to take into account that Nebraska has played the toughest schedule -- yes, THE toughest -- in the nation to this point, according to the Daily RPI published by ESPN.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 7:54:33 PM
Volleyball question. Do you think part of the reason Penn St. came so close to the upset was because of their familiarity with the Huskers? And based on Nebraska's response against Washington do you think the scare refocused the team?

by Robin 12/12/2016 7:54:36 PM
@Robin: I think it's typically difficult to defeat a team three times in one season, especially a team as talented and powerful as Penn State. Add in the fact there was so much on the line for Nebraska and, well, you understand why John Cook said his stomach was in knots the night before the match. As for your second question, I don't think it was a matter of Nebraska refocusing. I think it was a matter of Nebraska breaking down a barrier against PSU and playing more freely against Washington.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 7:57:29 PM
Did you make it to the Bud Crawford fight? and do you think he might be close to the Sugar Ray level?

by TO 12/12/2016 7:57:34 PM
@TO: I've seen them both fight. I think Sugar Ray's hand speed gives him an edge on Crawford, albeit a small one. I think Crawford is a unique talent who would've been a force in any era.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 8:00:35 PM
As a follow up, other then QB do you see a major style change from a position group. I would agree that we can call this his team, but take a group like the DBs. There was a lot of talent in the chest for him when he arrived. Is it his team because there good players, or because they match his style

by Al 12/12/2016 8:00:47 PM
@Al: I hesitate to take the easy way out, but I'm going to say it's his team next year for both of the reasons you lay out.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 8:01:49 PM
Bowl Game Prediction? Does this team come out focused and try to get that 10th win? Or just go through the motions and take a beating?

by Josh 12/12/2016 8:01:51 PM
@Josh: I'm not sure Nebraska would take a beating even if it went through the motions. Tennessee allowed 700-plus yards to Missouri and 600-plus to Vanderbilt. If your defense allows 600 yards to Vandy, something is amiss. As for a prediction, I'm simply not ready to make one because I haven't studied Tennessee's personnel closely enough to feel confident in laying out a score, except to say Nebraska probably will need at least 28 points to win.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 8:05:56 PM
do you think the universities that have a long tradition with stadiums of 85,000 plus should start paying the cordinators the same money a year as what mid tier colleges do. In the ball park of 1.5 milion a year? reason i say this is because it would get rid of parity. The bigger schools have the resources to leave the small schools in the dust if they did this. Why would the top assistants leave to become a head coach with the same pay. especially knowing the smaller schools cant pay more then the assistant salary. especially when nebraska has big ten money to make up for a hiccup if something happens.

by jw 12/12/2016 8:06:01 PM
@jw: I need to think about that question more.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 8:08:08 PM
is there a rb that nebraska is targeting in the recruiting class? we need i think 2 this class. which recruits so far has a chance of decommitting?

by jw 12/12/2016 8:08:10 PM
@Steven M. Sipple: Jaylin Bradley from Bellevue West is a running back to watch. He just has to get some academic issues in order.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 8:10:28 PM
Here is my idea: Nebraska University should just drop their men's basketball program. That would:
!. Help with the Title IX issues
B. Free up the Pinnacle Arena for more lucrative events. Since the city of Lincoln gave TO such a sweet deal they lose money on the basketball games.
3. NU doesn't need the money from the March Madness tournament. They joined the Big Ten for the money right? And they have a ton already they don't need more money.
D. People can stop pretending there is a possibility that NU might have a good basketball team someday
5. good idea right? Drop the program? That would solve a lot of problems.

by rickylee41 12/12/2016 8:10:33 PM
@rickylee41: I feel like that's an absurd idea.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 8:11:45 PM
with all the coaches being hired. such as herman at texas, applewhite at houston, fickell at cinn. main reason is because they have relationships with the states high school coaches. is riley doing the right thing with bringing a heavy west coast flavor to recruit that state?

by jw 12/12/2016 8:11:49 PM
@jw: That is an excellent question. I think Riley and his staff have a good relationship with the state's high school coaches, but it could be better. As for having a heavy West Coast flavor, I think it's OK if you get the right type of players -- for instance, ones who will function OK while being so far from home.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 8:14:29 PM
Did it strike you as unusual that we were able to get Donte' Williams from Arizona prior to signing day (in the thick of recruiting)? I can't imagine that went over well with Richrod. Thanks.

by FL husker 12/12/2016 8:14:32 PM
@FLhusker: I think this is a case where you follow the money. Williams was making $215,000 at Arizona and got bumped to $400,000 at Nebraska ($425,000 in 2018). No way Arizona was going to match that.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 8:17:05 PM
tough schedule should not be a excuse. im disappointed in the loss to virginia tech and clemson. we should have atleast won the home game.

by jw 12/12/2016 8:17:07 PM
@jw: Clemson was very beatable. The Tigers were picked 11th in the ACC preseason poll. Very ordinary team.

by Steven M. Sipple 12/12/2016 8:17:48 PM
Nebraska suffers first decommitment in 2017 class. Not surprised it's a DE, kind of surprised it's this defensive e… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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