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Husker Extra live chat: Steven M. Sipple, 12.19.16
Talk Huskers with Steve Sipple during his weekly live chat, every Monday.
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@Gary: Yes, I agree, Eichorst's hire of Larranaga has proven to be impressive. That does offer reason for hope -- if it comes down to firing Miles. I want to see how well Nebraska fares in the first part of the Big Ten season before going too deep into such thought. Having said that, if Nebraska loses to Southern on Tuesday, I ask this question with a degree of seriousness: Would Miles be fired before Big Ten play even begins?
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Threefold basketball question.
Did Miles early success using transfers (raising fan's expectations) actually set back the program's progress?
What effect did losing Craig Smith & Chris Harriman as assistants, after they had been with him for such a long time, have on the program?
What is the disconnect between how players are performing prior to arriving at Nebraska and how long it seems for them to develop in Miles' program? Tai Webster is great example of someone who was doing good on the international stage, but took 2 1/2 years to find his footing under Miles. -
@Robin: 1. I think the transfers energized the program. 2. I don't have great insight into that question. 3. I think recruiting rankings, and resulting hyperbole, often create a false perception/narrative that is no fault of the coach or players involved. It's a media issue, unfortunately.
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@Wondermonds: Very concerned about how Tennessee's pass rush will affect Nebraska, which likely will be without Tommy Armstrong. Defensive end Derek Barnett is a surefire NFL player -- he has recorded at least 10 sacks in each of the last three seasons, which is an SEC record. Jordan Westerkamp's injury adds to the concern because of his ability as a third-down target. On the other hand, anybody who's watched Tennessee much understands the Volunteers have been a dumpster fire at times on defense.
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Sip....what is/are all the benefits you feel NU gained from beating UCLA last year? If it's a 7-0 start this year...it should he noted that none of those first 7 teams finished above .500. Combined record of 31-54. The extra practices are nice. I suppose the fans can rest easier. But I struggle to see monumental gains in mid-level bowl wins or major setbacks in losses. We've won 9 or 10 games and 3-4 losses. Most of us have a grasp on the team and season regardless of the outcome. I look at it as a fun trip with a hopefully winning outcome.
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@Trash: Boy, Trash, we disagree on this one. I'll put it to you this way: The off-season is incredibly long. With a bowl loss, the narrative for eight months can become incredibly negative. And ask any coach: With the increasing impact of social media on players and programs, any win that can stave off such negativity is a welcome development -- even if it's in what you think is a meaningless bowl game. When it comes to Nebraska football -- and other programs with such a fervent following -- every game matters a great deal. Bottom line, beating UCLA created a wave of good feeling and positive momentum for the long off-season.
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@Gary: I've thought about that question since seeing that video on Saturday. Two thoughts came to mind immediately: 1. The pressure on coaches to win is enormous, especially at places like Oklahoma (and Nebraska). 2. Do you turn your back on a young man for a single incident, even an incident as troubling as the one that played out on that video? Let me ask you this: If there was video of Lawrence Phillips dragging the woman down the stairs by her hair, how much differently would we regard that situation?
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Watched the LP show. Thought it was a fair and accurate portrayal of who he was. It strikes me odd though that with all the numerous interventions that he was subjected to that no one could help him solve his issues. Are we (mankind) so intricate and complex that no one has the true ability to understand or help, or did people just get tired of trying?
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@71husker: Good queston. Great question. My answer is a resounding "yes," we are extremely complex and intricate, and Phillips was particularly so. I'm not excusing anything he did. But I've learned to NOT be surprised what humans are capable of -- both good and bad.
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Local natives seem to be getting a little antsy over some of the recent recruits jumping ship, including myself. But on the positive side, I expect big things out of our most recent recruiter hire. He's likely to plug those holes in a hurry. And who knows, he may find even better talent.
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