Husker Extra live chat: Steven M. Sipple, 2/20/17

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3rd & 7 37yd

I think the Bradly kid from Bellview West is going to shock some folks. After a red shirt year.

by PT HUSKER 2/20/2017 8:21:39 PM
@PTHUSKER: I wonder if he'll have the luxury of redshirting. Not much depth there.

by Steven M. Sipple 2/20/2017 8:21:58 PM
I see the Russian ambassador to the United Nations just kicked the bucket because of "heart problems". A guy that knew a lot about the Orange One. Should we start to get worried?

by rickylee41 2/20/2017 8:22:07 PM
@rickylee41: I'll let you know when you should be worried.

by Steven M. Sipple 2/20/2017 8:22:36 PM
Sip, I think that is as close as you have come to bashing TA. I will say that I think the O-line has to figure it out. We have not been good at sustaining drives for years, all the way back to Bo last couple of seasons. A few of the fourth quarter drives early in the season gave me hope, but as competition got tougher those were not as evident.

by RocketHusker 2/20/2017 8:22:39 PM
@RocketHusker: The offensive line was lousy in the bowl game. That group cost the team dearly. No reason to sugarcoat the situation. Tennessee's defense was awful, despite what many in the Nebraska media try to sell you, for whatever reason. The fact Nebraska managed only 61 yards rushing was an abomination against a defense that allowed 400-plus rushing yards to both Kentucky and Missouri.

by Steven M. Sipple 2/20/2017 8:26:43 PM
Sip please put these scenarios in order of which they will
Occur....
10-11 win season for fb team
Win the west/big title game
Football playoff
Too 10 recruiting class
Mike Riley fired

by Czech days 2/20/2017 8:26:46 PM
@Czechdays: I don't know what you mean. Are you asking me to rank those scenarios based on likelihood?

by Steven M. Sipple 2/20/2017 8:27:46 PM
Sip, I saw today that Pagano, graduate transfer from Clemson, has Nebraska in his list of finalist schools. Cannot even put into words what a HUGE get this would be, especially in first yr of 3-4 defense. Your thoughts? Chances he ends up in Lincoln?

by Moose 2/20/2017 8:27:52 PM
@Moose: I understand that Pagano is more of a 4-3 guy. More than 30 teams have contacted him. If he says he plans to visit Lincoln, then I'll get more serious about it.

by Steven M. Sipple 2/20/2017 8:30:08 PM
Hey Sip! Do you think DPE will play alot at receiver this coming season? I hope he shows flashes of his old self as a returner. Have you heard how we will use him this next season, since he will officially be 100%
(Knock on wood)

by Colby 2/20/2017 8:30:16 PM
@Colby: I think you'll see DPE continue to play "Z" receiver.

by Steven M. Sipple 2/20/2017 8:31:14 PM
Happy to see NU ticket office didn't raise season ticket prices this year.

by Old Guy 2/20/2017 8:33:41 PM
@OldGuy: Raising prices would have been a dangerous move.

by Steven M. Sipple 2/20/2017 8:33:58 PM
What do you think should be the level of expectation for husker hoops? I think we are competitive in every game but should we also be expecting one of the three post season tournies each year

by Steve 2/20/2017 8:34:01 PM
@Steve: I think Miles is now recruiting to a level where Nebraska should be in the NIT or NCAA Tournament four out of every six years. I think that is eminently reasonable.

by Steven M. Sipple 2/20/2017 8:36:00 PM
Is it correct we have 4 returning starters on O, and I think 7 on D... it would have to depend on a lot of younger players to win the div, your thoughts.. some I talk to are not to positive about next fall.

by TO 2/20/2017 8:39:57 PM
@TO: I count six starters back on offense (if you include McNitt at fullback) and six on defense. I think Wisconsin will be the overwhelming choice of the media to finish atop the Big Ten West standings.

by Steven M. Sipple 2/20/2017 8:43:33 PM
People at the gym i go to have the pitch forks out for Miles, I just don't get it. For all the haters out there. What's the plan or the Sipple plan if we moved on from Miles?

by Steve 2/20/2017 8:43:36 PM
@Steve: At this point, I think it would be a gross injustice to move in a different direction. I think Shawn Eichorst is smart and fair-minded enough to stand pat. I also think he sees the attendance at PBA, which is a strong indicator of support for the head coach. But go with your gut on this one: Tell me that firing Miles would be a fair-minded act. Bottom line, it would be unfair.

by Steven M. Sipple 2/20/2017 8:46:30 PM
247 sports is still predicting Isaiah Johnson JUCO DT going to Nebraska. Any word on why he has not signed anywhere?

by Derek 2/20/2017 8:46:41 PM
@Derek: Thanks for the heads up. I need to look into that.

by Steven M. Sipple 2/20/2017 8:49:50 PM
Understanding that QB success is tied to the OL in a big way, are you optimistic or more cautious about how they'll play this year. Recruiting has been good the last two years and it appears there is good talent to work with.

by MrPresident 2/20/2017 8:49:52 PM
@MrPresident: I'm just not going to give the knee-jerk vote of confidence to that crew. I think, based on the last 2 1/2 games last season, the offensive line should be in prove-it mode from the get-to this spring.

by Steven M. Sipple 2/20/2017 8:50:56 PM
With everyone coming back except Tai Webster plus Antoin Gill return, Isaac Copeland big man transfer, and freshmen Akenten, NU Basketball could be real good next year. May need another true point guard. Thoughts?

by jieder 2/20/2017 8:50:57 PM
@jieder: I'm glad you mentioned Anton Gill. I still think he can become an excellent scorer (10 points a game), especially if Miles continues to let the team push the pace. You're right, though, Nebraska is thin at point guard. Keep an eye on a guard at North Carolina State, who is departing in the wake of the head coach's firing. I don't have his name off the top of my head.

by Steven M. Sipple 2/20/2017 8:55:40 PM

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