Husker Extra live chat: Steven M. Sipple, 3/27/17

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OK, I must leave now to join John Bishop as co-host of Unsportsmanlike Conduct on 1620 AM in Omaha. Feel free to chime in there if you have further questions.

by Steven M. Sipple edited by Clint Robus 3/27/2017 7:32:49 PM

3rd & 7 37yd

Ready. Fire away!

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 6:33:15 PM
Shouldn't the spring game be referred to as the "Scarlet-Cream Spring Game? After all the school colors are scarlet and cream. No?

by Zadi 3/27/2017 6:36:28 PM
@Zadi: For some reason, I really like that idea.

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 6:36:55 PM
When was last time a Lincoln high school kid had 8 D1 offers and not one from Nebraska. Now Fleck is hitting Omaha hard, when is this staff gonna wake up and recruit Nebraska kids. I bet they loose the ones they gave for next year as well.

by Nebkidsfirst edited by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 6:37:05 PM
@Nebkidsfirst: Definitely something to keep an eye on. Have to lock down state!

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 6:38:07 PM
Um, wow ... twitter.com/LJSSportsWagne…

by Steven M. Sipple via twitter 3/27/2017 6:44:44 PM
BTW I totally agree with you----it'll be UO & GU in the finals. I give Zags the title.

by Zadi 3/27/2017 6:52:12 PM
@Zadi: Oregon is a bit scary right now. But yes, I think Gonzaga is more balanced -- great offense, great defense.

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 6:52:46 PM
Sip, why can't Nebraska keep these talented basketball players!??! It is no longer just bad luck!

by DDD 3/27/2017 6:54:29 PM
@DDD: Well, you have to admit this was a sticky situation because it involved a coaching change.

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 6:54:48 PM
Yes, but Sheppard...All-American player from our own state. What could be THAT bad??

by DDD 3/27/2017 6:56:23 PM
@DDD: Wasn't recruited by Amy Williams. That sort of thing -- a coaching change -- can cause complications. I'm not saying that's the issue in this particular case. But it surely doesn't help on either side of issue.

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 6:57:40 PM
Have you watched the documentary Running for his Life: The Lawrence Phillips Story? I thought it was well done & tried to show the different sides of him, the good & the bad. It's interesting that without coming out & saying it, it hints that he may have been set up on the murder charge & really questions his "suicide."

by Robin 3/27/2017 6:59:31 PM
@Robin: Yes, I have seen it and thought it was very balanced. It was haunting for me to watch having covered Lawrence and actually growing to like him while he was at Nebraska,

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 7:02:56 PM
There's been no coaching change in softball but this team stinks. What's wrong?

by Zadi 3/27/2017 7:03:02 PM
@Zadi: The softball team lost five really good seniors and have seven freshmen on the roster. The pitching has been inconsistent. Plus, Revelle's team has played the toughest schedule in the country. Keep those things in mind.

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 7:04:54 PM
Is Marc Boehm also primarily involved with the women's basketball program?

by Newport Red 3/27/2017 7:04:56 PM
@NewportRed: Yes, he is.

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 7:07:32 PM
Any sunshine to pump on NU's mens and womens basketball programs, except for the unrequited loyalty and support of the fandom?

by Newport Red 3/27/2017 7:07:33 PM
@NewportRed: I think the world of Amy Williams as a head coach. I think it would be premature to write her off or make any sort of meaningful judgment. She walked into a situation more difficult than even she imagined.

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 7:08:25 PM
Who are 2-3 of the most underrated players that you covered to ever play Neb Football?

by Tom 3/27/2017 7:08:27 PM
@Tom: Oh, you're killing me... I think Correll Buckhalter and Jammal Lord probably fit that category. I think Maurice Purify might fit that category. I think Gerry Gdowski most definitely fits that category. I'm trying to think of defenders ...

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 7:10:38 PM
@Tom: Carl Nicks was a hell of a good lineman who never got much acclaim at NU but became one of the very best interior offensive linemen in the NFL.

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 7:11:43 PM
Sip - I'm curious. All this talk about "an offensive identity". How important is that? What's Clemson's identity? Alabama's? USC's? It sounds like Huskerspeak for a return to option football. Your thoughts?

by FloridaHusker 3/27/2017 7:12:01 PM
@FloridaHusker: Clemson's identity was basically Deshaun Watson. Alabama's identity offensively generally highlights a physical, downhill running attack, although the Tide was option oriented this season. Your point is valid. An offense's identity often is tied to the quarterback.

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 7:16:08 PM
Following on the Jake Peetz vein, what other former Huskers who may or may not have been regular contributors on the field are becoming known for their coaching acumen?

by Robin 3/27/2017 7:16:10 PM
@Robin: Ryan Held comes to mind, the running backs coach at Central Florida.

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 7:17:13 PM
Name one offensive and one defensive freshman or rsfreshman who we can expect to see a lot of ala DPE.

by Zadi 3/27/2017 7:17:21 PM
@Zadi: Offense: JD Spielman. Defense: JoJo Domann. (Edit: Domann is a sophomore. My bad. Let's go with Pernell Jefferson, who was listed No. 2 at strong side inside linebacker behind Chris Weber entering the spring.

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 7:18:42 PM
Hey Sip, I saw Rich Glover was just voted into the NE hall of fame... really? What took so long for the greatest DL in NU history to get in? I remember seeing a game where he was triple teamed and buried under bodies. The RB ran thru a hole but fell down. In replay you could see glover's arm reaching out from the pile and making the tackle. Glover was outstanding. Well congrats to Mr No for finalling making the HOF.

by Unclelarry 3/27/2017 7:18:49 PM
@Unclelarry: I think that Nebraska Hall of Fame is only a couple years old.

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 7:22:53 PM
I don't follow track & field very closely, but given the reputation of the PAC 12 and it being the home of the powerhouse Nike brand, how impressive was Nebraska's showing?

by Robin 3/27/2017 7:24:25 PM
@Robin: I am continually impressed (and somewhat amazed) by Nebraska's showings in that sport.

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 7:24:55 PM
ICYMI: Jessica Shepard plans to transfer from Nebraska journalstar.com/sports/huskers…

by Steven M. Sipple via twitter 3/27/2017 7:26:02 PM
Amy Williams will survive cuz she stares adversity in the face. Getting her own typed of players who can run the floor both on O & D.

by BR 3/27/2017 7:26:51 PM
@BR: I agree. I think a lot of people will overreact to Shepard leaving. Remember, Nebraska closed the season with two upset wins. That showed a lot about the inner strength of program. Give Williams time!

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 7:27:48 PM
Haven't heard much about Avery Anderson, Eric Lee's buddy from Colorado. What his status?

by BobCox 3/27/2017 7:27:54 PM
@BobCox: Anderson is buried on the safety depth chart behind Aaron Williams, Antonio Reed, Kieron Williams, JoJo Domann and Marquel Dismuke, and perhaps Tony Butler.

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 7:28:45 PM
Let's play coach... with Yankoff out and McKee sounding like NU is not talking with him... since we lost our prime targets, do you take a QB no matter what and burn a scholarship or skip recruiting a QB with knowing you will have 3 good options next year?

by Unclelarry 3/27/2017 7:30:18 PM
@Unclelarry: I think Nebraska still is set on recruiting a QB in this class. With the ridiculously high transfer rate of QBs, I think it's playing with fire to skip a cycle at that position.

by Steven M. Sipple 3/27/2017 7:31:31 PM

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