So many things went against IU before the game even started.
1. Why did we have to go to Nebraska again.
2. We play a team that fires their coach and they get a bye week the week before.
3. We have to play without our top 2 receivers. With a quarterback who has struggled to find consistency.
Self inflicted wounds
1. We come out with no enthusiasm especially to match their enthusiasm and intensity. Not good for a team that thrives on spirit and enthusiasm.
2. We take way too long to get up to game speed. It sh not take an entire quarter to get there.
3. The offensive line plays with no effort at all. I have defended them too long. The play that finally sealed it for me we throw a pass into the flats and our left tackle is running half speed. The receiver cuts back and if the guy were going full speed he might have been able to get a block.
4 Please try something different on the o line. Bigger splits. We have a short corner for edge defenders to get to the quarterback. I know we already have a propensity for giving up the inside to rushers but still. Try something. Bigger splits mean possibly bigger gaps. Our offensive line don’t necessarily need to get a push just a seal. We already know they are not getting a push. Next stay on your block until the whistle. Hell even if you miss a block go get someone else don’t just stop and turn around and become another defender that our backs need to try to avoid.
4. please give the ball to Josh Henderson more. I love Shivers but he is the change of pace guy. Let Henderson wear them defense down and the Shivers is the guy who can hit the home run. Also please find a way to get Lucas on the field and get him in space.
5. Please I keep saying please find a way to hold backside pursuit to keep them from running down plays front side.
6. The only thing I will say about the defense is pass rush psss rush pass rush pass rush. It is the quickest way to make the secondary more effective.
1. Why did we have to go to Nebraska again.
2. We play a team that fires their coach and they get a bye week the week before.
3. We have to play without our top 2 receivers. With a quarterback who has struggled to find consistency.
Self inflicted wounds
1. We come out with no enthusiasm especially to match their enthusiasm and intensity. Not good for a team that thrives on spirit and enthusiasm.
2. We take way too long to get up to game speed. It sh not take an entire quarter to get there.
3. The offensive line plays with no effort at all. I have defended them too long. The play that finally sealed it for me we throw a pass into the flats and our left tackle is running half speed. The receiver cuts back and if the guy were going full speed he might have been able to get a block.
4 Please try something different on the o line. Bigger splits. We have a short corner for edge defenders to get to the quarterback. I know we already have a propensity for giving up the inside to rushers but still. Try something. Bigger splits mean possibly bigger gaps. Our offensive line don’t necessarily need to get a push just a seal. We already know they are not getting a push. Next stay on your block until the whistle. Hell even if you miss a block go get someone else don’t just stop and turn around and become another defender that our backs need to try to avoid.
4. please give the ball to Josh Henderson more. I love Shivers but he is the change of pace guy. Let Henderson wear them defense down and the Shivers is the guy who can hit the home run. Also please find a way to get Lucas on the field and get him in space.
5. Please I keep saying please find a way to hold backside pursuit to keep them from running down plays front side.
6. The only thing I will say about the defense is pass rush psss rush pass rush pass rush. It is the quickest way to make the secondary more effective.