(10-01-2017 01:56 AM)Spudskie Wrote:  

(10-01-2017 01:50 AM)fanhood Wrote:  Good game, you guys kicked our asses. Good luck the rest of the ways and win the MAC.

One thing though, that player that eye gouged Penny, brought discredit to your program. If I was he Coach, I would suspend him indefinitely.

If I was the coach, I would kick him off the team. There is no place for that at all.

Congrats on the victory. You have one hell of a team. Best of luck the rest of the way.

That's far too severe in my opinion.

(10-01-2017 01:40 AM)Spudskie Wrote:  If that kick off return never happened...if we had one less turnover...

If...if...if...

This one is going to sting. I guess I wanted to see the glory days of 2003 again. You don't have many chances to knock off a ranked opponent. You can't afford to make one costly mistake.

Squandered opportunity, all you had to do was run the ball into the endzone, SDSU was done.

(09-30-2017 08:05 PM)sterling1man Wrote:  Any watch parties around the DeKalb, Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago area?

Fattys

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(10-01-2017 02:00 AM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(10-01-2017 01:40 AM)Spudskie Wrote:  If that kick off return never happened...if we had one less turnover...

If...if...if...

This one is going to sting. I guess I wanted to see the glory days of 2003 again. You don't have many chances to knock off a ranked opponent. You can't afford to make one costly mistake.

Squandered opportunity, all you had to do was run the ball into the endzone, SDSU was done.

All Santa had to do was throw it away, the play wasn't there, and then you go back to the run. But he's young and tried a throw he shouldn't have and SDSU was able to make the interception. If the play was there, and executed, we are talking about how the runs set up the pass. This was one pass after four runs, not four passes after four runs.

(10-01-2017 02:46 AM)HuskieJoe Wrote:  

(10-01-2017 02:00 AM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(10-01-2017 01:40 AM)Spudskie Wrote:  If that kick off return never happened...if we had one less turnover...

If...if...if...

This one is going to sting. I guess I wanted to see the glory days of 2003 again. You don't have many chances to knock off a ranked opponent. You can't afford to make one costly mistake.

Squandered opportunity, all you had to do was run the ball into the endzone, SDSU was done.

All Santa had to do was throw it away, the play wasn't there, and then you go back to the run. But he's young and tried a throw he shouldn't have and SDSU was able to make the interception. If the play was there, and executed, we are talking about how the runs set up the pass. This was one pass after four runs, not four passes after four runs.

Agree, Santa has to throw that pass into the stands; bad decision, and it cost us the game. With that being said we are not in this game withou him. He made two bad plays; until the 1st pick, he was playing at a near perfect level. The SDSU kid made a nice play. We were down 31-14 to start the 2nd half; nobody thought we had a chance at that point. Santa's throwing got us right back into game. Look back to the threads from 2 months ago; nobody thought that we would be able to generate the offense we have, This one was there for the taking; and we fell short; but man there is so many positives with this team, and the QB is one of them.

(10-01-2017 01:25 AM)armour248 Wrote:  

(10-01-2017 01:21 AM)badmoonrising13 Wrote:  He'd rather throw TD passes. If not he wants Childers to score. Anyone but Huff.

Unbelievable. You honestly think Carey is calling plays so that back up QBs score instead of Huff. Brilliant stuff... especially since Carey doesn't call plays

Yeah I do, you moron. Explain to me why the guy that had the most talent for the last three years only has two starts and the guy that has been a work horse the last two games only has one touchdow.

(10-01-2017 01:59 AM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(10-01-2017 01:56 AM)Spudskie Wrote:  

(10-01-2017 01:50 AM)fanhood Wrote:  Good game, you guys kicked our asses. Good luck the rest of the ways and win the MAC.

One thing though, that player that eye gouged Penny, brought discredit to your program. If I was he Coach, I would suspend him indefinitely.

If I was the coach, I would kick him off the team. There is no place for that at all.

Congrats on the victory. You have one hell of a team. Best of luck the rest of the way.

That's far too severe in my opinion.

I would like to see him dismissed. No place in this game for that. Even if Huff or Smith did it, I say kick them off the team.

(10-01-2017 03:08 AM)Djud Wrote:  

(10-01-2017 02:46 AM)HuskieJoe Wrote:  

(10-01-2017 02:00 AM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(10-01-2017 01:40 AM)Spudskie Wrote:  If that kick off return never happened...if we had one less turnover...

If...if...if...

This one is going to sting. I guess I wanted to see the glory days of 2003 again. You don't have many chances to knock off a ranked opponent. You can't afford to make one costly mistake.

Squandered opportunity, all you had to do was run the ball into the endzone, SDSU was done.

All Santa had to do was throw it away, the play wasn't there, and then you go back to the run. But he's young and tried a throw he shouldn't have and SDSU was able to make the interception. If the play was there, and executed, we are talking about how the runs set up the pass. This was one pass after four runs, not four passes after four runs.

Agree, Santa has to throw that pass into the stands; bad decision, and it cost us the game. With that being said we are not in this game withou him. He made two bad plays; until the 1st pick, he was playing at a near perfect level. The SDSU kid made a nice play. We were down 31-14 to start the 2nd half; nobody thought we had a chance at that point. Santa's throwing got us right back into game. Look back to the threads from 2 months ago; nobody thought that we would be able to generate the offense we have, This one was there for the taking; and we fell short; but man there is so many positives with this team, and the QB is one of them.

I always said this offense had potential. Our guys made enough plays to have a chance to win at the end. It's the coaches' job to put you team in the BEST position to win the game. I'm still very perplexed why Huff is not allowed to finish drives. It's reminding me of that stupid football movie where the star RB is not allowed to score a TD and the QB handed him the ball at the 1-yard-line and got reamed out by the coach. if you wanna score in the red zone, give it to Huff!!!!!

(10-01-2017 01:24 AM)NIUFAN Wrote:  

(10-01-2017 01:19 AM)NIU2003 Wrote:  Now we're just another 2-2 MAC school. All the Nebraska luster is gone in the "what have you done lately world"


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F the "what have you done lately world". Win the MAC West. At the beginning of the year we would have been thrilled with that. It is now REALITY.

Yeah well from a national perspective we are just back to the MAC...sorry for wanting more for the program...3-1 with a top 25 win gets lots of buzz around the program and might even help attendance. What a terrible thought...


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(10-01-2017 01:04 AM)armour248 Wrote:  Ah yes, the crappy coaching that caused four horrible turnovers. Santa handed the ball to SDSU three times. That and the opening KO return are why they lost. Coaches can't make guys tackle or stop them from throwing it to the other team.

So you'd rather blame the player than the guy making a million dollars whose job is to put this kid in the best position to win the game. Even the most novice of coaches know if your RB is successful, you give him the ball to milk the clock and give your team the best opprtunity to win the game. Only you, stupid moron, doesn't seem to grasp that basic fundamental concept. Oh yeah and our coaches... But go ahead put the blame squarely on Santa if that makes you feel better about our coaches' brilliant decision at the end of the game that cost Santa and the rest of our players who deserved so much better. You are a disgusting moron.

I think most of us can agree that on that 2nd from laat drive that NIU had all the momentum. Our defense kept giving us great stops and giving our offense great field position, then we were gashing them on the ground, eating clock, and still had two timeouts to burn. We keep the ball on the ground and we win. Our offense wore them down.

(10-01-2017 07:00 AM)badmoonrising13 Wrote:  

(10-01-2017 01:04 AM)armour248 Wrote:  Ah yes, the crappy coaching that caused four horrible turnovers. Santa handed the ball to SDSU three times. That and the opening KO return are why they lost. Coaches can't make guys tackle or stop them from throwing it to the other team.

So you'd rather blame the player than the guy making a million dollars whose job is to put this kid in the best position to win the game. Even the most novice of coaches know if your RB is successful, you give him the ball to milk the clock and give your team the best opprtunity to win the game. Only you, stupid moron, doesn't seem to grasp that basic fundamental concept. Oh yeah and our coaches... But go ahead put the blame squarely on Santa if that makes you feel better about our coaches' brilliant decision at the end of the game that cost Santa and the rest of our players who deserved so much better. You are a disgusting moron.

-Heck yeah you blame the player.... Remember when Parchment fumbled the ball and spotted them 6 points ( not Carey)
-Remember the lack of tackling on that first kickoff(not Carey)
- Remember the 3 interceptions on forced passes by Santa(not Carey)
At some point players have to take responsibility for bonehead plays. Play calling will never be perfect but if they execute half of those boneheaded play we win last night.

I totally disagree. The players are allowed to make mistakes. The full-time well compensated coaches need to put the kids in position to overcome those mistakes. The decisions by the coaches at the end were horrible. Ask any coach worth a darn and they will not blame their players.

(10-01-2017 07:08 AM)epasnoopy Wrote:  I think most of us can agree that on that 2nd from laat drive that NIU had all the momentum. Our defense kept giving us great stops and giving our offense great field position, then we were gashing them on the ground, eating clock, and still had two timeouts to burn. We keep the ball on the ground and we win. Our offense wore them down.

Yup most of us except for the coaches' boyfriends...

(10-01-2017 07:00 AM)badmoonrising13 Wrote:  So you'd rather blame the player than the guy making a million dollars whose job is to put this kid in the best position to win the game. Even the most novice of coaches know if your RB is successful, you give him the ball to milk the clock and give your team the best opprtunity to win the game. Only you, stupid moron, doesn't seem to grasp that basic fundamental concept. Oh yeah and our coaches... But go ahead put the blame squarely on Santa if that makes you feel better about our coaches' brilliant decision at the end of the game that cost Santa and the rest of our players who deserved so much better. You are a disgusting moron.

In my opinion the coaches made some bad judgments and the players at times failed to execute. That said, there was a lot to like tonight. Our defense is outstanding, our offense is improving and the coaching staff is letting Santa run the whole offense.

Badmoon, I appreciate your passion but why call a fellow HUSKIE fan a "disgusting moron"? It dilutes the effectiveness of your message.

(10-01-2017 01:25 AM)armour248 Wrote:  

(10-01-2017 01:21 AM)badmoonrising13 Wrote:  He'd rather throw TD passes. If not he wants Childers to score. Anyone but Huff.

Unbelievable. You honestly think Carey is calling plays so that back up QBs score instead of Huff. Brilliant stuff... especially since Carey doesn't call plays

So the INT on the goal line isn't on him? He has no say? I am getting so f'n sick of "he doesn't call the plays." He's the head coach, it starts and ends with him.

Sounds like a Trump or any good business owner. When they win, it's Carey. When they lose, he doesn't make the calls. This BS is getting old. Maybe be true and if he has no input he should have more or leave.

(10-01-2017 07:08 AM)epasnoopy Wrote:  I think most of us can agree that on that 2nd from laat drive that NIU had all the momentum. Our defense kept giving us great stops and giving our offense great field position, then we were gashing them on the ground, eating clock, and still had two timeouts to burn. We keep the ball on the ground and we win. Our offense wore them down.

+1- I was at the game and you could clearly see that Huff and the O-line were not going to be denied. At 2nd & 3 I knew we were going to go for a free play (assuming 3rd & 3 we would make it) and it cost us. I did want them badly to grind it out. That said, a great college football game. The team played its heart out.

If I didn't know any better I think some are celebrating effort and the we almost beat a T25 award.

They were in a position to win, or take a lead. 90% of that game may have been very good play calling. But in the end, the song remained the same with questions.

And I go back to before half. You sit on the ball, run with 2:30 left as to not give them the ball when you are down 14. You get a penalty on them, push em back then you call a TO on 3rd and 17 under a minute left. For what? You have 1 TO? For what? To block a k for a td? Odds are better you get a penalty, have a miscue or give up a big play which they did. 16 yrd gain, then a run for 1st, fg. For what? Because you "didn't want to give them points." What sense does this make? You somewhat accomplished your goal. They were content to run the clock down themselves. That's situational coaching. That's all on Carey. And that isn't the 1st time to only something questionable was called, but a bad result. But that's not on him, right? The pass calls in the red zone? Not on him.

And whomever calls an end around 1st play to a true freshman 1st play w/o a touch all year I guess is smarter than me. Try to set something "big" up 1st play of game. Because that works so much, like the Bears Thursday. Would not want to settle in.

More talent, on road whatever. That team dominated for a good part of that game. Was prepared, in sync until they they decided to take it away themselves. Overcame turnovers. Wer in a position to take the lead and failed. But I guess the line is "the coach doesn't throw the ball."

(09-23-2017 10:59 AM)142niu Wrote:  

(09-23-2017 09:41 AM)Skinut Wrote:  

(09-22-2017 07:45 AM)Dog Fan Wrote:  

(09-22-2017 07:36 AM)BDB5yp Wrote:  

(09-22-2017 01:22 AM)toddjnsn Wrote:  OR... call for SDSU to fire their AD.

+1

We haven't beaten a west coast team since Fresno. It would be Huge!

And we haven't won in San Diego since I was jumped by a gang of cheerleaders!

EXACTLEY! I've been at both bowl games in San Diego and we've been squashed in both. I hope for better, but expect the same.

Actually it has been 3 bowl losses in San Diego. TCU, Utah State, and Boise. The Utah State game was close but the other two were embarrassing.

(10-01-2017 09:16 AM)randyfensfanclub1 Wrote:  If I didn't know any better I think some are celebrating effort and the we almost beat a T25 award.

They were in a position to win, or take a lead. 90% of that game may have been very good play calling. But in the end, the song remained the same with questions.

And I go back to before half. You sit on the ball, run with 2:30 left as to not give them the ball when you are down 14. You get a penalty on them, push em back then you call a TO on 3rd and 17 under a minute left. For what? You have 1 TO? For what? To block a k for a td? Odds are better you get a penalty, have a miscue or give up a big play which they did. 16 yrd gain, then a run for 1st, fg. For what? Because you "didn't want to give them points." What sense does this make? You somewhat accomplished your goal. They were content to run the clock down themselves. That's situational coaching. That's all on Carey. And that isn't the 1st time to only something questionable was called, but a bad result. But that's not on him, right? The pass calls in the red zone? Not on him.

And whomever calls an end around 1st play to a true freshman 1st play w/o a touch all year I guess is smarter than me. Try to set something "big" up 1st play of game. Because that works so much, like the Bears Thursday. Would not want to settle in.

More talent, on road whatever. That team dominated for a good part of that game. Was prepared, in sync until they they decided to take it away themselves. Overcame turnovers. Wer in a position to take the lead and failed. But I guess the line is "the coach doesn't throw the ball."

(10-01-2017 01:22 AM)NIU2003 Wrote:  

(10-01-2017 01:17 AM)sterling1man Wrote:  

(10-01-2017 01:13 AM)bikechuck Wrote:  

(10-01-2017 01:08 AM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  NIU is one coach and one QB away from being a top 25 team, I think that's the really frustrating part.

Santa has continued to improve, my guess is that he will learn from his mistakes tonight.

Not at all sure about Carey though.

Carey did nearly everything right tonight.
He held Penny the best RB in the nation!
He limited their offense.
He outplayed their incredible offense.
He scored 4 offensive TD's.
He made excellent second half adjustments.
Had Santa executed properly in the end NIU would have won, and Carey would be a hero.

Coach Kane stopped the SDSU O. Not Carey...


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So the DC gets the props for our defense, but the head coach gets the blame for the offenses woes, and not the OC? Some people just have an agenda against Carey. Coaching was fine today, NIU just made too many mistakes. They will learn from this and grow.