(07-22-2018 02:36 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 01:18 PM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 12:36 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 11:55 AM)BDB5yp Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 09:27 AM)niu1980 Wrote:  Great post! I couldn’t have said it any better. Thanks for posting.

I second that. Good to hear from people who are consistent game attendees. Also, that have had real interaction with the AD and Coaches. I’m excited for the challenge are football Team will face. I think they will rise to the occasion. Not gonna be pretty, but that’s football.

Trust me , I always am desperate to find positives but to put blinders on to the glaring negatives doenst really do anyone any good. I at least get to 9 games a season and attend half or more road games, it's not an evaluation I make without seeing anything. If there was not universal embarrassment with how the bowl was handled from top to bottom last winter, I just dont know what to say. I am hopeful for this year and hoping to see if there is some evolution with coaching

I don't trust you. The teams has had many positives but you haven't highlighted a single one of them. To do so would contradict your Carey agenda. It was an obvious mistake by Carey to echo the TEAMs feelings about having to spend Christmas in Detroit away from their families. Let's hope he's learned. But universal embarrassment? No. More so just an eye roll at a foot-n-mouth moment by the coach. People use "embarrassment" because they think it's the ultimate way to put down someone.

I challenge you to list 3 positives about the program. And they can't be back handed ones that say "in spite of---". I'll bet you can't.

The embarrassment was all inclusive, Careys reaction, the fake punt on 4th and 15 at your own 10 yard line, players quitting on the team, STFs comments about the bowl. Use whatever adjective you want, it was a relative dark time in this programs recent history.

There is plenty to be optimistic about including NIUs Big 10 record, defense is probably as strong of a unit NIU has seen in a long time, PAC 12 opponent coming to Huskie Stadium. The only thing I am dreadfully pessimistic about is the offense.

Color me impressed MD. I didnt think you had any positive thoughts in you for the work of this regime. Feel free to keep a balanced analysis of good and bad going forward.

For me, the Joe Paterno situation is what I'd call a total embarrassment. Or Reggie Bush and UCLA. The Quick Lane Bowl was a bad look, but nothing dubious, illegal or scandalous. I can even understand what lead to those bad decisions. Doesn't make them less stupid, but there's a rationale. The crazy punt call..up to then NIU had 3 offensive series with a total of 3 yards on 10 plays. They were trying to kick start the team with a big play. Didn't work and will be one of the dumbest calls ever. But it was done in the most meaningless game of the season with plenty of time left to recover. And you'll never see that play again.

This year will tell a lot. Conference play mainly. And the future looks solid. I know people wanted to see continued 11 and 12 win seasons. That just wasnt reasonable. I think Carey has this team set up to win 7 to 9 games for the next few years. Thats where I've set my expectations and how Ill judge him.

(07-22-2018 05:36 PM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 02:36 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 01:18 PM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 12:36 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 11:55 AM)BDB5yp Wrote:  I second that. Good to hear from people who are consistent game attendees. Also, that have had real interaction with the AD and Coaches. I’m excited for the challenge are football Team will face. I think they will rise to the occasion. Not gonna be pretty, but that’s football.

Trust me , I always am desperate to find positives but to put blinders on to the glaring negatives doenst really do anyone any good. I at least get to 9 games a season and attend half or more road games, it's not an evaluation I make without seeing anything. If there was not universal embarrassment with how the bowl was handled from top to bottom last winter, I just dont know what to say. I am hopeful for this year and hoping to see if there is some evolution with coaching

I don't trust you. The teams has had many positives but you haven't highlighted a single one of them. To do so would contradict your Carey agenda. It was an obvious mistake by Carey to echo the TEAMs feelings about having to spend Christmas in Detroit away from their families. Let's hope he's learned. But universal embarrassment? No. More so just an eye roll at a foot-n-mouth moment by the coach. People use "embarrassment" because they think it's the ultimate way to put down someone.

I challenge you to list 3 positives about the program. And they can't be back handed ones that say "in spite of---". I'll bet you can't.

The embarrassment was all inclusive, Careys reaction, the fake punt on 4th and 15 at your own 10 yard line, players quitting on the team, STFs comments about the bowl. Use whatever adjective you want, it was a relative dark time in this programs recent history.

There is plenty to be optimistic about including NIUs Big 10 record, defense is probably as strong of a unit NIU has seen in a long time, PAC 12 opponent coming to Huskie Stadium. The only thing I am dreadfully pessimistic about is the offense.

Color me impressed MD. I didnt think you had any positive thoughts in you for the work of this regime. Feel free to keep a balanced analysis of good and bad going forward.

For me, the Joe Paterno situation is what I'd call a total embarrassment. Or Reggie Bush and UCLA. The Quick Lane Bowl was a bad look, but nothing dubious, illegal or scandalous. I can even understand what lead to those bad decisions. Doesn't make them less stupid, but there's a rationale. The crazy punt call..up to then NIU had 3 offensive series with a total of 3 yards on 10 plays. They were trying to kick start the team with a big play. Didn't work and will be one of the dumbest calls ever. But it was done in the most meaningless game of the season with plenty of time left to recover. And you'll never see that play again.

This year will tell a lot. Conference play mainly. And the future looks solid. I know people wanted to see continued 11 and 12 win seasons. That just wasnt reasonable. I think Carey has this team set up to win 7 to 9 games for the next few years. Thats where I've set my expectations and how Ill judge him.

+1

MD you should be feeling awesome about the upcoming season. We have a solid team, a coach who is all in on your guy (Childers), who comes into the season with more reps and starts than any other Soph QB in the programs history; his main competition is no longer in the program; and, like last year, the staff will give him every opportunity to succeed, sticking with him even when he is less than effective. There is no way you can be anything but pumped...from your perspective you got dealt pocket aces.

I have been hard on both Carey and Childers but we are starting with a clean slate and I am both hopeful and rooting for both of them to be successful in the coming season.

Coach Carey is a likable guy and hopefully he is learning on the job. Childers is easy to cheer for and I hope that he has improved in the short, medium and long passing game. Most of all I hope that NIU has a good QB coach that can help Marcus and the other QBs develop to their full potential.

It will be fun to watch the team this fall and I will try not to get too high or too low with the results from any one game. That is sort of tough for me as I live and die with each play which is probably not very good for my health!

(07-22-2018 05:36 PM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 02:36 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 01:18 PM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 12:36 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 11:55 AM)BDB5yp Wrote:  I second that. Good to hear from people who are consistent game attendees. Also, that have had real interaction with the AD and Coaches. I’m excited for the challenge are football Team will face. I think they will rise to the occasion. Not gonna be pretty, but that’s football.

Trust me , I always am desperate to find positives but to put blinders on to the glaring negatives doenst really do anyone any good. I at least get to 9 games a season and attend half or more road games, it's not an evaluation I make without seeing anything. If there was not universal embarrassment with how the bowl was handled from top to bottom last winter, I just dont know what to say. I am hopeful for this year and hoping to see if there is some evolution with coaching

I don't trust you. The teams has had many positives but you haven't highlighted a single one of them. To do so would contradict your Carey agenda. It was an obvious mistake by Carey to echo the TEAMs feelings about having to spend Christmas in Detroit away from their families. Let's hope he's learned. But universal embarrassment? No. More so just an eye roll at a foot-n-mouth moment by the coach. People use "embarrassment" because they think it's the ultimate way to put down someone.

I challenge you to list 3 positives about the program. And they can't be back handed ones that say "in spite of---". I'll bet you can't.

The embarrassment was all inclusive, Careys reaction, the fake punt on 4th and 15 at your own 10 yard line, players quitting on the team, STFs comments about the bowl. Use whatever adjective you want, it was a relative dark time in this programs recent history.

There is plenty to be optimistic about including NIUs Big 10 record, defense is probably as strong of a unit NIU has seen in a long time, PAC 12 opponent coming to Huskie Stadium. The only thing I am dreadfully pessimistic about is the offense.

Color me impressed MD. I didnt think you had any positive thoughts in you for the work of this regime. Feel free to keep a balanced analysis of good and bad going forward.

For me, the Joe Paterno situation is what I'd call a total embarrassment. Or Reggie Bush and UCLA. The Quick Lane Bowl was a bad look, but nothing dubious, illegal or scandalous. I can even understand what lead to those bad decisions. Doesn't make them less stupid, but there's a rationale. The crazy punt call..up to then NIU had 3 offensive series with a total of 3 yards on 10 plays. They were trying to kick start the team with a big play. Didn't work and will be one of the dumbest calls ever. But it was done in the most meaningless game of the season with plenty of time left to recover. And you'll never see that play again.

This year will tell a lot. Conference play mainly. And the future looks solid. I know people wanted to see continued 11 and 12 win seasons. That just wasnt reasonable. I think Carey has this team set up to win 7 to 9 games for the next few years. Thats where I've set my expectations and how Ill judge him.

Rabid, I think the whole bowl thing just hit me hard because for so long seems like the identity of NIU's program has been that anytime , anywhere, Hard Way, underdog mentality, etc. Just was so unrecognizable to see that type of reaction from an NIU team. The offense is going to be an issue this year, I just fear asking the defense to replicate what it did last year to get a winning record this year will be difficult. In some respects, I think the defense will even need to be better to get that winning record with this schedule and with the downturn in offensive talent/conservatism. I think 7 wins this year would be the lower limits of a successful season, I agree on that. 1-3 is a reasonable non-conf expectation, 2-2 would be well above expectations.

(07-22-2018 05:49 PM)Djud Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 05:36 PM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 02:36 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 01:18 PM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 12:36 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  Trust me , I always am desperate to find positives but to put blinders on to the glaring negatives doenst really do anyone any good. I at least get to 9 games a season and attend half or more road games, it's not an evaluation I make without seeing anything. If there was not universal embarrassment with how the bowl was handled from top to bottom last winter, I just dont know what to say. I am hopeful for this year and hoping to see if there is some evolution with coaching

I don't trust you. The teams has had many positives but you haven't highlighted a single one of them. To do so would contradict your Carey agenda. It was an obvious mistake by Carey to echo the TEAMs feelings about having to spend Christmas in Detroit away from their families. Let's hope he's learned. But universal embarrassment? No. More so just an eye roll at a foot-n-mouth moment by the coach. People use "embarrassment" because they think it's the ultimate way to put down someone.

I challenge you to list 3 positives about the program. And they can't be back handed ones that say "in spite of---". I'll bet you can't.

The embarrassment was all inclusive, Careys reaction, the fake punt on 4th and 15 at your own 10 yard line, players quitting on the team, STFs comments about the bowl. Use whatever adjective you want, it was a relative dark time in this programs recent history.

There is plenty to be optimistic about including NIUs Big 10 record, defense is probably as strong of a unit NIU has seen in a long time, PAC 12 opponent coming to Huskie Stadium. The only thing I am dreadfully pessimistic about is the offense.

Color me impressed MD. I didnt think you had any positive thoughts in you for the work of this regime. Feel free to keep a balanced analysis of good and bad going forward.

For me, the Joe Paterno situation is what I'd call a total embarrassment. Or Reggie Bush and UCLA. The Quick Lane Bowl was a bad look, but nothing dubious, illegal or scandalous. I can even understand what lead to those bad decisions. Doesn't make them less stupid, but there's a rationale. The crazy punt call..up to then NIU had 3 offensive series with a total of 3 yards on 10 plays. They were trying to kick start the team with a big play. Didn't work and will be one of the dumbest calls ever. But it was done in the most meaningless game of the season with plenty of time left to recover. And you'll never see that play again.

This year will tell a lot. Conference play mainly. And the future looks solid. I know people wanted to see continued 11 and 12 win seasons. That just wasnt reasonable. I think Carey has this team set up to win 7 to 9 games for the next few years. Thats where I've set my expectations and how Ill judge him.

+1

MD you should be feeling awesome about the upcoming season. We have a solid team, a coach who is all in on your guy (Childers), who comes into the season with more reps and starts than any other Soph QB in the programs history; his main competition is no longer in the program; and, like last year, the staff will give him every opportunity to succeed, sticking with him even when he is less than effective. There is no way you can be anything but pumped...from your perspective you got dealt pocket aces.

I wouldn't call myself a Childers guy. Last year my argument was that he was the best available guy to choose from the roster. Frankly, I do not even think it really matters who plays QB as long as Carey is here. Again, I don't mean that as being negative or cynical, I just believe we have enough of a record now with Carey to see that he just does not handle that position well, or the offense as a whole. It is just not his strength as a coach.

I am excited about the season. I am not going to get unrealistically giddy though based on the limitations above. If NIU can keep the Iowa game within 2 TDs, Ill be very enthusiastic about the remainder of the schedule.

Lol. Nothing healthy about being a Huskies fan, Bikechuck. If you care like we all do on this board, it’s bad for the heart, liver, sanity, you name it. But totally worth it, too. Great post!

MD 1-3 non conf is reasonable but still unexpected. 2-2 would be out of this world. I think you’re absolutely right in that the real season will be judged from the conference record. I can’t stand the whole “moral Victory” thing either. However 7 wins will be a success this season IMO.

(07-22-2018 06:59 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 05:49 PM)Djud Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 05:36 PM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 02:36 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 01:18 PM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  I don't trust you. The teams has had many positives but you haven't highlighted a single one of them. To do so would contradict your Carey agenda. It was an obvious mistake by Carey to echo the TEAMs feelings about having to spend Christmas in Detroit away from their families. Let's hope he's learned. But universal embarrassment? No. More so just an eye roll at a foot-n-mouth moment by the coach. People use "embarrassment" because they think it's the ultimate way to put down someone.

I challenge you to list 3 positives about the program. And they can't be back handed ones that say "in spite of---". I'll bet you can't.

The embarrassment was all inclusive, Careys reaction, the fake punt on 4th and 15 at your own 10 yard line, players quitting on the team, STFs comments about the bowl. Use whatever adjective you want, it was a relative dark time in this programs recent history.

There is plenty to be optimistic about including NIUs Big 10 record, defense is probably as strong of a unit NIU has seen in a long time, PAC 12 opponent coming to Huskie Stadium. The only thing I am dreadfully pessimistic about is the offense.

Color me impressed MD. I didnt think you had any positive thoughts in you for the work of this regime. Feel free to keep a balanced analysis of good and bad going forward.

For me, the Joe Paterno situation is what I'd call a total embarrassment. Or Reggie Bush and UCLA. The Quick Lane Bowl was a bad look, but nothing dubious, illegal or scandalous. I can even understand what lead to those bad decisions. Doesn't make them less stupid, but there's a rationale. The crazy punt call..up to then NIU had 3 offensive series with a total of 3 yards on 10 plays. They were trying to kick start the team with a big play. Didn't work and will be one of the dumbest calls ever. But it was done in the most meaningless game of the season with plenty of time left to recover. And you'll never see that play again.

This year will tell a lot. Conference play mainly. And the future looks solid. I know people wanted to see continued 11 and 12 win seasons. That just wasnt reasonable. I think Carey has this team set up to win 7 to 9 games for the next few years. Thats where I've set my expectations and how Ill judge him.

+1

MD you should be feeling awesome about the upcoming season. We have a solid team, a coach who is all in on your guy (Childers), who comes into the season with more reps and starts than any other Soph QB in the programs history; his main competition is no longer in the program; and, like last year, the staff will give him every opportunity to succeed, sticking with him even when he is less than effective. There is no way you can be anything but pumped...from your perspective you got dealt pocket aces.

I wouldn't call myself a Childers guy. Last year my argument was that he was the best available guy to choose from the roster. Frankly, I do not even think it really matters who plays QB as long as Carey is here. Again, I don't mean that as being negative or cynical, I just believe we have enough of a record now with Carey to see that he just does not handle that position well, or the offense as a whole. It is just not his strength as a coach.

I am excited about the season. I am not going to get unrealistically giddy though based on the limitations above. If NIU can keep the Iowa game within 2 TDs, Ill be very enthusiastic about the remainder of the schedule.

You realize this is the EXACT same offense that was run before Carey took over the reigns? The difference was having Jordan Lynch running the show. How are you so pessimistic compared to last season? Childers has more experience and was a freshman last year and should improve. Basically the entire offensive line is back with 2 NFL prospects. The RBs both have experience and the WRs are pretty solid as well. The only concern I have is Childers hitting deep throws. If he can improve....look out MAC

(07-22-2018 08:36 PM)JoeNovak Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 06:59 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 05:49 PM)Djud Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 05:36 PM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 02:36 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  The embarrassment was all inclusive, Careys reaction, the fake punt on 4th and 15 at your own 10 yard line, players quitting on the team, STFs comments about the bowl. Use whatever adjective you want, it was a relative dark time in this programs recent history.

There is plenty to be optimistic about including NIUs Big 10 record, defense is probably as strong of a unit NIU has seen in a long time, PAC 12 opponent coming to Huskie Stadium. The only thing I am dreadfully pessimistic about is the offense.

Color me impressed MD. I didnt think you had any positive thoughts in you for the work of this regime. Feel free to keep a balanced analysis of good and bad going forward.

For me, the Joe Paterno situation is what I'd call a total embarrassment. Or Reggie Bush and UCLA. The Quick Lane Bowl was a bad look, but nothing dubious, illegal or scandalous. I can even understand what lead to those bad decisions. Doesn't make them less stupid, but there's a rationale. The crazy punt call..up to then NIU had 3 offensive series with a total of 3 yards on 10 plays. They were trying to kick start the team with a big play. Didn't work and will be one of the dumbest calls ever. But it was done in the most meaningless game of the season with plenty of time left to recover. And you'll never see that play again.

This year will tell a lot. Conference play mainly. And the future looks solid. I know people wanted to see continued 11 and 12 win seasons. That just wasnt reasonable. I think Carey has this team set up to win 7 to 9 games for the next few years. Thats where I've set my expectations and how Ill judge him.

+1

MD you should be feeling awesome about the upcoming season. We have a solid team, a coach who is all in on your guy (Childers), who comes into the season with more reps and starts than any other Soph QB in the programs history; his main competition is no longer in the program; and, like last year, the staff will give him every opportunity to succeed, sticking with him even when he is less than effective. There is no way you can be anything but pumped...from your perspective you got dealt pocket aces.

I wouldn't call myself a Childers guy. Last year my argument was that he was the best available guy to choose from the roster. Frankly, I do not even think it really matters who plays QB as long as Carey is here. Again, I don't mean that as being negative or cynical, I just believe we have enough of a record now with Carey to see that he just does not handle that position well, or the offense as a whole. It is just not his strength as a coach.

I am excited about the season. I am not going to get unrealistically giddy though based on the limitations above. If NIU can keep the Iowa game within 2 TDs, Ill be very enthusiastic about the remainder of the schedule.

You realize this is the EXACT same offense that was run before Carey took over the reigns? The difference was having Jordan Lynch running the show. How are you so pessimistic compared to last season? Childers has more experience and was a freshman last year and should improve. Basically the entire offensive line is back with 2 NFL prospects. The RBs both have experience and the WRs are pretty solid as well. The only concern I have is Childers hitting deep throws. If he can improve....look out MAC

I just think under Carey the predictability factor in this offense is at a very high level. It is extremely easy to stop NIU's offense right now, linebackers do not even have to worry about the middle of the field and can cheat to the perimeter and fill gaps that they would not feel comfortable doing with a Jordan Lynch there. Yes, I admit, NIU's offense was better with Jordan Lynch, that's a pretty common sense thing to say. NIU essentially runs one deep pass pattern, the first two downs are treated as waste downs most of the time. Carey just sees offense as having the potential only to lead to bad things like turnovers. My fear going into this season is that the conservative nature of the offense will be amplified even by Carey's standards for 2 reasons A) not having clear playmakers on offense and B) NIU has a solid defense that will be leaned on as a crutch. It is a real shame to have wasted last year's defense on a 3rd place finish, that was clearly a championship defense.

(07-22-2018 08:43 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 08:36 PM)JoeNovak Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 06:59 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 05:49 PM)Djud Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 05:36 PM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  Color me impressed MD. I didnt think you had any positive thoughts in you for the work of this regime. Feel free to keep a balanced analysis of good and bad going forward.

For me, the Joe Paterno situation is what I'd call a total embarrassment. Or Reggie Bush and UCLA. The Quick Lane Bowl was a bad look, but nothing dubious, illegal or scandalous. I can even understand what lead to those bad decisions. Doesn't make them less stupid, but there's a rationale. The crazy punt call..up to then NIU had 3 offensive series with a total of 3 yards on 10 plays. They were trying to kick start the team with a big play. Didn't work and will be one of the dumbest calls ever. But it was done in the most meaningless game of the season with plenty of time left to recover. And you'll never see that play again.

This year will tell a lot. Conference play mainly. And the future looks solid. I know people wanted to see continued 11 and 12 win seasons. That just wasnt reasonable. I think Carey has this team set up to win 7 to 9 games for the next few years. Thats where I've set my expectations and how Ill judge him.

+1

MD you should be feeling awesome about the upcoming season. We have a solid team, a coach who is all in on your guy (Childers), who comes into the season with more reps and starts than any other Soph QB in the programs history; his main competition is no longer in the program; and, like last year, the staff will give him every opportunity to succeed, sticking with him even when he is less than effective. There is no way you can be anything but pumped...from your perspective you got dealt pocket aces.

I wouldn't call myself a Childers guy. Last year my argument was that he was the best available guy to choose from the roster. Frankly, I do not even think it really matters who plays QB as long as Carey is here. Again, I don't mean that as being negative or cynical, I just believe we have enough of a record now with Carey to see that he just does not handle that position well, or the offense as a whole. It is just not his strength as a coach.

I am excited about the season. I am not going to get unrealistically giddy though based on the limitations above. If NIU can keep the Iowa game within 2 TDs, Ill be very enthusiastic about the remainder of the schedule.

You realize this is the EXACT same offense that was run before Carey took over the reigns? The difference was having Jordan Lynch running the show. How are you so pessimistic compared to last season? Childers has more experience and was a freshman last year and should improve. Basically the entire offensive line is back with 2 NFL prospects. The RBs both have experience and the WRs are pretty solid as well. The only concern I have is Childers hitting deep throws. If he can improve....look out MAC

I just think under Carey the predictability factor in this offense is at a very high level. It is extremely easy to stop NIU's offense right now, linebackers do not even have to worry about the middle of the field and can cheat to the perimeter and fill gaps that they would not feel comfortable doing with a Jordan Lynch there. Yes, I admit, NIU's offense was better with Jordan Lynch, that's a pretty common sense thing to say. NIU essentially runs one deep pass pattern, the first two downs are treated as waste downs most of the time. Carey just sees offense as having the potential only to lead to bad things like turnovers. My fear going into this season is that the conservative nature of the offense will be amplified even by Carey's standards for 2 reasons A) not having clear playmakers on offense and B) NIU has a solid defense that will be leaned on as a crutch. It is a real shame to have wasted last year's defense on a 3rd place finish, that was clearly a championship defense.

We don’t need to go around and around on this, but Carey has had to run this offense with Ryan Graham and a zero experience Marcus Childers the last two seasons. I have called Carey conservative often. And I’m not a big fan of this offensive scheme, but I have to believe the staff has restricted their offense based on who was throwing the ball. I expect to see it opened up quite a bit this year.

Carey mentioned being disappointed in the O-line play last season. If the O-line was struggling in some area that further restricts production.

It seems Carey has been here forever. But to me this is really his first season with “his guys” in place on offense. So no excuses. Produce or be judged as inadequate.

(07-23-2018 08:59 AM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 08:43 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 08:36 PM)JoeNovak Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 06:59 PM)MaddDawgz02 Wrote:  

(07-22-2018 05:49 PM)Djud Wrote:  +1

MD you should be feeling awesome about the upcoming season. We have a solid team, a coach who is all in on your guy (Childers), who comes into the season with more reps and starts than any other Soph QB in the programs history; his main competition is no longer in the program; and, like last year, the staff will give him every opportunity to succeed, sticking with him even when he is less than effective. There is no way you can be anything but pumped...from your perspective you got dealt pocket aces.

I wouldn't call myself a Childers guy. Last year my argument was that he was the best available guy to choose from the roster. Frankly, I do not even think it really matters who plays QB as long as Carey is here. Again, I don't mean that as being negative or cynical, I just believe we have enough of a record now with Carey to see that he just does not handle that position well, or the offense as a whole. It is just not his strength as a coach.

I am excited about the season. I am not going to get unrealistically giddy though based on the limitations above. If NIU can keep the Iowa game within 2 TDs, Ill be very enthusiastic about the remainder of the schedule.

You realize this is the EXACT same offense that was run before Carey took over the reigns? The difference was having Jordan Lynch running the show. How are you so pessimistic compared to last season? Childers has more experience and was a freshman last year and should improve. Basically the entire offensive line is back with 2 NFL prospects. The RBs both have experience and the WRs are pretty solid as well. The only concern I have is Childers hitting deep throws. If he can improve....look out MAC

I just think under Carey the predictability factor in this offense is at a very high level. It is extremely easy to stop NIU's offense right now, linebackers do not even have to worry about the middle of the field and can cheat to the perimeter and fill gaps that they would not feel comfortable doing with a Jordan Lynch there. Yes, I admit, NIU's offense was better with Jordan Lynch, that's a pretty common sense thing to say. NIU essentially runs one deep pass pattern, the first two downs are treated as waste downs most of the time. Carey just sees offense as having the potential only to lead to bad things like turnovers. My fear going into this season is that the conservative nature of the offense will be amplified even by Carey's standards for 2 reasons A) not having clear playmakers on offense and B) NIU has a solid defense that will be leaned on as a crutch. It is a real shame to have wasted last year's defense on a 3rd place finish, that was clearly a championship defense.

We don’t need to go around and around on this, but Carey has had to run this offense with Ryan Graham and a zero experience Marcus Childers the last two seasons. I have called Carey conservative often. And I’m not a big fan of this offensive scheme, but I have to believe the staff has restricted their offense based on who was throwing the ball. I expect to see it opened up quite a bit this year.

Carey mentioned being disappointed in the O-line play last season. If the O-line was struggling in some area that further restricts production.

It seems Carey has been here forever. But to me this is really his first season with “his guys” in place on offense. So no excuses. Produce or be judged as inadequate.

I know how things work around here through, Childers will be the fall guy no matter what the issues. For some reason Carey is untouchable, don't quite understand that.

If Childers falters, Carey better be ready to move on with Thompson or a run heavy offense with Hall. I really think Childers will step up but you’d think Thompson or Hall will be ready to seize the moment if Childers isn’t up for it.

I believe Mykleti has a shot at the NFL with a great senior season. The guy is a big, strong, and physical DB.... lets hope he can stay healthy and be a leader on the defense!

Go Huskies, Beat Iowa.

Can't wait for the season to start...

(07-22-2018 08:36 PM)JoeNovak Wrote:  The only concern I have is Childers hitting deep throws. If he can improve....look out MAC

I share your concern about Childer's ability to hit deep throws but he also struggled mightily last season with short and intermediate throws.

I agree that this could be a special season if he has improved. He is our QB for now so let's get behind him and wish him success!

(07-21-2018 07:15 AM)BDB5yp Wrote:  Here’s the actual link: http://shawnews.secondstreetapp.com/api/...fd04b807ac

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(07-23-2018 02:44 PM)Red Dog Wrote:  I believe Mykleti has a shot at the NFL with a great senior season. The guy is a big, strong, and physical DB.... lets hope he can stay healthy and be a leader on the defense!

Go Huskies, Beat Iowa.

Can't wait for the season to start...

Mykelti only a JR this year....not sure if you meant drafted next year. Either way I agree...he is pretty good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1xUsSRwtNE&app=desktop