Nebraska...not feeling Frosty anymore

[entropy]

The plan is for him to be an OL. I think UNL will still use the peso, but the base will move back to the 4-3.

Bo likes the Peso because it puts speed on the field. Plus, at least last year, that also meant the best 11 players were on the field at once.

[Wild Hoss]

Peso was just another name for the Buck (SAM) linebacker in Bo’s scheme. Played it more man-to-man than he would have with a traditional SAM-type body manning the spot, but otherwise the responsibilities were the same, except that we had DBs instead ‘backers. They bumped the apex receivers then either trailed, zone-dropped, or banjoed onto an underneath route, and helped cover the flats.

As we progressed into 2010 and learned how talented these guys were in man coverage we morphed into a Cover 2 Man defense, and essentially became a less-aggressive version of what Charlie McBride was doing 17 years earlier, basically a full-time Dime package based on man principles. We got gouged in the run game more as Bo plays a high two, whereas McBride was a one-high guy, but we never got beat deep either.

What we have stepping into those shoes, both as DBs and LBs, is largely unknown. None of have played much.

[entropy]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8J5ER1dQEg&feature=youtube_gdata_player"]Nebraska Football 2011, Can You Feel It - YouTube[/ame]

[entropy]

http://www.omaha.com/article/20110812/SPORTS/708129835/1212#shatel-huskers-can-just-smile-at-potential-big-12-upheaval

Great article on how Nebraska feels

[entropy]

http://www.omaha.com/article/20110814/BIGRED/708149801/-1#mckewon-choice-not-so-simple-for-bubba

Really starting to enjoy Sam's articles. He's been good before, but seems to have taken another step lately. Article is about Bubba, Fall practice, ESPN, and Fresno State

[entropy]

btw.. sounds like Dennard is hurt. not good for UNL. You don't lose an all american level CB and just replace him

[entropy]

Btw... I love the BTN

[Hannibal]

It's a bit amateurish at times, but it is pretty awesome just based on principle. Imagine how great ESPN would be if they gave a crap about their product as much as the BTN cares about theirs.

[entropy]

http://www.omaha.com/article/20110817/BIGRED/708179775/-1#blackshirts-ankrah-randle-lined-up-on-right-track



another good article by sam

[iam416]

Entropy:

You going to make it to Lincoln for the Ohio State game?

[entropy]

yes. are you going?

[iam416]

Yes. I actually have plans to tailgate with Old Scribe. Unfortunately, heh, my wife is coming, too. She's a bit reticient over hanging out with "internet friends", but I told her that was part of the deal.

Anyway, I'll be there. Airfare has been purchased. I'll hopefully watch live as Joe Bausermann guides the Buckeyes offense to 6 points.

[entropy]

you are welcome to stop by if you get tired of OS... which should be after 10 mins. Unless his wife is there, then maybe 1 hr. Even she can't offset OS for very long.

[iam416]

Good lord. Heh. Well, I always knew traveling to the Nebraska posed a significance risk bordering on metaphysical certainty of spending time with dullards. Buyer beware, as they say.

I'll get in touch with you closer to the game. Any Omaha hotel recommendations?

[entropy]

Last time I stayed in Omaha I was in the 7th grade and it was for 4-H. I'd have no idea. I would try Lincoln, personally. Even if it is a place just to sleep, the drive after the game will be tough. I-80 will be like a parking lot all the way to Omaha.