Saturday, September 04, 2004

Nebraska 56 Western Illinois 17 (Final)

Positives:
  • Western Illinois held to negative four yards rushing
  • Offense firing on all cylinders, 218 in the air and 363 yards on the ground

Concerns:

  • Turnovers, Nebraska gave the ball away five times
  • Youth. Several mistakes made, the players need to grow up faster.

Now I want to talk special teams...

  • Kickoff coverage: please kick the ball better then everyone stay in your lanes
  • Kickoff returns: on pooch kicks, please call fair catch
  • Punt coverage: please tackle somebody
  • Punt returns: HOLD ON TO THE DAMN BALL

Overall, a fairly impressive outing for the first time under a new regime. This should be a fun team to watch as they grow and improve. Can't wait for some TV coverage.


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