More Nebbie Dysfunction

[Fryowa]

Saw they just fired their DC. Its hard to build stability and culture when you burn through multiple coordinators on both sides of the ball, as well as position coaches, all in less than three seasons. Giving Rhule that extension is looking worse by the day.

I'd love to see the number of ADs, head coaches and assistants they've had since Solich got shit canned vs. Iowa in the same time period. I'm too lazy to compile it right now but I'm guessing my curiosity will get the best of me over lunch.

Wisconsin is heading right down the exact same road. They shoulda learned...it's their fault because nebraska was always right there showing everyone what a bad idea it is to play musical staffs.

 

[HawkeyeHypnosis]

I read on one of their boards that their fans are sick and tired of the 3-3-5 defense they have been running.

 

[CP87]

I read on one of their boards that their fans are sick and tired of the 3-3-5 defense they have been running.

I would counter them by pointing out that in recent history, Wisconsin and ISU have both had elite defenses using a similar scheme. I think it is much more about fundamentals, or lack thereof, than it is about scheme. And that falls on coaching, culture, and development.

 

[Fryowa]

Their DC that just got fired came from the NFL where 99% of your scheme is defending the pass.

99% of your scheme in the B1G should be defending the run. Rhule doesn't know what he's doing as CEO. He doesn't hire the right people.

Matt Rhule is one of those guys who says all the right things in front of cameras but can't translate what he says into results.

 

[kameltoez102]

I would counter them by pointing out that in recent history, Wisconsin and ISU have both had elite defenses using a similar scheme. I think it is much more about fundamentals, or lack thereof, than it is about scheme. And that falls on coaching, culture, and development.

The 3-3-5 can be a great defense but you need very specific personnel skills for a few key positions. For example you need a D Lineman that can eat up space a double teams. Iowa State has Orange this year to fill that position. Nebraska lacked that. Iowa State has also had some very versatile linebackers. Nebraska's linebacker play was lacking. Two big deficiencies which hurts. It's going to be hard to generate any type of defensive consistency if you keep switching coordinators and schemes.