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One Reason You Will & One Reason You Won't: Win The B1G

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Let me start by saying Nebraska didn't get to have a Spring Game. That nasty storm that pushed through the Midwest this past weekend knocked that out of the plans. Nebraska still had a great weekend in terms of recruiting, but the lack of a Spring Game has me a little empty.
I saw a thread on the Blue Board, link here, for Big Ten Predictions. It was stated by the Michigan State poster Macks that our division could very well be a toss up between the Spartans, Huskers, and Wolverines this year.
Got me thinking. And wanting some football talk.
So, how about one reason each -- why you will win the Big Ten, and why you will not.
For Nebraska:
Will: Because of Rex Burkhead. The warhorse keeps on keepin' and pulls us through a couple of tight game we wouldn't have won otherwise.
Won't: Because of our front seven. We lost Jared Crick (though he was pretty ineffective last year) and Lavonte David. There's some experience in the front seven, but I'm more scared than anything at this point.
What do you think, Lions?
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I've posted this topic on other boards. Here are the discussions' links.
Please keep the discussion on topic and respectful.

This post was edited by BornToBeRed on 4/18/2012 at 4:34 PM

One Reason We Will & One Reason We Won't: Win The B1G

I saw a thread on the Blue Board, [link url=]link here[/link],
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One Reason You Will & One Reason You Won't: Win The B1G

Let me start by saying Nebraska didnt get to have a Spring Game. That nasty storm that pushed through the Midwest this past weekend knocked
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One Reason You Will & One Reason You Won't: Win The B1G

Let me start by saying Nebraska didnt get to have a Spring Game. That nasty storm that pushed through the Midwest this past weekend knocked
wisconsin.247sports.com

One Reason You Will & One Reason You Won't: Win The B1G

Let me start by saying Nebraska didnt get to have a Spring Game. That nasty storm that pushed through the Midwest this past weekend knocked
michigan.247sports.com
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Won't. Qb play.
Will. Silas stays healthy.
I guess I should warn you, if I turn out to be particularly clear, you've probably misunderstood what I've said.
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Will: A very, very talented defense that stays healthy.
Won't: Quarterback.
new-era said... Psu doesnt have enough to beat the conferences better teams and wiscy is one of them.
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Will: if paul jones is the starter and plays out of his mind like brad banks in 02 for iowa
Wont : if matt or rob are the starting qbs in happy valley this year
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Will - if we upset Wisconsin due to offense being capable of at least keeping our defense off the field.
Won't - If the offensive line doesn't gel.
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Will - We should be able to play defense and run the football effectively, the tried-and-true formula for winning at football.
Won't - We have major issues related to quality depth at key positions.
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Will: If O'Brien can make the offense to put up 24+ points per game
Wont: Our secondary
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Will- If offense gets down the new system
Won't: If QB's continue to struggle
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Will - Drastically different offense that will catch teams off guard
Won't - Inability of the QB to execute said offense
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Will: Our O line is good enough to keep Redd Healthy and gives our qb's the needed extra time they need
Won't Our O line isn't good enough to keep redd healthy and our quarterbacks struggle
'Just to make it clear, I'm not transferring, I like it here too damn much to leave.' Jordan Kerner
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Is Redd expected to be the workhorse this year, or will State have other backs to rotate in?
And is the QB situation really that dire?
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Won't: qb play
Will: front 7 of the defense comes to play.. Not many good qbs going against psu this years so we just gotta stop the run game..
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BornToBeRed said...
Is Redd expected to be the workhorse this year, or will State have other backs to rotate in?
And is the QB situation really that dire?

Belton should be the change of pace back. And we should have Zwinak/Dukes get some carries on the goal line.
The QB situation is basically the same as the last two years. And I would consider that dire. Our QB coaching has been upgraded though.
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Redd will probably get 20ish carries (give or take some) each game...the team is really going to rely on him to be the main focal point on our offense.
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ZZ and Dukes on the Goaline could be a real threat. Belton as a 3rd down RB.
I guess I should warn you, if I turn out to be particularly clear, you've probably misunderstood what I've said.
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Will: Weak division, weak schedule, Wisconsin can stub their toe a couple of times, then just have to get lucky in Indy against UM/MSU (sorry, I think both are better than Nebraska)
Won't: Danny O'Brien picked Wisconsin. We have Mob McOlden
Wisconsin is head and shoulders above the rest of the division
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An Actual Lion said...
Will: Weak division, weak schedule, Wisconsin can stub their toe a couple of times, then just have to get lucky in Indy against UM/MSU (sorry, I think both are better than Nebraska)

I can understand that. I think the Spartans' defense is going to be scary. Gholston is just a monster.
Michigan, well... They stomped us last year. I'm far from any position to dispute their spot above us.
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PSUfan28 said...
Belton should be the change of pace back. And we should have Zwinak/Dukes get some carries on the goal line.
The QB situation is basically the same as the last two years. And I would consider that dire. Our QB coaching has been upgraded though.

On the coaching upgrade -- New hire, or different coach handling the position?
We used Burkhead as our main back, getting 283 of our 611 carries. Martinez was number two with 189. After that, the next closest was 42 carries. For Redd's sake, I hope you distribute better than us. Rex was wearing by the end of the year.
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BornToBeRed said...
On the coaching upgrade -- New hire, or different coach handling the position?
We used Burkhead as our main back, getting 283 of our 611 carries. Martinez was number two with 189. After that, the next closest was 42 carries. For Redd's sake, I hope you distribute better than us. Rex was wearing by the end of the year.

Please dont bring up the former QB coach. It was Jay Paterno, and he was not a good coach. I'll leave it at that. Anyone would be an upgrade, and we think we did pretty well with O'Brien and Charlie Fisher. So to answer your qiestion, both.
If you guys were in our division I'd say you have a good shot. But your div is tough and if you make it to Indy it will be quite an accomplishment. Come by any time to talk some football. Most here enjoy when people such as yourself drop by for good conversation.
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smart decision not to post it on the OSU board, not sure they'd have any "wonts." very confident bunch over there
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Will: a MUCH improved offensive line paves the way for a deep running attack, led by darkhorse heisman candidate silas redd, as the nittany lions play nittany lion brand football and win the conference.
Won't: poor quarterback play makes the lions too one dimensional on offense, while opponents exploit an undermanned and inexperienced secondary.
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Will: Stellar defense that blitzes from everywhere, lays the lumber and puts fear in the opponents offense
Won't: QB play - bad decision making, etc.
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BornToBeRed said...
Is Redd expected to be the workhorse this year, or will State have other backs to rotate in?
And is the QB situation really that dire?

You saw our QB situation last year and we have the same cast of characters back. An average QB performance in our game last year, PSU goes to the BIG title game, not Wisky.
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Hamilton Lion said...
You saw our QB situation last year and we have the same cast of characters back. An average QB performance in our game last year, PSU goes to the BIG title game, not Wisky.

that, plus impartial refs.
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