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Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
We had a helluva show and I need to start doing these articles ahead of the show and not after them.
Todd and I did a review of the Michigan game, driven by our commenters questions. Both of us agreed it was an incredibly flat game. Fans left by the droves at halftime, largely because there was little to cheer for, and putting up with the sun was a nightmare.
I tried to make Todd guess statistics comparisons between Nebraska and Illinois. For example, what are the two teamed ranked nationally in turnover margin?
I bet you guessed Nebraska low and Illinois not as low. WRONG. Both teams are tied at 125th because both teams are turnover machines.
What about scoring offense? Nebraska is 122nd. Illinois, 105th. So, it’s not like they’re a scoring juggernaut.
I went on a long diatribe about comments I’ve seen where people think we should spend $450M on NIL instead of renovating the stadium. I’m not going to spew all the details here, listen to the podcast! Watch the Youtube video!
Then there’s the discussion about whether Nebraska knows how to win.
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
It wasn’t meant to be.
Nebraska wasn’t so much upended by #2 Michigan on Saturday as they were simply beaten soundly.
In this episode of Corn Nation Over Reaction, Hoss states that Michigan is where Nebraska can be. But these changes take time and patience. Jim Harbaugh is in his ninth year at Michigan, and it took to his seventh year to beat Ohio State. And in Ann Arbor, you can go 11-1 and be considered a failure if that loss is to OSU.
Hoss says that Marcus Satterfield’s logic, scheme, and gameplan offensively is sound. But at this point, it’s not about the X’s and O’s, but rather the Jimmy’s and Joe’s.
The guys lament the loss a little bit. Heinrich Haarberg could adjust his release point some, as that might help minimize the passes batted down (or up for grabs) at the line of scrimmage.
However, the guys realize that there won’t be a large disparity in talent anywhere else on the schedule. It’s time to bounce back and rally and make a run into positive territory towards bowl eligibility.
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
In this episode of the Five Heart Podcast, Greg and I cover the latest news, and the upcoming Michigan game. We get a LOT of help from the online commenters, the Chatterfields.
The University of Nebraska and our beloved overlord Trev Alberts announced a $450M renovation to begin after the 2024 season and complete just before the 2026 season.
There are going to be tons of updates:
Less seating, but better seating.
A better place for the students.
More and better concessions.
Modernized restrooms.
There’s a long list.
Then there’s #2 Michigan coming to town. They have an offense. They have a defense. They have a host of guys targeted to go in the NFL draft next year.
How can Nebraska beat them?
How can our beloved Huskers keep it close?
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Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
No gAbe Ervin Jr. No Rahmir Johnson. No Dwight Bootle.
Yes, Heinrich Haarberg.
The Kid from Kearney started again and led Nebraska to a 28-14 win over Louisiana Tech, throwing for a score and galloping to another, accounting for 264 yards of offense, including a gem of a rushing TD. But Haarberg can’t do it all on his own.
Nebraska has the top rushing defense in the land and one of the better offensive rushing attacks. Hoss says he’s starting to appreciate Marcus Satterfield’s approach to coaching and play-calling, as Satt tends to lean into the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality, at least from the rushing game.
Michigan is calling. How optimistic are the guys?
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Jon didn’t provide a write-up for this week’s show, so I’m winging it. Here’s all he said on YouTube.
In this very special episode Todd and I will review the Nebraska - Louisiana Tech game. Then we will ponder what is happening with the rest of the Big Ten West, particularly what kind of living hellscape it has become.
So, I think it’s safe to say that there was some discussion on the 28-14 win over Louisiana Tech. The good, the bad...the areas that need improvement. I have a pretty good idea that Todd ranted about the offensive line.
The Wolverines are in town this weekend. The number-two ranked team in all the land brings Nebraska’s toughest opponent to date and the best team Nebraska will likely face all year.
And the Big Ten West is STILL anyone’s division. It’s there for the taking, but that must include winning winnable games. And Iowa lost 41-0 to Penn State, so schadenfreude, yada yada.
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Two of the top three running backs are gone for the season. One starting quarterback has committed 328 turnovers in 2 games. The other won a game while looking better than expected, but not necessarily being great.
In this episode, Jon and Greg discuss some of the issues facing Nebraska, mainly the loss of Gabe Ervin Jr and Rahmir Johnson for the remainder of the season. Also - QB controversy. Do you put Jeff Sims back in after all the turnovers he allowed in the first two games? Or do you run with Heinrich Haarberg who led Nebraska to a win over Northern Illinois last week?
Also, the Chatterfields altered the course of the entire show by asking Jon about his hair care routine, which may or may not (probably not) lead to a line of hair and skincare products.
And with the exception of a rogue Colorado fan, everyone predicts a Nebraska win over Louisiana Tech.
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
This Monday Night Therapy episode was a mixed bag.
Nebraska played excellent football (or as well as we’ve seen for a while) against Northern Illinois in a 35-11 victory. There is plenty of discussion and comments about the game, including how much fun it was (for me) to not freak out every time the offense snapped the ball.
Did you know Heinrich Haarberg’s nickname is “H”??
That does not sound like a nickname.
There’s plenty of discussion about whether Jeff Sims should start Saturday’s game against Louisiana Tech. Todd says, yes, that Sims should start. He doesn’t necessarily defend Sims, but he tells us what he believes is going to happen.
Unfortunately, the news today is that running backs Gabe Ervin and Rahmir Johnson are out for the season, along with defensive back Dwight Bootle.
This leads to a lot of discussion about the running back room, including whether Jeff Sims should be moved to running back. That answer is a resounding “NO” because we’ll still need healthy quarterbacks to get through this season.
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Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
This week on Corn Nation’s Over Reaction, Greg and Hoss had a tougher opponent in stable internet connection than the Huskers had in the Huskies if Northern Illinois.
Nebraska wins 35-11, but really the starting defense only gave up three points, and that was the offense’s fault. So, a solid showing by the defense.
Hoss says the offensive line is getting better, and as some of the linemen heal up, offers an ideal lineup that could be an improvement.
Greg dropped out of the show accidentally and it became a struggle to keep the show going. but Hoss was able to give his thoughts on Heinrich Haarberg. Basically, the job [should be] his until he no longer deserves it.
Enjoy the show. It’s late and I am tired.
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
This time around on the Five Heart Podcast, Jon and I help put the Colorado game behind you. I’ll tell you what I tell my twins when they are freaking out and crying:
DEEP BREATHS! IT WILL BE OKAY!
And it will.
Someday.
Look, we can’t do anything about the past. We can only choose one path of the few options we have in front of us. We either continue to suck it up, take the lumps, and celebrate extra hard when Nebraska returns.
OR
We can throw in the towel, cut our losses, and go root for another team. Plenty of 2-0 teams out there.
I’ll paraphrase the Bible and the Book of Joshua, where instead of saying “serve the Lord” I’ll say “as for me and my house, we will cheer for the Huskers.” It doesn’t roll of the tongue as well, but I’m not a Husker fan for our amazing cheers. I’ll be along for the ride.
And this week, the ride takes us to Lincoln for Nebraska’s home opener, Matt Rhule’s Memorial Stadium debut, and if I have my way, a win over Northern Illinois.
On the show this week we will talk about the Huskies, the overall feeling of the fanbase right now, and I’ll try to have a fun video in the mix as well.
Chatterfields...be ready.
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Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Nebraska lost to Colorado 36-14. Or did they? Are we sure they didn’t lose to Nebraska 36-14? That seems more likely.
Then there’s the disrespect bit that Deion Sanders pulled, copied and pushed further by his son/quarterback/immature boob Shedeur. Todd wasn’t as bothered by it as I was, although he doesn’t like the “make up disrespect” method of motivation either. It bothered me because they slandered my head coach Matt Rhule.
There was plenty of discussion about Nebraska football. Around 300 commenters were online, and it was difficult to keep up with the comments. Plenty of questions were asked.
There were many questions about whether or not we thought Nebraska could still go bowling, and the answer is yes. Have you seen our opponents play?
Now - in order to do that, Matt Rhule has to figure out the offense and we must score at least 25 points per game from here on out. If we can’t do that, we’re not going bowling.