Game Thread: Illinois @ Nebraska

[WhiteMamba]

Illinois wins this easily

 

[HuskerOC]

Taylor Martinez being out is actually a blessing in disguise. Means Nebraska's offense will have at least 1.5 less turnovers and that Illinois has to cover the field vertically on defense.

Scheelhaase is on a nice run in his Senior year after Sophomore and Junior campaigns that leave a lot to be desired. Even with that said, he was awful against the only solid team they played in Washington, and that was at home.

Gonna be cold and windy in Lincoln, and with a one-dimensional offense from Illinois, I actually look for the Husker defense to step up and play fairly well.

Nebraska 41 Illinois 17

This guy knows absolutely nothing.

 

[WhiteMamba]

This guy knows absolutely nothing.

Nice, OC. Heck of a call.

 

[TexasMan]

 

[HuskerOC]

The 'Fro can play.

Probably not good enough to play in the NFL, but he is a college gamer.

 

[Tomhusker]

Illinois wins this easily

LOL, some things never change.

 

[Brasky]

The 'Fro can play.

Probably not good enough to play in the NFL, but he is a college gamer.

Disagree. One example I think of is Denver. He would thrive in that offense or another where they really like to spread the ball around. He gives you more than an Eric Decker or a Julian Edelman in NE. He's sure as fuck better than Kenbrell Thompkins. I could go down the list for half a page of wideouts in the NFL who don't have his skill set and his combine numbers will turn heads.

 

[Brasky]

He's a burner with great hands and instincts. Not afraid to go over the middle, great blocker and will bring the wood on special teams. Also very cerebral and has great work ethic. He just needs to catch on with the right team. If a pass heavy team with a great QB nabs him he will do great as the 3rd or 4th option. I could name a couple green bay receivers I think he's better than. Size is your argument against him I'm sure, but he doesn't play small and size is not as high on scouts priority list these days.

 

[Red_Alert]

Enunwa will go first, but I can see Bell getting picked up 4th/5th rd.

He likes to make highlight reels en sech.

 

[Brasky]

He reminds me of Sanu for the Bengals. Kenny that is.

 

[Jack_John_Mark]

I wonder what round Bo figures Taylor will go in

 

[Red_Alert]

Kenny's not gonna sneak up on anybody. He could be that mid to late round bargain player.

 

[Brasky]

Taylor will get signed to a practice squad as a receiver and flame out quickly.

 

[Brasky]

Can you imagine Taylor taking on James Harrison in the open field???? Would put him in the hospital.

 

[Red_Alert]

I wonder what round Bo figures Taylor will go in

 

[Jack_John_Mark]

Hey, Bo said on National TV that he guarantees Taylor will play QB in the NFL.

I am being serious when I say I'd like to know which round Bo thinks Taylor will go in

 

[HuskerOC]

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QUOTE=Brasky;3740601]He's a burner with great hands and instincts. Not afraid to go over the middle, great blocker and will bring the wood on special teams. Also very cerebral and has great work ethic. He just needs to catch on with the right team. If a pass heavy team with a great QB nabs him he will do great as the 3rd or 4th option. I could name a couple green bay receivers I think he's better than. Size is your argument against him I'm sure, but he doesn't play small and size is not as high on scouts priority list these days.[/QUOTE]

2 months ago he was a guaranteed 1st rounder in your opinion.

Now? Sounds like he needs to catch on and find the right team.

Fro is a solid player. Unfortunately at the NFL level, he is a slot WR if he can make a team.

And no, Kenny is not a burner. Hell, he has been caught from behind in college a number of times. If he runs faster than a 4.45 at the NFL combine I'll be completely shocked.

 

[Tomhusker]

Isn't Kenny Bell a Junior? One more year with him right?

 

[HuskerOC]

Isn't Kenny Bell a Junior? One more year with him right?

Some weird rumors about him declaring early.