Matt Rhule's commitment to the run and what it means for Nebraska football

Nebraska ran the football on nearly 65 percent of its offensive plays in 2023. We agree it's a number that will drop this year. But how much? Connor and Mitch examine tendencies for Matt Rhule, along with his offensive braintrust duo of Marcus Satterfield and Glenn Thomas, in their previous work at Temple and Baylor. What does it spell out for Dylan Raiola, the Nebraska quarterbacks and the offense as a whole? Also, Nebraska AD Troy Dannen is helping John Cook get a horse. And we look at the Stillwater regional for Nebraska baseball. Can the Huskers keep the ball in the yard?
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[@apost8not]

451 is a roping horse. Not that there's anything wrong with race horses but cowboys don't roll like that.

[@LockedOnNebraska]

Oh boy… looks like we are gonna have to discuss this again and correct the mistake. Thank you for providing clarity.

[@apost8not]

sorry that's 415...

[@cherrybomb5774]

Start with Dorthy Red , Dorthy Rooster

[@stormpooh]

The three unknown issues that could derail this season. 1. Marcus Satterfield 's play calling. 2. No FG kicker 3. #69 staying on the bench.

[@jesusrivera743]

Believe me Rhule won’t let Satterfield loose for to long He will take the headsets from him.

[@brockrobison8597]

The days of running ball 70 to 80% of game are over. You have to be able to do both to compete consistently against the big boys. I think Rhule is talking about being able to run when you have to run. A better pass game will open up run more.

[@allensaunders449]

Yes sir if you want to win you pass

[@johnnybakblast457]

“When you HAVE to run”? What a moron! If you don’t like my comment, respond and I’ll explain it to you, I promise I’ll type slow and use small words so you can follow along.

[@KALICOE]

Not really Michigan just won a championship from running

[@Mike-ye8qv]

I think for the iowa game, we should use a corncob for the football...

[@allensaunders449]

I don't think you can win unless you throw it atleast 55 percent of the time. You have the QB finally. Still run the ball but throwing it down field this season. Modern football needs passing

[@LPH-11]

What makes anyone think that Dillon is going to be this elite college QB his true freshman year? I think Rhule will definitely rely on the run game more. You would want Dillon to come into his own gradually not try and rely on someone that has never played at this level. Comparing what Rhule did in other schools is crazy. He didn't have this team and he didn't have a starting QB that was a true freshman.

[@jesusrivera743]

@st85100 You must run in the B10 to close out games and you’re correct it will help Dylan. I could see it now Dylan in play action mode bombs away. Protect him give him time to throw and Huskers will be on their way. What do you say sounds good right. GBR !!!!

[@LPH-11]

@jesusrivera743 Sounds great! Go Big Red!

[@mattp5991]

2 things jump out at me around 6 minutes in to this video: 1. It would be REALLY interesting to break down the run/pass numbers at Temple/Baylor by game opponent and also by quarter in each game. I think Rhule has the mindset that he wants to be run-heavy to the point where it sets up the play-action pass game for big plays...and then wants to burn clock and salt away a lead when ahead in a 4th quarter by run-run-run. 2. Regarding 1500 yard running backs. I think it will take an elite 230+ lb running back on any Big10 team that also has a better-than-average O-Line to make it through a season in this league. A 1-2 punch like Meatchicken had last year (plus 1 or 2 reliable back-ups) is really the only realistic option for most Big10 teams with good/average O-Lines. Thoughts?

[@allensaunders449]

Modern football needs passing to win Plus the QB will be elite

[@internationalmatt1]

I think the combo of Emmet Johnson and Dowdel may surprise us at running back

[@jesusrivera743]

You haven’t heard the last of Gabe Ervin the kid is going to be on a mission and if completely healthy he might be the starter. I love Emmett “Smith” Johnson though .

[@cherrybomb5774]

So the pitzer ranch has cutting and he got a roping horse .. Ericson Nebraskais amazing..

[@nnonotnow]

Colin cowher just said on his broadcast that Fox executives are anticipating Big 10 viewership going up 15 to 18% next year because of the addition of the California West Coast crew. Looking forward to it

[@allensaunders449]

Probably will but I never listen to him

[@coltonmcnear5710]

Love listening/watching this show!! You fellas always have such great insight, and I enjoy hearing your thoughts and opinions!! Definitely my one-stop shop for everything Nebraska! Thanks for the great content, keep up the good work!!

[@LockedOnNebraska]

Thanks Colton.

[@DougThomas-ty5ff]

Its a roping horse, not race horse. It will live in Western Wyoming, but probably board him here so he can practice.

[@LockedOnNebraska]

Yes, we discovered that and should have known. Spent a few minutes apologizing to all of Husker Nation in the next episode for that egregious error. Thank you for the correction.

[@stormpooh]

You are underestimating Rahmir Johnson!!!!

[@jesusrivera743]

No way Rahmir is a Jersey boy. The kid is nice !!! If he stays healthy we’re in business ….

[@CliffVogler-tb9rb]

Hopefully the ‘air raid’ fans are disappointed because we run the damn ball. If we don’t, the QB will be constantly be blitzed.

[@brockrobison8597]

No one is talking about air raid offense but they know you have to be good at both in modern college football.

[@HuskerPower97]

There is a different between "Air Raid" and having a high percentage of throws. The days of Just running the ball all game are over.

[@jesusrivera743]

In B10 an effective running game is needed to close out games. It will definitely help Dylan in play action and keep him on his feet.

[@jesusrivera743]

Coach Ruhle won’t hesitate throwing on first down especially with those big play receivers. This offense with a little luck has the potential to be special if everything falls into place…..GBR !!!

[@allensaunders449]

If you want to win you need to pass atleast 55 percent of the time. This is how football is played now. Nebraska has the QB now too

[@sleepyg2011]

This will be a up tempo run and gun offense the 90s is done move forward.