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Smiling Urban Renewal and Major Areas to Correct after Nebraska

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SilverHaven's picture
November 6, 2016 at 6:28pm
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We just knew well before the contest with Nebraska was played that really good things were going to happen when we caught Urban Meyer trying to hide a smile. However....
 

There are definitely areas requiring immediate improvement:

First, Special Teams.  The punter averaged zero yards punting in the game, that's right, zero.  The use of Australians needs to be reviewed.

Second, Pass Defense.  Malik Hooker was blocking a 300-pound Nebraska lineman on an interception return.  This is a very risky play.  The number of touches for the defensive secondary needs to be reduced.

Third, Play Calling.  Throwing to the hybrid backs needs to be curtailed in favor of the true wide receivers.  Samuel Curtis was obviously out of position and over-used on that 75-yard TD pass, way over used.

Fourth, Overall Defense. Nebraska had over 200 yards of total offense, 204 yards to be exact.  This is pathetic, and using Nebraska's Top-10 ranking as an excuse is unacceptable.

Last, but not least, Passing.  JT Barrett needs to improve on his accuracy.  He missed two, maybe even three, open receivers.  Thus his completion percentage was only 26 of 38 attempts for a mere 68.4%.

If you saw other areas needing vast improvement, you are cordially invited to insert them below.

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