2. Recruiting talk: One of Frost's central themes was the need for Nebraska to "get over the hump" as a program.
The Huskers have to "get an inch better," said Frost, ostensibly in reference to his 5-17 record in one-score decisions.
Of course, this is partly a recruiting discussion, and Frost gave us some illuminating comments in that regard.
"This recruiting class, we're going to focus on maybe some immediate-impact guys a little more — probably not sign as many freshmen," he said. "When you're as close as we've been, one or two more pieces — one or two more guys — will get you over the hump."
With that in mind, he said, Nebraska will turn much of its attention to the transfer portal and junior colleges.
The tenor of the conversation seems to jibe with something I've been saying for some time (and seems self-evident): First- and second-round NFL talent helps greatly in close games when a team desperately needs someone to make a big play or plays late in the contest.
Nebraska hasn't had an NFL first-rounder since cornerback Prince Amukamara in 2011.
Nebraska hasn't had an NFL second-rounder since 2015 (running back Ameer Abdullah and defensive end Randy Gregory).
If Nebraska had Abdullah and Gregory against Minnesota last week, it would've prevailed.
It's not always that simple. But it's often that simple.
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The Huskers have to "get an inch better," said Frost, ostensibly in reference to his 5-17 record in one-score decisions.
Of course, this is partly a recruiting discussion, and Frost gave us some illuminating comments in that regard.
"This recruiting class, we're going to focus on maybe some immediate-impact guys a little more — probably not sign as many freshmen," he said. "When you're as close as we've been, one or two more pieces — one or two more guys — will get you over the hump."
With that in mind, he said, Nebraska will turn much of its attention to the transfer portal and junior colleges.
The tenor of the conversation seems to jibe with something I've been saying for some time (and seems self-evident): First- and second-round NFL talent helps greatly in close games when a team desperately needs someone to make a big play or plays late in the contest.
Nebraska hasn't had an NFL first-rounder since cornerback Prince Amukamara in 2011.
Nebraska hasn't had an NFL second-rounder since 2015 (running back Ameer Abdullah and defensive end Randy Gregory).
If Nebraska had Abdullah and Gregory against Minnesota last week, it would've prevailed.
It's not always that simple. But it's often that simple.
Steven M. Sipple: Frost responds to Fleck's 'culture' comments, and other bye week takeaways
Nebraska coach Scott Frost doesn't seem particularly bothered by what one could interpret as an insult by Minnesota's P.J. Fleck.
