Equal parts review and preview, we revisit the 2015 Blackshirts and wonder what clues that gives us for the 2016 version.
The 2015 version of the Blackshirts was a big question mark from the beginning. A new set of coaches, new scheme, and perilous lack of linebackers and defensive ends all led to Husker fans with visions of Wisconsin running backs in their nightmares.
The statistical rankings were a mixed bag as the Huskers were a stellar run-stopping unit but miserable against the pass. Injuries and constant [necessary] tinkering with the secondary made this side of the ball look like they were in survival mode.