While this plea for patience is a moral reminder, the real antidote to the anger and frustration lies with Matt Rhule. His ability to lead Nebraska through this tough stretch and bounce back could restore some faith. Though hope may seem thin, the Cornhuskers need a spark to ignite their season before the frustrations boil over.

Matt Rhule sounds upset but enthusiastic about covering the wounds against the Buckeyes

Huslers’ implosion in the Big 10 test is never new but is equally disappointing. A defense that used to be the savior of Rhule and his team turned out messy and highly under the radar. The offense, in a close comparison, was no better. The quick run abandonment issues and numerous other errors made them pay like they should. But the actual wonder it did was to turn Rhule into a cliché apologetic from the confident trailblazer. The coach, in a post-game media call, said he hates coaches coming out with a common dictum of taking responsibility, yet he couldn’t help but feel the same after what Memorial Stadium did to them this week.

”I know what we’re capable of doing. And we didn’t do it. We just weren’t ready for that moment. We weren’t ready for that game.’‘, an expected but introspective confession followed. However, the purging for too long for the tragedy will be too much of a luxury to afford for the Huskers who have the next test brewing against the No.4 Ohio State. The coach is ready to have a deep team improvisation and self-improvisation not to repeat the hurt. While it’s still not safe to bank on a comeback win, at least, ‘‘the last thing we’re going to do is sit around and be victims”, as per the coach’s scrutiny.

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