Mavric Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Who emerges at running back?: There will be a healthy competition at the spot, but it’s hard to tell if the Huskers have an elite player here — an Ameer Abdullah or Rex Burkhead or Roy Helu. Terrell Newby started most of the season and was fair, but he didn’t always seem to attack holes. Devine Ozigbo had a strong game in the Foster Farms Bowl. Mikale Wilbon and Adam Taylor have to make a move. At fullback, you may see a battle between Harrison Jordan and Graham Nabity. OWH Quote Link to comment
Hayseed Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I'm a little concerned about losing both Cross and Janovich. I hope we don't turn into a bunch of slow to the hole dancers who get caught behind the line half the time. Hopefully we have a few FB's who've grown up knowing about Makovicka. Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 247: Five Offensive Players to Watch Devine Ozigbo No one had a better finish to their 2015 season than Ozigbo who exploded against UCLA. The Huskers made it a point to feed the freshman from Texas and let him power away against a weak Bruins rush defense. The result was Ozigbo ripping off chunks of yards, while moving the chains and keeping the Huskers on schedule offensively. Now he enters the spring as the favorite to be the primary ball carrier with the departure of Imani Cross - who also came on strong last season. Ozigbo isn’t a home run hitter, but he’s talented enough in all areas that he doesn’t have many weaknesses. It’s setting up like another committee season, but if Ozigbo takes a big step forward in the spring he might position himself to get the bulk of the work. Riley did say Nebraska plans to be a great rushing team going forward. Quote Link to comment
dvdcrr Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Rex Burkhead was never an elite running back, referencing the OP. The only folks who ever thought this were dyed in the wool husker fans. Of which I am one, but you have to be real. Burkhead wouldnt have made 3rd team on the 95 squad. He is a great guy! He was a solid back. He was a great leader by example. BUT he was not an elite running back. Quote Link to comment
girlknowsfootball Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I think wilbon is the best guy we have right now. The reason he isn't playing is two fold. (1) he couldn't learn the offense last year. Never got it down and never knew the assignments like he should. (2) he sucked at pass protection, and you have to have that in this offense. The guy who can pass protect and know the offense will play over the guy who is the most talented. Newby's problem was hesisitancy to hit the hole and the ability to get yards after contact. He went down like a rag doll when a couple of ppl got on him. Ozigbo isn't great at anything but he's decent at everything and well rounded. If he loses 10lbs and gains some speed and leg strength he could be a lot better this year. Personally, I think there's a good chance Tre Bryant comes in and plays. He can do it all decently well but is a little faster and shifter than Ozigbo. Quote Link to comment
NU jumper alum Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I like Ozigbo at this weight. I just hope he gains more muscle. The "lose some weight" thing wasted a year of imani's career Quote Link to comment
Atbone95 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 While I agree with your review girlknowsfootball, it was well known last season that Wilbon had off the field issues (likely grades) that prevented him from playing. 2 Quote Link to comment
melscott62 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Rex Burkhead was never an elite running back, referencing the OP. The only folks who ever thought this were dyed in the wool husker fans. Of which I am one, but you have to be real. Burkhead wouldnt have made 3rd team on the 95 squad. He is a great guy! He was a solid back. He was a great leader by example. BUT he was not an elite running back. Rex was legit. You are crazy. He wasn't an elite runner, but was really good in ALL areas. That made him elite. 1 Quote Link to comment
Hunter94 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I think wilbon is the best guy we have right now. The reason he isn't playing is two fold. (1) he couldn't learn the offense last year. Never got it down and never knew the assignments like he should. (2) he sucked at pass protection, and you have to have that in this offense. The guy who can pass protect and know the offense will play over the guy who is the most talented. Newby's problem was hesisitancy to hit the hole and the ability to get yards after contact. He went down like a rag doll when a couple of ppl got on him. Ozigbo isn't great at anything but he's decent at everything and well rounded. If he loses 10lbs and gains some speed and leg strength he could be a lot better this year. Personally, I think there's a good chance Tre Bryant comes in and plays. He can do it all decently well but is a little faster and shifter than Ozigbo. Bryant hasnt touched the ball yet..... I like Ozigbo at this weight. I just hope he gains more muscle. The "lose some weight" thing wasted a year of imani's career agree, he should play at his natural weight. Quote Link to comment
Hedley Lamarr Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Ozigbo will start. He has the eye of the tiger and enjoys the thrill of the fight. Quote Link to comment
lo country Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Ozigbo will start. He has the eye of the tiger and enjoys the thrill of the fight. And rises up to the challenge of his rivals. Or so I've heard...... Quote Link to comment
lo country Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I say Oz and Wilbon. I know. Safe bet. Like saying Gerry at safety. Quote Link to comment
NUance Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Spring snapshot: Adam Taylor draws praise for positive approach By STEVEN M. SIPPLE / Lincoln Journal Star <snip> "He's one of those guys that, as the (2015) season went on — even though he wasn't playing at running back — he found other niches," said Riley, referring to Taylor's work on special teams. "And I like guys like that — those guys who redirect their energy when it's not working out exactly as they want. LINK Some of us thought Taylor would be the next great Husker running back. Never happened. I sure would like to see him get some carries, and see what he can do. 1 Quote Link to comment
southernoregonhusker Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Rex Burkhead was never an elite running back, referencing the OP. The only folks who ever thought this were dyed in the wool husker fans. Of which I am one, but you have to be real. Burkhead wouldnt have made 3rd team on the 95 squad. He is a great guy! He was a solid back. He was a great leader by example. BUT he was not an elite running back. Rex was legit. You are crazy. He wasn't an elite runner, but was really good in ALL areas. That made him elite. Rex was solid. Not elite. Bo Jackson was elite. Herschel Walker was elite. Quote Link to comment
BIG ERN Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Rex Burkhead was never an elite running back, referencing the OP. The only folks who ever thought this were dyed in the wool husker fans. Of which I am one, but you have to be real. Burkhead wouldnt have made 3rd team on the 95 squad. He is a great guy! He was a solid back. He was a great leader by example. BUT he was not an elite running back. Rex was legit. You are crazy. He wasn't an elite runner, but was really good in ALL areas. That made him elite. Rex was solid. Not elite. Bo Jackson was elite. Herschel Walker was elite. Regardless of how much PT he is receiving he has lasted 4 years now in the NFL. As a RB that isn't easy to do if you play the percentages. Of course he isn't Bo Jackson. He almost had 4,000 total yards at Nebraska on an offense that wasn't pretty. I'd take that all day Quote Link to comment
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