Fall Camp Updates - Receivers & Tight Ends

[Landlord]

McNeill and Reed were both great pass catching TE's who didn't have the throwers to let them shine as much as they could. They weren't healthy-Herrian-level, but not many are.

 

Mike McNeill broke the single season TE receptions record as a sophomore with Joe Ganz.

[Cdog923]

On 8/18/2017 at 4:51 AM, ADS said:

Probably since the days of Matt Herrian pre leg disaster.

Played against that guy in HS. He was terrifying in the open field. 

[knapplc]

Well, this is encouraging from Damon Benning regarding Pierson-El. 

 

 

 

[BigRedBuster]

That would be awesome.

 

Riley said yesterday that he is clearly their first choice at punt returns.

 

I hope we see that lightning again this year.

[knapplc]

Yep. A healthy DPE with solid WR skills makes Stanley that much more of a threat. Add a capable TE to the mix and a QB that can complete northward of 60% of his passes and we may have a respectable passing game.

 

Now we just need an Offensive Line to give that QB time, and a run game to keep defenses honest.  We're like 10% of the way there! 

[Mavric]

Keyan Williams re-injured his hamstring.  No timetable for his return.

[Mavric]

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The Nebraska fan in Brett Classen often still can’t believe it. In some ways, he’s living a fantasy every day.

 

Classen was a no-name prospect out of Wayzata (Minnesota) High School in 2013. Now the 22-year-old senior wide receiver often lines up in the slot next to touted true freshman Tyjon Lindsey, who has more recruiting stars (four) than Classen has college catches (one).

 

The two are usually on the field together during two-minute drills. If they are discussing routes before a snap, though, Classen is the one talking. He doesn’t burn defenders deep, but at least he can benefit the guy who will.

 

“Tyjon is still learning the playbook; I know the playbook pretty well,” Classen said. “He can ask me any questions, and I’m glad to help because he’s the future of Nebraska and I’ve got one year left. So whatever I can do to help instill good morals and know the playbook and get the future going again.”

 

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