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Red report: Potter praised
By the Lincoln Journal Star
Friday, Aug 10, 2007 - 11:22:08 pm CDT
Nebraska’s revamped defensive line is playing well in practice, said Husker defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove, who had unsolicited praise Friday for defensive end Zach Potter.
Potter, a 6-foot-7, 280-pound junior from Omaha, gets the challenging task of replacing Adam Carriker in the lineup.
“I see a lot of improvement out of Zach Potter,” Cosgrove said. “He’s made some big strides since the spring. I think he’s playing with more confidence right now. I think he’s stronger and more explosive than he’s been. He’s playing with his hands very well. He’s showing more suddenness.
“It’s fun to watch guys like that develop. He did some good things in the spring, but he’s playing much better right now.”
Potter made three tackles all of last season playing “base” end behind Carriker, the 13th overall pick by St. Louis in the NFL Draft.
HANGING ON: Receivers coach Ted Gilmore voiced concern in the spring about too many dropped balls. That’s not been a problem in fall camp, he said.
“They’re catching the ball. I have no complaints today,” Gilmore said Friday. “They’re making a conscious effort of finishing, locking the ball all the way in and making plays. That hasn’t been an issue to this point.
“I think we’ve got their attention.”
Gilmore, though, has been without a couple of receivers. Todd Peterson (shoulder) should return soon. Chris Brooks (hamstring) also sat out Friday.
BY THE NUMBERS
7: The number of pounds senior safety Ben Eisenhart loses from the beginning of practice to the end — 202 to 195. He said he drinks six bottles of Gatorade to replenish.
SCOUTING REPORT: Phillip Dillard
Potter apparently isn’t the only Husker on the rise. Sophomore middle linebacker Phillip Dillard, who backs up Corey McKeon, also has improved his game significantly since this past spring, Cosgrove said.
“I don’t think Phil was totally healthy in the spring,” said Cosgrove, referring to Dillard’s recovery from a season-ending knee injury suffered in the 2006 opener. “He fought through it. Now, it looks like he’s back to normal.”
Defensive tackle Kevin Dixon, a junior college transfer, also drew praise from Cosgrove. Dixon is working as a backup behind starter Ty Steinkuhler.
“We really like his explosiveness,” the coach said of Dixon. “He’s very quick and strong. Real strong in the lowers. And he’s got a burst about him. We like what we see. He’s got a ways to go. He just started practice with us. But he has a lot of ability and I look forward to watching him get better.”
OPPONENT WATCH: Nevada
Kyle Robertson, who has assumed the role of starting center for Nevada while Dominic Green recovers from a broken foot, was kicked out of practice Thursday after taking a swing at offensive line coach Chris Klenakis, according to the Reno Gazette-Journal.
Head coach Chris Ault had no comment following practice. It was not known what sort of disciplinary action Robertson could face.
Robertson, a 6-foot-3, 295-pound senior from Danville, Calif., had dribbled a snap to quarterback Colin Kaepernick, and Klenakis yelled at him before Robertson pursued Klenakis. Players broke up the skirmish quickly.
Red report: Potter praised
By the Lincoln Journal Star
Friday, Aug 10, 2007 - 11:22:08 pm CDT
Nebraska’s revamped defensive line is playing well in practice, said Husker defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove, who had unsolicited praise Friday for defensive end Zach Potter.
Potter, a 6-foot-7, 280-pound junior from Omaha, gets the challenging task of replacing Adam Carriker in the lineup.
“I see a lot of improvement out of Zach Potter,” Cosgrove said. “He’s made some big strides since the spring. I think he’s playing with more confidence right now. I think he’s stronger and more explosive than he’s been. He’s playing with his hands very well. He’s showing more suddenness.
“It’s fun to watch guys like that develop. He did some good things in the spring, but he’s playing much better right now.”
Potter made three tackles all of last season playing “base” end behind Carriker, the 13th overall pick by St. Louis in the NFL Draft.
HANGING ON: Receivers coach Ted Gilmore voiced concern in the spring about too many dropped balls. That’s not been a problem in fall camp, he said.
“They’re catching the ball. I have no complaints today,” Gilmore said Friday. “They’re making a conscious effort of finishing, locking the ball all the way in and making plays. That hasn’t been an issue to this point.
“I think we’ve got their attention.”
Gilmore, though, has been without a couple of receivers. Todd Peterson (shoulder) should return soon. Chris Brooks (hamstring) also sat out Friday.
BY THE NUMBERS
7: The number of pounds senior safety Ben Eisenhart loses from the beginning of practice to the end — 202 to 195. He said he drinks six bottles of Gatorade to replenish.
SCOUTING REPORT: Phillip Dillard
Potter apparently isn’t the only Husker on the rise. Sophomore middle linebacker Phillip Dillard, who backs up Corey McKeon, also has improved his game significantly since this past spring, Cosgrove said.
“I don’t think Phil was totally healthy in the spring,” said Cosgrove, referring to Dillard’s recovery from a season-ending knee injury suffered in the 2006 opener. “He fought through it. Now, it looks like he’s back to normal.”
Defensive tackle Kevin Dixon, a junior college transfer, also drew praise from Cosgrove. Dixon is working as a backup behind starter Ty Steinkuhler.
“We really like his explosiveness,” the coach said of Dixon. “He’s very quick and strong. Real strong in the lowers. And he’s got a burst about him. We like what we see. He’s got a ways to go. He just started practice with us. But he has a lot of ability and I look forward to watching him get better.”
OPPONENT WATCH: Nevada
Kyle Robertson, who has assumed the role of starting center for Nevada while Dominic Green recovers from a broken foot, was kicked out of practice Thursday after taking a swing at offensive line coach Chris Klenakis, according to the Reno Gazette-Journal.
Head coach Chris Ault had no comment following practice. It was not known what sort of disciplinary action Robertson could face.
Robertson, a 6-foot-3, 295-pound senior from Danville, Calif., had dribbled a snap to quarterback Colin Kaepernick, and Klenakis yelled at him before Robertson pursued Klenakis. Players broke up the skirmish quickly.
