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http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2393627 A couple of 18 year-olds that've never seen real-game experience. I like it.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2392566 out 8-12 weeks sounds pretty good to me.

Stoked. That's probably the best word to discribe it.

Encouraging article on BECK in LJS http://www.journalstar.com/articles/2006/0...75232565376.txt Harrison Beck jogged past reporters after Monday’s practice. It was a quick jog, the kind that said, “Not today, fellas.” Never mind that Beck was among those on the daily “interview request” list. Approached by a Nebraska sports information official, Beck kept jogging, never broke stride. “I have a bad ankle,” Beck said with a half-smile, obviously joking, yet making his point. The point is, Beck has made it clear he doesn’t want to grant many, if any, interviews during Nebraska’s 15-practice spring season. Perhaps it’s because he dislikes chit-chat with reporters. Can’t blame him. Or maybe, just maybe, Beck is choosing to focus on something considerably more important: That is, reducing the gap between he and starting quarterback Zac Taylor. Advertisement As it stands, the gap might pose problems for even the legendary Evel Knievel. In other words, the disparity between Taylor and Beck remains, well, significant. Four practices down, 11 to go. It’s too early for panic, but not for scrutiny. The good news is, Taylor’s proficiency helped create the gap between No. 1 and No. 2. The senior-to-be is steady and polished and determined to improve. He was good last season. Through four spring practices, he’s shown he might be ready to jump to another level, perhaps to an all-conference level. Beck, meanwhile, struggles with consistency. No surprise there. It’s easy to forget he’s a freshman, easy to forget this is his first go-round with spring practice. What’s more, he’s a freshman who arrived on campus last summer with unwieldy expectations created by zealous recruiting gurus and media types (myself included) who dished up gobs of hyperbole. That’s not Beck’s fault. But he’s left to live with the ramifications. Ramifications? How about a fan buzz that goes something like, “Is everything OK with Beck?” Yes, everything’s OK with Beck, said Nebraska offensive coordinator Jay Norvell. “I just think he’s focused,” the coach said. “I think he really wants to have a great season. I think he knows he can play a lot better than he played last season.” You might remember Beck’s backup appearances in 2005. He lost the Kansas State game, then won the Kansas State game. He played a mop-up role at Colorado. All told, he was 1-for-10 passing. Through four spring practices, Beck has been OK. Not bad, not great, just OK. He wows you with a perfect pass on a fade route. He rolls to his right off play-action and fires a completion to a tight end who never breaks stride. Indeed, he can be something to behold on roll-out plays. However, Beck at times looks like an overwhelmed rookie. Saturday, in a 7-on-7 drill, without a pass rush, Beck misfired repeatedly and twice was intercepted by reserve safeties. In the aftermath, he endured some good-natured teasing from teammates. It’s not always easy being a freshman. Rookies, by rule, struggle with consistency. “You have to operate without making mistakes,” Norvell said. “When you do that consistently, your teammates learn to trust you. It’s got to be earned.” In short, it’s an interesting spring for coaches grooming Beck. They have to remind themselves to be patient. At the same time, with only 15 practices, coaches need to push hard for improvement. Be patient, but hurry. In considering a Nebraska quarterback’s calendar, you begin to understand why there’s a sense of urgency in developing Beck. In January and February, Husker QBs study West Coast offense principles, plays, pass protections and so forth. In March and April, they practice what they studied. Come fall, practices are geared toward game preparation. “You can’t come into the fall and learn this offense,” Norvell said. “That’s hard to do.” That calendar should give Beck an advantage on any 2007 Husker quarterback recruit, freshman or otherwise, assuming the recruit waits until summer to arrive on campus. Whatever. Such discussion can wait. This much is certain: This spring is vital for Beck. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Florida native reported to camp in good physical condition. His work ethic is “excellent,” Norvell said. Perhaps most important, Beck is receiving a steadier diet of practice repetitions than he did last fall. “We’re just trying to get him as many repetitions in as many different situations as we can,” Norvell said. “There’s a comfort level you reach with the more repetitions you get, with the more times you’re in the huddle, with the more times you see a blitz, the more times you see different coverages, the more times you’re in pressure situations in competitive drills. “Harrison just grows from every situation. And the more you see, the more things start to slow down.” Norvell offered a healthy dose of perspective in noting that Taylor last season found his comfort zone against Kansas State, in the second-to-last regular-season game. So, it makes sense that Beck needs more time to develop. Yet, as the top backup and as Taylor’s possible heir apparent, he needs to make haste in showing progress. Be patient, but hurry. After all, there’s a gap that needs to be closed. No wonder the kid is declining interview requests.

Beck has a STRONGER arm. I think Taylor would be more accurate. And as much as I'm pulling for the kid he doesn't look like he's in the greatest shape when I see him on campus-and by that I mean beer gut. Taylor is the man right now, which gives Harry almost exactly 1 year to get his sh#t together to lead this team. I sure hope he can do it, but wouldn't be suprised if he's challenged hard for it next year.

For sure it will be nationally televised. And as far as QB's go. I'm pulling for the freshman to play. No matter how highly touted he is he still lacks real game speed reps. We'd kill him.

Yep, Kirk and ESPN are really behind us all the way. I love those guys.

You nailed it. And I haven't been this Jacked for football season in a while. I heard the comparison to last years Penn State team a while back, and that makes tremendous sense to me with all the similarities the teams have.

Larry the Cable guy was actually born in Nebraska, and he ALWAYS wears a Nebraska necklace when he's on stage. Pretty cool.

Not with Zac Taylor and the monster known as Carricker gone.

Good for him I guess. I'm glad he's not our QB but I'm still rooting for the kid.

10-2. I'm pumped for this year, I think we'll beat USC or Texas then drop a game we shouldn't. Besides USC and Texas I really don't see why we can't run the table with the way we came off of last year.

KSU physics department conducts a G-string stress test.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/index I was just browsing and came across NEBRASKA on the front of the page, I don't have INSIDER so I couldn't read it, I was hoping someone has insider and could copy/paste it for all to read. Thanks!

You guys go ahead, I'm skipping the prom this year.

It's free for students???!!! Sweet, like, just flash my I.D or do I need to sign up somewhere?

I have a class with the man, and yes he does still walk with a slight Gimp, but so does every other football player that's in there. It's not a horrible limp, I think he'll be ready come game time.

The soda was for rum. We needed it after we ran out of tequila. Sorry I ever left room for doubt.

Ok. I'm a college student here. I was at a party tonight and I left around 1ish to go get some more pop from a gas station. The place I was at happened to be a few blocks away from a Football party which was getting busted when I was on the way back from the gas station. So here it was: Cop car in front of the house, and a BUNCH of girls walking to their cars wearing nothing but underwear, it was a great sight to see, and I'm sure no Players got busted. Just thought I'd let you know about the underwear parties that they have, Great stuff.

He would've had the record for 3's, but one of his shots they said his foot was on the line. Non the less he was making rain out there. It'll be cool to see what his team does in the state tourney.

I'm basically just stoked to see our D play this year. They could/should be top 10 in the nation in just about every way. The improved O-Line will also be fun to watch, I'm looking forward to a Zac Taylor show now that he has a little more protection. Should be a great year, we have many oportunities with the teams we play, I hope we can make a statement.

WELCOME! and Maybe the youngest fan on the board?

Not Great yet. But a Huge leap from last year. Maybe Taylor can not get laid out 7 times a game now...not that it ever slowed him down...

For anyone keeping score, that's 59 tickets for this board. Not to bad.

I remember back in the day when they put it on T.V. I was like 11 then but whatever.