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10 hours ago, funhusker said:

Curious how Betts stands with guys on the team.

 

 

At the rate we’re going there’s not going to be all that many guys on the roster that he actually played with. 

2 hours ago, The Murphinator said:

He was behind arguably the two best TEs in the country. Would have been nice to see some production, but can understand the lack of opportunities.

I believe it was Matt Cassell who never started a game in college because he was behind Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart then ended up being a starting QB in the NFL.  

42 minutes ago, HANC said:

Assuming the fact that he was CB here with high certainty, I am sure he enrolled, thus being listed after the first week of class… some schools haven’t started second semester yet, not sure about Texas State… or how long the enrollment process takes there. He only committed a few days ago

Yep makes sense.

Apparently Malik is now listed in the UNL student directory and is not yet listed at Texas State. I assume it’s a nothingburger but crazier things happen e happened.

Sounds like NIL was a big factor.  We were not outbid this time.

10 minutes ago, The Murphinator said:

TE from Martin high school where Wager came from

Iowa legacy.

7 minutes ago, BIG ERN said:

 

That's what I am seeing. 14 total reception in two years at varsity? Many on this board did more than that. That isn't to say this kid won't be good, but reminds me of Neville who had like 275 yards as a SR and was a "top" WR...he has now transferred twice. 

I know high school tight ends don't always put up spectacular numbers but one would sure think that if he's an elite athlete they'd get him involved a little more than what they have.  

2 hours ago, Decked said:

Tbh, he would be a better get. Our tackles were so bad they should’ve apologized to Thompson. 

Yea, I'd like to think that we have two decent-good guards between Nouilli, Piper, Corcoran, and Lutovsky.  We would just need to find another serviceable tackle, Hopefully a healthy Teddy Prochazka can be that guy.

8 hours ago, The Murphinator said:

Have you heard of a guy named Ben Scott.

You mean the Ben Scott who’s entire family lives in Nebraska and who wanted to play for Nebraska since he was a kid?
 

Well that sucks. Has Raiola Ben able to land anyone not from Nebraska? Sheesh.

15 minutes ago, Mavric said:

 

You are, of course, assuming that he does come back.

He's made it pretty clear that he plans to come back, no?

23 minutes ago, Red Five said:

If his legal troubles are behind him and he wants to walk on for a year, then take him.  But we have enough fat to trim right now w/o adding another project.

But what would it hurt to let him on for spring?  If his head is in it, he's probably one of the top WR.  If not he can transfer after spring ball and he'll be back in shape. It's kind of a win for both parties I'd think.

21 minutes ago, gobiggergoredder said:

Hadn't thought about it.  I kind of like the idea.

 

I actually think the risk is low.  There's so much roster turnover now.  Either he makes it or not.

Yep it seems like a low risk high reward as I don't really see what we have to lose.  Even if he joins the team through spring and they don't think he's a good fit it will likely put him in a better spot to transfer somewhere else.  I think he would have a really good shot at being the #1 or #2 outside receiver.  

Sam McKewon was hinting on the radio this morning that Zavier Betts could be potentially returning.  No doubt he's very talented and it's been stated by the coaches it's one of the biggest positions of need.  It be a remarkable story if he would come back and turn it around. 

Gonna take another crack at QB and that’s ok. 

14 hours ago, HANC said:

I feel dumb asking this, bc it is probably widely known, but what was the motive behind Lovett redshirting? Was it just a personal decision?

I don't follow the wrestling team super close so I may be incorrect but I believe he's basically ducking Yianni Diakomihalis.  The top of the 149lb division is loaded with seniors and Yianni is basically unbeatable so I really can't blame Ridge but it does suck because he would certainly be one of the top guys in his class giving us a chance at a good team finish.  Essentially taking the year off to work on his game and take a crack at being a two-time NCAA champ.  

This would be an absolutely monster get.  He obviously has plenty of suitors but he's from Maryland so hopefully Rhule's connections to the northeast help us.  As I've said before, if you can upgrade one spot on the line, you have the potential to actually upgrade two or even three spots at once.   A legit left tackle and you could put Teddy at RT and then Corcoran could focus on playing one of the guard spots. 

1 hour ago, DefenderAO said:

Heinrich was terrible last year.  All the way until he got hurt.  Were you able to watch the games?

Yea.. And if you had a chance to watch the games you’d know the two guys playing behind him are gone. So like him or not I’m guessing he’s the next best we have and it’s probably not particularly close. 

34 minutes ago, Mavric said:

 

He absolutely was the most important guy to keep happy, glad they made him a priority.  Reimer and Heinrich are 2a and 2b in my opinion.  

9 minutes ago, ColoradoHusk said:

It will be interesting to see how the d-line shapes up in 2023 and beyond.  While Tony White has mostly used a 3-3-5 formation, he has said that he's not beholden to that formation.  A lot will depend on the available talent and depth, along with the opponent.  I do think White will want a number of players in the 220-270 pound range with a focus on speed.  Theoretically, that could limit the number of 290-300 pound behemoths taking up space on the line of scrimmage.

I will admit I'm no expert on schemes.  I believe in a 3-3-5 defense you typically use either a 3-3 front that features three "true defensive lineman".  Or you may see a 2-4 personel that features two "true defensive lineman" and two DE/OLB hybrid players that often play in a stand up position, which I assume is our "edge" position. That may be where there is quite a bit of flexibility.  Maybe a guy like Gunnerson could be big enough to play as a down lineman in this defense I'm not really sure.

15 minutes ago, SouthLincoln Husker said:

Gunnerson, Schooner & Butler

If you don’t understand that they play a different position I don’t know what to tell you.

3 minutes ago, SouthLincoln Husker said:

Read all the posts. 

Ok so let's clarify one more time... In the spring we will have 

DL- Robinson, Hutmacher, Wynn (maybe), Buckley, Juedy, Herbeck, so again, we (maybe) have 6 guys at a position where you presumably need multiple guys at a time including one guy I've never heard of. Please tell me where I'm incorrect.

Just now, SouthLincoln Husker said:

Well, no s#!t!  Your DL listing was farm from correct!

How was it incorrect other than I forgot Buckley?

1 minute ago, Decked said:

Buckley/Appleget, + incoming Borders, Caroll-Jackson, Jeudy, Noonan, Umanmielen, Van Poppel, & Kai Wallin. Also unoffically Lenhardt on Jan 3. 

I am not really concerned about numbers at the EDGE position.  It's the "down or interior" guys whatever you want to call it where we're razor thin.  Van Poppel and Carroll-Jackson won't be here in the spring.

27 minutes ago, SouthLincoln Husker said:

Several the qbs are walk-ons.

No s#!t, I also included walk-ons for the DL.  I am referencing bodies, not scholarships.  As it sits now, if 1-2 DL get dinged during spring practice, we literally don't even have the bodies there for multiple units.  Its ridiculous.