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Perhaps it ends up being a scheduling benefit to catching them in the 2nd game before Mertz gains additional experience. 1 game will give him some snaps under his belt, but on the flip side we will have some film on schemes they feel comfortable with Mertz running.

I've always kind of thought Graham would end up at DE. Hopefully he can add mass but keep his athleticism and be a force as a pass rusher.

I haven't seen a bunch of new offers go out from Nebraska on the Dline. Perhaps that is telling. However, it looks like USC only has 1 true DE committed. So, not sure we can really read the tea leaves any which way.

I think we have seen an uptick in recruiting on the O-line recently. Not only based on rankings but in body type (as mentioned above) as well. I think it will be interesting to see Corcoran's development and where he slots in this year and next. He is one of the highest rated recruits but he might be a better fit at guard then tackle (seemed to really thrive at guard in the all-star game). If he does get some pt this year I would anticipate it would be at guard. I project the line will look as follows: 2020 LT - Jaimes / Banks / Corcoran LG - Wilson / Piper (Piper will get a few series a game) C - Jurgens / Farniok RG - Farniok / Hixon or Nouili RT - Benhart / Gaylord 2021 LT - Corcoran / Banks / (Teddy will redshirt) LG - Piper / Lynn C - Jurgens / Farniok RG - Nouili / Hixson RT - Benhart / E. Miller

The Thompkins v Morrision is an interesting topic. Thompkins sure had more hype in high school while Morrison put up historic numbers in Oklahoma. I tend to see Scott and Morrison's role as more of the typical RB, with Johnson filling a more specialized/situational role (all purpose back/Duck) in a similar manner as Otis Anderson had early in his career at UCF.

Wow - there is absolutely no chance Frost gets fired this season (except a scandal of epic proportions comes to light).

Wasn't Yant a decent LB in high school as well that had some FCS offers? Hopefully he is able to contribute on special teams and add competition at RB.

Hopefully he has been able to get up to speed with the delayed start and the 7 on 7 style practices.

I think you are spot on in prior posts about one major issue was preparation - but if Frost is to be believed in quotes from Spring, then Lubick should fix some of those preparation or organization issues. So I'd disagree that Lubick won't fix issues we had from last year. https://247sports.com/college/nebraska/Article/Nebraska-Huskers-football-2020-season-preview-Matt-Lubick-organization--148656076/ From the article: "And as Frost and assistants talked to media after the first day of spring ball in March, just before the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything, the thing that kept coming up at each table about Lubick was how organized he was. "He definitely improved us in that area already," Frost said. Other assistants echoed the thought."

Frost will have them ready and it will be much closer than 30. Catching OSU week 1 is a blessing in disguise.

Purdue getting 3.5, for sure. I think by the time we play we will be giving at least 3.

Marvin!

Updated roster. Lists Banton at 6-9, 204, an inch taller and nine pounds heavier than last season. Ouedraogo down 15 pounds from 260 to now 245.

Because he is the one to reopen the conversation and/or organize the call for another vote.

Nice first post.

Bingo - exactly right.

Could it also be that he is currently buried on the depth chart? While he was a highly rated recruit and was also told there would be a shot to contribute immediately- he’s likely 3rd or 4th team on the depth chart which is hard for a high 4star to deal with. Honas, Miller, Heinrich, and Reimer are for sure ahead of him right now. Matuga-Clements is also possibly ahead as well.

I think the evidence is against you on that based on comments from multiple coaches - and mainly James Franklin and Ryan Day about how the majority of protocols, travel protocols, and planning hadn't been communicated from the league. A bit of revisionist history is present in your post. I agree, it was career suicide for the Big Ten to pull the plug when it did - and then for him to state that no games could be played by any of the member Universities. That position came directly from him. The only thing you are correct on is that he did not make the decision to cancel. But he was way more involved then you have articulated.

A couple possible explanations. First, a couple Presidents/Chancellors really don't want to play - which have his ear. Second, liability concerns and his attorneys which advise him have recommended against playing. Third, he thought he would be the leading force behind all conference cancelling - thereby establishing himself and stepping out of Delaney's shadow (boy did this backfire). Fourth, the medical evidence he was relying on gave him pause (which after peer review has shown to have some flaws). Fifth, political pressure (as evidenced by Yahoo's June article on attempting to sway the election by the voter registration initiative). I really think (based on comments which have come out) that he thought the ACC would follow suit and he'd look smart for paving the way on this crucial decision and would look like a visionary in doing so.

First, Warren is more than the messenger. It's been widely reported he directed the messaging between the Board of Presidents/Chancellors, influenced the vote by the type of evidence/reports that were submitted and considered, leaning on and swaying presidents, and also called the vote to happen when it did. Second, the outcry against Warren has been his complete mishandling of 'the message.' I really don't think he could have handled this in a worse way. He is in over his head and doesn't have a pulse on all of his constituents and universities (see recent comments about not expecting the outcry that occurred). Similarly, he has attempted to control the messaging, refused to release the data relied upon, and muzzled experts/doctors that were relied upon (the lead expert from UNMC told reporters he wasn't allowed to comment). To call Warren's handling of this situation anything other than an unmitigated disaster is simply irrefutable - no matter which side of the play versus not play side you are on.

Is Nebraska still practicing under the time allotted by the BIG? I assume so, but I also thought I read somewhere teams stopped and allowed players a break. Thanks in advance.

Do we really want someone who has that kind of power? (See Kevin Warren as a bad example).

Also, I would not be surprised if this was a coordinated effort and move with other parent groups and it was decided that players from other teams do not file suit because the chance of winning in those jurisdictions is not as high due to variety of factors, including laws of the state, political pressures, or allegiances. Similarly, if other players filed suit there is the possibility of split and different decisions (an Ohio court may find differently than a Nebraska court on this issue). In the legal world this is known as forum shopping.

It is also noteworthy the allegations specifically state the damages do "not exceed $75,000." This is done to prevent removal of the matter to federal district court based on diversity jurisdiction. The two prongs for diversity jurisdiction are: 1. complete diversity of the parties (parties from different states) and 2. the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. As such, the matter will stay in state court where the judges are elected rather than appointed (as in federal district courts). Important considerations as this matter progresses.

I'll admit - I was wrong. No bluff in the parents letter as they've now file suit. Cudos to them!