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As I'm unfamiliar with his situation, what are the chances he gets the academic stuff cleared up? Potential preferred walk-on candidate? Or will he go JUCO?

They need to fix the sound in the east upper balcony. Sat up there for the first time this year. I really liked the view but the sound quality is not nearly the same.

I would think Westy is an almost unanimous top 5 receiver at Nebraska - at least I have him in my top 5.

Any reason why? Any word on rescheduling?

As I posted in your status update, there's no way you can do that as a coach. If TA can play he starts. If he can't start he doesn't play. Why? Because if he can't start it means he can't play. There's no gray area in concussions. Either you are cleared or you aren't. I understand if he's cleared he can play. But, if he is just skating past the line to play they may consider letting him sit unless actually needed to get the win. Why risk longer term injury against Minnesota if we don't have to? Maybe he's cleared, but he isn't playing well enough to start yet from some lingering effects. It's just not that black and white. Actually, concussion protocol is pretty black and white. Either he's cleared to play or he's not. The point being made is that even if he passes the protocol - there could be reason to still hold him out, unless they decide they need him for the win at some point during the game. If he passes the protocol he starts. I see no reason to even contemplate sitting him "unless needed". What would that reason be? If he has some lingering fatigue or vertigo/dizzyness. If he isn't cleared before he can practice at all, how do they know what his actual status is? Or say he gets cleared tomorrow, then during practice it's clear he isn't all there yet. This just isn't how the concussion protocol works. He will not have any symptoms if he is cleared through the protocol. I don't know why people aren't listening or reading the link from Sam McKewon's tweet. If he is cleared, he is good to go 100%. There is no other way to do it in concussion protocol. I don't know how much clearer the multiple posters in this thread can make this. "If he is cleared, he is good to go 100%." This statement is somewhat naive. Yes, the protocol is binary, pass or fail. However, the symptomatic data used to arrive at that binary decision, is subjective and relies upon the report of symptoms by an extremely competitive individual in a culture that values toughness. See where the problem may lie? Think a patient/player may lie in order to get past the protocol? It's not like it's hard to figure out what the "right" answers are to their questions. Determining pass/fail takes a bit more interpretation than you seem to understand. I'll trust the doctors to make the best decision that they can, with the information that they have. No, your statement is naive. We have protocols that cannot be gamed. They aren't doing Freudian psychoanalysis on Tommy to see how he 'feels': they are putting him through cognitive tests that you cannot fake. If he passes them, he is good to play. 100% correct. If I am naive, some are ignorant in regards to the process. There is no way to guess on the questions. It isn't like back in the day where you say who the president is. At the beginning of the season you take a baseline test that measures your cognitive ability, and you aren't cleared to even practice until you can match those results after a head injury. It is different every time you take it and it keys on memorization. It is not an easy test, in any way. Third party physicians make the decision for clearance. It is completely out of the hands of coaches, and Universities and high schools across the nation are making sure this protocol is completely followed to a T to protect themselves from litigation. As bad as this sounds I had friends who intentionally missed questions and took longer (intentionally let time go by) on the puzzles/memory games during the baseline test to insure they could return in case of a head injury.

Eligible yes. But it sounds like he would have to miss a second year due to injury to be able to expect to get one (you can't apply until after your fifth year). Seems like him playing would pretty much kill that possibility. It sounds like the staff is skeptical he would be granted a 6th year if they brought him back at all at the end of the season. With the amount of doubt and because of the timing of the injury which allows him to participate at the end of the year (rather then playing in the first two games and then being injured) I now don't think its a good idea to sit him if he is ready. Let him play and lets try to get to a better bowl game.

As I posted in your status update, there's no way you can do that as a coach. If TA can play he starts. If he can't start he doesn't play. Why? Because if he can't start it means he can't play. There's no gray area in concussions. Either you are cleared or you aren't. I understand if he's cleared he can play. But, if he is just skating past the line to play they may consider letting him sit unless actually needed to get the win. Why risk longer term injury against Minnesota if we don't have to? Maybe he's cleared, but he isn't playing well enough to start yet from some lingering effects. It's just not that black and white. Actually, concussion protocol is pretty black and white. Either he's cleared to play or he's not. The point being made is that even if he passes the protocol - there could be reason to still hold him out, unless they decide they need him for the win at some point during the game. If he passes the protocol he starts. I see no reason to even contemplate sitting him "unless needed". What would that reason be? If he has some lingering fatigue or vertigo/dizzyness. If he isn't cleared before he can practice at all, how do they know what his actual status is? Or say he gets cleared tomorrow, then during practice it's clear he isn't all there yet. This just isn't how the concussion protocol works. He will not have any symptoms if he is cleared through the protocol. I don't know why people aren't listening or reading the link from Sam McKewon's tweet. If he is cleared, he is good to go 100%. There is no other way to do it in concussion protocol. I don't know how much clearer the multiple posters in this thread can make this. "If he is cleared, he is good to go 100%."This statement is somewhat naive. Yes, the protocol is binary, pass or fail. However, the symptomatic data used to arrive at that binary decision, is subjective and relies upon the report of symptoms by an extremely competitive individual in a culture that values toughness. See where the problem may lie? Think a patient/player may lie in order to get past the protocol? It's not like it's hard to figure out what the "right" answers are to their questions. Determining pass/fail takes a bit more interpretation than you seem to understand. I'll trust the doctors to make the best decision that they can, with the information that they have. Thank you ^ Actually you are somewhat wrong. I've gone through the concussion protocol used by many schools. Not only is it subjective and symptom free reporting but there are multiple cognitive baseline tests that must be passed as well. Some are physical examination but the majority are a computer program.

I believe the rule is you are eligible for a medical red shirt if you have not have competed in more than 30% of the season or three contests - whichever is greater. However, the waiver/request can be denied. If I had my druthers I'd rather wait to play him against Iowa and in the bowl game since our chance of playing for a conference championship is small.

If we have to play in a Friday night game I am pretty happy with it being away and the opponent (Illinois).

Wow - huge blow especially considering he just announced he will be deciding in about a month. Any plans to reschedule or has our ship sailed on this one? Says he is "hopefully" still going to visit but no date as of now. Thanks Mav - your insight and info is always appreciated.

As was I.

Wow - huge blow especially considering he just announced he will be deciding in about a month. Any plans to reschedule or has our ship sailed on this one?

I think the rule for medical redshirt is less then 30% of competition or 3 games. Based on such, perhaps Foster returns for Iowa and bowl game and still eligible.

Has anyone seen Nebraska's response to this or agreement with caveats as other schools (like Ohio State's caveats for example)? I'd be against hosting a game on Friday but not necessarily opposed to playing an away game at Rutgers, Purdue or Maryland on a Friday. Or does our game against Iowa count ? (I kid I kid... I know the games are scheduled for Sept and Oct an to be on BTN)

Although I'm not sure how hard we were after him - I get the feeling this could be a player that comes back to bite us when we play Wisc next year or the following year. He seems to fit the Wisconsin mold of what they look for in players to a T.

+16.5 on my book.

Below is a link to the Milwaukee Journal which discusses Wisc injuries on the defensive side. Looks like Cichy and a couple corners are banged up but should be ready to go this week. http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2016/10/22/injuries-mount-but-uw-defense-holds-strong/92404178/

Yes. I think Bo has missed his calling. Some coaches are just not cut out for college football. We should've learned that from the Callahan debacle. Bill was a good NFL coach. Bo was successful at the NFL level but less so at the college level. Nothing wrong with that. Would he succeed at Purdue? I doubt it as the powers that be would not likely hire him given his reputation and firing at NU. Too much baggage. Completely agree. Bo would be a great D coordinator in the NFL. His scheme matches up much better in the NFL.

So the real question is why you were not at the game chanting "GO TO NEBRASKA"...

Has anyone saw an update on injuries coming out of the Indiana game? I'm sure we will be updated on Tuesday but was looking around and didn't find anything.

We'll also have Reimers and Rahn who've played a decent amount plus Keyan Williams played at Fresno. But we look to have a lot of talent coming in next year. Generally speaking, I'd rather take as many HS guys who we'll have for longer. Especially with the guys we have interested. Yeah and I hear ya about those 3, I did forget about Keyan, but are they guys we can really expect to shine like Reilly, Zo and JW? I hope so, but I'm not banking on it. The additional thought I had was someone for their jet/fly sweep. DPE hasn't excelled in it immediately, like I thought he would. IIRC, that is a play Riley/Langs really like to rely on and maybe this kid could fill that role? I think Spielman fills the jet/fly sweep next year. From what I heard there was thought to use Spielman in that role this year due to the uncertainty with DPE and Reilly being injured/suspended.

Day by day I'm more impressed by this kid. For growing up in Cali, his knowledge of husker history is pretty impressive.

The undershirt is the N. I gotcha - thanks.

In the video it looks like a N on the front but in the model pics (for lack of a better word) it looks like the players #. Anyone have insight on this?

I also wouldn't be surprised if by this time in camp there is some arm fatigue. The lack of arm strength quote isn't a cause for concern for me when considered with the tape I've seen on POB.