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Tight End: Durability - Not one to let the time of year or the game influence his play. Just as strong with the posts in March as in October. Knows what's needed - That ability to look around, know where the first down marker is, sit in coverage and convert. Nothing flashy but keeps the posts moving along. Safety valve - Knows that he is often the check-down receiver or the guy the QB looks for in a blitz package. A Mike McNeil type who establishes a reputation in forums and it's assumed he'll fill the role. Downfield blocker - Can move faster than lineman, is usually bigger than a blocking back, and so helps the really big running plays by sealing the corner or flattening a member of the opposing secondary. Versatility with what's said on occasion. Good "Liar" - The TE can act like he's blocking for the run but then quickly releases to become a pass catcher - especially on the fake dive/throw to the TE play at the goal line. That's one of my favorite plays! So, this guy might not always know exactly what he's talking about, but he knows enough to still score points with the members of HuskerBoard. NOMINATIONS CLOSE FEBRUARY 17 Not Eligible Atbone95 (2015 TE) Eric the Red AR Husker Fan DaveH Blackshirt GSG5545 Moiraine StPaulHusker MattyIce Guy Chamberlin Landlord of Memorial Stadium QMany 1995 Redux Decked Hedley Lamarr Army_Allen Count 'Bility Coach Power'T JJHusker1 knapplc ZRod RedRedJarvisRedwine BigRedBuster The Dude ColoradoHusk Stumpy1 Enhance89 Minnesota_husker kchusker_chris Warrior10 BIGREDIOWAN zoogs huskeraddict rawhide NUance huskerguy slacker Mavric saunders45 It'sNotAFakeID Blackshirtsguru Thanks_Tom RR

Full Back: Hard-Nosed - When this guy runs the ball, it's going to be right through the line! If you need a first down, he's going to pound the ball fast and in your face. This poster tells it like it is and doesn't hold back any emotion. Blocker - The FB can be the guy who springs the last hole for the RB or could stand up an oncoming LB in his tracks. Any time a poster needs a little extra info to make his point, this guy is right there to help him out! As with other blockers, this poster might not get the flashy TV time like the QB, RB, and WR do. Sure Hands - Primarily involved on 3rd down, you have to watch for this guy's late screening ability. Not only can he get that last yard, but the FB can stop on a five yard route and bang his way to the first down or even a TD! So ideally, the person most befitting of FB might not be a "dedicated" poster, but when they are here, they make good on their appearance. NOMINATIONS CLOSE FEBRUARY 17 Not Eligible Eric the Red AR Husker Fan DaveH Blackshirt GSG5545 Moiraine StPaulHusker MattyIce Guy Chamberlin Landlord of Memorial Stadium QMany 1995 Redux Decked Hedley Lamarr Army_Allen Count 'Bility Coach Power'T JJHusker1 knapplc ZRod RedRedJarvisRedwine BigRedBuster The Dude ColoradoHusk Stumpy1 Enhance89 Minnesota_husker kchusker_chris Warrior10 BIGREDIOWAN zoogs huskeraddict rawhide NUance huskerguy slacker Mavric saunders45 It'sNotAFakeID Blackshirtsguru Thanks_Tom RR

Safety: Deep Coverage - These guys are the last line of defense for any long pass play. They should be able to sniff out the deep routes and keep the opposing QB from finding a wideout with an open field. This poster can add those last few deep thoughts to end a thread or find the inside information from a local city that no one else has heard. Hard-Hitting, Old Schooler - Just like Larry "The Assassin" Asante, this guy hits you so hard that you think you're on the merry-go-round. His posts are right at the center of the issue and puts his opinion right to the wall. At the same time, he's so tough and dedicated that he can play (or type as the case may be) with a severed finger! Interchangeable - Many CB's switch to Safety in the "later years" of their career – Eric Hagg comes to mind. They still play at a high level, and can still return the ball to the house. They have the skills of a Huskerboard CB - quickness and jumping ability, just maybe not the blinding speed of "younger bucks"... This poster is a Husker Football guru during the season and has plenty of info/insight to add through recruiting season, Spring Ball and on through summer conditioning. NOMINATIONS CLOSE FEBRUARY 10 Not Eligible GSG5545 Moiraine StPaulHusker MattyIce Guy Chamberlin Landlord of Memorial Stadium QMany 1995 Redux Decked Hedley Lamarr Army_Allen Count 'Bility Coach Power'T JJHusker1 knapplc ZRod RedRedJarvisRedwine BigRedBuster The Dude ColoradoHusk Stumpy1

Safety: Deep Coverage - These guys are the last line of defense for any long pass play. They should be able to sniff out the deep routes and keep the opposing QB from finding a wideout with an open field. This poster can add those last few deep thoughts to end a thread or find the inside information from a local city that no one else has heard. Hard-Hitting, Old Schooler - Just like Larry "The Assassin" Asante, this guy hits you so hard that you think you're on the merry-go-round. His posts are right at the center of the issue and puts his opinion right to the wall. At the same time, he's so tough and dedicated that he can play (or type as the case may be) with a severed finger! Interchangeable - Many CB's switch to Safety in the "later years" of their career – Eric Hagg comes to mind. They still play at a high level, and can still return the ball to the house. They have the skills of a Huskerboard CB - quickness and jumping ability, just maybe not the blinding speed of "younger bucks"... This poster is a Husker Football guru during the season and has plenty of info/insight to add through recruiting season, Spring Ball and on through summer conditioning. NOMINATIONS CLOSE FEBRUARY 10 Not Eligible GSG5545 Moiraine StPaulHusker MattyIce Guy Chamberlin Landlord of Memorial Stadium QMany 1995 Redux Decked Hedley Lamarr Army_Allen Count 'Bility Coach Power'T JJHusker1 knapplc ZRod RedRedJarvisRedwine BigRedBuster The Dude ColoradoHusk Stumpy1

Cornerback: Quickness - The CB must cover the WR's downfield, and when they start flying, he has to be right there to mirror their moves, a real Josh Bullocks type of guy. To me, this poster seems to be the "second man" in a thread quite a bit. When someone quickly adds a thread, this guy is right on the new topic and adds his own thoughts. Coverage - Since there are many routes a WR can take, the CB has to anticipate them and/or bait the QB into a false sense of security. When he knows the route, he can jump in and pick off the ball for his own gain! This poster is always ready for a funny "slant" on any subject, and if someone thinks his way is right, correction could be coming up behind you! Jumper - Since most CB's are shorter than WR's, they have to possess a large vertical leap. When the WR is looking to make the catch over his head, the CB needs to be in good position to get his hand between the ball and the hands of the receiver to knock it down. This poster jumps from thread to thread constantly in order to keep himself involved, and can make the stop when a thread runs out of control. Risk taker - This person ought to be one who is willing to let a WR go up against a safety if the opportunity to jump a route presents itself. This poster is willing to work with help from the other members of HuskerBoard, and takes a post hostage and in another direction when it's deemed necessary, but not all the time. Confident-He will do what he feels right and is behind his decision all the way. He posts his opinions with pride, therefore giving you a perspective. Awareness-He knows what actions to take when and where. He posts appropriately and knows where to post everything of course. He knows what hes talking about and the situation Sure tackler - when you're out on the island all by yourself you need to make the play in the open field. This poster can refute another poster quickly and concisely and make a good argument doing it. NOMINATIONS CLOSE FEBRUARY 10 Not Eligible sd'sker (2015 CB) GSG5545 Moiraine StPaulHusker MattyIce Guy Chamberlin Landlord of Memorial Stadium QMany 1995 Redux Decked Hedley Lamarr Army_Allen Count 'Bility Coach Power'T JJHusker1 knapplc ZRod RedRedJarvisRedwine BigRedBuster The Dude ColoradoHusk Stumpy1

Offensive Tackle: QB Protection - The left OT has to be the best athlete on the line. As most QB's are right handed, their blind side is the left side. Since the best rushing DT is normally coming from the blind side, the left OT has to use finesse to keep him away from the QB - many times with no help from the TE! So, this poster should be very active, be able to have his ideas stand alone from others, and has the flare to his posts that keep the members happy! Physicality - For a right OT, physical strength is important because most offenses run over the right side of the line. The OT needs to create the outside lane for a RB on a standard run play (In the immortal words of Vince Lombardi at the blackboard: "What we need is a seam here," etc...). This poster comes strong with his ideas and creates a lane for others to make a topic grow and grow. Big guys with foot speed - Just as with an OG, the tackle should have a big presence on the line. At the same time, this giant should possess the ability to use his feet to gain leverage on an opposing defender. Basically, they can run through those rope squares really fast! I would say the ideal OT should be a poster that has big ideas in one message (that take a lot of space!) but still has the speed to contribute to as many forums as he can. NOMINATIONS CLOSE FEBRUARY 3 Not Eligible GSG5545 Moiraine StPaulHusker MattyIce Guy Chamberlin Landlord of Memorial Stadium QMany 1995 Redux Decked knapplc ZRod RedRedJarvisRedwine BigRedBuster The Dude ColoradoHusk Stumpy1

Offensive Guard: Big - Offensive lineman are probably the largest players on the field - they are normally about 320 pounds!!! They stuff up the line as best as they can to keep the QB safe and able to pass. I would therefore say this poster should be one who is "long-winded" and likes to write a lot on any particular subject. One sentence answers aren't this guy's modus operandi - this poster likes to get all the ideas out of his head on every reply he makes. Pulling ability - We've all heard of the "pulling guard!" On the snap, this guy can laterally move behind his other line mates to create a running lane on the other side of the field - especially on sweeps and "counter trey" misdirection plays. The nominee likes to try to use his wit and cleverness to "pull" an argument to his side of the field. He'll also "counter" once in a while in order to create an pro-con scenario. Leverage - The Offensive Guard needs to use good leverage to keep the opposing tackles or ends from getting around them. It's all about "staying low" and "getting dirty" - you know, hands under the armpits once in a while! He might not always be the first person in a conversation (lower in the order for good positioning!), but he knows what he's talking about and likes to add his two cents to get into the conversation (in the trenches)! "Right" (or Left) Hand Man: The guard, who plays, next to the Center and QB, is in charge of all the inside plays. He has to work well with the rest of the offense. He is in on every play, but doesn't always get the credit or make the big play. But he is there regardless. He is always posting, but his posts may not be the most glamorous, but they are there and have a role. NOMINATIONS CLOSE FEBRUARY 3 Not Eligible T_O_Bull (2015 OG) kchusker_chris (2015 OG) GSG5545 Moiraine StPaulHusker MattyIce Guy Chamberlin Landlord of Memorial Stadium QMany 1995 Redux Decked knapplc ZRod RedRedJarvisRedwine BigRedBuster The Dude ColoradoHusk Stumpy1

Center: Snapper - This guy gets his hands on the ball on every play. His job is simple: to get the football from the grass (or turf) into the hands of the QB without causing a fumble. On shotgun plays, the center has to deliver the ball on target and at a waist-high level as to give the QB time to find his receivers. As a HuskerBoard center, the poster should either start many, many topics because he "touches the ball first." When posting from a "shotgun" format (well after a topic is started), he should give the starter of a topic a nice straightforward answer/comment as to further the point stated. Blocking ability - On any type of screen play, the center needs to get off of the line and help create a "mini-wedge" for the receiver. At the same time, he has to make sure he doesn't go past the line of scrimmage before the screen goes into effect! I would say the ideal Huskerboard center likes to help out the arguments of posters and keeps himself restrained - meaning he doesn't go way off base with his comments. Intelligence - In many football games you may see the center pointing out defensive alignments to the QB and his linemates before he gets into snapping position. The center has to anticipate what the defense is doing and relay it to his team. The football knowledge of this poster should be quite vast, and his ability to point out the strengths/weaknesses of other's posts should be quickly ascertained. Underrated - This poster does a lot in helping HuskerBoard but doesn't always get recognized for their help. NOMINATIONS CLOSE FEBRUARY 3 Not Eligible B.B. Hemmingway (2015 C as Rollin'Rock) GSG5545 Moiraine StPaulHusker MattyIce Guy Chamberlin Landlord of Memorial Stadium QMany 1995 Redux Decked knapplc ZRod RedRedJarvisRedwine BigRedBuster The Dude ColoradoHusk Stumpy1