Mavric Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 Sherman and Borders both repping at several linebacker spots - working at ILB as well as more of an EDGE position. Henrich was a full participant. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted August 1, 2023 Author Share Posted August 1, 2023 Sherman, Butler, Borders and Noonan playing the Jack position - hybrid edge and linebacker. 1 2 Quote Link to comment
thexyz Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 6 hours ago, Mavric said: Sherman, Butler, Borders and Noonan playing the Jack position - hybrid edge and linebacker. I've been hearing good things with Sherman for some time now. I'm not sure that he's been utilized very well or had the opportunities to. Quote Link to comment
ColoradoHusk Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 I haven't seen a thread yet for the linebackers, and I don't like using the term "Fall Camp" because we are still weeks away from meteorological or astronomical fall. Anyway, there was an interesting note in an Omaha.com/LJS article about NU players transforming their bodies in the offseason. One item I saw was that Maverick Noonan lost 10 pounds from where he was in high school (245 down to 235) because they are having him play the JACK LB position. That position is the most-hybrid DL role of the 3 LB positions in the 3-3-5, as it's required to rush the passer, play coverage, and be stout against the run. I hope that the coaches like Noonan's versatility to have him play that position, and not putting him there because he is a "tweener". It will also be interesting if they had him shed "bad weight" to get down to 235 as a true freshman, but will gradually bulk him up to the 240-250 range as he matures. 1 Quote Link to comment
The Dude Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 25 minutes ago, ColoradoHusk said: I haven't seen a thread yet for the linebackers Rookie mistake. 4 1 Quote Link to comment
ColoradoHusk Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Dude said: Rookie mistake. Thanks, Dude. I looked through a few pages of threads but couldn't find anything. Mods, feel free to merge my post with the existing thread. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
brophog Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 6 hours ago, ColoradoHusk said: That position is the most-hybrid DL role of the 3 LB positions in the 3-3-5, as it's required to rush the passer, play coverage, and be stout against the run. To clarify this a bit: The Jack is your EDGE backer and the other two serve as your off ball backers. Depending on the exact front and coverage used, all three can have a myriad of roles. Some of the most common fronts we will see: Pinch the DL over the guards and center and roll down a backer off each end. Spread the DL to cover both tackles and have 2 backers against the guards. Slide the DL and have a 4 man line with the JACK Use the previous front but roll down a Safety to act as the other edge. The biggest advantage of this defense is in its versatility without needing to substitute with a bunch of sub packages. The three backers ability to blitz, cover, and play the run goes a long way into determining how versatile you can be. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Red Five Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 On 8/1/2023 at 12:43 PM, Mavric said: Sherman, Butler, Borders and Noonan playing the Jack position - hybrid edge and linebacker. Noonan out for the year 1 Quote Link to comment
NsideScoop Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Red Five said: Noonan out for the year Quote Link to comment
Decked Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 14 minutes ago, NsideScoop said: Unfortunate for him but almost a near 0 impact this season. 1 Quote Link to comment
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