Major Culbert = Joker

[huskerhaze]

I am excited about seeing this playmaker on the field!!!

 

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1200...;u_sid=10148218

 

Culbert eager to reprise role as NU's 'joker'

 

 

LINCOLN - Major Culbert was sporting his best poker face following Tuesday's practice.

 

Likewise, Nebraska's defensive coordinator, Kevin Cosgrove, wasn't tipping his hand about his "joker."

 

Culbert, who moved from safety to running back before last year's Cotton Bowl, said he's feeling comfortable back on defense.

 

It was in the Missouri game last year that the sophomore out of Harbor City, Calif., made his biggest mark as a Husker.

 

The 6-foot, 210-pounder registered six tackles against the Tigers and proved an effective spy on Mizzou quarterback Chase Daniel in a special defensive package named "joker." NU pressured Daniel, an effective runner and passer in the Tigers' spread attack, as Culbert and company walked away with a 34-20 win.

 

Culbert said the special role "allows me to just play."

 

"It's fun," he said. "I just try to be a football player."

 

Culbert said he got into a groove at running back, where he carried five times for 35 yards this season. But he was recruited to NU to play defense.

 

And Cosgrove said he's looked good in his limited time back.

 

"He really shows up," Cosgrove said. "He could have played in the (Iowa State) game. He picked things back up very well."

 

Without going into detail, NU coach Bill Callahan said it would be a challenge for the Huskers to present different looks to disrupt the Missouri offense, although he did note there was "nothing they haven't seen."

 

Nebraska's defense will have its hands full. The Tigers are averaging 42 points per game. Callahan said it would be up to the entire defense, not just Culbert, to slow the Missouri attack.

 

It remains to be seen just what role Culbert will fill as the season progresses. He said he's leaving it up to the coaches and "praying on it."

 

For a defense that's taken heat for giving up big plays and loads of points, the addition of an athletic playmaker like Culbert could provide a lift.

 

"I just want to play," he said.

 

One thing's for sure: You won't get any information from Cosgrove on the plans for Culbert.

 

Asked how much Culbert would play this week, Cosgrove answered: "Depending on what we're doing, we'll see. But he's working hard. He had an outstanding practice today. We'll continue to evaluate him."

[robsker]

I am excited about seeing this playmaker on the field!!!

 

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1200...;u_sid=10148218

 

Culbert eager to reprise role as NU's 'joker'

 

 

LINCOLN - Major Culbert was sporting his best poker face following Tuesday's practice.

 

Likewise, Nebraska's defensive coordinator, Kevin Cosgrove, wasn't tipping his hand about his "joker."

 

Culbert, who moved from safety to running back before last year's Cotton Bowl, said he's feeling comfortable back on defense.

 

It was in the Missouri game last year that the sophomore out of Harbor City, Calif., made his biggest mark as a Husker.

 

The 6-foot, 210-pounder registered six tackles against the Tigers and proved an effective spy on Mizzou quarterback Chase Daniel in a special defensive package named "joker." NU pressured Daniel, an effective runner and passer in the Tigers' spread attack, as Culbert and company walked away with a 34-20 win.

 

Culbert said the special role "allows me to just play."

 

"It's fun," he said. "I just try to be a football player."

 

Culbert said he got into a groove at running back, where he carried five times for 35 yards this season. But he was recruited to NU to play defense.

 

And Cosgrove said he's looked good in his limited time back.

 

"He really shows up," Cosgrove said. "He could have played in the (Iowa State) game. He picked things back up very well."

 

Without going into detail, NU coach Bill Callahan said it would be a challenge for the Huskers to present different looks to disrupt the Missouri offense, although he did note there was "nothing they haven't seen."

 

Nebraska's defense will have its hands full. The Tigers are averaging 42 points per game. Callahan said it would be up to the entire defense, not just Culbert, to slow the Missouri attack.

 

It remains to be seen just what role Culbert will fill as the season progresses. He said he's leaving it up to the coaches and "praying on it."

 

For a defense that's taken heat for giving up big plays and loads of points, the addition of an athletic playmaker like Culbert could provide a lift.

 

"I just want to play," he said.

 

One thing's for sure: You won't get any information from Cosgrove on the plans for Culbert.

 

Asked how much Culbert would play this week, Cosgrove answered: "Depending on what we're doing, we'll see. But he's working hard. He had an outstanding practice today. We'll continue to evaluate him."

 

Its kind of hard not to like Major Culbert. He seems like a real team player who will do, without complaing, whatever he is told. I wish him well. He seems to be quite an athlete so here hoping that he plays well.

[huskernumerouno]

I am excited about seeing this playmaker on the field!!!

 

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1200...;u_sid=10148218

 

Culbert eager to reprise role as NU's 'joker'

 

 

LINCOLN - Major Culbert was sporting his best poker face following Tuesday's practice.

 

Likewise, Nebraska's defensive coordinator, Kevin Cosgrove, wasn't tipping his hand about his "joker."

 

Culbert, who moved from safety to running back before last year's Cotton Bowl, said he's feeling comfortable back on defense.

 

It was in the Missouri game last year that the sophomore out of Harbor City, Calif., made his biggest mark as a Husker.

 

The 6-foot, 210-pounder registered six tackles against the Tigers and proved an effective spy on Mizzou quarterback Chase Daniel in a special defensive package named "joker." NU pressured Daniel, an effective runner and passer in the Tigers' spread attack, as Culbert and company walked away with a 34-20 win.

 

Culbert said the special role "allows me to just play."

 

"It's fun," he said. "I just try to be a football player."

 

Culbert said he got into a groove at running back, where he carried five times for 35 yards this season. But he was recruited to NU to play defense.

 

And Cosgrove said he's looked good in his limited time back.

 

"He really shows up," Cosgrove said. "He could have played in the (Iowa State) game. He picked things back up very well."

 

Without going into detail, NU coach Bill Callahan said it would be a challenge for the Huskers to present different looks to disrupt the Missouri offense, although he did note there was "nothing they haven't seen."

 

Nebraska's defense will have its hands full. The Tigers are averaging 42 points per game. Callahan said it would be up to the entire defense, not just Culbert, to slow the Missouri attack.

 

It remains to be seen just what role Culbert will fill as the season progresses. He said he's leaving it up to the coaches and "praying on it."

 

For a defense that's taken heat for giving up big plays and loads of points, the addition of an athletic playmaker like Culbert could provide a lift.

 

"I just want to play," he said.

 

One thing's for sure: You won't get any information from Cosgrove on the plans for Culbert.

 

Asked how much Culbert would play this week, Cosgrove answered: "Depending on what we're doing, we'll see. But he's working hard. He had an outstanding practice today. We'll continue to evaluate him."

 

Its kind of hard not to like Major Culbert. He seems like a real team player who will do, without complaing, whatever he is told. I wish him well. He seems to be quite an athlete so here hoping that he plays well.

I agree. I think he will be a bonus to the Defense.

[captain obvious]

I thought this meant he was telling jokes.

[TX-Husker-2011]

Shut up, K-Coz.

[KCforNU]

Here's hoping he has as good a game as he did last year

 

I like Culbert and feel that he can be a Major (pun intended) force at whatever position he plays, as long as he gets to stay there more than a year!

 

Good luck to you MC!

[BIGREDIOWAN]

I really want to see this kid on the field more. These are the guys that I wonder about when the aren't on the field. They have all the intangibles yet they play only special teams. Makes no sense to me..........

[Hunter94]

I really want to see this kid on the field more. These are the guys that I wonder about when the aren't on the field. They have all the intangibles yet they play only special teams. Makes no sense to me..........

 

 

now, now, don't get me started here.

[BIGREDIOWAN]

I really want to see this kid on the field more. These are the guys that I wonder about when the aren't on the field. They have all the intangibles yet they play only special teams. Makes no sense to me..........

 

 

now, now, don't get me started here.

I totally know where your coming from Hunter.

[admo]

Sounds to me like he will be used on blitzed packages or a spy on Chase. Then again, he might not even see the field.

[BIGREDIOWAN]

Sounds to me like he will be used on blitzed packages or a spy on Chase. Then again, he might not even see the field.

Yeah don't start guessing or wondering because then you'll be disappointed with this coaching staff.

[Hunter94]

i would expect him to be Chases' personal escort for the day.

[HuskerJosh82]

Culbert on the field = success.

[tattooedhusker]

i would expect him to be Chases' personal escort for the day.

 

And by escort i hope you mean, teeing off on (all day)

[Hunter94]

i would expect him to be Chases' personal escort for the day.

 

And by escort i hope you mean, teeing off on (all day)

 

 

precisely, hoping they get "well acquainted" during the game