SIGNED: LB C.J. Zimmerer

[zoogs]

We seem to have placed an unusual emphasis on fullbacks in recruiting.

[hailstormr]

We seem to have placed an unusual emphasis on fullbacks in recruiting.

 

 

I think we are going after a LB in him. And Bo may think Fullbacks make good linebackers because they are speedy and like to hit

[DeathCultArmaggedon]

We seem to have placed an unusual emphasis on fullbacks in recruiting.

 

 

I think we are going after a LB in him. And Bo may think Fullbacks make good linebackers because they are speedy and like to hit

I don't know the merits of that philosophy, if that is indeed what he thinks. Since when were linebackers not speedy guys with a propensity to hit?

[RedDenver]

We seem to have placed an unusual emphasis on fullbacks in recruiting.

 

 

I think we are going after a LB in him. And Bo may think Fullbacks make good linebackers because they are speedy and like to hit

I don't know the merits of that philosophy, if that is indeed what he thinks. Since when were linebackers not speedy guys with a propensity to hit?

I believe that's what the previous poster is saying.

[gmoney88]

Getting some love from ESPN:

 

Recruit under the radar

 

C.J. Zimmerer, fullback

Daniel J. Gross (Omaha, Neb.)

Verbal: Nebraska

 

Although he isn't the prototype fullback in terms of size, he is a tough and explosive back who drives his legs on contact and attacks the linebacker on the isolation play as well as kicking out the defensive end on the off tackle play. He's a tenacious blocker who stays after the defender until the whistle blows.

 

As a running back, he is a strong and powerful fullback who hits the trap and dive with quickness and heads north and south instinctively. He can break tackles and run over would-be tacklers.

 

Zimmerer is a versatile two way player that could end up on the defensive side of the football as an inside linebacker. He is especially impressive in pass defense and is a great reactor to both drop back and play action passes.

[Husker_Power]

according to rivals, C.J. is visiting on 1/16 along with current Husker commit, Lazarri Middleton, and prospects, Eric Martin, and Sione Tuihalamaka.

[Danimal]

according to rivals, C.J. is visiting on 1/16 along with current Husker commit, Lazarri Middleton, and prospects, Eric Martin, and Sione Tuihalamaka.

 

Hope the forecast for next weekend on yahoo is right, supposed to be pretty decent, hate to see Californians coming out when the wind chill is -10.

[herbie4pres]

bumped up to a 3star for what its worth.

 

good to see him getting some recognition.

 

he averaged 10ypc last year...

[redout22]

Good for him. Nebraska's star average ranking is 3.24.

[herbie4pres]

so what is Nebraska recruiting him as?

 

RB/FB or a linebacker

[DeathCultArmaggedon]

FB

[MCAT800]

so what is Nebraska recruiting him as?

 

RB/FB or a linebacker

 

 

FB

 

Why waste a scholly on a FB???? There didn't seem to be a place on Watson's offense for one.

[RockyMountainOySker]

so what is Nebraska recruiting him as?

 

RB/FB or a linebacker

 

 

FB

 

Why waste a scholly on a FB???? There didn't seem to be a place on Watson's offense for one.

 

I'm sure he'll end up at linebacker

[Huskers Forever]

so what is Nebraska recruiting him as?

 

RB/FB or a linebacker

 

 

FB

 

Why waste a scholly on a FB???? There didn't seem to be a place on Watson's offense for one.

 

I bet this kid plays linebacker. Big, strong and fast is what we want at that position.

[Hunter94]

it would be silly not to take this Nebraska kid and develop him into a player....we need to keep the local kids with talent and not let them slip away!