StillWatchin Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I didnt mean anything towards anyone, i'm saying Glenn is going to be laying the hat just like he did when we were in H/S. He was a force on D but was too important to our offense to stay on D too long. I'm just saying be ready, he's going there to hit! And Texas wanted him to play LB or Safety. Quote Link to comment
jjamuss Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I think if he wants to do it, then he should be given a shot... Thats Pelini's style, he says if a kid wants a shot at something, all he has to do is ask. Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Do defenders read RB's *eyes*? I read somewhere that you should always read hips, not shoulders (or eyes, I'm assuming). Quote Link to comment
DeathCultArmaggedon Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Do defenders read RB's *eyes*? I read somewhere that you should always read hips, not shoulders (or eyes, I'm assuming). I assume he was referring to the pre-snap "looks" that RBs give the defense before the ball is snapped. Linebackers, to my knowledge, are not trained to read the RBs eyes in this situation, as there is a lot of other things going on that provide a better indication of what the offense is doing than eye glances from the RB. And yes, in open-field tackling, you are supposed to read hips to avoid getting juked. Quote Link to comment
billdozer15 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Assuming this isn't an AFD joke, does this remind anyone else of all the I-backs that were moved over to defense during the late 80's and early 90's? I remember when announcers would talk about one of our defensive players and say "he played RB in high school". It was like osborne only recruited RB's and then moved them to where ever he see fit. Kyle Vandenbosh played RB in high school then moved to DE. Quote Link to comment
bbhusker Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 This will be interesting to see play out. We are set at RB and the more competition the better at LB. And all of the defense for that matter. Quote Link to comment
Dhuskers Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I am intrigued by the idea, but I just wish he was a junior rather than a senior. It might take him half the season to really learn the position and stop making basic mistakes that a more seasoned linebacker wouldn't make. It is kind of like putting a square peg into a round hole... Id say that the square peg is smaller than the round hole though, it fits the hole but theres still excess room (room to grow). Quote Link to comment
Igetbored216 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Hmmm... I say let him try it a few practices to see what happens. I have my doubts that 3 weeks of spring practice and the fall is going to be enough time for him to be able to play a LB in Division 1 football in the Big 12. But like I hinted at: you never know. Quote Link to comment
FourthDegree Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I am intrigued by the idea, but I just wish he was a junior rather than a senior. It might take him half the season to really learn the position and stop making basic mistakes that a more seasoned linebacker wouldn't make. It is kind of like putting a square peg into a round hole... Id say that the square peg is smaller than the round hole though, it fits the hole but theres still excess room (room to grow). I don't know whether this will work out or not but, we need guys like this on our team. His attitude will have trikle down effect on the other players. I am liking this move because it shows that Pelini is open to getting the best players on the field and unlike Cally not just the ones that are supposed to be the best. And as far as Glenn is concerned I hope he does as others have said "lay the wood" he deserves it after the injuries and the false promises. Quote Link to comment
Captain K Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Does Glenn still have a redshirt year available to him? That doesn't help for this year, but if he wouldn't be ready at lb this season anyway, give it another year to learn the pos. and come back ready to go in '09. Quote Link to comment
bethelbacker Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Does Glenn still have a redshirt year available to him? That doesn't help for this year, but if he wouldn't be ready at lb this season anyway, give it another year to learn the pos. and come back ready to go in '09. Interesting idea, though I doubt Glenn would go for it. I like the thought though..... Quote Link to comment
huskerguy Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 what I heard is that he liked the idea of being on the field 45-60 plays at LB instead of 10-15 as a RB. I don't know if he can pull this switch off but it will be interesting. Quote Link to comment
Hunter94 Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 sounds like he is frustrated being on the bench and wants more playing time. nothing wrong with that, as long as he is sure this is what he wants to do, just like his coach HS coach said, be sure you are OK with it and then go into the switch totally committed. Quote Link to comment
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