WVhuskerXX Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Since redshirting players has been a big topic of late im wondering if you guys think that not shirting Dennard was a mistake? Or do you think that him playing on special teams and some end of game time was enough? Thoughts?.... Quote Link to comment
tattooedhusker Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I would really liked to see him redshirt, but who am I really? Quote Link to comment
WVhuskerXX Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 I agree....i mean i think that Dennard can be a great player for us...i just don't kno if he played enough to not shirt...if he would have gotten in on some nickel or dime packages i mite feel different.. Quote Link to comment
DJR313 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Kinda like Niles Paul. Oh well, if the kid can contribute and the coaches and the player agree, then let him play. It's a judgement call on behalf of the coaches. Pelini was saved by the fact Meredith and Fisher were hurt and are able to get medicals. Quote Link to comment
I am I Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 sometimes you have to play your best kids. They redshirted a ton a guys who maybe could have helped this year, so you KNOW they are not afraid to redshirt for the future. Which leads me to believe he was ready to help more than not on special teams. Â also, they could have felt he will have a HUGE impact on D this year in the secondary and wanted him to be a leader back there especially with the younger guys. now he has seen game speed and will be very valuable this year, God willing. Â ...one final thing, it gives incoming players a sense that if they are ready and practice the right way, they can play immediatly Quote Link to comment
huskerfan500 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Kinda like Niles Paul. Oh well, if the kid can contribute and the coaches and the player agree, then let him play. It's a judgement call on behalf of the coaches. Pelini was saved by the fact Meredith and Fisher were hurt and are able to get medicals. Â No, Niles only got in to one or two offensive plays and a few special teams. Dennard was almost every special team play (at least kickoff) and got some legit "rundown the clock time" Â I think that Bo made the right decision, but no one knows for a couple of years, it is all speculation now Quote Link to comment
glm09 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I wonder if this type of thing will happen with some players who have said they were promised early playing time next year. Â For example, Eric Martin talked about how he was told he would be able to compete for PT at linebacker and that he would also be able to step in on special teams right away. Â It seems like a waste, perhaps, but it can be a great way to get a player some in-game experience and reward hard work during practice, if they feel like Redshirting would not be in their own best interest. Quote Link to comment
tattooedhusker Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 If a young true freshman can step in on ST and stop/prevent a big return on a consistent basis I have no problem with it. Quote Link to comment
SouthBayHusker Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 He was probally more ready to play then the others. Keep in mind he can still redshirt in the next 3 years, it's not MANDATORY that you be a freshmen to redshirt. Quote Link to comment
gobigredkent Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 The coaches are saying they can compete for a job. That doesn't mean they're going to play or burn a redshirt. I'm guessing they will get a chance to earn a position. Once they've given it their all the coaches will sit down to discuss what is best for the player and for the team. Quote Link to comment
redout22 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 As good experience as it is I kind of wished he would have redshirted Quote Link to comment
big kole Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Kinda like Niles Paul. Oh well, if the kid can contribute and the coaches and the player agree, then let him play. It's a judgement call on behalf of the coaches. Pelini was saved by the fact Meredith and Fisher were hurt and are able to get medicals. Â Â Meredith and Fisher were...to quote Jim Rome "allegedly" hurt and are able to get medicals Quote Link to comment
BigWillie Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Kinda like Niles Paul. Oh well, if the kid can contribute and the coaches and the player agree, then let him play. It's a judgement call on behalf of the coaches. Pelini was saved by the fact Meredith and Fisher were hurt and are able to get medicals. Â Nah, Niles was like Meno. Both were gonna get RS but begged the coaches endlessly until they got to play. Both were begging daily to get snaps and both did, even for a limited amount. Both of them wasted a year because of their own wishes. Â Dennard -- you are dang right I wished that guy had taken a RS. He got, what, like 5 KRs on the year and played some ST coverage? That's not worth it to waste a year of eligibility on a guy that has talent like Dennard does. Guy should have easily been playing over Thorell if he wasn't gonna take the RS. He and Prince probably have the best mix of raw talent and athleticism of anyone on our roster. Quote Link to comment
shyndy Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 on the other hand, what happens if dennard doesnt spring paul into the end zone with his blocks on that kick return against SJSU? Quote Link to comment
gamecocks Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 If the kid works hard in practice and has earned time on the field. Then by all means, let him on the field if he wants and is going to make the team better. Quote Link to comment
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