SIGNED RB Aaron Green

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NU assistant Ron Brown deserves a lot of credit for Nebraska's landing of Aaron Green, according to Green's high school coach, Jim Streety.

 

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I believe I sent a text message to Mr. Aspeedlin last night saying this very thing.

We talked about this for weeks, EZ. And Ron Brown was the key, and some people may have thought faith had nothing to do with his decision, but it did. It meant alot to Aaron, and his family, so kudos to Ron Brown and Tim Beck. Huge pickup, and thanks for the update last night EZ, I wasnt around a computer.

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So far this season, Aaron has rushed for 1,307 yards and 16 touchdowns. I smell that 5th star coming.

[epocSoN]

Aspeedin, you need a new most wanted list buddy!

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Aspeedin, you need a new most wanted list buddy!

You like, should I add anyone else?

[shpadoinklehusker]

Aspeedin, you need a new most wanted list buddy!

 

Just put "captured alive" at the bottom of his pic.

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Some of Aarons senior highlights.

 

Edit: Nexus beat me too it, again.

[epocSoN]

Oh yeah baby, although Ill miss Johnson. Have you given up on him?

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Oh yeah baby, although Ill miss Johnson. Have you given up on him?

The more I read from him, the more it discourages me. He seems a little pre-madonna, dont get me wrong he is a great player and I would love to have him. I just dont see him leaving Louisiana. How about you?

[epocSoN]

Doubt we can snag him, but when I saw the kid bench like 500 pounds.... I got a little excited

[MinnwiscowaSker]

I like the addition of Peat. personally I wanted him more. Open that door to a great talent with a hugely talented younger brother.

 

Not that that's worked out in our favor recently

[Nexus]

The 2011 Nebraska recruiting class is now ranked 15th by ESPN after Green's commitment. See rankings here.

 

Five-star RB Aaron Green's decision to commit to Nebraska is one of the most significant gets for the Huskers in years. The last time Nebraska landed a running back who was this highly rated was back in 2005 with Marlon Lucky, who was a consensus five-star back, although he never really lived up to his billing. Before that, the last big-name running back recruits who lived up to the hype might be Lawrence Phillips, who was signed in 1993 and helped lead the Huskers to a national title in 1994, or Ahman Green, who was signed in 1995 and played a key role in two Nebraska national championships.

 

This is big for Bo Pelini and Nebraska for another reason, though. In the past, the Huskers have always gone after downhill, straight-line running backs. The offense relied on big linemen and a power running game. Green, who's No. 10 in the ESPNU 150, is different. He gives Nebraska an explosive, quick, hit-the-crease-and-go guy. For the most part, the Huskers haven't had a back like this before. It marks a change in the Nebraska recruiting philosophy and what Pelini is trying to establish. He's bringing in guys who are more athletic, who can threaten the perimeter and are playmakers on offense, all while remaining stringy on defense.Green, from San Antonio (Texas) Madison High School, chose the Huskers over Texas, FSU and Cal. Slowed by injuries during his junior year (although he still rushed for 1,133 yards and 11 TDs), he appears to be at full strength this season and has 1,307 yards and 16 TDs in eight games this season. Green uses a striking blend of speed, quickness and balance. His sharp footwork and ability to stop, start and redirect on a dime with excellent burst out of his cuts make him a threat to break off a long run on any given carry. He can exploit an in-line crease or beat defenders to the corner with his great acceleration and outside quicks.

 

Green needs to add size, strength and power to become an every-down back in Lincoln, but he has the potential to grow in that role. Until then, expect Green to be utilized as a change-of-pace, big-play back and a great complement to quarterback Taylor Martinez.

 

He is the highest-rated player in Nebraska's class, but he's definitely not the only playmaker. Pelini is stocking up on difference-makers who could contribute early. Explosive athlete Jamal Turner (Arlington, Texas/Sam Houston), who we compare to LSU's Russell Shepard coming out of high school (who was No. 3 in the ESPNU 150 in 2009), could find himself in a Martinez type of role behind center or be utilized in the slot. Quarterback Bubba Starling (Gardner, Kan./Gardner Edgerton) has one of the strongest arms in this class and is very athletic for his size (6-5, 195 pounds).

 

With the focus turning to adding more athletic players on offense, the program known for the Blackshirts certainly has a bright future on the offensive side of the ball.

 

Billy Tucker is a recruiting coordinator for ESPN Recruiting and has close to a decade of coaching experience at the college and high school levels.

 

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[shpadoinklehusker]

The 2011 Nebraska recruiting class is now ranked 15th by ESPN after Green's commitment. See rankings here.

 

Five-star RB Aaron Green's decision to commit to Nebraska is one of the most significant gets for the Huskers in years. The last time Nebraska landed a running back who was this highly rated was back in 2005 with Marlon Lucky, who was a consensus five-star back, although he never really lived up to his billing. Before that, the last big-name running back recruits who lived up to the hype might be Lawrence Phillips, who was signed in 1993 and helped lead the Huskers to a national title in 1994, or Ahman Green, who was signed in 1995 and played a key role in two Nebraska national championships.

 

This is big for Bo Pelini and Nebraska for another reason, though. In the past, the Huskers have always gone after downhill, straight-line running backs. The offense relied on big linemen and a power running game. Green, who's No. 10 in the ESPNU 150, is different. He gives Nebraska an explosive, quick, hit-the-crease-and-go guy. For the most part, the Huskers haven't had a back like this before. It marks a change in the Nebraska recruiting philosophy and what Pelini is trying to establish. He's bringing in guys who are more athletic, who can threaten the perimeter and are playmakers on offense, all while remaining stringy on defense.Green, from San Antonio (Texas) Madison High School, chose the Huskers over Texas, FSU and Cal. Slowed by injuries during his junior year (although he still rushed for 1,133 yards and 11 TDs), he appears to be at full strength this season and has 1,307 yards and 16 TDs in eight games this season. Green uses a striking blend of speed, quickness and balance. His sharp footwork and ability to stop, start and redirect on a dime with excellent burst out of his cuts make him a threat to break off a long run on any given carry. He can exploit an in-line crease or beat defenders to the corner with his great acceleration and outside quicks.

 

Green needs to add size, strength and power to become an every-down back in Lincoln, but he has the potential to grow in that role. Until then, expect Green to be utilized as a change-of-pace, big-play back and a great complement to quarterback Taylor Martinez.

 

He is the highest-rated player in Nebraska's class, but he's definitely not the only playmaker. Pelini is stocking up on difference-makers who could contribute early. Explosive athlete Jamal Turner (Arlington, Texas/Sam Houston), who we compare to LSU's Russell Shepard coming out of high school (who was No. 3 in the ESPNU 150 in 2009), could find himself in a Martinez type of role behind center or be utilized in the slot. Quarterback Bubba Starling (Gardner, Kan./Gardner Edgerton) has one of the strongest arms in this class and is very athletic for his size (6-5, 195 pounds).

 

With the focus turning to adding more athletic players on offense, the program known for the Blackshirts certainly has a bright future on the offensive side of the ball.

 

Billy Tucker is a recruiting coordinator for ESPN Recruiting and has close to a decade of coaching experience at the college and high school levels.

 

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Do you have the video of his commitment last night? Thanks Nexus

 

 

[Nexus]

The 2011 Nebraska recruiting class is now ranked 15th by ESPN after Green's commitment. See rankings here.

 

Five-star RB Aaron Green's decision to commit to Nebraska is one of the most significant gets for the Huskers in years. The last time Nebraska landed a running back who was this highly rated was back in 2005 with Marlon Lucky, who was a consensus five-star back, although he never really lived up to his billing. Before that, the last big-name running back recruits who lived up to the hype might be Lawrence Phillips, who was signed in 1993 and helped lead the Huskers to a national title in 1994, or Ahman Green, who was signed in 1995 and played a key role in two Nebraska national championships.

 

This is big for Bo Pelini and Nebraska for another reason, though. In the past, the Huskers have always gone after downhill, straight-line running backs. The offense relied on big linemen and a power running game. Green, who's No. 10 in the ESPNU 150, is different. He gives Nebraska an explosive, quick, hit-the-crease-and-go guy. For the most part, the Huskers haven't had a back like this before. It marks a change in the Nebraska recruiting philosophy and what Pelini is trying to establish. He's bringing in guys who are more athletic, who can threaten the perimeter and are playmakers on offense, all while remaining stringy on defense.Green, from San Antonio (Texas) Madison High School, chose the Huskers over Texas, FSU and Cal. Slowed by injuries during his junior year (although he still rushed for 1,133 yards and 11 TDs), he appears to be at full strength this season and has 1,307 yards and 16 TDs in eight games this season. Green uses a striking blend of speed, quickness and balance. His sharp footwork and ability to stop, start and redirect on a dime with excellent burst out of his cuts make him a threat to break off a long run on any given carry. He can exploit an in-line crease or beat defenders to the corner with his great acceleration and outside quicks.

 

Green needs to add size, strength and power to become an every-down back in Lincoln, but he has the potential to grow in that role. Until then, expect Green to be utilized as a change-of-pace, big-play back and a great complement to quarterback Taylor Martinez.

 

He is the highest-rated player in Nebraska's class, but he's definitely not the only playmaker. Pelini is stocking up on difference-makers who could contribute early. Explosive athlete Jamal Turner (Arlington, Texas/Sam Houston), who we compare to LSU's Russell Shepard coming out of high school (who was No. 3 in the ESPNU 150 in 2009), could find himself in a Martinez type of role behind center or be utilized in the slot. Quarterback Bubba Starling (Gardner, Kan./Gardner Edgerton) has one of the strongest arms in this class and is very athletic for his size (6-5, 195 pounds).

 

With the focus turning to adding more athletic players on offense, the program known for the Blackshirts certainly has a bright future on the offensive side of the ball.

 

Billy Tucker is a recruiting coordinator for ESPN Recruiting and has close to a decade of coaching experience at the college and high school levels.

 

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Do you have the video of his commitment last night? Thanks Nexus

 

 

 

Scroll up and look for post #1828.

[lionsfan93]

The 2011 Nebraska recruiting class is now ranked 15th by ESPN after Green's commitment. See rankings here.

 

Five-star RB Aaron Green's decision to commit to Nebraska is one of the most significant gets for the Huskers in years. The last time Nebraska landed a running back who was this highly rated was back in 2005 with Marlon Lucky, who was a consensus five-star back, although he never really lived up to his billing. Before that, the last big-name running back recruits who lived up to the hype might be Lawrence Phillips, who was signed in 1993 and helped lead the Huskers to a national title in 1994, or Ahman Green, who was signed in 1995 and played a key role in two Nebraska national championships.

 

This is big for Bo Pelini and Nebraska for another reason, though. In the past, the Huskers have always gone after downhill, straight-line running backs. The offense relied on big linemen and a power running game. Green, who's No. 10 in the ESPNU 150, is different. He gives Nebraska an explosive, quick, hit-the-crease-and-go guy. For the most part, the Huskers haven't had a back like this before. It marks a change in the Nebraska recruiting philosophy and what Pelini is trying to establish. He's bringing in guys who are more athletic, who can threaten the perimeter and are playmakers on offense, all while remaining stringy on defense.Green, from San Antonio (Texas) Madison High School, chose the Huskers over Texas, FSU and Cal. Slowed by injuries during his junior year (although he still rushed for 1,133 yards and 11 TDs), he appears to be at full strength this season and has 1,307 yards and 16 TDs in eight games this season. Green uses a striking blend of speed, quickness and balance. His sharp footwork and ability to stop, start and redirect on a dime with excellent burst out of his cuts make him a threat to break off a long run on any given carry. He can exploit an in-line crease or beat defenders to the corner with his great acceleration and outside quicks.

 

Green needs to add size, strength and power to become an every-down back in Lincoln, but he has the potential to grow in that role. Until then, expect Green to be utilized as a change-of-pace, big-play back and a great complement to quarterback Taylor Martinez.

 

He is the highest-rated player in Nebraska's class, but he's definitely not the only playmaker. Pelini is stocking up on difference-makers who could contribute early. Explosive athlete Jamal Turner (Arlington, Texas/Sam Houston), who we compare to LSU's Russell Shepard coming out of high school (who was No. 3 in the ESPNU 150 in 2009), could find himself in a Martinez type of role behind center or be utilized in the slot. Quarterback Bubba Starling (Gardner, Kan./Gardner Edgerton) has one of the strongest arms in this class and is very athletic for his size (6-5, 195 pounds).

 

With the focus turning to adding more athletic players on offense, the program known for the Blackshirts certainly has a bright future on the offensive side of the ball.

 

Billy Tucker is a recruiting coordinator for ESPN Recruiting and has close to a decade of coaching experience at the college and high school levels.

 

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Man, we could have one of the fastest offenses in the nation next year! Not only will we have the homeun threat with Taylor, but anyone he gives the ball to will too.

[shpadoinklehusker]

Thanks Nexus, your the man!