caveman99 Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Anyway I can't believe LJS isn't all over this yet if true. Why? I've never understood the fascination with this kid. He sounds like a decent player and he had a highlight reel play, but that's about it. He never seemed destined for greatness to me. I'm sure if he's gone the papers will write about it, but until then... meh. And even if he's gone... meh? What have we lost? My surprise is not because Wald is a great player, in fact I completely agree with you that he has had way too much hype for his level of talent. Great hitter yes, overall great player no. A lot like Rigoni in that regards, a skull crusher on STs. Anyway I digress, the reason I am surprised is because it is still a story about a scholarship NU player leaving the program and this has always gotten press no matter who it has been. Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I would say that the timing is what's keeping this story down, if true. I don't think the press has a lot of access to the team during summer conditioning, and they're not meeting with the coaches on a regular basis, either. Still, there was a presser announcing Osborne's retention today, right? I would have thought someone would have asked about Wald there. Good reference with Rigoni. He was a great niche player, and a lot of fun to watch. Quote Link to comment
ttheKid1*18 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 That thread on HI is about him leaving. He's transferring to Samford University. Quote Link to comment
caveman99 Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Well there is a "news" story on it now. It is a pay story so below is just the tease they posted. -From Huskers Illustrated Sophomore DB Wald decides to leave program by Sean Callahan Sophomore defensive back Mason Wald has decided to leave the Nebraska football program, after being one of just two scholarship true freshmen that saw action in 2008. Here's more on Wald's departure. Huskers Illustrated Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Callahan does a decent job, so I believe him. Too bad he's going. Does it say why? Quote Link to comment
SOCALHUSKER Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I always enjoy a great special teams play, especially when it involves a huge hit. Sucks that he won't be around to entertain and I wish him the best!! Quote Link to comment
caveman99 Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 I always enjoy a great special teams play, especially when it involves a huge hit. Sucks that he won't be around to entertain and I wish him the best!! Quote Link to comment
HSKRNOKC Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Best of luck to him. Opens up a schollie. Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Good point about the schollie. Could that be for Sean Robinson? Quote Link to comment
huzkerbob Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Good point about the schollie. Could that be for Sean Robinson? Doubtful Quote Link to comment
redout22 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 No way thats to bad. Not only does it open up a schollie it opens up a DB spot as well. Quote Link to comment
Red Storm Brewing Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I always enjoy seeing a somewhat "undersized" player getting his chance by playing. Mason was really an undersized safety that more probably than not was gonna be the Rigoni type that might stand out on special teams but more likely than not play meaningful snaps at a position. Loved his effort, but sorry to see the Bama boys that many on this board were hyped over are now gone. Best of luck to him but honestly this isn't that big of loss for the Big Red and as mentioned helps the schollie crunch for this year. Quote Link to comment
HuskerGBR Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I always enjoy seeing a somewhat "undersized" player getting his chance by playing. Mason was really an undersized safety that more probably than not was gonna be the Rigoni type that might stand out on special teams but more likely than not play meaningful snaps at a position. Loved his effort, but sorry to see the Bama boys that many on this board were hyped over are now gone. Best of luck to him but honestly this isn't that big of loss for the Big Red and as mentioned helps the schollie crunch for this year. I agree with all of that. You hate to say it, but unless he was on the field getting a lot of playing time, I have to say it's not a huge loss. I also wish him the best of luck and hate to see a competitor like him leave. Good luck in the future Mason and thanks for your contributions to the Big Red. Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Wow. I thought there was nothing to this when I saw the (really random) post on Scout. I guess it's true. Best of luck to you, Mason. Quote Link to comment
huskered17 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I always enjoy seeing a somewhat "undersized" player getting his chance by playing. Mason was really an undersized safety that more probably than not was gonna be the Rigoni type that might stand out on special teams but more likely than not play meaningful snaps at a position. Loved his effort, but sorry to see the Bama boys that many on this board were hyped over are now gone. Best of luck to him but honestly this isn't that big of loss for the Big Red and as mentioned helps the schollie crunch for this year. I agree with all of that. You hate to say it, but unless he was on the field getting a lot of playing time, I have to say it's not a huge loss. I also wish him the best of luck and hate to see a competitor like him leave. Good luck in the future Mason and thanks for your contributions to the Big Red. GBR!!! Quote Link to comment
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