Burkhead next few years will be up for heisman

[Blackshirtsguru]

A great player for the Huskers? Yes. A Heisman Trophy winner? Not hardly!

[Blackshirtsguru]

OH Nebraska fans.

 

This is the kind of thread that will have other message boards making threads going "LOL @ husker fans."

 

Heck, if KSU fans start talking Heisman hype for some freshman contributor, we'd be rolling all over the floor about that.

 

Bingo!

[Yellowjacketfan]

OH Nebraska fans.

 

This is the kind of thread that will have other message boards making threads going "LOL @ husker fans."

 

Heck, if KSU fans start talking Heisman hype for some freshman contributor, we'd be rolling all over the floor about that.

 

The message boards that go "LOL @ husker fans" need to examine themselves before saying those kinds of things. Pretty sure every forum has these types of threads, unless of course your team is in the trash heap which may explain ..... just sayin'. So is it jealousy? Those fans should worry about their own team.

[Huskerballz]

A lot more goes into getting a Heisman than the player's talent. You have to be incredibly lucky and be on a GREAT team, play well on nationally televised games, play for a program that is respected year in and year out (at least recently), and not get injured. A lot of players are good enough to win the Heisman but other confounding variables stop them from winning.

 

 

i.e. - Ndamukong Suh

[CAHusker]

Sorry to be a downer but NOTHING about Rex screams Heisman..Does he look like a good, solid back? Yes. Does he look spectacular? No.

I respectfully disagree.

 

I would have to respectfully disagree as well. While I was watching the Stanford game I was thinking that Rex and Gerhart look very similar in their running styles and abilities, although Rex is not quite as good as Gerhart YET. I do think that next year that could be different even with Helu as the #1 back in the 1-2 punch. We have to remember that he looks like a good solid back as a true freshmen, and if he continues to work to improve every year there is no doubt he will be spectacular by the time he is a senior.

 

Rex Burkhead 5'11" 200 lbs

Toby Gerhart 6'1" 235 lbs

 

I'm sorry guys, but this one isn't even close. Gerhart is at least twice the runner Burkhead is. I love the kid, but let's not put these Marlon Lucky expectations on him. We all know how he had to deal with that one in a hospital....

 

Why are we comparing Toby with Rex? Is it because they are both white- I really hate that. Anyway I disagree with your assessment regarding Gerhart.

 

Yes, Gerhart is great and he runs behind one of the top offensive lines, a great quarterback and gets the ball about 30-35 times a game. Oh and I forgot about the fact he has a fullback to run behind. Plus Garhard is a bruiser back.

 

A few things that I love about Rex

1) He is able to find the seems

2) He runs hard

3) He can block

4) He can catch

5) He is fast. Why don't we think Rex is fast? He hasn't really had a chance to get more than say 15 carries and he is always running between the tackles. Plus our quarterback and offensive line is average at best.

 

And one more thing about Marion Lucky if he would have had the field vision of Rex he probably would have been one of the best backs to play for NU.

[HuskerBob4]

I think Burkhead will have you all eating crow...he is so much more than a runningback...when they start lining him up in the slot and screen passes, you will see the kind of player he can be. Your not giving much credit to a kid who comes in every now and then when Helu needs a rest. Everyone will tell that a back likes to get into a rhythm. Not to mention that they called 9 draws up the middle the other night. I'd say it was a stellar performance to go 55 yards on nine plays and cap it with a touchdown. I might even say he was the reason Nebraska kept the game out of reach. Without that drive things were pretty close in the rearview mirror. Once Watson starts using Rex the right way you will all see. I believe Helu was quoted as saying "Rex has the best hands on the whole football team. Sounds like a bright future to me.

 

 

One major problem here...."WATSON using Rex the right way"

 

If he didn't line up Hollywood (aka Marlon Lucky) in the slot and get him the ball in space 15 times a game what makes you think he would have the vision to get a less talented version of Lucky into that role???

[Alex 4.0]

Lamichael James, Christine Michael.... both freshmen, both look better than Rex right now. (yes I know LJ is a RFr, but still... same amount of time left to develop)

 

Rex is going to be a great back for us, doing all those little things. But I don't see him ever being a sexy (for lack of a better term... no homo, you know what I'm sayin) hypesman pick.

[epocSoN]

Im gonna say it now. I know he will be by his junior year. This kid is already amazing as a freshman. My honest opinion in two years we will be contending for the national title and he will be one of our star players.

sorry if someone already posted this

This is the silliest thing I have heard in a long time. Rex has his first 100 yard game and we are already discussing Heisman? Yes he is great for a freshmen. But there is absolutely no way to tell how his future pans out. There are to many unknown variables. To be honest, a more likely scenario is Aaron Green coming here next year and soon there after winning the award.

 

Bottom line, too early for this....

 

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too early.

[NoLongerN]

I live now around the Dallas area.

 

In some of my previous posts I've said, "This is my favorite recruit of the class", "I think Rex will be one of the best RB's ever at Nebraska", "Rex might rush for 1,000 yards his freshman season" ...

 

Then Rex hurt his foot ... and the threads read ... "Oh my God ... his career is over ... he will never suit up again."

 

Four or five games later he has a good game ... taking advantage of his circumstances ...

 

... and now he's a Heisman "hopeful".

 

Wow, Husker fans amaze me ... but atleast others validate what my heart and eyes have seen ... we have a special player in Rex ... I'm excited for his future.

 

SheepdogMark

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A few things that I love about Rex

1) He is able to find the seems

2) He runs hard

3) He can block

4) He can catch

5) He is fast. Why don't we think Rex is fast? He hasn't really had a chance to get more than say 15 carries and he is always running between the tackles. Plus our quarterback and offensive line is average at best.

 

And one more thing about Marion Lucky if he would have had the field vision of Rex he probably would have been one of the best backs to play for NU.

 

Well...thanks for pointing out why you like Rex. However your 5 points are what should be seen/expected/liked about ANY running back in D-1...hell...any division of football. If you can't find seams (not seems), don't run hard, can't block, can't catch and are slow...you probably are a lineman, or don't play football.

 

Also regarding your point on Marlon Lucky...he WOULD HAVE BEEN ONE OF THE BEST backs to play at NU?!?! Hmmm...call me crazy, but unless you mean to say THE BEST EVER WITHOUT QUESTION, I'm pretty sure these numbers qualify him as ONE OF the best.

 

Career Rushing

Player, Position, Years Att. Gain Loss Net Avg. TD 100G

1. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-82-83 668 4,837 57 4,780 7.16 49 26

2. Ahman Green, IB, 1995-96-97 574 3,989 109 3,880 6.76 42 20

3. Eric Crouch, QB, 1998-99-00-01 648 3,950 516 3,434 5.30 59 17

4. Calvin Jones, IB, 1991-92-93 461 3,215 62 3,153 6.84 40 16

5. Ken Clark, IB, 1987-88-89 494 3,112 75 3,037 6.15 29 12

6. I.M. Hipp, IB, 1977-78-79 495 2,913 99 2,814 5.68 21 10

7. Lawrence Phillips, IB, 1993-94-95 449 2,886 109 2,777 6.18 30 15

8. Dahrran Diedrick, IB, 1999-00-01-02 502 2,837 92 2,745 5.47 26 8

9. Cory Ross, IB, 2002-03-04-05 597 2,877 134 2,743 4.59 17 12

10. Derek Brown, IB, 1990-91-92 458 2,784 85 2,699 5.89 23 12

11. Jammal Lord, QB, 2000-01-02-03 516 3,118 545 2,573 4.99 24 8

12. Correll Buckhalter, IB, 1997-98-99-00 413 2,587 65 2,522 6.11 27 11

13. Keith Jones, IB, 1984-85-86-87 398 2,577 89 2,488 6.25 32 10

14. Dan Alexander, IB, 1997-98-99-00 402 2,532 76 2,456 6.11 20 14

15. Rick Berns, IB, 1976-77-78 440 2,478 29 2,449 5.57 28 9

16. Roger Craig, IB, 1979-80-81-82 407 2,493 47 2,446 6.01 26 7

17. Marlon Lucky, IB, 2005-06-07-08 515 2,508 115 2,393 4.65 22 8

18. Jeff Kinney, HB, 1969-70-71 545 2,295 51 2,244 4.12 29 6

19. Doug DuBose, IB, 1982-84-85 362 2,250 45 2,205 6.09 16 14

20. Bobby Reynolds, HB, 1950-51-52 378 2,386 190 2,196 5.81 24 9

 

Career Receptions

Player, Years No. Yards Avg. TD

1. Nate Swift, WR, 2005-06-07-08 166 2,476 14.9 22

2. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970-71-72 143 2,479 17.3 25

3. Terrence Nunn, WR, 2004-05-06-07 136 1,762 12.9 11

4. Marlon Lucky, IB, 2005-06-07-08 135 1,379 10.2 4

5. Todd Peterson, WR, 2005-06-07-08 108 1,602 14.8 13

6. Matt Davison, SE, 1997-98-99-00 93 1,456 15.7 6

7. Maurice Purify, WR, 2006-07 91 1,444 15.9 16

8. Jeff Kinney, HB, 1969-70-71 82 864 10.5 3

9. Guy Ingles, SE, 1968-69-70 74 1,157 15.6 11

10. Tim Smith, SE, 1977-78-79 72 1,089 15.1 3

 

Career Receiving Yards

Player, Years No. Yards Avg. TD

1. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970-71-72 143 2,479 17.3 25

2. Nate Swift, WR, 2005-06-07-08 166 2,476 14.9 22

3. Terrence Nunn, WR, 2004-05-06-07 136 1,762 12.9 11

4. Todd Peterson, WR, 2005-06-07-08 108 1,602 14.8 13

5. Matt Davison, SE, 1997-98-99-00 93 1,456 15.7 6

6. Maurice Purify, WR, 2006-07 91 1,444 15.9 16

7. Marlon Lucky, IB, 2005-06-07-08 135 1,379 10.2 4

8. Matt Herian, TE, 2002-03-04-06 65 1,243 19.1 12

9. Irving Fryar, WB, 1981-82-83 67 1,196 17.9 11

10. Guy Ingles, SE, 1968-69-70 74 1,157 15.6 11

 

Career All-Purpose Yards

Player, Pos., Years (Attempts) Yards

1. Johnny Rodgers, WB, 1970-72 (406 att.) 5,586

2. Mike Rozier, IB, 1981-83 (708 att.) 5,445

3. Ahman Green, IB, 1995-97 (574 att.) 4,280

4. Marlon Lucky, IB, 2005-08 (521 att.) 4,214

5. Cory Ross, IB, 2002-05 (675 att.) 3,559

6. Eric Crouch, QB, 1998-01 (651 att.) 3,543

7. Calvin Jones, IB, 1991-93 (485 att.) 3,457

8. Josh Davis, IB, 2000-03 (307 att.) 3,427

9. Jeff Kinney, HB, 1969-71 (622 att.) 3,385

10. Ken Clark, IB, 1987-89 (508 att.) 3,242

[melscott62]

making any prediction about him after his freshman year(esp considering the time he missed due to injury) is just silly. this goes for both sides of the argument.

[Hunter94]

yeah, dreaming big is ok, just understand the exercise......

[CAHusker]

A few things that I love about Rex

1) He is able to find the seems

2) He runs hard

3) He can block

4) He can catch

5) He is fast. Why don't we think Rex is fast? He hasn't really had a chance to get more than say 15 carries and he is always running between the tackles. Plus our quarterback and offensive line is average at best.

 

And one more thing about Marion Lucky if he would have had the field vision of Rex he probably would have been one of the best backs to play for NU.

 

Well...thanks for pointing out why you like Rex. However your 5 points are what should be seen/expected/liked about ANY running back in D-1...hell...any division of football. If you can't find seams (not seems), don't run hard, can't block, can't catch and are slow...you probably are a lineman, or don't play football.

 

Really? Oh - OK I forgot that we are 7 backs deep with great blockers, great pass catchers and guys that can find the SEEMS. Why don't you show me some stats on all those backs, excluding Helu, when Rex was down? Maybe our 3-7 string RB's should move to the offensive line ASAP.

 

 

Also regarding your point on Marlon Lucky...he WOULD HAVE BEEN ONE OF THE BEST backs to play at NU?!?! Hmmm...call me crazy, but unless you mean to say THE BEST EVER WITHOUT QUESTION, I'm pretty sure these numbers qualify him as ONE OF the best.

 

I actually liked Lucky, my point was that even though he did have a good career his field vision was below average. How many times did Lucky scamper behind the line and eventually get tackled for a loss? What I was trying to say is that Rex has great field vision he is always moving forward, if Lucky would have had that ability he would have probably been one of the top 5.

 

Do you really think that Lucky was one of the best backs ever at NU? Really? Yes I saw the stats and I don't care.

[RedGixxer]

Im gonna say it now. I know he will be by his junior year. This kid is already amazing as a freshman. My honest opinion in two years we will be contending for the national title and he will be one of our star players.

sorry if someone already posted this

Your joking right? I mean the Heisman in 2 years? What has he done this year other than sit on the bench with an injured ankle or whatever?What did he do against Colorado other than not much? This dude will never even sniff that Heisman Trophy ever. He's too small, he's too slow and he is not strong. All he does is plow straight ahead for a couple of yards and that's it !

[shyndy]

If he continues to improve he has as good a shot as anyone.

and if our o-line gets better and our entire offense gets better, Rex will look all the better.

I think this is the real trick right here. Are these coaches going to show they have what it takes. I believe there is plenty of coachable talent on the O-side of the ball that with the right offense and everything all together, sure Burkhead or maybe eventually Green COULD be a Heisman candidate their junior or senior year.