BigRedJake Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Friday practice update Just a few quick notes from Friday’s practice, and then I’ve got to get back to work …. * Corey McKeon has been surprising in fall camp and appears to have a slight edge in the race for the middle linebacker spot. I emphasize “slight.” “Right now … again, nobody has ‘the’ edge, but he’s performing the best right now at that position,” defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove said. Added starting SAM linebacker Stewart Bradley, “Corey’s really stepped it up as far as getting the respect of the guys and being a consistent factor in there – someone you can count on. A lot of it with the MIKE position is just knowing what you’re doing, and he’s done a good job knowing the system.” * Sounds like true freshman Barry Turner will probably play. He’s a quick defensive end (open end) with speed off the edge. * Lance Brandenburgh, Tierre Green, Jeff Souder and Nathan Swift missed practice Friday with injuries, all which appear to be minor. * Joey Ganz is, for now, NU’s solid No. 2 quarterback. That’s not too surprising, given Ganz left spring practice as the No. 2 guy, and we’re just a little over a week into fall camp. Stay tuned on this one. Link If Ganz is the solid #2 where does that put Taylor and Beck? Quote Link to comment
Touchdown Tommie Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Does anyone know the depth charts for the OL and WR? Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Friday practice update Just a few quick notes from Friday’s practice, and then I’ve got to get back to work …. * Corey McKeon has been surprising in fall camp and appears to have a slight edge in the race for the middle linebacker spot. I emphasize “slight.” “Right now … again, nobody has ‘the’ edge, but he’s performing the best right now at that position,” defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove said. Added starting SAM linebacker Stewart Bradley, “Corey’s really stepped it up as far as getting the respect of the guys and being a consistent factor in there – someone you can count on. A lot of it with the MIKE position is just knowing what you’re doing, and he’s done a good job knowing the system.” * Sounds like true freshman Barry Turner will probably play. He’s a quick defensive end (open end) with speed off the edge. * Lance Brandenburgh, Tierre Green, Jeff Souder and Nathan Swift missed practice Friday with injuries, all which appear to be minor. * Joey Ganz is, for now, NU’s solid No. 2 quarterback. That’s not too surprising, given Ganz left spring practice as the No. 2 guy, and we’re just a little over a week into fall camp. Stay tuned on this one. Link If Ganz is the solid #2 where does that put Taylor and Beck? Uh, Taylor #1, and Beck > 2. Quote Link to comment
BigRedJake Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Friday practice update Just a few quick notes from Friday’s practice, and then I’ve got to get back to work …. * Corey McKeon has been surprising in fall camp and appears to have a slight edge in the race for the middle linebacker spot. I emphasize “slight.” “Right now … again, nobody has ‘the’ edge, but he’s performing the best right now at that position,” defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove said. Added starting SAM linebacker Stewart Bradley, “Corey’s really stepped it up as far as getting the respect of the guys and being a consistent factor in there – someone you can count on. A lot of it with the MIKE position is just knowing what you’re doing, and he’s done a good job knowing the system.” * Sounds like true freshman Barry Turner will probably play. He’s a quick defensive end (open end) with speed off the edge. * Lance Brandenburgh, Tierre Green, Jeff Souder and Nathan Swift missed practice Friday with injuries, all which appear to be minor. * Joey Ganz is, for now, NU’s solid No. 2 quarterback. That’s not too surprising, given Ganz left spring practice as the No. 2 guy, and we’re just a little over a week into fall camp. Stay tuned on this one. Link If Ganz is the solid #2 where does that put Taylor and Beck? Uh, Taylor #1, and Beck > 2. So Beck's like, #1.5? Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 So Beck's like, #1.5? No. 1.5 < 2. It doesn't sound like Beck is on the first team depth chart yet, or there is any definition beyond 2. Maybe someone can clarify. Quote Link to comment
BigRedJake Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 So Beck's like, #1.5? No. 1.5 < 2. It doesn't sound like Beck is on the first team depth chart yet, or there is any definition beyond 2. Maybe someone can clarify. Gotcha. When I thought depth chart I was thinking 1> 2, not strictly numerical. Quote Link to comment
NamelessHusker Posted August 14, 2005 Author Share Posted August 14, 2005 Leons new spot Just a quick note from Saturday morning’s practice … highly-touted running back recruit Leon Jackson was practicing at free safety for the first time in fall camp. Safeties coach Bill Busch wouldn’t call the move permanent but did say Jackson would get a good look at safety. Jackson also is a candidate to return kicks, Busch said. -Jackson will be available to speak to the media on Wednesday -Jordan isn’t in camp yet (he’s not part of the preseason 105-man roster) which means we probably won’t see him until Aug. 22, when school starts and all players report This from Omaha World Herald LINCOLN - Leon Jackson put on a red jersey and practiced with the Nebraska defense on Saturday. It was an interesting debut as the Huskers tried the freshman I-back at free safety in two workouts at Cook Pavilion. "It's kind of hard for him right now, playing offense and coming over to defense late in fall camp," Husker strong safety Daniel Bullocks said. "He's got a lot of things to learn. He's got skills to do it, it's just going to take time." Jackson is among five scholarship I-backs in NU's preseason camp. But out of the three freshmen at the position, the 6-foot-2, 210-pounder from Pasco, Wash., is considered the one versatile enough to play elsewhere. In fact, Jackson starred at safety in the U.S. Army All-America game in January. "We're moving him around trying to get him to learn some new things," junior free safety Andrew Shanle said. "He's very athletic; everyone knows that. He's capable of playing a lot of positions, so we're trying to see what he can do." Shanle is considered No. 1 at free safety, followed by Blake Tiedtke, as the Huskers try to replace Josh Bullocks. It's not clear if any move by Jackson would be permanent. But Daniel Bullocks said it looked like Jackson was happy to try it on Saturday. "He just said he wants to play," Bullocks said. "That's his biggest thing, to fit in wherever he can right now." Link Quote Link to comment
NamelessHusker Posted August 14, 2005 Author Share Posted August 14, 2005 BROTHERS ADAPTING: Sophomore Titus Brothers, the cornerback who knocked down the potential game-tying pass last year at Pittsburgh on the game's final play, is playing strong safety behind Daniel Bullocks and Shane Siegel. "So far, it's been going pretty well," said the 5-foot-11, 190-pound Brothers. "I've been picking it up pretty good. The first couple of days were kind of new." Busch commended Brothers for his work and says he's adapting well. He said Brothers works in the nickel package in certain situations. NICKEL BACK: Speaking of nickel backs, Phil Elmassian said whoever plays the third cornerback position won't necessarily be the team's third-best cornerback. "You don't want to put your third-string guy in the nickel," said Elmassian, the cornerbacks coach. "You want your best 11 out there when we're in nickel." That means guys like Brothers, Shanle or Blake Tiedtke could be the main nickel back. Of course, that doesn't always rule out a guy like Tierre Green, either. Green is currently battling Cortney Grixby and Zack Bowman for a starting cornerback spot. UP IN AIR: Terrence Nunn, Tiedtke and Grixby are in the lead pack of players competing for the starting punt return job, said receivers coach Ted Gilmore, who oversees punt returners. He said coaches will continue to chart practices until the week of the opener before determining the starter. Meanwhile, nearly a dozen players are competing to handle kickoff return duties, said coach Bill Callahan. Also, Busch said Leon Jackson and Robert Rands, both true freshmen, are getting looks at returning kicks. PRACTICE REPORT: Saturday marked the first of four scheduled two-a-day practices for the Huskers. The team worked out indoors in the morning and returned to Cook Pavilion in the afternoon. Callahan said there was a "competitive spirit" during the morning scrimmage. "I can't even begin to tell you how many guys (stood out)," he said. "Our defense played well on all three levels, secondary, linebackers, defensive line." SNAP TIME: Quarterback Zac Taylor and backup center Greg Austin spent about 25 minutes after the morning practice taking snaps. Callahan said it wasn't because of any center-exchange problems. "We're just looking at a different technique," Callahan said. "I'm just trying to get our guys comfortable with a different technique than what Zac's been comfortable with." INJURY REPORT: Defensive lineman Ola Dagunduro (ankle) was wearing a walking boot and using crutches Saturday afternoon. Also, Callahan said offensive lineman Lydon Murtha, who had offseason shoulder surgery, isn't expected back at full speed until early September. Running back Brandon Jackson, who also had shoulder surgery, is a bit further along in his recovery and should be at full speed by Aug. 26 or 27. Jackson currently is practicing but wearing a no-contact green jersey. Siegel and Lance Brandenburgh were also sidelined with what appeared to be minor injuries. ETC.: Brian Hohlen, a tight end from Adams Central High School in Hastings, has transferred to UNO. ... Fan photo day is Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Memorial Stadium. ... The Huskers have today off and return to practice Monday with another two-a-day session. Source: Lincoln Journal Star Quote Link to comment
NamelessHusker Posted August 14, 2005 Author Share Posted August 14, 2005 NU Does Two Coach pleased with workouts Nebraska launched two-a-days on Saturday but wet conditions forced the team into Cook Pavilion. The morning practice lasted two-and-a-half hours and the afternoon session ran two hours. The morning practice included more than 80 plays of live scrimmage work and the performance left Head Coach Bill Callahan pleased with his team’s effort. “We had good work this morning,” Callahan said. “Everybody came out today and challenged each other. There was a good competitive spirit on the field. I was pleased with the way we did our business today.” Callahan said he was pleased with the play of all three areas of the defense: the defensive line, linebackers and secondary. He also said he is pleased with the work ethic of his team after the completion of 10 practices. After the physical scrimmage and long morning practice the Huskers worked out in sweat clothes in the afternoon. The Huskers’ second scheduled off day falls on Sunday, before Nebraska returns to the practice field for two workouts on Monday. One player missing from the morning practice was senior linebacker Adam Ickes, who took part in summer commencement exercises on Saturday morning at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Ickes returned to practice in the afternoon, sporting a yellow practice jersey as a reward for his outstanding work on special teams in Friday’s practice Source: WOWT Quote Link to comment
NamelessHusker Posted August 14, 2005 Author Share Posted August 14, 2005 Satruday Practice Video Frantz Hardy Quote Link to comment
StuckinChicago Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Thank god they finally moved Jackson to safety. Quote Link to comment
NamelessHusker Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 This is a compiled list of guys who have won the Yellow tour de camp jersey since fall camp started. I will update it each day after a practice gets over Offense Cory ross – 3 days Terrence nunn – 1 day J.B phillips – 1 day Cornealius thomas - 1 day Shamus mccoy - 1day Brandon koch - 2 days Zac Taylor - 1 day Kurt Mann - 1 day Defense Wali muhammad – 2 days Daniel bullocks - 2 days Stewart bradley – 1 day Cortney grixby – 1 day Corey mckeon - 1 day Zack bowman - 1 day Steve octavien - 1 day Jay Moore- 1 day Tierre Green - 1 day Adam Cariker - 1 day Special Teams Stewart bradley – 1 day Frantz hardy – 1 day Andrew shanle – 1 day Dontrell moore – 1 day Joey robinson - 1 day Sam koch - 1 day Adam ickes - 1 day Brandon rigoni - 1 day Corey mckeon - 1 day Dane Todd -1 day Blake Tiedtke -1 day Tierre Green - 1 day Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 This is a compiled list of guys who have won the Yellow tour de camp jersey since fall camp started. I will update it each day after a practice gets over Offense Cory ross – 3 days Terrence nunn – 1 day J.B phillips – 1 day Cornealius thomas - 1 day Shamus mccoy 1 -day Brandon koch - 1 day Zac Taylor 1 day Defense Wali muhammad – 2 days Daniel bullocks - 2 days Stewart bradley – 1 day Cortney grixby – 1 day Corey mckeon - 1 day Zack bowman - 1 day Steve octavien - 1 day Jay Moore- 1 day Special Teams Stewart bradley – 1 day Frantz hardy – 1 day Andrew shanle – 1 day Dontrell moore – 1 day Joey robinson - 1 day Sam koch - 1 day Adam ickes - 1 day Brandon rigoni - 1 day Corey mckeon - 1 day Dane Todd -1 day Great idea NH, I like looking at this.Thank you Quote Link to comment
Blackshirt Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Good stuff, thanks Nameless. Quote Link to comment
NamelessHusker Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 Tour de Camp jerseys current as of 8/18 Quote Link to comment
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