Bo Pelini's Meat eaters

[Hunter94]

as soon as he sees the competition in person, he will be able to realistically gauge his chance to contribute.

[Nexus]

In the article Rome says that he's trying to get in the 8 man rotation on the d-line. So he's not necessarily looking to start but just get some PT, which isn't out of the question.

 

 

I read it that way too. I think he's realistic about his expectations and knows what he's up against. I think he'll make the 8-man cut when it's all said and done. The kid has that blue-collar type of attitude so he'll fit into the Husker culture just fine.

[Cob Mob]

as soon as he sees the competition in person, he will be able to realistically gauge his chance to contribute.

 

This is how I feel as well.

[Captain K]

I just hope Rome isn't overly disappointed if he's asked to sit at #3 on the depth chart or even Redshirt. If they're grooming him for DT he's got a lot of pounds to put on. From those quotes in the article it doesn't sound like he'll be content to sit around.

Yeah cuz Rome wasn't built in a day

Excellent!!!!

[BIGREDIOWAN]

Glad to see the fire in this kid and I hope he maintains that fire over the next year. I don't think he'll pick it up as quick as he thinks, but I'd love to be proven wrong.

[Lava]

I love his attitude already. Relentless.

[Nexus]

For those unaware, check out Chase's personal website. Particularly the videos he has posted up: http://chaserome.com/chaserome/Videos.html

[OPSker]

Judging by the measurements and the picture from the article, he looks physically ready to go at the collegiate level. As a DT, he's probably right where he needs to be size wise. Fact is, as a D linemen you better be one nasty SOB when you get on the field because it's like a streetfight every play. I think I read somewhere that Rome's old man trains or used to train MMA fighters???? I'm sure the use of hands and leverage is not lost on this kid. Given Pelini's track record with DT's, I suspect this guy will be good.