Marlon Lucky

[StuckinChicago]

Anyone who thinks that using Lucky as a slot receiver is a slight against the receiving core is rediculus. USC has had more talent at receiver in the past couple of years than Nebraska has had in its history, but Bush managed to find his way onto the field and into the slot. You play you best players, Callahan has been saying it all along, and I for one am happy to see him trying to utilize a guy like Lucky in a way that gets him on the field and makes the most of mismatches. Can you see a safety or a linebacker covering him? Just to let you guys know, Lucky has been running plays out of the slot the whole year as well, Callahan just mentioned using him more out on the edge, and getting him a few more plays.

[husker_jeff]

Simple fact is the more touches he gets (either rushing or receiving) the faster he will gain confidence and experience.

 

I think Cally has the right idea. He is a playmaker, you can see it in the way he runs. You just have to give him a chance to believe it himself.

[gamecocks]

I totally agree. We need a another weapon out there and Lucky may be the person to give us that edge. It definetly is not going to hurt our offense. If he learns just five plays and runs them to perfection, then it is five more plays that we know we can use.

[Touchdown Tommie]

Anything that can get him on the field and get his game speed going I am all for it. This "experiment" may help determine his big play possibility and hopefully he can carry that over to the backfield....that is, if he will be put back there again if he excels at WR.

[Hunter94]

although i would be excited to see him in the slot, he belongs in the backfield along with Glenn, where next year, if properly coached and utilized, they should provide some excellent production as running backs........

 

 

hunter

[Pedro Guerrero]

he belongs in the backfield along with Glenn, where next year, if properly coached and utilized, they should provide some excellent production as running backs........

 

 

So are you saying he should play instead of Ross? I don't agree with that if that is what you mean. Ross will get the bulk of the carries so instead of having Lucky on the bench put him out there where he can help the team. Get him on the field anyway possible.

 

 

I can't believe people think this is a bad thing.

[DJR313]

Thinking outside the box: I have to wonder if Lucky is putting pressure on the coaching staff to get him into the game? I think it is pretty obvious why he hasn't replaced Ross in the backfield. Maybe he's threatening to leave if he doesn't get more playing time. It wouldn't be the first time this has happened. Remember Frazier in 1992?

[Husker In Oklahoma]

Lets just get Lucky on the field. We obviously lack some playmakers, or coaches are not using the ones we have. Just put the young gun out there and lets see what he can do. We already burned the shirt, so play him, NOW.

[nebr_bob]

I read an article this last week saying that the Husker coaching staff is Consdiering using Marlon Lucky as a Wide reciever,Since lucky did some recieving in Highschool If we can get other kinks worked out it could open up another Big target for the Huskers. Here is the Link to the article on huskerillistrated

http://nebraska.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=457491

 

Did not read it that way - said they were going to put him in the slot potentially to get him on the perimeter ( out in space ) Agree with what everyone else has stated

GET HIM IN THE GAME the more touches the better

 

[DaveH]

I read an article this last week saying that the Husker coaching staff is Consdiering using Marlon Lucky as a Wide reciever,Since lucky did some recieving in Highschool If we can get other kinks worked out it could open up another Big target for the Huskers.  Here is the Link to the article on huskerillistrated

http://nebraska.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=457491

Did not read it that way  - said they were going to put him in the slot potentially to get him on the perimeter ( out in space )  Agree with what everyone else has stated

GET HIM IN THE GAME  the more touches the better

 

It would be interesting to get the ball to him on the perimeter quickly, and see what he's got in the open field.

[Blackshirtsguru]

Thinking outside the box: I have to wonder if Lucky is putting pressure on the coaching staff to get him into the game? I think it is pretty obvious why he hasn't replaced Ross in the backfield. Maybe he's threatening to leave if he doesn't get more playing time. It wouldn't be the first time this has happened. Remember Frazier in 1992?

I seriously doubt that! No one person dictates how a game or player is being utilized....

[huskerstag]

I'm thinking something like a bubble screen or quick slant would be an ideal situation to get the kid the football in some space. Derek Williams - last years #1 recruit according to rivals - had 2 catches for Penn St. last week, one being the game winner. maybe getting Lucky in similar situations would give opposing defenses something more to plan for.

[DaveH]

Thinking outside the box: I have to wonder if Lucky is putting pressure on the coaching staff to get him into the game? I think it is pretty obvious why he hasn't replaced Ross in the backfield. Maybe he's threatening to leave if he doesn't get more playing time. It wouldn't be the first time this has happened. Remember Frazier in 1992?

I highly doubt Callahan would put up with anything like that.

[kc_husker]

I'm thinking something like a bubble screen or quick slant would be an ideal situation to get the kid the football in some space. Derek Williams - last years #1 recruit according to rivals - had 2 catches for Penn St. last week, one being the game winner. maybe getting Lucky in similar situations would give opposing defenses something more to plan for.

Quick slant? Im tired of the quick slant. Lets throw the ball where everybody is at.

How about some screens or dump offs. We ran them last year what about now.

[indianahusker]

Anyone who thinks that using Lucky as a slot receiver is a slight against the receiving core is rediculus. USC has had more talent at receiver in the past couple of years than Nebraska has had in its history, but Bush managed to find his way onto the field and into the slot. You play you best players, Callahan has been saying it all along, and I for one am happy to see him trying to utilize a guy like Lucky in a way that gets him on the field and makes the most of mismatches. Can you see a safety or a linebacker covering him? Just to let you guys know, Lucky has been running plays out of the slot the whole year as well, Callahan just mentioned using him more out on the edge, and getting him a few more plays.