Rex sits due to hamstring

[corncraze]

@JonNyatawa

RB Rex Burkhead (hamstring) didn't participate in the scrimmage today. Coaches being careful but also searching for a capable backup at RB

 

@brosenthalsport

No Rex Burkhead in today's scrimmage; Bo said Burkhead could've gone, but he wanted to give other guys a look at running back.

[Lyons in the Sea of Red.]

I feel like we are clawing at finding a rb, I really hope our recruits show up.

[mnhusker]

We have some good talent to review but who knows who will step up everyone is so young it keeps me nervous.

[Hunter94]

burkey is the only proven commodity we have ....scary.

[wilber24]

burkey is the only proven commodity we have ....scary.

Gotta hope the recruits live up to there hype

[Enhance]

burkey is the only proven commodity we have ....scary.

Gotta hope the recruits live up to there hype

Understatement of the off-season, perhaps.

[bsbch]

We all know Rex is a stud. This can't be too bad as the "unknowns" need reps and recognition. We hope the 3 frosh will live up to the hype, but until then, all backups need the practice.

[walksalone]

This could be looked at as a good thing...

 

It doesn't sound serious for Rex, but this may also show us out of the youngin's who's going to be a viable #2

[BIGREDIOWAN]

Someone is gonna have to step up into that #2 role and it's times like these that you find that guy.

[ADS]

When Aaron Green, Braylon Heard, and Ameer Abdullah show up one of those three will HAVE to carry some of the load. But, if Rex is going to sit out anytime during the offseason this is the best time to do it. Let him heal up, and be ready for the season of him being the feature back.

[Blaze1up]

Is Braylon the 3rd choice ?

[kchusker_chris]

still can't understand why d-tray left. everything was set up perfectly for him to be a huge contributer. i wonder if he and Beck butted heads or something

[ADS]

Is Braylon the 3rd choice ?

Depending on how him Green and Adullah preform in August practices. IMO, Heard and Green will be 2a and 2b behind Sexy Rexy. With the two of them getting almost equal amounts of carry's.

[RedDenver]

Is Braylon the 3rd choice ?

Depending on how him Green and Adullah preform in August practices. IMO, Heard and Green will be 2a and 2b behind Sexy Rexy. With the two of them getting almost equal amounts of carry's.

It's so hard to tell which players will thrive, especially for true freshmen. I could honestly see any of them redshirting or contributing. I know a lot of people think Green will be a contributor this season, but let's not let hype set the expectations too high. If any of the frosh can come in, run hard, and not fumble, that's enough for me.

[billdozer15]

I think Heard has the best opportunity to be an immediate contributor. It took alot of drive and determination for him to get here. Plus he is a year more mature physically than the other two. I expect his determination off the field to translate to on field success along with just having an extra year to mature physically.