Huskerlambs Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 How can the recruits not eat this up? It's kind of a dubious distinction, though, because it means that we can't get top talent to come here. If we can get 3-stars on to the NFL, what could we do with 5-stars? I want Suh to cram this article down Owa's gullet. Quote Link to comment
Joe_5700 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 NU used to be known for developing unknown and under talented kids. Back in the day, a kid came to NU (walk ons), worked hard in the weight room, played on the scout team, had a red shirt year, and did not see the field until his junior year, then moved into a starting or significant role during their senior season. And, in a lot of instances, was named to the first or second All Conference team. Not so much anymore. When NU experienced the unfortunate circumstance called Steve Peterson, who fired Frank Solich, the concept of player development went out the door. Bill Callahan went the Juco route and things have not turned around in a significant manner in the "development" department. Until we get that mentality back, the "player development" mode, we will remain mediocre. Depth is a key factor in any program. Unless you have players waiting in the wings who can actually play at a highly "developed" level, the program will not move forward. Who is Steve Peterson? Is he friends with Tom Osbourne? 1 Quote Link to comment
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