Sean Fisher - Will the story go on?

[knapplc]

Some interesting stories about Sean Fisher today. Looks like he'll be applying for a Medical at the end of the season. He showed promise as a Freshman, but then suffered that bad break in 2010 and played gimpy last year.

 

 

 

 

 

Fisher's final go? Maybe not

 

Sean Fisher may be listed as a senior on the current roster, but that doesn't mean it will be the linebacker's final year as a Husker.

 

That's something Fisher reminded me of when I asked him at today's practice about this being his final go-round.

 

"Since I got hurt (in 2010), I have a sixth-year option," Fisher said. "Whether that happens or not, I'm not really in a position yet to make that call. But I think the best thing is to treat it like it's a last year because I don't know if it's a last year or not."

 

 

"It's been important to me to get back and get back to playing like what I felt like before I was hurt, and I didn't feel like I did that last year," Fisher said. "Whether it be a mental thing, or just getting back physically, so I think there's definitely things to work on from a physicality standpoint and just getting strength back and things like that."

 

 

Dan Hoppen from HuskerOnline tweeted:

 

Dan Hoppen ‏ @danhoppen

Talked to Sean Fisher, who said he played all last season with plates in his leg stemming from broken leg two years ago. They're out now.

 

Hoppen also said Fisher hasn't made a final decision on whether he wants to apply for a sixth year or not yet.

[corncraze]

Hopefully he can back to his former self on the field. You could just how bad his range of motion really was last year and it killed us in plays in the open field.

[kchusker_chris]

Just don't think he has the body to ever be successful as a Big10 linebacker. Too bad he couldn't add 25-30 pounds, he'd make a solid rush-end.

[NUance]

17 career tackles, including 13 against non-conf opponents. So, total of 4 tackles against conf teams. I realize the injury is certainly not his fault. But it's time to kick ass on the field. Or move on with life.

[ADS]

Tough break for the kid, hope everything goes good for him. But I hate to say it but we have better LB's coming in that will probably push Sean out next season.

[teachercd]

Let me ask, does a guy like Saban show him the door?

[kchusker_chris]

a guy like Bo would any other year. I think we'll have enough schollies w/ this large graduating class that he'll have the option to stay. if he was trying to get that 6th year this offseason we never would have read this story because it wouldn't be happening.

 

a lot of it depends on our depth as well...

[KJ.]

Hope not.

[Lyons in the Sea of Red.]

An article i just read sounds like he is working with the ones. That's kinda discouraging.

[kchusker_chris]

An article i just read sounds like he is working with the ones. That's kinda discouraging.

it's spring, I'm not sure if the guys (zaire, rose, afalava) we are hoping can step up have arrived on campus yet.

[knapplc]

An article i just read sounds like he is working with the ones. That's kinda discouraging.

 

It's only discouraging if he's 2011 Sean Fisher. If he can meet the potential coaches saw in him when he was recruited, that's swell.

 

Now, if he can't meet that potential, and he's still playing with the 1's, then we have problems. Systemic problems.

['SkersRule]

Just don't think he has the body to ever be successful as a Big10 linebacker. Too bad he couldn't add 25-30 pounds, he'd make a solid rush-end.

 

I agree. I always thought because of his height that DE would have been a more natural position.

[The Duke]

Sean Fisher has obviously had an up and down career so far at Nebraska, but I really hope he is given a 6th year of eligibility. I watched many of his games when he played at Millard North and let me tell you the kid is very talented and has a lot of upside for his size. If he is on his game, a 6' 6" buck linebacker can give an offense nightmares.

[Hunter94]

i think he would have to play really well to get a 6th year of playing time.....really well.

[flatwaterfan]

Let me ask, does a guy like Saban show him the door?

 

 

Absolutely. IMO He's just meat to Saban. A guy like Saban steps over him as he goes to his office, which is what he reportedly did to some player that collapsed. Later claimed that he was so focused he didn't see him. If that was the case how did he know to step over him?

 

I think he should apply. We could use an experienced SLB for next year.