TGHusker Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 We have had some great DBs in our long history. My memory is pretty short when it comes to the 60s - 70s - most of my list deals wt the 80s - present. With this catagory, I think the discussion begins with Mike Brown. I think he set the standard and is the standard for hard hitting, great coverage agressive DB play. My top 10 list is a ranking of order of who I would want on my team. For example the 1st 5 would make a great 5 back group. Combination of speed, hard hitting and coverage guys. My second 10 follows - but in no ranking order. I'm sure you can think of many more names to add to the discussion. Do you see any of our current guys or recruits making this list? If so, who? Mike Brown - top of the class, aggressive hitter, great coverage Ralph Brown agressive hitter Josh Bullocks 10 intercepts in his last season Daniel Bullocks - long interception returns Baron Miles - hard hitter - Great special teams player - many blocked kicks Michael Booker Prince Amukamara - had fewer opportunities as a senior to stack up the records - QBs were avoiding him. Tight coverage guy Alfonnzo Dennard - injury hurt his senior year. But like Prince, QBs knew better not to throw his way. Tight coverage Mike Minter Eric Warfield 2nd Group Tyrone Williams Bret Clark Keyou Craver DeJuan Groce (perhaps better known for his special team play) Matt O'Hanlon - great at run support and also the unexpected blitz Bruce Pickens Pat Fisher Eric Stoken Brian Washiginton Dana Stephenson Quote Link to comment
Count 'Bility Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 It's tough for me to compare DB's under Pelini to those under McBride. Charlie's created times where guys would get burned a time or too. But if I had to go with my guy, my top 5 would be... 1) Ralph Brown. Started day one as a true freshman, every single game and was as solid in his first game as his last. 2) Barron Miles. 3) Prince Amukamara-his lack of "production" as a senior was a result of his own supremecy 4) Mike Minter 5) Tyrone Williams. Quote Link to comment
NUpolo8 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Braylon Heard. Without question. 8 Quote Link to comment
Ulty Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Don't forget Gomes and Hagg. I don't recall a more exciting/potent defensive backfield than when we say Amukamara, Dennard, Hagg, and Gomes back there at the same time. It's hard to rank them in comparison to having Mike and Ralph Brown together for four years, or to the 1995 unit (the DL got way more well-deserved pub, but the DBs showed against Florida that they had it goin' on), but the 2009 DBs were so much fun to watch and inspired a lot of confidence (in combination with Suh up front) when we knew the offense wasn't going to get it done. Quote Link to comment
TGHusker Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Don't forget Gomes and Hagg. I don't recall a more exciting/potent defensive backfield than when we say Amukamara, Dennard, Hagg, and Gomes back there at the same time. It's hard to rank them in comparison to having Mike and Ralph Brown together for four years, or to the 1995 unit (the DL got way more well-deserved pub, but the DBs showed against Florida that they had it goin' on), but the 2009 DBs were so much fun to watch and inspired a lot of confidence (in combination with Suh up front) when we knew the offense wasn't going to get it done. Great catch. Hagg and Gomes were great and should be on the list. Boy if we could have that D wt today's O - but ifs and buts were candy and nuts it would be Christmas all year long. Quote Link to comment
Huskerzoo Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Fabian Washington, duh. Quote Link to comment
RedRedJarvisRedwine Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Zack Bowman duh! Quote Link to comment
flatwaterfan Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Toby Wright was pretty good SS 1 Quote Link to comment
sd'sker Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Braylon Heard. Without question. damnit! you beat me to it. +1. well then, i say mike brown. Quote Link to comment
NUance Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Fabian Washington, duh. Uh, yeah. I was just going to post that. Can't think of many other NU DBs who started as true freshmen. : Quote Link to comment
jmfb Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Dont forget: Joe Blahak Pat Fischer- 17 years in NFL 3 time Pro Bowler Quote Link to comment
Pup N' Suds Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Santino Panico, duh! Quote Link to comment
StPaulHusker Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Ralph Brown no doubt about it. Mike Brown a close second. Mike Minter 3rd Quote Link to comment
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