Mavric Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I think there are quite a few quality players in the 2014 class but we also have several spots where we have quite a bit of talent ahead of them so I think we're going to see a lot of redshirts this year. Drew Brown is the guarantee to play. He's been somewhat inconsistent so far but we've also been breaking in a new snapper which can't have helped. But I'd think he'd at least alternate at first - similar to what we did last year - and go from there. I really don't think we'll see many on offense. Seems very likely that Pierson-El will play. He should get a shot returning kicks and probably gets some work at receiver as well. But he might be the only one on that side of the ball. I think the three linemen (Farmer, Gates and Foster) will all be pushing hard for playing time next year - and Farmer could play now - but there is enough upperclassmen ahead of them that they'll likely redshirt. Irons probably has the next best shot to play as a returner but it sounds like he's headed for a redshirt as well. Other than that, I'd be surprised to see anyone else on offense. We should see a few more on defense. The surprise seems to be Kieron Williams. The late addition has seemed to be impressive so far and, with Alexander out, is getting a lot of work as a #2 Safety. Similar situation for Joshua Kalu who is now the likely #2 Nickel but is reported to have looked good. Peyton Newell is another decent candidate due to our lack of depth at DE. But it sounds like Keels has come on this fall so if Natter or Gangwish can fill is as another backup, we might not need Newell. Jaevon Walton might have been in a good spot to play at LB after Rose went down but he still hasn't practiced so he's going to be behind. Quote Link to comment
Hoosker Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 De'Mornay Pierson-El for sure. He's too gifted to wait a year. Quote Link to comment
74Hunter Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 De'Mornay Pierson-El for sure. He's too gifted to wait a year. As good as he may be, if they don't get the punt return blocking scheme figured out, it won't matter if Johnny Rodgers is returning punts. One on five isn't good odds. Quote Link to comment
Hoosker Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Correct. From what I've gathered from the practice reports, special teams have been a point of emphasis with some of the veteran skill players (Abdullah, Bell, Turner, etc.) that would like to contribute somehow to make them better. Quote Link to comment
Danny Bateman Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Correct. From what I've gathered from the practice reports, special teams have been a point of emphasis with some of the veteran skill players (Abdullah, Bell, Turner, etc.) that would like to contribute somehow to make them better. It's nice that those guys all want to help, but again, they're all returners. Them holding onto the ball has been a problem unto itself. But if we continue to get crappy blocking schemes that give them no daylight, it won't make a lick of difference what they do. Quote Link to comment
Nebraska All The Way! Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Is there enough depth at tight end for Freedom to redshirt? Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Is there enough depth at tight end for Freedom to redshirt? Sounds like the guys watching practice are expecting him to redshirt. Carter and Cotton will get most of the work and it sounds like Hart has been coming along as well. Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Kalu looking good: Brian Christopherson @HuskerExtraBC 5h Papuchis on Josh Kalu: "Quick learner. He's coming fast. He works hard.Asks good questions. I don't have many doubts he'll be ready to roll" Quote Link to comment
caveman99 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Is there enough depth at tight end for Freedom to redshirt? Sounds like the guys watching practice are expecting him to redshirt. Carter and Cotton will get most of the work and it sounds like Hart has been coming along as well. I saw something that said Hart got rolled up in the past couple of days? I haven't seen anything else so maybe it wasn't more than a ding, but sounded worse. Was he at practice again? Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Yeah, Hart got injured a couple days ago. It didn't sound really serious but I haven't seen any updates. Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Sounds like Chris Jones is getting pretty good reps with the #2 at CB. Probably right on the fence as far as a redshirt goes. Quote Link to comment
Warrior10 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Sounds like Chris Jones is getting pretty good reps with the #2 at CB. Probably right on the fence as far as a redshirt goes. So Mitchell, Rose/Davie, Jones? Unless Boaz Joseph is right behind him I think you have to let Jones play. Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Yeah, I gather Davie and Rose are working with the first team whille Joseph and Jones are getting a lot of reps with the 2s. So Joseph and Jones would be the #4/#5 CB. If Jones has an edge on Joseph, he'll probably play. If he's #5 I would think he'd be looking at a redshirt. Quote Link to comment
Atbone95 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 What happened to Mosley? Coming in, everyone was saying he would make a run at that open spot, and now he's looking at a RS... Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 What happened to Mosley? Coming in, everyone was saying he would make a run at that open spot, and now he's looking at a RS... Sounds like he's been out of this mix lately. Good quicks and instincts but needs to get stronger from the way it sounds. Quote Link to comment
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