SIGNED OT Matthew Anderson [Nebraska- Signed LOI]

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[Throw Dem Bones]

Uhh, I thought he signed already.. this just a formal ceremony?

[The Murphinator]

9 minutes ago, Throw Dem Bones said:

Uhh, I thought he signed already.. this just a formal ceremony?

Yep.

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Sports Person of the Week - Matthew Anderson

 

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"Nebraska is known for its lineman and the pipeline with all the Remington and Lombardi trophies," said Anderson. "I'm looking forward to seeing how they are going to use me with my athleticism as an offensive lineman."

 

 

[GSG]

‘It feels so much like a brotherhood’: Grief provides Matthew Anderson with perspective to savor early days at Nebraska

 

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LINCOLN, Neb. — Want to know something cool about Matthew Anderson, the incoming freshman offensive tackle at Nebraska out of Leesville, La., who emerged on the recruiting scene last spring?

 

Anderson visited Nebraska last May. He was blown away by the trip and wanted to commit on the spot as he walked out of coach Scott Frost’s office. Anderson accepted a scholarship the next morning — with the condition that word of his pledge remain quiet through the spring evaluation period because he didn’t want to stop the flow of college recruiters to his high school.

 

 

[Scarlet Overkill]

I want all of our recruits to do well, of course, but especially this guy.

[NoLongerN]

So, the kid comes saying we are gonna win a natty in two years.  Instead, he enters the transfer portal.  That says a lot .... just don't know what it is.  Does it not "feel like a brotherhood" now?

 

What pill did or didn't he swallow?

[Farms]

3 minutes ago, BigRedN said:

So, the kid comes saying we are gonna win a natty in two years.  Instead, he enters the transfer portal.  That says a lot .... just don't know what it is.  Does it not "feel like a brotherhood" now?

 

What pill did or didn't he swallow?

We had two freshman starting at his position in our last game.  He was a project and is behind some good players who are younger than him, this is a good thing for both player and team.

[Archy1221]

10 minutes ago, Farms said:

We had two freshman starting at his position in our last game.  He was a project and is behind some good players who are younger than him, this is a good thing for both player and team.

Agreed.  If it’s obvious he is blocked by a young better player, why should a kid stick around to never play?  Gives him a chance to find a better fit and the team to find another option. 

[NoLongerN]

You missed the point ... it's what Mr. Anderson said during his recruitment that doesn't add up.  It's all the stuff in his recruitment thread.  It's kinda like the coachspeak of "we are gonna win a lot of games around here".  Words.  Just words.

 

I get the last two posts, sure.  But if you are a development type guy you know that it's your Junior or Senior year before you contribute.  

 

Personally, I'm not enamored with anyone on the OL, especially the Center. :-)

 

[Cdog923]

49 minutes ago, Farms said:

We had two freshman starting at his position in our last game.  He was a project and is behind some good players who are younger than him, this is a good thing for both player and team.

 

38 minutes ago, Archy1221 said:

Agreed.  If it’s obvious he is blocked by a young better player, why should a kid stick around to never play?  Gives him a chance to find a better fit and the team to find another option. 

 

Selfishly, sure. If he wants to play, he wants to play. 

 

Transferring after a redshirt season doesn't make him a better player, and doesn't make Nebraska a better team, though. 

[Archy1221]

Just now, Cdog923 said:

 

 

Selfishly, sure. If he wants to play, he wants to play. 

 

Transferring after a redshirt season doesn't make him a better player, and doesn't make Nebraska a better team, though. 

Since we have no idea what discussions took place behind the scenes between coach and player, we can’t make an inference on if the decision can make Nebraska better or not.  
 

For the player, having a chance to get on the field or a new start can actually make him better.  They only get 5 years to play (normally) before football is done forever for most of them.  If he isn’t happy riding the line till is junior or senior season then good for him to decide sooner rather than later.