Nebfanatic Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, In the Deed the Glory said: He hasn't qualified yet, they believe he will. I hope to hell he does. He is an amazing athlete and I love Nebraska Football and want him to be a game changer for us. He wouldn't have been allowed to sign if it was a concern. He has been working hard on his grades and as long as he continues to do what he has been doing all year he will be fine. You think he's gonna blow it with a semester left? A bit unfair if you ask me. Maybe you should have kept that thought to yourself 2 Quote Link to comment
gorp512 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 54 minutes ago, In the Deed the Glory said: Dude, if you had any idea how ridiculously dumb these kids are these days... Sorry I was a little defensive, I've had him in class and coached him. I'm not his dad, but if any of you ever met his father you would be blown away by his story. It is really inspiring. X is exactly what I wish every other top tier athlete would be like. I do know that Betts may have more measurables and better testing numbers, but I also don't believe he will ever wear a Nebraska uniform (or any uniform above JUCO). I hope I'm wrong. For those that asked who I'd remove from this class to add X, it would be Betts. From conversations had from Burke football coaches and Nebraska's football coaches, they felt the same way. I'm glad he chose Notre Dame, not because of football reasons. I would obviously have loved to see him at DONU. It was the reason he made the choice and his motivation to be the best student he can be. I'd never blame anyone for taking a scholarship to Notre Dame, Stanford, or some place like that. You can't put a true value on what that degree would mean. Was only ribbing you, but I totally believe you. The Betts thing is a little disheartening (and this isn't just your take) but the first top 50 ish skill player in State in however long who worked his tail off to eligibility and several fans question him ever getting on the field. Guys like Watts need those (few) like Betts to succeed to build a reputation of impact players in the state of NE who don't have a back story involving cattle and corn. Quote Link to comment
In the Deed the Glory Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 14 minutes ago, gorp512 said: Was only ribbing you, but I totally believe you. The Betts thing is a little disheartening (and this isn't just your take) but the first top 50 ish skill player in State in however long who worked his tail off to eligibility and several fans question him ever getting on the field. Guys like Watts need those (few) like Betts to succeed to build a reputation of impact players in the state of NE who don't have a back story involving cattle and corn. 100% agree with this Quote Link to comment
RichardHangslow Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Not a Husker, Dead to me. 2 Quote Link to comment
MyBloodIsRed16 Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 at least he didn't transfer for not playing his preferred position 1 Quote Link to comment
NoLongerN Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 51 minutes ago, RichardHangslow said: Not a Husker, Dead to me. Well, the funny thing is ... how many of these guys that we all expected to want to be , can go to other schools ... before we are DEAD. Quote Link to comment
RichardHangslow Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Haha, Oh I don't know truth be told I wish them all the best it truly is a dream to play college football. Hope they have a long injury free career. I mean home grown or not I want players that want to be here playing for us. 3 Quote Link to comment
Decoy73 Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Not surprising at all. When was the last time a Nebraska HS kid made a significant impact as a "skill position" player for a P5 school? And no,TE is not a skill position. I honestly can't remember. Eric Crouch? IMO, they tend to be overrated because they shine among much less talented competition. I'm not trying to knock NE HS football, but NE is a state that produces lineman, LB's, TE's and the occasional QB or WR. 2 Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 This kid wants his ND degree, makes sense. I don't see him transferring unless he graduates first. Quote Link to comment
BIG ERN Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 13 hours ago, Decoy73 said: Not surprising at all. When was the last time a Nebraska HS kid made a significant impact as a "skill position" player for a P5 school? And no,TE is not a skill position. I honestly can't remember. Eric Crouch? IMO, they tend to be overrated because they shine among much less talented competition. I'm not trying to knock NE HS football, but NE is a state that produces lineman, LB's, TE's and the occasional QB or WR. Niles Paul...significant no but he was pretty good. Betts could be the next Quote Link to comment
Decoy73 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 10 hours ago, BIG ERN said: Niles Paul...significant no but he was pretty good. Betts could be the next Agree. He was pretty good. I always felt like he never reached his ceiling at Nebraska. A more stable coaching situation would have helped. Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 On 9/9/2021 at 5:04 PM, Decoy73 said: Not surprising at all. When was the last time a Nebraska HS kid made a significant impact as a "skill position" player for a P5 school? And no,TE is not a skill position. I honestly can't remember. Eric Crouch? IMO, they tend to be overrated because they shine among much less talented competition. I'm not trying to knock NE HS football, but NE is a state that produces lineman, LB's, TE's and the occasional QB or WR. Depending on your definition of "significant", Austin Allen and Noah Vedral have been contributors. I'm guessing they're probably not really what you're looking for so I would say Noah Fant from the class of 2016. Quote Link to comment
spurs1990 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Someone see if he wants to come home. 1 Quote Link to comment
YetiJR Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 4 different orgs (FWAA, Walter Camp, The Athletic, CBS Sports and USA TODAY Sports) have named him 1st Team All American at DB now. Hurts a little more now seeing how well he's playing on that side of the ball. Quote Link to comment
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