TGHusker Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 We have the other thread discussing breakout 2nd year players. My question is Who will be our breakout 1st year player. Last year it was Wan'Dale. This year it will be The poll has 2 questions - multiple choice for offense and multiple choice for defense. There is an 'other' in case I missed someone or someone has a candidate in mind that will come out of the blue and will be a big surprise. By Breakout - I'm not saying they have to have a season like Wan'Dale did last year. This is esp true on Defense where it is more difficult for a first year player to make a huge contribution - thus I listed fewer players there. 1 Quote Link to comment
Husker in WI Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 I think Gunnerson will hit the ground running, he's built like a prototypical pass-rushing 3-4 OLB already. And I think Morrison or Scott contributes significantly, not sure which. Manning is an easy pick as a highly rated Juco player at our biggest position of need. I don't know about a major impact from Greene this year, he's pretty slight. But super excited for him in the future. Quote Link to comment
The Maudfather Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Went with Omar Manning on offense and "other" on defense. I think Ty Robinson could make some noise this year defensively. Quote Link to comment
ColoradoHusk Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 With the lack of talent and depth at WR, NU needs Manning to come in and be an impact player in Year 1. Vokalek would be a great addition to the offense if he's able to be a difference maker at tight end. 1 Quote Link to comment
MyBloodIsRed16 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 I will agree with others that it needs to Manning. Frost says he is built differently than any other rec they have recruited or coached. He needs to come in and catch a bunch of balls this fall. On defense it just has to be someone. Someone just needs to step up and have a huge year. 1 Quote Link to comment
Husker in WI Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 My sleeper pick would be Jordan Riley. We need depth at nose, and I think Tuioti mentioned they got him up to ~330 when he came in around 305, so he's definitely a nose. He apparently showed some good flashes as a freshman at UNC too. 2 Quote Link to comment
Decked Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Husker in WI said: I think Gunnerson will hit the ground running, he's built like a prototypical pass-rushing 3-4 OLB already. And I think Morrison or Scott contributes significantly, not sure which. Manning is an easy pick as a highly rated Juco player at our biggest position of need. I don't know about a major impact from Greene this year, he's pretty slight. But super excited for him in the future. I’d venture to say if anything Gunnerson is a big run stopper. Didn’t have a lot of sack production (granted he was injured & has now since been corrected) Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Husker in WI said: I think Gunnerson will hit the ground running, he's built like a prototypical pass-rushing 3-4 OLB already. And I think Morrison or Scott contributes significantly, not sure which. Manning is an easy pick as a highly rated Juco player at our biggest position of need. I don't know about a major impact from Greene this year, he's pretty slight. But super excited for him in the future. It sounds more and more all the time like he's going to grow into a DE. 1 Quote Link to comment
TGHusker Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 I said Gunnerson on D. I am really excited about his potential. On offense: Morrison. Living in the Tulsa area, I saw what he could do. While I think Manning needs to be and will be a big contributor, I see Morrison as getting more actual touches and I think he will make the most of it. If Manning & Vokalek can open up the lanes by drawing defenders to them, then Wan'Dale, Morrison and I really hope JD will reap the benefits. Having a bonafide (what movie??) long ball threat & a big target TE will open the run and pass game for WD, Morrison and JD, not to mention the other RBs. 1 Quote Link to comment
Treand3 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Husker in WI said: My sleeper pick would be Jordan Riley. We need depth at nose, and I think Tuioti mentioned they got him up to ~330 when he came in around 305, so he's definitely a nose. He apparently showed some good flashes as a freshman at UNC too. Think the thing here is he's got excellent size and some D1 experience. If he's able to step in and provide some good reps, we won't have to rely on Daniels' conditioning. Which I hope is much improved. Also allow Robinson to play more DE. 1 Quote Link to comment
TheSker Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Alante Brown Eteva Mauga-Clements It looks like each would fall under "other" 3 Quote Link to comment
swmohusker Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 If we are going to improve on offense we need manning to be that guy. Gunnerson seems like a garret Nelson type of motor kid that will find his way on the field with effort and attitude. Although I think he has a better frame and is a better athlete than Nelson. Quote Link to comment
floridacorn Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 I don't think these 2 will be THE breakout 1st year players, but I expect Fleming & Hutmacher to play bigger roles than most anticipate. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Scott have an Ameer type impact as a Fre. He carried a mediocre team against elite competition in Central FL. Put him on one of the better teams & I can't imagine how good he would have looked. Quote Link to comment
TGHusker Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 3 hours ago, floridacorn said: I don't think these 2 will be THE breakout 1st year players, but I expect Fleming & Hutmacher to play bigger roles than most anticipate. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Scott have an Ameer type impact as a Fre. He carried a mediocre team against elite competition in Central FL. Put him on one of the better teams & I can't imagine how good he would have looked. Scott was another one I was thinking of all. Hope he has an Ameer type impact - that would be a pleasant surprise. As I look as these play makers, I can start seeing what Frost wants to do. Hopefully wt improved QB and OL play, we can take advantage of the skill sets coming in. Quote Link to comment
bugeater17 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Manning and Mauga-Clements 1 Quote Link to comment
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