HUSKER FREAK
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I am not even a farmer and I think this is funny. I don't think we should SOW up any of the DB's, but we could sew up the recruitment. Sorry I couldn't help it.BigRedBuster said:
CB Priest Willis [UCLA Commit]
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RockyMountainOySker
All-Conference
Maybe he's referring to a Statement of Work (SOW) aka a contract. A contract to sign to attend Nebraska and play good quality defense.
:lol:
BigRedBuster
International Man of Mystery
BigRedBuster
International Man of Mystery
Why would we be slow playing Hunt because of Willis? DB is a position that you take multiple players every year.
We've taken one freshman corner in the last two classes (Jackson). It's a position of need.
Also, I expect rose, Gerry and mcwilson will all be safeties.
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The King
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LeRoy Alexander
Daniel Davie
Charles Jackson
Harvey Jackson
Josh Mitchell
Jonathan Rose
Alonzo Moore (kinda)
Seisay (senior)
Green (senior)
SJB (senior)
Ciante (senior)
Incoming class of Gerry, McWilson, Jonathan Hunt.
We aren't exactly dying in the defensive backfield...
I'm just giving my best guess as to why we are progressing a little more slowly with him - I agree the guy can flat out play, but I think we are focusing more on Dline with our defensive schollies.
Daniel Davie
Charles Jackson
Harvey Jackson
Josh Mitchell
Jonathan Rose
Alonzo Moore (kinda)
Seisay (senior)
Green (senior)
SJB (senior)
Ciante (senior)
Incoming class of Gerry, McWilson, Jonathan Hunt.
We aren't exactly dying in the defensive backfield...
I'm just giving my best guess as to why we are progressing a little more slowly with him - I agree the guy can flat out play, but I think we are focusing more on Dline with our defensive schollies.
The King
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RedRedJarvisRedwine
All-American
Its a position that can never be overvalued. It only takes one bad game for a player to go in the tank. Mentally you can lose confidence at any point. Add to that the fact Bo loves to play a lot of nickel. Anytime you can get a couple kids that could start possibly as freshman, it's as high a priority as any other position. Ask the Detroit Lions what good a great Dline does them with such a porous secondary!
Look I understand there is a glaring hole in the middle on the defense. But to me what separates great programs from the also rans are consistent recruiting classes! Consistent in numbers with an emphasis on depth rather than over loading at a perceived position of need. Recruit guys that challenge for spots right away but don't be afraid to redshirt. I think Bo is getting there. Our depth is evident this year and without an ungodly amount of injuries to the defensive tackles we may not see it as such a spot of need. Remember Bo is still in the early stages of recruiting to defend a different offensive philosophy.
It's purely numbers if you don't agree with my argument. 2 DT spots- 5player rotation(IMO)
4-5 DB spots- 7-8 player rotation(IMO)
Once again I understand we aren't very good at the DT spot. And we need bodies. But to say Priest shouldn't be as high up on the list of priorities is naive. Don't cut off the nose to spite the face. It's Bo's bread and butter. And it makes your Dlines job easier if you can cover in the back end for that extra second.
lionsfan93
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BigRedBuster
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Hey....if it is between him or Hooks (as an exmple) and we can only take one more player, I'm taking Hooks right now.
However, we have probably 10-11 more scholarships to give out. Even if we take:
Hooks
Russell
Sandland
Willis
Newby
Cochran
Walker
Knevel
We still have room for him. And, even if this is your dream list, chances are we aren't going to end up with all of these.
