Cockrell takes on crucial role for Huskers

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A perfect fit with his peers, Cockrell takes on crucial role for Huskers

11 hours ago • By BRIAN CHRISTOPHERSON / Lincoln Journal Star

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Start with this: He’s smart. That’s what everyone says. That’s what senior cornerback Josh Mitchell was saying this week when Cockrell’s name came up.

“He’s played three different positions already since he’s been here in a couple months and if you can do that, that’s very impressive,” Mitchell said. “And when you can impress your coaches and your teammates like that, I think that they gravitate to you a lot more ... and guys have gravitated toward him and his personality, so he fits in perfect.”

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Cockrell looks to be the next in a line of several great Juco players that we've had under Pelini. Looking forward to seeing him on the field this season.

 

[Count 'Bility]

Feels like another Dejon Gomes. May not be flashy good, but will just have a knack to being around on EVERY SINGLE PLAY.

 

[Thanks_Tom RR]

A perfect fit with his peers, Cockrell takes on crucial role for Huskers

11 hours ago • By BRIAN CHRISTOPHERSON / Lincoln Journal Star

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Start with this: He’s smart. That’s what everyone says. That’s what senior cornerback Josh Mitchell was saying this week when Cockrell’s name came up.

“He’s played three different positions already since he’s been here in a couple months and if you can do that, that’s very impressive,” Mitchell said. “And when you can impress your coaches and your teammates like that, I think that they gravitate to you a lot more ... and guys have gravitated toward him and his personality, so he fits in perfect.”

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Cockrell looks to be the next in a line of several great Juco players that we've had under Pelini. Looking forward to seeing him on the field this season.

I have heard him receive the moniker "Mr Utility" (something that is truly appreciated in Bo's defense), and the quote from JMitch explains it well.

 

[NUance]

Feels like another Dejon Gomes. May not be flashy good, but will just have a knack to being around on EVERY SINGLE PLAY.

Yeah, that's who I'd compare him to. I hope Cockrell turns out to be as good.

 

[HuskerShark]

He was fun to watch in the spring game. Freakish athlete, and if he truly does have the smarts, we've got ourselves a dang good football player.

 

[The Dude]

He was fun to watch in the spring game. Freakish athlete, and if he truly does have the smarts, we've got ourselves a dang good football player.

I would go so far as to say a heckuva football player.

 

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He was fun to watch in the spring game. Freakish athlete, and if he truly does have the smarts, we've got ourselves a dang good football player.

I would go so far as to say a heckuva football player.

He's a real spark plug, IMO.

 

[Ratt Mhule]

Real coach out there on the field

 

[ColoradoHusk]

Real coach out there on the field

Is Cockrell white?

 

[RedRedJarvisRedwine]

Why doesn't Bo just fill his recruiting classes with all Jucos. I just don't understand his thinking sometimes. Sometimes the answer is staring you right in the face,