Depth Chart Shake Up
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Pedro Guerrero
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supposedly according to nu recruiting fans that bowman his hard as heck and was a sure tackler and baited qbs and got picks. He is in no way a 5 star. Maybe 2 star. Bullocks has missed some tackles but he's still our best db and will be in the pros.
Bowman had a leg injury for a few games. He seems to be getting better every week. The TD Kansas had on him as a nice throw followed be a nice diving grab. I'm sure you were saying Demorrio was a bust after his Junior also.
As far as Bullocks goes he has not played like he did last year. If he gets drafted he better hope he goes to the Saints since he must not be able to play without his brother.
Bowman had a leg injury for a few games. He seems to be getting better every week. The TD Kansas had on him as a nice throw followed be a nice diving grab. I'm sure you were saying Demorrio was a bust after his Junior also.
As far as Bullocks goes he has not played like he did last year. If he gets drafted he better hope he goes to the Saints since he must not be able to play without his brother.
Pedro Guerrero
Team HuskerBoard
Wait until next year before you call him a bust. He still has two more years of playing time left.
junior4949
All-American
Bowman had a leg injury for a few games. He seems to be getting better every week. The TD Kansas had on him as a nice throw followed be a nice diving grab. I'm sure you were saying Demorrio was a bust after his Junior also.
As far as Bullocks goes he has not played like he did last year. If he gets drafted he better hope he goes to the Saints since he must not be able to play without his brother.
I admit it, I called Demarrio and Hollowell (sp) busts their junior year. They were both athletic and had tons of speed, but they were out of position a lot. They were a lot better as seniors. However, the debate goes on was this because they improved that much as players or was it because Pelini coached them and got their full potential whereas Bohl did not? I also thought Randy Stella was a bust for the same reason. He was out of position a lot. He had tons of raw talent, but what good does it do you when you're 10 to 15 yards away from the play?
I'm not calling Bowman a bust. I just expect better tackling from him. However, I think we're all expecting better tackling from a lot of players on the D right now!
NamelessHusker
Banned
Wow, Bernard, calling a player a bust and the season isn't even over? I guess then Reggie Smith, Marlon Lucky, Ryan Perriloux are all busts this year since they have seen limited action with their teams <_<
NamelessHusker
Banned
He became the starter the 3rd game in the season after their starter went out with a season ending injury, otherwise he would be the backup
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Eric the Red
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Slauson excited to get first start
BY STEVEN M. SIPPLE / Lincoln Journal Star
Thursday, Nov 10, 2005 - 10:53:01 am CST
Slouson
In a bygone era of Nebraska football, offensive linemen typically waited two, three or even four years before getting their big chance in the regular rotation.
Matt Slauson might not have embraced that era. Nine games was enough of a wait for him.
Because of an injury to two-year starter Seppo Evwaraye, the 6-foot-5, 340-pound Slauson, a true freshman, will start at right tackle Saturday when Nebraska (5-4, 2-4 Big 12) plays Kansas State (4-5, 1-5) at 1 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.
“All year, I’ve been ready to play,” Slauson said. “I’ve been wanting a chance to show it. Now I’ve got the chance to do it, and I’m pretty excited. I feel like I’m ready to go.”
During the first couple weeks of preseason drills in August, Slauson played left tackle before switching to the right side for good. He’s played on the field-goal attempt team and in Nebraska’s “elephant” alignment in goal-line situations, when the Huskers add an extra lineman or two for extra oomph.
Slauson’s value climbed quickly late in last week’s 40-15 loss at Kansas when Evwaraye suffered a foot injury.
“It’s definitely time for me to answer the knock,” Slauson said. “I’m thrilled. I mean, this is going to be an experience of a lifetime. Getting playing time in front of these 80,000 people, these insane fans. ... It’s just going to be a trip for a freshman. But honestly, right now I don’t feel like a freshman at all.
“I feel really comfortable in our scheme.”
Slauson took a somewhat unconventional route to Nebraska. He played football at Sweet Home (Ore.) High School through his junior season before playing his senior year for a high school in Colorado Springs. He then attended an Air Force Academy prep school last year.
Before selecting Nebraska, he turned down scholarship offers from Oregon, Oregon State, Colorado State, Colorado, Kansas and Oklahoma State.
Slauson is nervous this week — he makes no bones about it. In fact, he said, his nervousness could help him Saturday.
“Being a little nervous kind of keeps you on your toes,” he said.
Although Nebraska coaches won’t admit it, they might feel a twinge of nervousness about starting freshmen at both offensive tackle positions. Redshirt freshman Lydon Murtha will make his third straight start on the left side in place of senior Cornealius Fuamatu-Thomas, sidelined with what he describes as a chipped bone in his shoulder.
The 6-foot-7, 315-pound Murtha, a four-star recruit in the class of 2004, struggled mightily in each of his two starts. However, coach Bill Callahan expresses confidence in both Slauson and Murtha, though the coach also recognizes the difficulty of the young linemen’s challenge.
“I think it’s a tough position to play because of the quality of matchups you get week in and week out,” Callahan said. “You’re always facing the best pass rushers, and those guys are normally experienced players. They understand their roles, especially in third-down situations. They’re going pin their ears back and get up the field. It’s tough for a freshman to handle that.
“But, you know, we’re doing the best we can. I’m really proud to have those two guys in our lineup and go to war with them. I know they’ll do a good job.”
Reach Steven M. Sipple at 473-7440 or ssipple@journalstar.com.
BY STEVEN M. SIPPLE / Lincoln Journal Star
Thursday, Nov 10, 2005 - 10:53:01 am CST
Slouson
In a bygone era of Nebraska football, offensive linemen typically waited two, three or even four years before getting their big chance in the regular rotation.
Matt Slauson might not have embraced that era. Nine games was enough of a wait for him.
Because of an injury to two-year starter Seppo Evwaraye, the 6-foot-5, 340-pound Slauson, a true freshman, will start at right tackle Saturday when Nebraska (5-4, 2-4 Big 12) plays Kansas State (4-5, 1-5) at 1 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.
“All year, I’ve been ready to play,” Slauson said. “I’ve been wanting a chance to show it. Now I’ve got the chance to do it, and I’m pretty excited. I feel like I’m ready to go.”
During the first couple weeks of preseason drills in August, Slauson played left tackle before switching to the right side for good. He’s played on the field-goal attempt team and in Nebraska’s “elephant” alignment in goal-line situations, when the Huskers add an extra lineman or two for extra oomph.
Slauson’s value climbed quickly late in last week’s 40-15 loss at Kansas when Evwaraye suffered a foot injury.
“It’s definitely time for me to answer the knock,” Slauson said. “I’m thrilled. I mean, this is going to be an experience of a lifetime. Getting playing time in front of these 80,000 people, these insane fans. ... It’s just going to be a trip for a freshman. But honestly, right now I don’t feel like a freshman at all.
“I feel really comfortable in our scheme.”
Slauson took a somewhat unconventional route to Nebraska. He played football at Sweet Home (Ore.) High School through his junior season before playing his senior year for a high school in Colorado Springs. He then attended an Air Force Academy prep school last year.
Before selecting Nebraska, he turned down scholarship offers from Oregon, Oregon State, Colorado State, Colorado, Kansas and Oklahoma State.
Slauson is nervous this week — he makes no bones about it. In fact, he said, his nervousness could help him Saturday.
“Being a little nervous kind of keeps you on your toes,” he said.
Although Nebraska coaches won’t admit it, they might feel a twinge of nervousness about starting freshmen at both offensive tackle positions. Redshirt freshman Lydon Murtha will make his third straight start on the left side in place of senior Cornealius Fuamatu-Thomas, sidelined with what he describes as a chipped bone in his shoulder.
The 6-foot-7, 315-pound Murtha, a four-star recruit in the class of 2004, struggled mightily in each of his two starts. However, coach Bill Callahan expresses confidence in both Slauson and Murtha, though the coach also recognizes the difficulty of the young linemen’s challenge.
“I think it’s a tough position to play because of the quality of matchups you get week in and week out,” Callahan said. “You’re always facing the best pass rushers, and those guys are normally experienced players. They understand their roles, especially in third-down situations. They’re going pin their ears back and get up the field. It’s tough for a freshman to handle that.
“But, you know, we’re doing the best we can. I’m really proud to have those two guys in our lineup and go to war with them. I know they’ll do a good job.”
Reach Steven M. Sipple at 473-7440 or ssipple@journalstar.com.
NamelessHusker
Banned
Hopefully these 2 additions will be a welcome sight to NU fans and finally gives us a chance to finish a damn drive and get points on the board first