Just finished reading an article talking about Beck. The team noted some considerable differences in Beck. For starters, he dropped 20lbs. The other being he's more focused and took a stronger leadership role during practices/7 on 7 drills.
Husker backup quarterback Harrison Beck began preseason camp Thursday with one noticeable change and another that was noted by teammates.
For one, the 6-foot-2 Beck has dropped about 20 pounds since spring, when he was listed at 215 pounds.
What’s more, the sophomore seems more serious about his leadership role as a quarterback, said sophomore I-back Cody Glenn.
“Harrison, he’s the kind of guy who’s got all of the physical tools,” Glenn said. “He can throw it a mile, he can throw it harder than anybody else I’ve seen in my life. But he has to mature a little more. You saw it a lot during 7-on-7 stuff this past summer, how he’d come in and take control and try to be more of a leader, as opposed to last year, where he kind of goofed off and jacked around. This year, it’s like a totally different Harrison.”
Perhaps most important, Beck appeared pain-free as he cut loose on throws during the early stages of practice — the part media can watch. He suffered a shoulder injury in the spring and was bothered into the summer.
One thing hasn’t changed since spring: Beck declined interview requests Thursday.
“He’s worked really hard in the summer,” said offensive coordinator Jay Norvell. “I think he’s moving better. He’s smoother. I think he’s in much better condition.”
Sounds like this kid is really starting to come into his own now. :thumbs
