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husker rob
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Was he the juco player or the HS player? neither of them played last year either.
Eric the Red
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Picou ineligible; Beck rehabbing
Rodney Picou is academically ineligible and no longer with the team, Husker coach Bill Callahan said Thursday.
The 6-foot-4, 300-pound Picou, of Moreno Valley, Calif., worked with the second-string offensive line during spring drills. He sat out last season as a redshirt.
Callahan said that aside from sophomore quarterback Harrison Beck, Nebraska has no players rehabilitating injuries right now. Beck continues to recover from a sore throwing shoulder that manifested itself during spring drills and kept him out of the spring game.
To Callahan’s knowledge, he said, Beck has been unable to participate in 7-on-7 passing drills this week.
“Generally speaking, he’s getting his strength back (in the arm) and getting more confidence in it,” Callahan said. “I know he’s been working with (trainer) Doak Ostergard and has been working hard to rehab that shoulder.”
Meanwhile, three Husker offensive players have recovered well from shoulder injuries that sidelined them during spring drills, Callahan said.
Center Kurt Mann, I-back Brandon Jackson and guard/center Jordan Picou (Rodney’s cousin) are full speed for the summer workout program.
Several members of the 2006 recruiting class are in town for summer drills. However, Callahan said linebacker Steve Allen, who played last season at Fresno City (Calif.) College, won’t join the team because of academic issues related to transfer rules.
“According to transfer rules, he only has one year of eligibility remaining in Division I,” the coach said. “He’s still working on some things academically, but we won’t be able to take him.”
Rodney Picou is academically ineligible and no longer with the team, Husker coach Bill Callahan said Thursday.
The 6-foot-4, 300-pound Picou, of Moreno Valley, Calif., worked with the second-string offensive line during spring drills. He sat out last season as a redshirt.
Callahan said that aside from sophomore quarterback Harrison Beck, Nebraska has no players rehabilitating injuries right now. Beck continues to recover from a sore throwing shoulder that manifested itself during spring drills and kept him out of the spring game.
To Callahan’s knowledge, he said, Beck has been unable to participate in 7-on-7 passing drills this week.
“Generally speaking, he’s getting his strength back (in the arm) and getting more confidence in it,” Callahan said. “I know he’s been working with (trainer) Doak Ostergard and has been working hard to rehab that shoulder.”
Meanwhile, three Husker offensive players have recovered well from shoulder injuries that sidelined them during spring drills, Callahan said.
Center Kurt Mann, I-back Brandon Jackson and guard/center Jordan Picou (Rodney’s cousin) are full speed for the summer workout program.
Several members of the 2006 recruiting class are in town for summer drills. However, Callahan said linebacker Steve Allen, who played last season at Fresno City (Calif.) College, won’t join the team because of academic issues related to transfer rules.
“According to transfer rules, he only has one year of eligibility remaining in Division I,” the coach said. “He’s still working on some things academically, but we won’t be able to take him.”
TheCropDuster
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R. Picou is a big, big loss mainly for depth concerns at the guard spot. That's though...
KansasHusker
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It's great to hear about BJAX. Can't wait for him to get back into the action and see what kind of push he can make for playing time. I miss his freshman season with him providing quality rushing behind Porkchop.
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Rodney Picou no longer with Huskers
BY STEVEN M. SIPPLE / Lincoln Journal Star
Nebraska’s summer conditioning program won’t include scholarship offensive lineman Rodney Picou. In addressing a variety of topics Thursday, Husker head coach Bill Callahan said that Picou, who redshirted as a true freshman last season, is academically ineligible and no longer with the team.
The 6-foot-4, 300-pound Picou, of Moreno Valley, Calif., worked with the second-string offensive line as a guard during spring drills. Last August, he missed the first 18 practices of preseason drills while awaiting an OK from the NCAA academic clearinghouse.
Meanwhile, three Husker offensive players have recovered well from shoulder injuries that sidelined them during spring drills, Callahan said. Center Kurt Mann, I-back Brandon Jackson and guard/center Jordan Picou (Rodney’s cousin) are full speed for the summer workout program, which began this week and serves as a prelude to the official start of training camp in early August.
In fact, Callahan said that beside sophomore quarterback Harrison Beck, Nebraska has no players rehabilitating injuries right now. Beck, a reserve who last season attempted 10 passes in two games, continues to recover from a sore throwing shoulder that manifested itself during spring drills and kept him out of the April 15 Red-White spring game.
Picou
Beck tweaked a hamstring during the spring’s first major scrimmage. He later developed soreness in the shoulder, although two MRIs — including one performed after the April 15 spring game — revealed no damage or tears. Doctors recommended rest and rehabilitation.
“Generally speaking, Harrison’s getting his strength back (in the arm) and getting more confidence in it,” Callahan said. “I know he’s been working with (trainer) Doak Ostergard and has been working hard to rehabilitate that shoulder.
“I’ll see him (in the next few days), so I’ll have a better gauge then of where he’s at.”
Several members of the 2006 recruiting class are in town for summer drills. However, Callahan said linebacker Steve Allen, who played last season at Fresno City (Calif.) College, won’t join the team because of academic issues related to transfer rules.
“According to transfer rules, he only has one year of eligibility remaining in Division I,” the coach said. “He’s still working on some things academically, but we won’t be able to take him.”
Callahan said Nebraska coaches learned Allen would have one season of eligibility only after the player had signed his letter of intent. A Florida native, the 6-foot-2, 230-pound Allen last season recorded 66 tackles, including nine for losses.
Callahan was upbeat about the start of summer conditioning, saying team leaders often emerge during this time of year because it’s “players leading players.” With coaches barred by NCAA rules from participating in summer drills, head strength coach Dave Kennedy oversees the program.
“You want to take a major step,” Callahan said. “Every strength coach is out there talking about how you have to get bigger and faster and tougher. And it’s true, because this phase of conditioning really will carry into your training camp and season.
“To me, it’s a question of what are we going to do to set ourselves apart. That’s the challenge for our football team.”
Among other topics:
— On perhaps still adding a quarterback for the 2006 recruiting class, which currently is without one: “We’re staying proactive in our recruitment. We’re exploring a couple different avenues right now. We do have contingencies in place if things don’t go accordingly. I just feel it’s important at this juncture to try to get another guy who has experience in a pro system in order to help the competition, further the depth and eliminate the void we have.”
Lyle Moevao, a 6-foot, 225-pound quarterback from El Camino (Calif.) Community College, is scheduled to visit campus this weekend. If he accepts NU’s scholarship offer, he could join the team in time for this coming season.
— On NU’s three-day youth football camp for players ages 8-13, which began Thursday. A total of 393 players signed up, 140 more than last year. “I’m extremely proud of this particular session,” Callahan said. “In my opinion, there’s no better way to build on the tradition of your program than to show campers what it means to be a Husker. Through this experience, they can identify with our coaches and players.”
Rodney Picou no longer with Huskers
BY STEVEN M. SIPPLE / Lincoln Journal Star
Nebraska’s summer conditioning program won’t include scholarship offensive lineman Rodney Picou. In addressing a variety of topics Thursday, Husker head coach Bill Callahan said that Picou, who redshirted as a true freshman last season, is academically ineligible and no longer with the team.
The 6-foot-4, 300-pound Picou, of Moreno Valley, Calif., worked with the second-string offensive line as a guard during spring drills. Last August, he missed the first 18 practices of preseason drills while awaiting an OK from the NCAA academic clearinghouse.
Meanwhile, three Husker offensive players have recovered well from shoulder injuries that sidelined them during spring drills, Callahan said. Center Kurt Mann, I-back Brandon Jackson and guard/center Jordan Picou (Rodney’s cousin) are full speed for the summer workout program, which began this week and serves as a prelude to the official start of training camp in early August.
In fact, Callahan said that beside sophomore quarterback Harrison Beck, Nebraska has no players rehabilitating injuries right now. Beck, a reserve who last season attempted 10 passes in two games, continues to recover from a sore throwing shoulder that manifested itself during spring drills and kept him out of the April 15 Red-White spring game.
Picou
Beck tweaked a hamstring during the spring’s first major scrimmage. He later developed soreness in the shoulder, although two MRIs — including one performed after the April 15 spring game — revealed no damage or tears. Doctors recommended rest and rehabilitation.
“Generally speaking, Harrison’s getting his strength back (in the arm) and getting more confidence in it,” Callahan said. “I know he’s been working with (trainer) Doak Ostergard and has been working hard to rehabilitate that shoulder.
“I’ll see him (in the next few days), so I’ll have a better gauge then of where he’s at.”
Several members of the 2006 recruiting class are in town for summer drills. However, Callahan said linebacker Steve Allen, who played last season at Fresno City (Calif.) College, won’t join the team because of academic issues related to transfer rules.
“According to transfer rules, he only has one year of eligibility remaining in Division I,” the coach said. “He’s still working on some things academically, but we won’t be able to take him.”
Callahan said Nebraska coaches learned Allen would have one season of eligibility only after the player had signed his letter of intent. A Florida native, the 6-foot-2, 230-pound Allen last season recorded 66 tackles, including nine for losses.
Callahan was upbeat about the start of summer conditioning, saying team leaders often emerge during this time of year because it’s “players leading players.” With coaches barred by NCAA rules from participating in summer drills, head strength coach Dave Kennedy oversees the program.
“You want to take a major step,” Callahan said. “Every strength coach is out there talking about how you have to get bigger and faster and tougher. And it’s true, because this phase of conditioning really will carry into your training camp and season.
“To me, it’s a question of what are we going to do to set ourselves apart. That’s the challenge for our football team.”
Among other topics:
— On perhaps still adding a quarterback for the 2006 recruiting class, which currently is without one: “We’re staying proactive in our recruitment. We’re exploring a couple different avenues right now. We do have contingencies in place if things don’t go accordingly. I just feel it’s important at this juncture to try to get another guy who has experience in a pro system in order to help the competition, further the depth and eliminate the void we have.”
Lyle Moevao, a 6-foot, 225-pound quarterback from El Camino (Calif.) Community College, is scheduled to visit campus this weekend. If he accepts NU’s scholarship offer, he could join the team in time for this coming season.
— On NU’s three-day youth football camp for players ages 8-13, which began Thursday. A total of 393 players signed up, 140 more than last year. “I’m extremely proud of this particular session,” Callahan said. “In my opinion, there’s no better way to build on the tradition of your program than to show campers what it means to be a Husker. Through this experience, they can identify with our coaches and players.”
Foppa
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I just wonder if there is more to this. Not to start conspiracy theories, but if he is truly NU's backup, Cally should be hitting the 'close to panic' button. He's not practicing, no spring game, no summer reps... :WTH
I agree, this is not a good sign
Surely there is a backup back-up plan?
KansasHusker
All-Conference
I really need to see something out of him this year as a backup that is encouraging toward his junior and senior years. Right now I haven't seen anything yet that tells me he is the QB of our future.I just wonder if there is more to this. Not to start conspiracy theories, but if he is truly NU's backup, Cally should be hitting the 'close to panic' button. He's not practicing, no spring game, no summer reps... :WTH
I agree, this is not a good sign
Surely there is a backup back-up plan?
Foppa
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:yeahI really need to see something out of him this year as a backup that is encouraging toward his junior and senior years. Right now I haven't seen anything yet that tells me he is the QB of our future.I just wonder if there is more to this. Not to start conspiracy theories, but if he is truly NU's backup, Cally should be hitting the 'close to panic' button. He's not practicing, no spring game, no summer reps... :WTH
I agree, this is not a good sign
Surely there is a backup back-up plan?
And that doesn't necessarily make me too happy.
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i agree totally ......not sure what is going on here..first hamstring, then shoulder..you have to wonder about durability and conditioning at this point...not saying he can't or won't come around, but i will stick my neck out and say i am disappointed at this point.........
hunter
hunter
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I have complete faith that Beck well turn-out just fine. He'll recover fine...take a little time to get back to form and playing condition, then, on game days in 2007, he'll launch beautiful aerials to receivers, light-up the scoreboard, and be crowned by fans all through Huskerland as the best pocket passer that has ever worn a Husker uniform.