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Huskers look to Nicks at LT
Some quick notes from a Monday interview with Nebraska offensive coordinator Shawn Watson:
-- In the wake of Chris Patrick's announcement that he will enter the NFL Supplemental Draft, Nebraska is looking to senior Carl Nicks to take over the left-tackle position, Watson said.
"Carl developed by the end of last year into a great tackle," Watson said.
Junior Lydon Murtha will be called upon to take over at right tackle. Victory Haines will supply depth at both tackle spots as well as at center, Watson said, and redshirted freshman D.J. Jones also will get a long look at right tackle. It appears Matt Slauson will remain at guard.
-- Watson said repetitions will be distributed equally among the four Husker quarterbacks ready for spring practice: Joe Ganz, Sam Keller, Beau Davis and Patrick Witt.
"It's wide open, it's competition," Watson said. "We want to see who responds to the competition and to the system and who can manage the installation (of the offense).
"It's a new year, new season. We'll roll the ball out and see what we've got. Let them compete."
-- Transfer QB Zac Lee's status for spring practice remains questionable. His progress from a December knee injury is essentially being evaluated day to day, Watson said, stressing that there's no reason to rush things.
"We need him to be prepared for the (fall) season," Watson said.
-- I-back Marlon Lucky is set to participate in spring drills. Watson said he remains hopeful that Cody Glenn (foot) will join in drills at some point. Because of depth concerns, safety Major Culbert will continue to practice at I-back, as he did for the Cotton Bowl.
Some quick notes from a Monday interview with Nebraska offensive coordinator Shawn Watson:
-- In the wake of Chris Patrick's announcement that he will enter the NFL Supplemental Draft, Nebraska is looking to senior Carl Nicks to take over the left-tackle position, Watson said.
"Carl developed by the end of last year into a great tackle," Watson said.
Junior Lydon Murtha will be called upon to take over at right tackle. Victory Haines will supply depth at both tackle spots as well as at center, Watson said, and redshirted freshman D.J. Jones also will get a long look at right tackle. It appears Matt Slauson will remain at guard.
-- Watson said repetitions will be distributed equally among the four Husker quarterbacks ready for spring practice: Joe Ganz, Sam Keller, Beau Davis and Patrick Witt.
"It's wide open, it's competition," Watson said. "We want to see who responds to the competition and to the system and who can manage the installation (of the offense).
"It's a new year, new season. We'll roll the ball out and see what we've got. Let them compete."
-- Transfer QB Zac Lee's status for spring practice remains questionable. His progress from a December knee injury is essentially being evaluated day to day, Watson said, stressing that there's no reason to rush things.
"We need him to be prepared for the (fall) season," Watson said.
-- I-back Marlon Lucky is set to participate in spring drills. Watson said he remains hopeful that Cody Glenn (foot) will join in drills at some point. Because of depth concerns, safety Major Culbert will continue to practice at I-back, as he did for the Cotton Bowl.