Jamal Turner not playing against MSU is just dumb....

[HuskerinSunDiego]

When I read this quote today, I just thought that it was plain dumb:

"One of those guys competing for playing time with Marlowe is true freshman Jamal Turner, who leads the team in receiving with 15 catches for 243 yards. But Turner didn't play against the Spartans."

How can a guy go from leading the team in receiving to not even setting foot on the field? Ridiculous. If he got "out-practiced" during the week, then I could see him getting fewer snaps. But, I cannot fathom why the guy wouldn't even get in for a play.

 

[MJSkers]

Very very odd that he didn't play. It's funny to hear "leads the team in receiving", and have the discussion of him not playing. Either way, I can't complain because we played great against MSU. Hopefully he see's the field the rest of the way out.

 

[NEWICOsker]

HiSD--Is it possible that the coaches feel like the young man has some things to learn? Maybe this is a long-term lesson that's being taught here.

 

[epocSoN]

It's hard to believe he leads the team in receiving, when he barely sees playing time. Kyler Reed, Jamaal Turner, Kenny Bell, Rex Burkhead, Quincy Enunwa, these are the play makers that we have been in need of for a VERY long time, yet we rely on Burkhead to handle 95% of the load. If we want to last through another 6 games, we have got to practice better ball distribution.

 

[huskerXman]

it could also be he was in hot water for some reason. Just an opinion, but it would explain why he didn't play at all.

 

[HuskerinSunDiego]

HiSD--Is it possible that the coaches feel like the young man has some things to learn? Maybe this is a long-term lesson that's being taught here.

Hard to tell. If he is screwing off or not playing hard, then, yes, it's a lesson. However, I get the sense that he simply lost the practice battle and didn't get to play. I could be wrong, but if I am right, then it's ridiculous that he could not come in for a single play. If we have seen one flaw with this coaching staff it's that they want to play the top 22 and nobody else.

 

[Another Poster Named Bob]

I'm guessin he is in the coaches dog house.

 

[Billz909]

HiSD--Is it possible that the coaches feel like the young man has some things to learn? Maybe this is a long-term lesson that's being taught here.

Hard to tell. If he is screwing off or not playing hard, then, yes, it's a lesson. However, I get the sense that he simply lost the practice battle and didn't get to play. I could be wrong, but if I am right, then it's ridiculous that he could not come in for a single play. If we have seen one flaw with this coaching staff it's that they want to play the top 22 and nobody else.

I think it had to do with his public statements about his QB!

 

[MJSkers]

It's hard to believe he leads the team in receiving, when he barely sees playing time. Kyler Reed, Jamaal Turner, Kenny Bell, Rex Burkhead, Quincy Enunwa, these are the play makers that we have been in need of for a VERY long time, yet we rely on Burkhead to handle 95% of the load. If we want to last through another 6 games, we have got to practice better ball distribution.

Everyone you mentioned there is a WR/TE besides Burkhead. We are a running team. A running team everyone has been begging for, for a very long time. We also have a QB that isn't Peyton Manning. So, add those two together and it's exactly why we rely on Burkhead so much, he's our best player on a running team. The others touches are going to be minimal...like a few times a game.

Additionally, we have 3 freshman RB's besides Burkhead, which is why they don't get much PT in big games like MSU. We've won championships running the ball and having minimal ball distribution.

 

[JJ Husker]

HiSD--Is it possible that the coaches feel like the young man has some things to learn? Maybe this is a long-term lesson that's being taught here.

Hard to tell. If he is screwing off or not playing hard, then, yes, it's a lesson. However, I get the sense that he simply lost the practice battle and didn't get to play. I could be wrong, but if I am right, then it's ridiculous that he could not come in for a single play. If we have seen one flaw with this coaching staff it's that they want to play the top 22 and nobody else.

Uhmm that's not a flaw, it's the direct result of not putting teams away early. And, it is also not accurate to claim they want to play the top 22 and nobody else. They rotate many on the D side and some on the O side. Having your best players on the field is not a flaw, it is smart. Not doing it would be a flaw.

 

[NEWICOsker]

The coaches seem to have a rotation at WR and TE on offense. And, DB and DE on defense.

My guess is that young Mr. Turner is learning about college football and the consistency it takes to EARN playing time.

 

[MJSkers]

HiSD--Is it possible that the coaches feel like the young man has some things to learn? Maybe this is a long-term lesson that's being taught here.

Hard to tell. If he is screwing off or not playing hard, then, yes, it's a lesson. However, I get the sense that he simply lost the practice battle and didn't get to play. I could be wrong, but if I am right, then it's ridiculous that he could not come in for a single play. If we have seen one flaw with this coaching staff it's that they want to play the top 22 and nobody else.

Didn't they hand out 20 blackshirts?

 

[DaveH]

I think the dog house theory is correct.

He's gotta see the field and get the ball more going forward. He would have scored if it was him instead of marlowe on that reverse. No doubt.

 

[Hercules]

Coach Fisher and Coach Beck laid out in very black and white terms why Jamal isn't seeing the field much. What's with the extra speculation?

 

[sd'sker]

turner is in the unenviable position of having a competent backup on the field along with a stout wr corps. even if he is the best, which he clearly is extremely talented, he is less valuable on the field right now than he might think.