Coach Hassell,
It looks like this writer is ready to put your suggestion regarding Glenn to the real test. It's time to decide - will Hassell be kissing butts anytime soon? I don't expect Glenn to let you down. Whether you like Glenn or not, this sounds like a reasonable strategy for attacking Troy.
Husker to Watch: Cody Glenn
BY STEVEN M. SIPPLE / Lincoln Journal Star
Friday, Sep 22, 2006 - 11:36:59 pm CDT
No. 34 Cody Glenn, 6-0, 230, I-back
Let’s see. Troy has a relatively small but quick defense, and its starting middle linebacker is out with an injury.
Florida State had trouble running around the edges against the Trojans.
So, NU might try to attack on the ground between the tackles today. That could mean significant action for Glenn, the biggest and strongest of the four I-backs.
As was the case last week against Southern California, it might make sense for Nebraska to again feature its running game to help chew up time and keep Troy’s spread offense off the field.
Although Glenn received no carries against USC, look for him to be a factor today. Nebraska coach Bill Callahan said Husker coaches remain confident in Glenn, who had carried 24 times for 135 yards and three touchdowns in the first two games.
After averaging 80 plays in the first two games, Nebraska ran only 53 against USC — which helps explain why Glenn didn’t receive any carries, Callahan said.
Glenn said he plans to keep pushing hard in practice.
“I work hard every time we’re out here,” he said. “I never take a play off. That’s not me. I’m going to continue to practice the way I practice, and whatever happens, happens.”