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Brandenburgh awarded Blackshirt
Nebraska junior Lance Brandenburgh has been awarded a coveted black practice jersey.
The 6-foot-1, 230-pound linebacker received his Blackshirt this week in the wake of his four-tackle performance in last week's loss at Southern California, Nebraska safeties coach Bill Busch said Friday morning.
Speaking at the Big Red Breakfast in Omaha, Busch said, "We're really excited about Lance and the way he's playing."
Brandenburgh, a native of Overland Park, Kan., is a versatile defender, capable of playing all three linebacker positions. This week, for instance, he's listed as the No. 2 middle linebacker and also would back up starting strongside linebacker Stewart Bradley if Clayton Sievers is unable to play Saturday because of an undisclosed injury.
Nebraska coaches have been awarding black practice jerseys to high-level defenders since the 1960s.
Husker weakside linebacker Steve Octavien remained without his black jersey as of Thursday. He was awarded one initially this season, but had it stripped due to academic reasons, he said.
DIFFERENT LOOKS: Busch noted that each offense Nebraska has faced this season has been radically different than the previous one. The pattern continues against Troy, which uses a spread offense with four- and five-receiver alignments. The Trojans (1-2), regarded highly for their team-wide speed, make opponents defend the entire field -- vertically as well as horizontally, Busch said. Like Southern California, Troy makes effective use of "bubble screens," or quick sideways throws to wideouts that negate the pass rush. "Troy will create a lot of situations for us to be extremely alert about," Busch said. "They're as well coached a football team as I've ever seen."
QUICK AND QUICKER: Nebraska junior I-back Kenny Wilson is "the fastest running back I've ever been around," Busch said. That's somewhat revealing considering Busch every day watches speedy sophomore Marlon Lucky in practice.
PROPS TO RUUD: Husker junior weakside linebacker Bo Ruud was named the team's defensive player of the week after recording nine tackles against Southern California. "He was really, really active," Busch said of the Lincoln Southeast graduate. "He just played a heck of a game."
Nebraska junior Lance Brandenburgh has been awarded a coveted black practice jersey.
The 6-foot-1, 230-pound linebacker received his Blackshirt this week in the wake of his four-tackle performance in last week's loss at Southern California, Nebraska safeties coach Bill Busch said Friday morning.
Speaking at the Big Red Breakfast in Omaha, Busch said, "We're really excited about Lance and the way he's playing."
Brandenburgh, a native of Overland Park, Kan., is a versatile defender, capable of playing all three linebacker positions. This week, for instance, he's listed as the No. 2 middle linebacker and also would back up starting strongside linebacker Stewart Bradley if Clayton Sievers is unable to play Saturday because of an undisclosed injury.
Nebraska coaches have been awarding black practice jerseys to high-level defenders since the 1960s.
Husker weakside linebacker Steve Octavien remained without his black jersey as of Thursday. He was awarded one initially this season, but had it stripped due to academic reasons, he said.
DIFFERENT LOOKS: Busch noted that each offense Nebraska has faced this season has been radically different than the previous one. The pattern continues against Troy, which uses a spread offense with four- and five-receiver alignments. The Trojans (1-2), regarded highly for their team-wide speed, make opponents defend the entire field -- vertically as well as horizontally, Busch said. Like Southern California, Troy makes effective use of "bubble screens," or quick sideways throws to wideouts that negate the pass rush. "Troy will create a lot of situations for us to be extremely alert about," Busch said. "They're as well coached a football team as I've ever seen."
QUICK AND QUICKER: Nebraska junior I-back Kenny Wilson is "the fastest running back I've ever been around," Busch said. That's somewhat revealing considering Busch every day watches speedy sophomore Marlon Lucky in practice.
PROPS TO RUUD: Husker junior weakside linebacker Bo Ruud was named the team's defensive player of the week after recording nine tackles against Southern California. "He was really, really active," Busch said of the Lincoln Southeast graduate. "He just played a heck of a game."
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