Newby says seniors have set the tone for this season

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Good article about Newby and the 20+ seniors on the team. Their mindset and improvement from last season. One thing I haven't seen/heard this off season is how this will be the best "X" since "X"... Not a lot of guys talking about how good NU will be. More about commitment/mindset. This article leans to leadership and preparation.

“We didn't finish!” Newby said emphatically. “You can't have those mistakes being made. And you can't blame it on anybody but us. We're the ones out there playing. We made mistakes when we shouldn't have. Definitely, for this senior class, it's whatever it takes to finish, to win. You talk to Tommy, he's got the exact same mindset and it's instilled throughout the team. Whatever it takes. We've got to get the job done.”

http://www.omaha.com/huskers/blogs/terrell-newby-husker-seniors-planning-for-a-big/article_9bf8885a-5032-11e6-8924-1f7e056e869c.html

 
This is some of the best attitude I've heard coming into a fall camp for Huskers in a long, long time. No over confident BS! No lack of confidence either. Just matter of fact, going about the business of getting ready to play their best and GET R DONE! This team, like a great batch of homemade chili, is heating up slowly and cooking on low heat for hours and letting the flavor meld in so its just right! This is some of the most encouraging news of the summer thus far. Recruiting continues to be a tremendous battle but the top guys are keeping us on their list, amongst the top tier schools. This is good news. We need to reel in a dozen more over the coming 6 months and there's nothing like a dedicated, hard working, focused bunch of current players putting together a solid season to create the energy to put the finishing touches on a TOP TEN class. Yes, top ten is within reach, although it is almost impossible to have the well known recruiting 'gurus' / orgs give us that high rating because, let's be real, Nebraska is not a one of the big target markets to sell the product. If you want to sell your wares, you need to push them in the places where there are lots of potential buyers. Nebraska is a national brand but not what it once was but it will get hot quickly with one great season. We make a run and we'll be right back in the thick of things nationally.

 
84HuskerLaw said:
This is some of the best attitude I've heard coming into a fall camp for Huskers in a long, long time. No over confident BS! No lack of confidence either. Just matter of fact, going about the business of getting ready to play their best and GET R DONE! This team, like a great batch of homemade chili, is heating up slowly and cooking on low heat for hours and letting the flavor meld in so its just right! This is some of the most encouraging news of the summer thus far. Recruiting continues to be a tremendous battle but the top guys are keeping us on their list, amongst the top tier schools. This is good news. We need to reel in a dozen more over the coming 6 months and there's nothing like a dedicated, hard working, focused bunch of current players putting together a solid season to create the energy to put the finishing touches on a TOP TEN class. Yes, top ten is within reach, although it is almost impossible to have the well known recruiting 'gurus' / orgs give us that high rating because, let's be real, Nebraska is not a one of the big target markets to sell the product. If you want to sell your wares, you need to push them in the places where there are lots of potential buyers. Nebraska is a national brand but not what it once was but it will get hot quickly with one great season. We make a run and we'll be right back in the thick of things nationally.
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This what appears to be different this year. A shift to accountability, responsibility and effort. Also speaks to a shift in mental attitude. I like the fact there hasn't been a lot of coach speak. Just the kids taking ownership and planning to get after it.

 
Red Five said:
Same preseason fluff "leadership" story we get every year. Don't tell me, show me.
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No doubt - we need the action not just the right words but it is not chest pumping and a bunch of blow. I think a good motto for this season could be: "Getting back to business!" or Taking Care of Business!. These guys need to understand that last year showed they have enough ability to win but they won't if they don't get totally focused and each and every player must be accountable and do his part. Just got a good vibe. I may be just letting my Husker heart overpower my thinking but with the most experienced senior QB (with the ability to be a great player if he plays his best) we've had in a long time, and a bunch of hungry supporting cast all able to do their part, the offense has a chance to put up some big numbers. The defense should be capable IF our D line gels (a big 'if' admittedly) but those KC twins may be just the answer. I remember thinking when we were recruiting them that maybe they could turn out to be a little like those Selmon boys at OU. And there is every reason to believe our kicking should be title capable. I know that's a dream maybe but never say never!

 
lo country said:
84HuskerLaw said:
This is some of the best attitude I've heard coming into a fall camp for Huskers in a long, long time. No over confident BS! No lack of confidence either. Just matter of fact, going about the business of getting ready to play their best and GET R DONE! This team, like a great batch of homemade chili, is heating up slowly and cooking on low heat for hours and letting the flavor meld in so its just right! This is some of the most encouraging news of the summer thus far. Recruiting continues to be a tremendous battle but the top guys are keeping us on their list, amongst the top tier schools. This is good news. We need to reel in a dozen more over the coming 6 months and there's nothing like a dedicated, hard working, focused bunch of current players putting together a solid season to create the energy to put the finishing touches on a TOP TEN class. Yes, top ten is within reach, although it is almost impossible to have the well known recruiting 'gurus' / orgs give us that high rating because, let's be real, Nebraska is not a one of the big target markets to sell the product. If you want to sell your wares, you need to push them in the places where there are lots of potential buyers. Nebraska is a national brand but not what it once was but it will get hot quickly with one great season. We make a run and we'll be right back in the thick of things nationally.
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This what appears to be different this year. A shift to accountability, responsibility and effort. Also speaks to a shift in mental attitude. I like the fact there hasn't been a lot of coach speak. Just the kids taking ownership and planning to get after it.
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Could also be a difference between a 9-4 season and 6-7 season.

 
84HuskerLaw said:
This is some of the best attitude I've heard coming into a fall camp for Huskers in a long, long time. No over confident BS! No lack of confidence either. Just matter of fact, going about the business of getting ready to play their best and GET R DONE! This team, like a great batch of homemade chili, is heating up slowly and cooking on low heat for hours and letting the flavor meld in so its just right! This is some of the most encouraging news of the summer thus far. Recruiting continues to be a tremendous battle but the top guys are keeping us on their list, amongst the top tier schools. This is good news. We need to reel in a dozen more over the coming 6 months and there's nothing like a dedicated, hard working, focused bunch of current players putting together a solid season to create the energy to put the finishing touches on a TOP TEN class. Yes, top ten is within reach, although it is almost impossible to have the well known recruiting 'gurus' / orgs give us that high rating because, let's be real, Nebraska is not a one of the big target markets to sell the product. If you want to sell your wares, you need to push them in the places where there are lots of potential buyers. Nebraska is a national brand but not what it once was but it will get hot quickly with one great season. We make a run and we'll be right back in the thick of things nationally.
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This is some of the best attitude I've heard coming into a fall camp for Huskers in a long, long time. No over confident BS! No lack of confidence either. Just matter of fact, going about the business of getting ready to play their best and GET R DONE! This team, like a great batch of homemade chili, is heating up slowly and cooking on low heat for hours and letting the flavor meld in so its just right! This is some of the most encouraging news of the summer thus far.

Recruiting continues to be a tremendous battle but the top guys are keeping us on their list, amongst the top tier schools. This is good news. We need to reel in a dozen more over the coming 6 months and there's nothing like a dedicated, hard working, focused bunch of current players putting together a solid season to create the energy to put the finishing touches on a TOP TEN class. Yes, top ten is within reach, although it is almost impossible to have the well known recruiting 'gurus' / orgs give us that high rating because, let's be real, Nebraska is not a one of the big target markets to sell the product. If you want to sell your wares, you need to push them in the places where there are lots of potential buyers. Nebraska is a national brand but not what it once was but it will get hot quickly with one great season. We make a run and we'll be right back in the thick of things nationally.

 
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