I'm calling it right now. Given everything that I've seen and read about him, I'm sure he will be our best player for the next four years. Maybe the best ever.
Yeah, I just said that. Just wait.
Yikes.
I'll admit it's a bold statement, but with that being said, you won't find anyone with a stronger work ethic and smarts on the field. He just flat out makes defenders look stupid.
I guess I'm just tired of the hype. :dunno
Everyone wants to find the next super recruit to hang their hat on... and the majority don't ever make a meaningful contribution. Burkhead, if he EVER is our best player in the next four years, will probably not be at the top until he is an upperclassman.
I can understand that with football season SO FAR AWAY!!! Most of what you hear of Rex is absolutely true. No smoke and mirrors with him.
Who said anything about smoke and mirrors? I am saying Division I college football is a far cry from high school ball. Although he played in a competitive high school league, Burkhead has not faced the talent that he will face against even the weaker Division I team. Let the kid actually touch the field before you crown him.
(When will some Husker fans learn their lesson? DON'T HYPE PLAYERS BECAUSE THEY WILL DISAPPOINT MORE OFTEN THAN THEY SUCCEED. See Curt Dukes, Harrison Beck, Marlon Lucky, Sam Keller, etc. etc. etc. etc.)