Defensive Line
Position Breakdowns: Defensive End
Outlook: The Huskers have good starting options but not much depth at defensive end. That will be particularly concerning in 2009 when three seniors will have graduated....
Position Breakdowns: Defensive Tackle
Outlook: Nebraska’s interior defensive line received a lot of criticism in 2007. But with both starters playing hurt and little in ready reserve, a subpar year should probably have been expected. This season, the group looks to enter the season...
Williams Puts Pelini in Tough Spot
Defensive end recruit Josh Williams alleged theft and assault puts defensive coordinator Bo Pelini in a difficult position. It seems almost a rite of passage as an NU head coach to deal with a recruit that gets in legal trouble...
Barry Blows Up
Many Husker fans have had high expectations for Barry Turner as he takes over for Jay Moore at defensive end. He’d already shown a knack for pass-rushing and his speed reminded many of Grant Wistrom or Jared Tomich from...
Breaking down the defensive line
Note: This is a guest post from Bill in Iowa who is a frequent BRN commenter. If you'd like to take a crack at writing a guest post, drop us a line. Fall camp is starting and everyone is worried...
Defensive Line – 2008 and Beyond
The good news is that in 2008 Nebraska will have several experienced and seemingly very talented lineman available for the 2008 season. The bad news is that many of them will be eligible for the NFL draft after the...
The 2007 Defensive Line
Nebraska’s sure to have a new look at quarterback in 2007. For better or worse, Sam Keller will not look like Zac Taylor. Likewise, the 2007 defensive line will look substantially different than the 2006 unit, for a number...
The 2006 Defensive Line
Before we jump into the present, we’ll take one more look backward at the 2006 defensive line. On the one hand, that unit will be a tough act to follow. Last season, the Huskers featured a pair of defensive ends...
Defensive Line - Xs and Os
It is “Defensive Line Week” here at Big Red Network. And, it is time to examine some of the “Xs and Os” or defensive line strategies employed by NU. In doing so, it is important to first define some of...
The Importance of Defensive Line Play
If defense wins championships (and the numbers say it does), then the defensive line is quite simply the most important part of a football team. Hall of Fame NFL coach Bill Walsh believed that the ability to generate a...
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