Linebackers

Lavonte David Intrigues

Comment 1 comment so far February 11, 2010 by Steve Hanway

Any number of 2010 recruits could grow into a big-time playmaker for Nebraska. But one that jumps out is linebacker Lavonte David. In many respects, he reminds you of former Huskers and All-Big 12 linebacker Demorrio Williams. Both were ranked...

Mathew May: One to Watch

Comments 7 comments so far August 10, 2009 by Darren K. Carlson

With practice for the 2009 season officially underway, fans all over the world are digging through reports to get any glimpse of what this year's Husker squad may look and play like. Who is ready to break out? What newcomers...

Linebacking Losses Won’t Leave Huskers Lacking

Comments 2 comments so far May 14, 2009 by Steve Hanway

A year ago at this time, Nebraska had some major question marks surrounding the linebackers. With only one player with starting experience in the mix and not many more with playing experience, the Huskers had to find some linebackers for...

Plug 'N Play Linebackers

Comments 2 comments so far November 20, 2008 by Renny Vandewege

It was a gift that made perfect sense. We’ve all probably played Pacman and Dig Dug at the cool Showbiz birthday party as kids (those animated stage characters still give me nightmares). But in a Nobel Peace Prize-deserving invention, by...

Bo is One Tough Customer

Comments 11 comments so far November 12, 2008 by Renny Vandewege

On the field, Tom Osborne and Bo Pelini share vastly different approaches to handling game situations. Tom Osborne is revered as a stoic, faith-driven man with a calming influence that reminds most people of a grandfather. He never got too...

When Blackshirts Were Blackshirts: Brian Shaw

Comments 6 comments so far July 4, 2008 by Steve Hanway

As we look back at Husker defenders from better days, we’ve tried to select players at every position. Sure the switch from 5-2 defense to a 4-3 obscures the definition of linebacker versus rush end or defensive end, but the...

Position Breakdowns: Linebackers

Comments 2 comments so far May 7, 2008 by Steve Hanway

Outlook: The Huskers were positively gutted by graduation at linebacker. Given the way the defense performed in 2007, they may not be all bad. Nebraska must find starters and capable backups at every spot. Still, a transfer by Kyle Moore...

Glenn is Spring MVP

Comments 3 comments so far April 21, 2008 by Steve Hanway

Regardless of who stood out at the spring game this Saturday, Cody Glenn gave the most valuable performance of the spring. While his move from running back to linebacker could be cynically viewed as opportunistic, it’s clearly helpful to the...

Dillard’s Blackshirt Bodes Well

Comment 1 comment so far August 30, 2007 by Steve Hanway

While the talk of 2007 (aside from quarterbacks) has been about the four new starters on the defensive line, you’d expect that next year the talk will be about the three new starters at linebacker. Or is it two?...

Steve Octavien: Show Us What You’ve Got

Comments 3 comments so far June 8, 2007 by Steve Hanway

It’s not hard to name a player who came into Lincoln with high expectations that never lived up to them, Curt Dukes and Harrison Beck come to mind. But Octavien has shown flashes in practice and on the field....

Linebacker Keno 34-43-52

June 7, 2007 by Steve Hanway

We can’t let linebacker week go by without touching on the 3-4 we’ve heard rumors about since the end of last season. The simple math is that Nebraska has four quality linebackers with starting experience and replaces four starters on...

Linebacker a Big Recruiting Need

Comment 1 comment so far June 6, 2007 by Steve Hanway

In college football, one year to the next your biggest strength can become your greatest weakness. In 2007, linebacker is the unit with arguably the most depth, talent, and experience anywhere on the team. In 2008, it may well be...

Barrett Ruud Classic Example of Linebacking Limits

Comment 1 comment so far June 5, 2007 by Steve Hanway

At a school with the history Nebraska has, becoming the all-time leader in tackles is quite an achievement. Barrett Ruud managed the feat between 2001 and 2004, Nebraska’s weakest stretch in terms of wins and losses in more than...

Solid Linebackers, So What?

June 4, 2007 by Steve Hanway

Last week, I compared defensive linemen to baseball pitchers. What would that make linebackers? - Infielders, of course. Add a gold glove shortstop to your infield and your team will give up fewer runs. But it won’t cure all...

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