Spring Practice
2008 College Football Spring Game Attendance
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April 29, 2008 by
College football spring games were once merely scrimmages held mostly for the benefit of the coaches and players. Now they are full fledged fan festivals and recruiting events complete with rock concerts and nation-wide television coverage. Over 80,000 Husker fans...
Husker Spring Game Photos
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April 21, 2008 by
Joe Ganz led the Red team to an early lead during Saturday's spring scrimmage. Coach Bo Pelini indicated Ganz as the clear No. 1 quarterback for NU heading into fall ball. Continue reading for more photos from the sideline...
Glenn is Spring MVP
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April 21, 2008 by
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...
Spring Thinking
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April 19, 2008 by
Sunny weather, a new coach and a great crowd made for a fun day in at the Red-White Spring game in Lincoln. Here are my reactions from the sold-out scrimmage....
It's A Sellout
You'd think it was a game day. The sea of red is out in full force for today's spring game scrimmage. There's not an empty seat in the house. In case you're curious, the first play was an option...
Husker Spring Game Info
The Huskers wrap up spring practice today with the annual Red-White Spring Game scrimmage. (In case you haven't heard.) Kickoff: 1:00 PM TV: Not televised Radio: Nation Wide Affiliates Internet: Audio Weather: Sunny, 71 degrees Darren and I are...
Weather Forecast for Husker Spring Game
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April 18, 2008 by
Back by popular demand, here is your official weathercast for the Husker Spring Game....
2008 Spring Game – What to Watch For
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April 18, 2008 by
While you can choose a rooting interest in a spring scrimmage, one team or another coming out with a win would seemingly have no bearing on the future. But there are things to keep your eye on, as clues to...
Red Team a Ten Point Favorite
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April 17, 2008 by
Husker fans will be rewarded Saturday with a game that will be much more competitive than we’ve seen over the last four years, but despite assurances that the teams were split down the middle, it seems clear that the Red...
Spring Storyline - Backup Quarterback?
Today, I had a friend ask me about the things I would be watching most closely during the Red White Spring Game on Saturday. Among my answers was the battle for the backup quarterback spot. The answer caught him off...
Husker Spring Game "Draft" Intriguing
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April 13, 2008 by
Bill Callahan's use of the Red-White Spring Game as a glorified exhibition intended to entertain crowds and woo recruits. Top units never squared off against each other, and scores got a bit out of hand. After a year or so...
On Expectations
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April 10, 2008 by
Expectations are the theme of the week. With one week before the Spring Game, hope is blooming faster than flowers. Big talk can be heard around the water cooler, filling message boards and blowing up phone lines. The Sporting News'...
Win Tickets to the Nebraska Spring Game
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April 10, 2008 by
The Husker spring game is officially sold out. Who needs two? We have six extra tickets, but we're not selling. We're giving them away to our loyal readers. Sure, you can buy tickets online for anywhere from $40 to...
Adding Bad Weight Adds Nothing
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April 9, 2008 by
Last summer, I wrote enthusiastically about the weight defensive end Barry Turner added going into the 2007 season. It was wishful thinking to believe it was all good weight and if anything it appeared to be a hindrance rather than...
Missing "Middleweights"
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April 4, 2008 by
Nebraska fans are accustomed to fullbacks and tight ends being an important part of the NU offense. In the option offense days, the fullback got his share of carries and was an absolutely vital blocker on almost every play. And,...
Special Teams a Mystery
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April 3, 2008 by
Husker fans feel like they have some basis for their expectations of what the team will look like in the fall. The offense will be somewhere between Callahan's West Coast Offense and what Shawn Watson did in Colorado. At three...
Open to Receive
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April 2, 2008 by
Even this early in to Spring Practice, it is fairly obvious to everyone following Husker football closely that there will be a renewed emphasis on the running game. But, that doesn't mean NU won't be putting the ball in the...
"Tagging Off" Helps Create Turnovers
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March 31, 2008 by
One of the main items reported during the first week of NU's spring practices was the level of energy on defense, particularly the players' pursuit of and to the football. It wasn't just the enthusiasm that comes with Spring and...
The Blue Horizon
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March 28, 2008 by
As we roll into Spring and see the inevitable forecasts of what the depth chart will look like, the name Anthony Blue continues to appear. That was understandable prior to his knee injury, or even before the details came out...
One Voice
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March 28, 2008 by
Yesterday morning, NU Head Coach Bo Pelini did an interview with the largest news talk radio station in Omaha, 1110 KFAB. Mark that as the first thing he has done that is predecessor failed to do. I hope this willingness...
Opening Spring Press Conference
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March 27, 2008 by
The most meaningful thing to come out of spring football from a fans perspective is usually a new depth chart. Losses to graduation mean there are holes to fill and who gets what spot is always in question. When a...
Beyond the Obligatory Conditioning Story
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March 26, 2008 by
We heard rumblings of more intense conditioning and read stories about the new strength coach and his techniques. Now, we've seen some of the results. Okay, Matt Slauson has dropped some pounds and Andy Potter found an abdominal muscle. (Maybe...
Rebuilding the Pipeline?
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March 21, 2008 by
There is a lot of good buzz about NU's potential along the offensive line as spring ball gets underway. And for those seeking resurgence of the Husker football team, evaluating the offensive line is the right place to start. Quality...
Third Time’s A Charm?
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March 13, 2008 by
The Big Red Network is entering its third year and for the third time I’m going to make my Spring plea to the coaching staff – make the Spring Game a top unit versus top unit contest. Under Bill Callahan,...
Henery Holds Kicking Job
Alex Henery came to Lincoln as a walk-on punter. Now he has emerged as Nebraska’s top field goal kicker. Sure, he could lose his spot in the fall, but considering his only new competition for the job next year...
Analyzing 2007 Spring Game Attendance
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April 25, 2007 by
I think it's fair to say that the tradition of college football spring scrimmages has turned the corner. What began as an opportunity for teams to knock off the rust and evaluate talent in the off season, has morphed into...
Big Red Roundtable - Post Spring Game Edition
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April 24, 2007 by
The Big Red Roundtable (pictured) is a group of Husker bloggers who get together every so often to discuss Husker football. This week, the crew discussed the Spring Game, Marlon Lucky's injury, and walking in Steve Pederson's shoes....
Eye-Openers From Spring Media Guide
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April 23, 2007 by
While you may not learn as much as you hope from the Spring football game itself, you can learn a fair amount from the media guide. It’s one spot where we see on paper a number of things that...
Patrick Witt - Perfect Storm at Quarterback?
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April 19, 2007 by
The phrase "perfect storm" has entered the lexicon to describe any time a series of events coincide to create exceptional results. I'm going way out on a limb to speculate that NU has a "perfect storm" brewing at quarterback in...
Smith May Be Valuable in the Future
Among the story lines this spring was the move of former defensive end recruit Mike Smith to the offensive line. With all of the positive vibes surrounding the offensive line both this fall and in the upcoming recruiting class, it’s...
The Return of Competition
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April 13, 2007 by
Whether it is in free markets or football, there is an almost universal truth that competition makes things better. On the gridiron, competition in practice is born only from roster depth. And with competition comes improvement. With improvement, wins likely...
Spring Game Pocket Guide
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April 12, 2007 by
Continuing our proud tradition of cramming as much information as possible into two pages that you can print, fold and stuff in your pocket, BRN would like to present our official Game Day Pocket Guide for the 2007 Spring...
We May Never See Best of Bowman
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April 5, 2007 by
Nebraska cornerback Zack Bowman's recent knee injury will keep him out of football until the fall. Because of the severity of the injury, it's easy to believe he won't truly be 100% at any time during the 2007 season....
Wilson's Injury May Work Out Well
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April 4, 2007 by
Kenny Wilson had to be disappointed, if not heartbroken, when he broke his femur last week. Already working to overcome a previous injury, the broken bone will now cause him to miss all of the 2007 season. With only...
Spring Offers Limited Preview of Special Teams
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April 2, 2007 by
While Marcus Mendoza may emerge in 2007 as a force on special teams, many of his compatriots on those units have yet to arrive on campus....
Phillips Will Be Good Enough
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March 30, 2007 by
Most fans were probably surprised to see Nebraska fullback Dane Todd named all-conference last year. Not because he was undeserving, but because he was easy to miss. Good blockers often are....
The Worst Thing About Spring Football
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March 29, 2007 by
Cornerback Zackary Bowman - coming off of an ACL injury in his left knee last Fall - injured his right knee in practice Wednesday. The extent of the knee injury is still unknown. So, Husker fans are holding their...
Why Pick on the Scrubs?
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March 29, 2007 by
Who'd like to see what Nebraska's starting offensive line can do facing Ndamukong Suh? Or what happens when Steve Octavien tries to take down Marlon Lucky or Sam Keller tries to zip one past Andre Jones into Terrence Nunn?...
Big Red Roundtable: Spring Practice has Sprung
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March 28, 2007 by
The Big Red Roundtable, an elite force of Husker bloggers, convened this week to celebrate the start of spring practice. Husker Mike hosted the event (and did a lovely job decorating). Also joining in were Corn Nation, Double Extra...
Sam Keller = Joe Dailey?
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March 28, 2007 by
While few will admit it, many Husker fans were gratified to see former Husker Joe Dailey fail as North Carolina's quarterback in 2006. Nothing against Joe personally, but if he'd played at an All-ACC level after transfering, what would...
Return to Dominance?
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March 27, 2007 by
Nebraska had one of the better offenses in 2006, but some of the work got done with smoke and mirrors. The Huskers were middle of the Big 12 pack in terms of yards per carry and gave up a...
Allen Fills Out
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March 26, 2007 by
Pierre Allen stood out from other members of Nebraska's 2006 recruiting class in a few ways. First, in addition to him being projected as a defensive end or tight end, there was some thought that he might become a...
Kyle Moore Walk-on to Watch
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March 23, 2007 by
While the depth chart at the wide-open fullback spot is sure to include some walk-ons, it's linebacker Kyle Moore who might be the most important walk-on at Nebraska this spring....
Spring practice begins for the Huskers
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March 22, 2007 by
The Huskers held their first of fifteen spring practices by working out inside the Hawks Championship Center on Wednesday. As expected, Coach Callahan set a fast pace right away. “We did not hold back from our package from where...
Nicks May Be Rare Juco O-lineman Success Story
For years, Husker fans criticized Kansas State for its heavy reliance on junior college players. Between the end of Prop-48 and otherwise mediocre recruiting, Nebraska found its program in need of some quick fixes and turned to the juco ranks....
Murillo Gives NU Options
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March 21, 2007 by
While most Husker fans are wondering what Nebraska will look like at quarterback or perhaps even along the defensive line, there's one area where fans can expect nothing but improvement - cornerback....
Four-way QB Competition, Two-man Race at Best
Barring a rash of injuries at quarterback, we won't see Beau Davis as NU's next starting quarterback. Forget what we hear about equal snaps for four guys. It's not gonna happen....
Position Switches For Spring Football
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March 16, 2007 by
Spring football is the right time to develop players, and also to tinker with the units of a teams offense and defense. The goal is to find the right combination of players or foster the most competition possible for a...
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