Wide Receivers

Niles Paul, MVP?

Comments 7 comments so far January 25, 2010 by Steve Hanway

A year ago, Nebraska went into the offseason with fingers crossed that Ndamukong Suh would not get injured. It was evident even that that he would be the player Nebraska could least afford to lose. Thankfully, he stayed healthy for...

Can Receiver Production Match 2008

Comments 13 comments so far August 26, 2009 by Tom Cudd

With all this attention placed on the Running backs the last few days, I have been forcing my mind to the Wide Receivers group the whole time. Not to minimalize the issue, but I'd like to keep focusing on the...

Won’t Get Fooled Again

Comments 8 comments so far July 3, 2009 by Steve Hanway

Going into the 2008 season, one of the concerns for Husker fans was about receiving talent. Nebraska had lost statistical leaders in Maurice Purify (yards, touchdowns, single game scoring record), Terrence Nunn (2nd all-time in receptions and yards to the...

WR Niles Paul Arrested for DUI

Comments 5 comments so far April 13, 2009 by Renny Vandewege

According to a Lincoln Journal Star report, Husker Wide Receiver Niles Paul was arrested early Sunday morning on suspicion of DUI, driving on a suspended license, and minor in possession of alcohol. Bo Pelini has yet to address the situation....

What to Make of Mendoza

Comments 8 comments so far March 27, 2009 by Steve Hanway

Among the big stories in the opening days of Spring practice has been the move of Marcus Mendoza from running back to wide receiver. For many fans, this was a welcome change. If you hadn’t already thought of it yourself,...

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Comments 4 comments so far October 22, 2008 by Steve Hanway

Niles Paul had us at “Hello�. He was the glamour recruit out of a strong 2007 recruiting class. As a blood relative to former Husker legend Ahman Green, big things were expected from him....

Position Breakdowns: Wide Receivers

Comment 1 comment so far April 28, 2008 by Steve Hanway

Outlook: The Huskers lost a lot of production to graduation with the departures of Maurice Purify, Terrence Nunn, Frantz Hardy, and Dan Erickson. But seniors Nate Swift and Todd Peterson each have plenty of experience. How well the inexperienced youngsters...

Are the Receivers Really the Strength of the 2007 Team?

Comment 1 comment so far June 26, 2007 by Steve Hanway

Coach Callahan said it when he didn’t have to which means he probably meant it. He called the wide receivers the strength of the team. But that was before Maurice Purify’s off-the-field troubles began so it’s worth revisiting....

Wide Receivers Key to Unleashing West Coast Offense

Comments 6 comments so far June 25, 2007 by Steve Hanway

Not since Irving Fryar or perhaps even Johnny Rodgers have the Huskers had a receiver that was a major offensive weapon. Sure when you factor in the return game a guy like Bobby Newcombe becomes a bigger factor, but offensively...

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