rgrachek said:

Rhule announced after a couple of games that he was redshirting and that he wasn't fully recovered from his injury. Now he's fully recovered and has practiced. He can see the field this week and still redshirt, and I think that's what we're going to see.

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Malachi Coleman headed for redshirt season, Nebraska coach Matt Rhule says

Twelve Husker wide receivers played Saturday, but Malachi Coleman wasn't one of them. He's likely to redshirt this season, Matt Rhule said.

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NikkiSixx said:

seriously.. most star players have been opting out of bowl games these last few years.. it's another chance to get injured and there is little to gain from it, unless you're a backup player trying to get noticed.

Also, I suppose the trip to Florida/Texas/California would be nice for a kid from Nebraska, but I doubt it means much to the players who are actually from Florida/Texas/California etc.

Now a playoff means something, and ofc the players want to play in that game, but a bowl game these days is kinda for losers.. (think about it from a championship mindset.. that's where all the losers end up.). And if you're a fan looking at this as your super bowl moment or just something meaningful, then I'm sorry, you really are living in another world.. which ironically is where most Nebraska fans are living these days.

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Harry Caray said:

It seems like we've had quite a few TEs that haven't panned out over the last decade or so. It was the less-recruited guys like Stoll and Allen that did well, but highly-recruited guys like Rollins, Hickman, Rafdal, Carnie, etc. didn't do much. Fidone has had injuries....hopefully Carter Nelson doesn't become another one that disappears.

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RBigredMax said:

The playoff is “the show” - the rest of the bowls are similar to NIT tourney. We have to at least make the NIT!!!

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Harry Caray said:

It seems like we've had quite a few TEs that haven't panned out over the last decade or so. It was the less-recruited guys like Stoll and Allen that did well, but highly-recruited guys like Rollins, Hickman, Rafdal, Carnie, etc. didn't do much. Fidone has had injuries....hopefully Carter Nelson doesn't become another one that disappears.

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mgbreis said:

I didn't read any of the links, too lazy, but my gawd it all makes sense now! Obviously Cignetti is a cheater, you can tell just by looking at the evil bastard.

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Harry Caray said:

It seems like we've had quite a few TEs that haven't panned out over the last decade or so. It was the less-recruited guys like Stoll and Allen that did well, but highly-recruited guys like Rollins, Hickman, Rafdal, Carnie, etc. didn't do much. Fidone has had injuries....hopefully Carter Nelson doesn't become another one that disappears.

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ridge222 said:

Okay so speaking of the TE position. What is the deal with AJ Rollins, I remember watching this kid in HS, particularly on the basketball court, and really thought he had the tools to be a special TE.

Also it still kind of stings not getting the kid from Pierce last year. He has already played a pretty big roll for Iowa State in his season and a half.

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king_kong_ said:

Giff’s football future, should he make one for himself, is at OLB

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king_kong_ said:

Rhule announced the intention to redshirt Coleman before the season even started, right?

Said he needs to develop physically or something of the sort?

I don’t think injury has anything to do with it.

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V-Doub said:

I think if your NIL deal is through a “collective” there’s little responsibility on the athletes part cause the money comes from so many different sources. I think each contract stands on it’s own, as in, if a singular company donates a large amount to a collective with the understanding that this money is for a specific player or sub-set of players that are required to advertise for said company. Then yes, I suppose there would be some contractual obligations to advertise for said company. But in that sort of situation, why wouldn’t that company ink the NIL deal privately instead of going through a collective? In the end, the NIL money from a “collective” comes from a wide ranging and diverse pool. Private donations from fans and boosters, private companies and/or anyone who wants to support these athletes. In many cases there really isn’t any one specific company or organization for these kids to advertise for, except the collective it’s self.

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Tuco Salamanca said:

I get it, I am just not sure Coleman's injury was one that required him to be out this long during the season. By most accounts, he was practicing all summer and even through camp. IF they were worried about a nagging injury why would they allow that to occur?

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Tuco Salamanca said:

I get it, I am just not sure Coleman's injury was one that required him to be out this long during the season. By most accounts, he was practicing all summer and even through camp. IF they were worried about a nagging injury why would they allow that to occur?

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RBigredMax said:

The playoff is “the show” - the rest of the bowls are similar to NIT tourney. We have to at least make the NIT!!!

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king_kong_ said:

Not even in my mind. I think it’s a milestone that needs to be reached.

Dec bowl games are just universally more meaningless now that the playoff has expanded

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king_kong_ said:

Not even in my mind. I think it’s a milestone that needs to be reached.

Dec bowl games are just universally more meaningless now that the playoff has expanded

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Huskers123456 said:

Agree. Some coaches rush guys back and the player never gets right. That was what I was trying to say.

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