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Last nights baseball game is what I expect to happen anymore

The last several years of Nebraska's men's sports has been like last night's baseball game. Just when you think things are looking good they give a game away to the other team.

One thing is clear to me why waste time on coaches who cannot get the job done. Hoilberg is like 40 and 83 at Nebraska and the baseball team can't beat UNO or Creighton.

I believe Nebraska needs a new basketball coach and if baseball does not show some good improvement its time move on.

I wish Nebraska's men's sports were gravitating in mediocrity instead of laying at the bottom of the league in men's sports. I am very excited about Rhule so maybe things are changing.

O and D line additions. Who has an immediate impact?

Offensive Line Departures: Hunter Anthony, Broc Bando, Brant Banks, Trent Hixson, Kevin Williams Jr.

Defensive Line Departures: Devin Drew, Colton Feist, Mosai Newsom
Key Offensive Line Returnees for 2023: Bryce Benhart, Turner Corcoran, Ethan Piper, Nouredin Nouili, Teddy Prochazka

Key Defensive Line Returnees for 2023: Nash Hutmacher, Ty Robinson, Stephon Wynn Jr.

Offensive Line Additions: Ben Scott (Arizona State transfer), Jacob Hood (Georgia transfer), Gunnar Gottula (early enrollee), Sam Sledge, Brock Knutson, Mason Goldman
Defensive Line Additions: Elijah Jeudy (Texas A&M transfer), Kai Wallin (junior college transfer), Maverick Noonan (early enrollee), Princewill Umanmielen (early enrollee), Riley Van Poppel, Vincent Carroll-Jackson, Sua Lefotu, Cameron Lenhardt, Jason Maciejczak
It's been suggested that Raiola didn't get a fair shake under his former boss, and fortunately, he has an immediate opportunity to prove skeptics wrong. Ben Scott gives him an anchor at center along with providing an interior swing player in case of emergency. Nouredin Nouili and Ethan Piper both offer experience on either side of Scott while Teddy Prochazka has shown he has what it takes to be a starting Big Ten offensive tackle.
The biggest challenge for Raiola is finding another proper tackle opposite Prochazka. With an excellent showing, early enrollee Gunnar Gottula can make a statement the role should be his, while Brock Knutson and Mason Goldman show up in the fall to make cases of their own. That said, Nebraska taking a peek at a post-spring transfer portal roster for an experienced starter shouldn't be ruled out. Sam Sledge also signs up once fall camp kicks off to offer an alternative to Nouili and Piper, if necessary.
Defensive line coach and eight-year NFL veteran Terrance Knighton inherits Nash Hutmacher and Stephon Wynn Jr. to go along with the savage Ty Robinson. In addition, he's the beneficiary of an immediately eligible 2023 class crown jewel in Princewill Umanmielen. The four-star prospect joins Husker legacy Maverick Noonan in getting familiar with their new coach's teaching style early.

Vincent Carroll-Jackson, Sua Lefotu, and Cameron Lenhardt will arrive on campus later this year with hopes to fill any cracks in the depth chart. Be sure to keep an eye on Jason Maciejczak come August, an athlete with the skill to play either side and one sure to cause a tug-of-war between Raiola and Knighton.

— Written by Brandon Cavanaugh, part of the Athlon Contributor
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Any chance the Huskers employ a 2-QB system this fall?

It seems each QB has a unique skill set and they clearly want to get Sims on the field (at least according to how Rhule described his abilities). I am not a big fan of this approach but it may be one worth exploring in this specific instance. I still think Casey Thompson can be quite a stud given time and a better scheme to operate in.

Football Janiran Bonner highlights position moves under Matt Rhule

Good stuff from Matt Rhule today.

Janiran Bonner switching from WR to a hybrid TE caught my ear. I wrote about that, and took a look at the roster changes and additions. There was a good group of them, including a walk-on transfer QB from Ole Miss:

Baseball Live Thread BSB FINAL: Creighton 6, Nebraska 5

It's the first of three matchups tonight between Nebraska (11-6-1) and Creighton (7-7) in the battle of the Cornhusker state. After a few hundred steps and going through the maze that is the lower concourse, I'm here at Charles Schwab Field for some baseball action on this gloomy Tuesday night. Huskers are looking to bounce back after a frustrating series finale loss to Nicholls on Sunday where the bullpen gave up six earned runs in just over seven innings after starter Michael Garza allowed four.

Tonight it will be LHP Jackson Brockett (1-0, 0.84 ERA) vs. RHP Dominic Cancellieri (0-0, 4.91 ERA) on the mound. Big opportunity for Brockett - who's been sensational this season - as another good performance could put his name in the Sunday starter discussion. I like Nebraska's chances in this one, but you never know in a rivalry like this one.

First pitch set for 6:02 p.m. with televised coverage on Nebraska Public Media. Your series preview:

Recruiting Priority 2025 QB Stone Saunders on campus today

Pennsylvania 2025 QB Stone Saunders is back in Lincoln today.

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Saunders debuted in the top 150 in Rivals' 2025 class rankings. This is his second visit to Lincoln since Matt Rhule took over the program. He said that his first trip was amazing and the Huskers in are the mix for him. He completed 69 percent of his passes for 3,583 yards with 54 touchdowns and five interceptions in his sophomore season. Saunders was also the Gatorade Football Player of the Year for Pennsylvania last fall. He helped lead McDevitt to the 4A state title in Pennsylvania.

The soon to be national recruit is emerging as a top priority for the 2025 class.

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