You don’t want a situation where you put a kid out there too early and destroy his confidence. I have no doubt Rhule will try to do what he thinks best for the kid and that’s why I’m not going to question it if he doesn’t start game 1.
4-20 scrimmage notes- single digit players
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Judging how Rhule danced around how the running backs are doing at the PC, I'd say 50/50 Barthel isn't coaching them next year.
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The first and foremost issue with the running backs this Spring is it's the position with the most players being held out because of health recovery. A second issue is that there's a big emphasis on the passing game this Spring. That means fewer opportunities to run the ball while there's much more need to improve pass protection by running backs (which is usually more difficult for younger running backs to learn).
The room needs to develop. He has a couple of guys plagued by injuries which makes them unreliably. He has unproven guys and newcomers. He also has one versatile back in Johnson who is taking on the role of leader of the group. I hope he takes another step forward.
Last year we got dangerously thin at RB, and early in the season to boot. If the running game can be a strength (which he is really counting on) that takes pressure off our green QBs and Haarberg). The skill players on offense are still very raw.
EJ is physically talented enough to be the featured back on most B1G teams IMO. I’m not as concerned about RB as I am about QB. Neither position worries me very much.
Actually I don't see a lack of roster talent at any of the positions this year. BUT the big issue for the Fall will be injuries. Injuries can quickly devastate a talented position group.
If HH (49 percent completion rate, 7 tds 7 ints to go along with 11 fumbles) beats out DR for the starting job, then DR, freshman or not, isn't what we thought he was. DR starts the first game and goes from there.
Bless your heart. Having played against P5 defenses is a huge advantage for a returning starter and it’s ignorant to think a QB can’t be better his second year in a system.
I have no doubt HH will be better but fully expect DR to be a large step up.
I would guess that Chief Borders and Jahmal Banks will get one.
They are definitely impressing and putting in the work! Also, I don’t know that it’s a given the other boys keep their numbers??? The bar has been raised since last year.
Can an offensive lineman have a single digit?
They can’t wear it but there was one who received it last year but due to rules could not wear it.
I think that only matters if you have the ability to beat P5 defenses...
HH has not show he can beat you with his arm. To think that he magically developed that ability in the last 4-5 months or only needs another 4 months to finish developing it is beyond naive.
Dylan Raiola!! We need a leader at QB1!! DR sounds like he's taking in that role with recruiting, etc.
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I like Lloyd a lot but what I like even more is the presence of many talented players at that position. As long as we aren't decimated by injuries (always a big IF) it will be very hard for the defenses to just focus on any single WR.
Jaylen "Ferrari" Lloyd for sure. Don't sleep on Demitrus Bell. Banks and Neyor will be quality players too.
I saw it happen with Jeff Quinn at NU in the 70s so I’m not going to rule it out. I’m not lobbying for Haarberg. I was plenty critical of his play last year but having him in the QB room is a huge positive for us IMO. The play calling would likely be different for HH but I think his run threat helps balance some of his weakness in the pass game.
Way more weapons. It's kinda simple math. Neyor, Lloyd, Doss, Coleman,, Bell Barnette, etc.
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The WRs need to show up and prove they can get separation before I'm going to get excited about any of them. They've shown they're pretty raw.
I see a lack of talent at RB. Everywhere else I tend to agree with you. I think we have too many "JAGs" in the RB room. We need to find a way to recruit or sign a differencemaker or two.
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That is my question for entire roster - who are playmakers? All conference type? I think we can name a few but still many ?s.
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Ahmam Green was at the scrimmage Saturday and said emmet Johnson was the best running back Nebraska had for years.
Not sure where you saw that. Rhule said that Green told him that Johnson stands out, not that he's the best running back that Nebraska has had for years.
I think the bigger problem at RB last season was injuries. Granted staying healthy is a challenge but if the RB's can remain relatively healthy I think we'll be fine at the position.
It was reported on tje pay site that talked to AG after the scrimmage.
