This is taken from MeKewon's article in the Omaha World Herald but thought some might be interested in his vision for the defense and where he see's it now:
http://www.omaha.com/sports/
"Nebraska has to play better in the first 50 minutes. Specifically, the defense.
Again, Banker knows this. And here’s his answer when I asked how close his defense is to being where he wants it.
“Not close,” Banker said. “Not close. I just think the guys we have, have to learn exactly what our expectations are, whether it be technique or just the way to execute the things we’re trying to do. And we’re always trying to upgrade players. There’s no doubt about that. That’s what competition is. That’s what’ll keep these guys going. They’ll compete to remain on the field.”
In other words, watch this recruiting cycle. Nebraska will be aggressive and try to hit some home runs with top talent.
And watch Nebraska’s “want-to” factor on defense. I liked what I saw from the Huskers on Saturday night, but it was a marquee opponent and a live crowd. What about Rutgers? Will NU show up, or will it send a postcard like it did at Purdue?
What will Nebraska’s defense look like when Banker has it where he wants it?
“What will it look like? Oh (expletive), it’ll be toughness, speed, tacklers. When people finish playing you, they know they’ve been in a game whether you win or lose. Physicality. Just dogs in coverage ... you just want guys up in people’s grills and playing tight coverage. Just battling. I guess the word is: more gritty. Just totally getting after people. You don’t need all these magical calls and all this other stuff. It’s you and him and take him out.”
http://www.omaha.com/sports/
"Nebraska has to play better in the first 50 minutes. Specifically, the defense.
Again, Banker knows this. And here’s his answer when I asked how close his defense is to being where he wants it.
“Not close,” Banker said. “Not close. I just think the guys we have, have to learn exactly what our expectations are, whether it be technique or just the way to execute the things we’re trying to do. And we’re always trying to upgrade players. There’s no doubt about that. That’s what competition is. That’s what’ll keep these guys going. They’ll compete to remain on the field.”
In other words, watch this recruiting cycle. Nebraska will be aggressive and try to hit some home runs with top talent.
And watch Nebraska’s “want-to” factor on defense. I liked what I saw from the Huskers on Saturday night, but it was a marquee opponent and a live crowd. What about Rutgers? Will NU show up, or will it send a postcard like it did at Purdue?
What will Nebraska’s defense look like when Banker has it where he wants it?
“What will it look like? Oh (expletive), it’ll be toughness, speed, tacklers. When people finish playing you, they know they’ve been in a game whether you win or lose. Physicality. Just dogs in coverage ... you just want guys up in people’s grills and playing tight coverage. Just battling. I guess the word is: more gritty. Just totally getting after people. You don’t need all these magical calls and all this other stuff. It’s you and him and take him out.”