Is this one of those in-state scenarios that can play out well for both parties? Everyone that has watched tape on him says he can break tackles, but is the athleticism there to play in the BIG? Would think so if Miami is offering. I haven't watched tape on him as of yet. Holgorsen hasn't pulled punches about the RB room. I would think that he would of had to sign off on it as the OC, or did Rhule defer to Barthel on this?
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Since Dana is also in the picture with them. I would assume he would be good with anything they would do.
the reality is, you don't know what is happening.. I've never seen so much bs and then trying to cover your ass.. just freaking admit you didn't know and you wanted to act like you did, but you didn't.
Dude I passed on info that I had from a guy I know. There are others that had similar info that are now putting it out there. No offense, but your opinion of what I post or the information I share doesn't mean a damn thing. You're just an anonymous poster on a message board with an opinion.
When you say Brown pushed the issue. Does that mean He maybe wanted Miami and it didn’t happen? Or if Nebraska shows enough interest back he will be in Lincoln. It was just a little weird that this all kind of changed after his Miami visit.
I don’t think anything changed. He had a scheduled visit. People claiming NU has no interest and it was just to watch a practice. I don’t buy any of that. I think NU was/is actively recruiting him. Ej, Barthol, Ekeler, and Rhule were all involved. Whether if he wants to start then it will be up to him to go somewhere else. But I fully believe NU wants him for depth
From what I am told, Brown wanted to come to Lincoln Thursday and watch practice before he went to Berkeley. There were conversations Wednesday that changed the visit from just practice to a more of a regular visit. Brown was persistent to the point that it happened.
I know that, even on this forum, it was discussed that the staff was content with what they had at running back, even though the message boards and the fans didn't necessarily share that opinion. I do know that Nebraska was not going to just outbid Miami, Kansas St or Cal for Brown's services because they were content with the room as is. Again, something changed Wednesday to get Nebraska to increase their interest.
Take it or leave it. That is my understanding of the events.
According to the Cal board, he had a visit scheduled with them as well, to where he would be arriving Thursday night. Since he didn't make it, something changed.
No one said Nebraska had no interest, clearly they were allowing him to attend practice I just don't believe it was the level of interest you think it was. Just because those coaches became involved on Thursday, that doesn't mean they were all involved prior to that.
Not from what I have heard. Db actually questioned who started the lack of interest talk. According to him who obviously has a relationship with both parties said that just was not true
If he had a visit set up with Nebraska that was going to be an all day and night affair, why was Cal still expecting him Thursday night? Again something changed.
Exactly. Nebraska was interested the moment they heard he was available. The only question was if they wanted to spend the money to get him.
Maybe Nebraska recruiting effort was a factor. Maybe the cal RB coach. But from all accounts from what I hear is NU never showed a lack of interest. And was actively recruiting him. And the rumor mill spun out of control including your anonymous insider.
From what I gathered from Bennings podcast, it wasn't intended to be an all day event but turned into it. If he had a flight to catch to cal that night he spaced it off
1st - I don’t think this is NIL money. It’s money spent by the athletic department on football.
2nd - We just completed a huge multi-million dollar construction and renovation project. So those numbers may be a bit of a one year anomaly.
Lastly… if we are out spending the rest of the B1G in NIL dollars, to this degree, I would be more concerned about our lack of recruiting prowess. But it’s athletic department spending and we are going into year 3 of a new coaching regime. Now, this season, is when we should start seeing a tangible return on such spending.
We go 7-5 or worse in Rhule’s 3rd season (very possible) and I’m right with you. I’ll be the 1st to say aren’t spending our money wisely and something needs to change. I just can’t go there until I see how this season plays out. JMO
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Benning’s Omaha Westside pullover is just hard look at. They should change their logo, it looks like Wisconsin and it makes my stomach turn…
So, based on posts in this thread, even Benning said it wasn't supposed to be an all day affair. Then he stated "Nebraska isn't going to chase"
How does that not jive with what my guy told me? Nebraska wasn't going to be the highest offer, he was going only for practice, if he went at all, and then head out to Berkeley. Something changed on Wednesday to where it was going to be more of a regular visit based on, what I am told, Brown pushing for more of a regular visit and potentially taking less money because the local NIL could be lucrative. Definitely more lucrative than he cold get at the other 3 options. Maybe I could have worded the interest level differently, but the point is they were good if he came on the visit and they were good if he didn't based on the fact they weren't going to chase him. Nebraska's interest was based on him coming here for less money than he was going to get elsewhere. Is that really interest or is it I'll fit you in if that is what you really want?
If you have any value in what Benning had to say, he was there for at least part of the meet. I’m sure NU has some type of package for him past cost of attendance. But it seemed much more on the hard sell of being at home with a program that prizes hard nosed play. Bringing him for a practice day emphasized that. It’s possible the communication between the parties wasn’t so hot early on. Benning is a bit of a cheerleader, but he is of the opinion that NU isn’t going to vary much in their approach to the portal and won’t chase players. NU for sure put on the hard sell at the end. Cal still offers more potential carries for the kid.
And I assume more money? There might be some "local NIL money" potential in Lincoln, but that's a gamble based on hope.
That said, if he goes to Cal, he has to live in Berkeley, California. Ever been to Berkeley? 🤢🤮
Not to mention the tax hit living in California, so maybe the money wouldn't be that much different.
Yeah, fair points. If it's just money spent and not NIL money spent, that makes sense. But, as has been pointed out, the lack of teams like Oregon and USC on that list makes the whole thing pretty suspect regardless.
Can’t speak to validity of these numbers. I’m sure Oregon would be on the list (towards the top) if this was NIL expenditures. But then again kids aren’t required to disclose NIL deals, it’s voluntary, so a list of NIL expenditures might not be the most accurate.
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He was referring to Nebraska's overall attitude toward the portal. He was saying that the Huskers "weren't going to chase" anyone in the portal. Whether it's an immediate need or passing interest.
He specifically said, "...they didn't do it with Rocco, they didn't do it with Pritchett...they're quietly confident that their culture will sustain itself..."
You're saying, "they were good if he came on the visit and they were good if he didn't based on the fact they weren't going to chase him." Based on what Benning said, that could be applied to anyone they have interest in.
So the idea that Brown "pushed for it", and somehow this changed NU's coaching staff's minds toward him, is ridiculous.
I will agree that money played a role, but that is a matter of need, evaluation, and overall value. Just as it was for all the other transfers.
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Possibly. Sawchuk's 977 yd's were over 2 full seasons and a few games his redshirt year.
In 2024 he had 39 carries and 128 yards. He's leaving because he won't start at OU.
Brown's 1181 yd's were achieved in one year.
Sawchuk was ranked higher coming out of high school, and he's played against better competition. But I think, at this point, Brown has more potential moving forward.
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