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DPE out 6-8 weeks

rrthusker said:
Hopefully he will be. I know of several players over the years out here [soCAL] that never came back in the predicted timeframe. It always seemed to take longer.
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Are you speaking in reference to his specific injury, or just generally?

As another poster mentioned, it's going to take some time for him to get back in football shape, so that's another reason to keep him out this year.

That said, from what he showed his freshman season, if he keeps developing at an upward trajectory there's no reason he won't be playing on Sundays. So I'm not sure you redshirt him if he can have a positive impact on the team this year. You might not have him for 4-5 years anyway.
 
CC_Lemming said:
Are you speaking in reference to his specific injury, or just generally?

As another poster mentioned, it's going to take some time for him to get back in football shape, so that's another reason to keep him out this year.

That said, from what he showed his freshman season, if he keeps developing at an upward trajectory there's no reason he won't be playing on Sundays. So I'm not sure you redshirt him if he can have a positive impact on the team this year. You might not have him for 4-5 years anyway.
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Just in general
 
He didn't really come into his own until week 5 or 6 last year and he was worth having down the stretch last year. If he can contribute by then I say let him fly.
 
nothingkevin said:
Because we have more than enough RBs and shortage of WRs. Case of supply and demand. I know taylor has good hands but not sure if good enough for WR.
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We can agree to disagree. IMO we have plenty of WRs to get the job done. Taylor would need to learn a new position which would only bury him on the depth chart.
 
rrthusker said:
Turner, Moore, Morgan, Wilbon.
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hmm, I don't think Wilbon is fast enough for that play. Morgan, I don't know if he is a runner, Turner & Moore probably could, but would it even be effective? I guess I'm questioning if we even run that play now.
 
NikkiSixx said:
hmm, I don't think Wilbon is fast enough for that play. Morgan, I don't know if he is a runner, Turner & Moore probably could, but would it even be effective? I guess I'm questioning if we even run that play now.
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Moore will be more than serviceable with it. We ran it with Tim Marlowe a couple years ago. Turner and Moore will be better than that.
 
it's a lousy setback for both DPE and the University. I really feel like DPE was set to explode on the national scene this year, and bring that level of attention to the University. I think if DPE is healthy enough, you play him - we may not have him 4 years. IMHO he'll end up a highly sought NFL prospect.
 
rrthusker said:
We can agree to disagree. IMO we have plenty of WRs to get the job done. Taylor would need to learn a new position which would only bury him on the depth chart.
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Moving Taylor to WR because of an injury to DPE is ludicrous. He's not even remotely similar to what DPE brings and an injury or two at RB and we're short there. We've got enough WRs.
 
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Assuming we don't have anymore major injuries to guys like Westy/Turner/Moore I don't think this kills us at the WR spot. That may be a big assumption based on Turners injury issues. Obviously we don't have anybody to replace him as a PR....after last year though I'm not sure who would kick to him.
 
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huskerbaseball13 said:
Assuming we don't have anymore major injuries to guys like Westy/Turner/Moore I don't think this kills as at the WR spot. That may be a big assuming based on Turners injury issues. Obviously we don't have anybody to replace him as a PR....after last year though I'm not sure who would kick to him.
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The punt return thing is the most concerning thing of the whole deal given how we've struggled there over the years. I could be wrong but we might have a DB or two that could fill that role as well. We've got 13 WRs listed on the roster that don't have initials of DPE. There is a reason though that they call a punt returner a specialist.
 
GretnaShawn said:
It depends on if Nebraska is in the hunt for a CCG. If they are, play him. What's the chances he stays for a 5th year instead of going pro?
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With so many kids turning pro early even though they aren't going to be picked in the first round, I think it's best to play this kid this year. Besides, sounds like he'll be ready for most of the key games.
 
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I had a Lis Franc fracture with surgery on my left foot mid December and I was on crutches for 6 weeks. I still can't run because of pain and probably at least another couple of months before I might be able to...foot injuries SUCK!!!!!!!!
 
summersatthelake said:
I had a Lis Franc fracture with surgery on my left foot mid December and I was on crutches for 6 weeks. I still can't run because of pain and probably at least another couple of months before I might be able to...foot injuries SUCK!!!!!!!!
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I have no idea what DPE injury is but Burkhead's freshman year he was out with a foot injury and missed six weeks. He missed 5 games. First game back he touched the ball 7 times. At the time everybody assumed he would be out to atleast the bowl game. This could be a total different injury but at this point it's just a guessing game as to when he will be back. I feel pretty good about him being back by Wiscy at the latest.
 
summersatthelake said:
I had a Lis Franc fracture with surgery on my left foot mid December and I was on crutches for 6 weeks. I still can't run because of pain and probably at least another couple of months before I might be able to...foot injuries SUCK!!!!!!!!
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I fractured a metatarsal in my right foot. Close to 11 months before I felt comfortable running on it again.
 
This sucks. There is no way to sugarcoat it. We do not have many (if any) other take it to the house guys on this team right now. Losing DPE changes the way teams prepare for the Huskers.
 
jteten said:
This sucks. There is no way to sugarcoat it. We do not have many (if any) other take it to the house guys on this team right now. Losing DPE changes the way teams prepare for the Huskers.
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unfortunately this is true but nothing we can do about it now my main concern is finding a decent punt returner better than what we've had before DPE was lost.


The jet sweep was going to be a big weapon for us now will have to see who steps up. This is a huge blow but not the end of the world like HTO said next man up.
 
This sucks, no doubt. But, we have a very well respected ST teams coach and a HC and staff that is known for getting the most out of their players. My optimism is still high and so are my expectations.
 
SilentCommit said:
it's a lousy setback for both DPE and the University. I really feel like DPE was set to explode on the national scene this year, and bring that level of attention to the University. I think if DPE is healthy enough, you play him - we may not have him 4 years. IMHO he'll end up a highly sought NFL prospect.
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Now I want some medical cannabis.
 
Well, some of you sons a bitches are going to have to step up and walk on, sacrifice yourselves for the team.

On a serious note, this is a big blow for a great player and game changer, and he was just named to CBS's AA - special teams. Wonder if he will even be healed up after two months, foot injuries can be pretty dicey.
 
NikkiSixx said:
hmm, I don't think Wilbon is fast enough for that play. Morgan, I don't know if he is a runner, Turner & Moore probably could, but would it even be effective? I guess I'm questioning if we even run that play now.
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Did you look up his 40 time , Wilbon seems to flash in space more than any of the rb's? How is his 40 different than DPE's ? Is DPE's 40 time what makes him dangerous ? There are multiple reasons we run that play; I know you know this - its shocking bad fortune.
 
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dockentwo said:
Did you look up his 40 time , Wilbon seems to flash in space more than any of the rb's? How is his 40 different than DPE's ? Is DPE's 40 time what makes him dangerous ? There are multiple reasons we run that play; I know you know this - its shocking bad fortune.
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to me, the jet sweep has to be run by a legit threat, the faster the better. I do think 40 time matters on this type of play. whether the guys keeps the ball or if it is a fake, the defense has to legitimately respect that guy running it for it to be effective.
 
NikkiSixx said:
to me, the jet sweep has to be run by a legit threat, the faster the better. I do think 40 time matters on this type of play. whether the guys keeps the ball or if it is a fake, the defense has to legitimately respect that guy running it for it to be effective.
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Moore I believe is said to be one of the fastest guys on the team. We've got other guys that can run the jet sweep effectively. The issue is catching punts, vision and being able to make the first guy miss on punt returns.
 
dinglefritz said:
Moore I believe is said to be one of the fastest guys on the team. We've got other guys that can run the jet sweep effectively. The issue is catching punts, vision and being able to make the first guy miss on punt returns.
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That IMO is where DPE is money.
 
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dinglefritz said:
Moore I believe is said to be one of the fastest guys on the team. We've got other guys that can run the jet sweep effectively. The issue is catching punts, vision and being able to make the first guy miss on punt returns.
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sparky62 said:
That IMO is where DPE is money.
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I'm going to go with something that hasn't been mentioned yet (that I saw at least). Yes, DPE had good hands, vision, speed, the ability to make someone miss, but what TRULY separated him from everyone imo, was his confidence. He was fearless and never had any doubts. We stuck Bell, Turner, Newby, Westy, Reilly back there and all of them seemed hesitant, none of them had much success back there imo. DPE single handedly turned our punt return game around and I'll argue, not so much because of his physical abilities, but because of his confidence.
 
1. Dig up Fair Catch Panico
2. Next guy step up
3. Avoid turnovers/penalties
4. Play defense

Yeah, he's a valuable weapon on ST and (less so) as a receiver, but our early schedule has very winnable games. What I look forward to is that **hopefully** we have coaches now that can put together a good game plan and make in-game adjustments.

Don't panic and play smart football. Without DPE, we still have the talent to win every game on the schedule.
 
jimbosc said:
What about moving Newby out to the edge to run the jet sweep and some bubble screens???
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I'm not sure it's as simple as moving a rb out to the slot to run the jet sweep. Once you do that, now the defense is tipped off on it. When you trot out a guy that isn't a wide receiver, it's going to be obvious.

As others have said, it probably impacts the return game more than the offensive scheme.
 
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