freshman player not happy

[westcliffe]

In the article from the Oregon writer posted on this site there was mentioned a freshman player not happy with the idea of red shirting and he may leave. A linebacker I think. Wouldn't he now have to sit out a year anyway sine he has enrolled at NU? Anyone have any ideas as to who it is?

 

[Cornicator]

I think it's Adrienne Talan. Ferguson, Young, and Barry all seem destined to be second teamers.

 

[kaz36]

I think it's Adrienne Talan. Ferguson, Young, and Barry all seem destined to be second teamers.

Yep, that's the speculation.

 

[NikkiSixx]

love that kids film http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1603592/highlights/210064413/v2

 

[c3ntral08]

wow I hope not. His film is insane. Just RS man and come back with fire next year. What a shame

 

[30BringsTheHurt]

Hey, if he's more about "I" than "team", then there's the door.

 

[newAD]

In the article from the Oregon writer posted on this site there was mentioned a freshman player not happy with the idea of red shirting and he may leave. A linebacker I think. Wouldn't he now have to sit out a year anyway sine he has enrolled at NU? Anyone have any ideas as to who it is?

Not sure if he'd ha e to sit out a year if classes haven't started. Could be wrong.

 

[BigRedBugeaters]

Once the LOI is signed then you have to sit

 

[Husker Todd]

You got to do what's best for the team. If a RS year is best for him and he decides to leave, then so be it. All the ways it will hurt the team, you just can't do it.

 

[Nebraska Fan]

If the coaches can sell the university they ought to be able to sell a RS but I can see whee a kid isn't keen on a RS this early into practices. Seems to me you might want to show him on film why it's in his best interest to RS.

 

[JohnRossEwing]

If it were me I would never tell a kid they were going to redshirt. I think it can get them to lose focus and desire. I think you always dangle the carrot.

 

[mwulf]

Barry

 

[rrthusker]

Barry

Hadn`t heard Barry, hearing Talan.

 

[anon_umk0ifu6vj6zi]

Barry

For entirely different reasons. I hinted at this a while back during "link-gate" but it is not worth it due to the complaints.

 

[mwulf]

could be..listening on bottom line yesterday and severe was pretty sure it was Barry...whomever needs to suck it up and show they are worthy of pt

 

[anon_umk0ifu6vj6zi]

could be..listening on bottom line yesterday and severe was pretty sure it was Barry...whomever needs to suck it up and show they are worthy of pt

Could be because he knows his fate for the year before camp even started.

 

[HuskerLLM]

Talan and Barry have weight/strength issues, need red shirts, we'll see if they take them.

 

[.NUdynasty]

Once the LOI is signed then you have to sit

 

[Cornicator]

Honestly, I believe Barry and Talan, even at 6'2 205, are the ideal athletes to play special teams. I want those guys on my kickoff team. They are physical and have speed to burn.

 

[dinglefritz]

Honestly, I believe Barry and Talan, even at 6'2 205, are the ideal athletes to play special teams. I want those guys on my kickoff team. They are physical and have speed to burn.

Much the same as how Eric Martin made a name for himself at NU and now I think is still on an NFL roster in large part because of his special team play. Gotta have guys that can run and tackle on special teams. They can be game changers for sure.

 

[HuskerNinja]

In the article from the Oregon writer posted on this site there was mentioned a freshman player not happy with the idea of red shirting and he may leave. A linebacker I think. Wouldn't he now have to sit out a year anyway sine he has enrolled at NU? Anyone have any ideas as to who it is?

Whoever it is, let's let it play out. The kid may be reacting badly to the reality of the situation and may just need time to settle in. Expectations are high, but then you get onto campus and find out college is like an all star team compared to what you're used to, with the only difference being that you don't know the playbook nearly as well and need to get bigger and stronger to play at this level. A resetting of expectations can be painful.

But, transferring accomplishes nothing, unless you're looking to go play at a lower level. Either way, you're not playing this year. Now, if the kid has a lousy attitude and doesn't learn to check it, then adios amigo, because the juice ain't worth the squeeze as DB is fond of saying and you will be pushed out.

 

[HuskersMan34]

If the coaches can sell the university they ought to be able to sell a RS but I can see whee a kid isn't keen on a RS this early into practices. Seems to me you might want to show him on film why it's in his best interest to RS.

It's entirely possible they've done that and he's not willing to see the forest for the trees.

 

[HuskersMan34]

If it were me I would never tell a kid they were going to redshirt. I think it can get them to lose focus and desire. I think you always dangle the carrot.

That can backfire too. You leave them hanging all season and pretty soon, they're pissed because they never got in a game, even in mopup duty. The coaches should get credit for being straight shooters.